Ryang's and Fanta's relationship becomes strained; Ryang's brother Kang arrives; and Yuri plots to seduce Kang.

Originally published: Korea: Daiwon C.I. Inc., 1998.

Originally published: Korea: Daiwon C.I. Inc., 1998.

For centuries, the Order of St. Vertinez has used whatever means necessary to protect Catholic interests around the world. The autonomous order reports to no one, not even the Pope, for its deeds would leave blood on the soul of any man. Years ago, while investigating an ancient artifact in the American West, the Order inadvertently released the fallen archangel Temozarela from centuries of imprisonment. Now the Order has returned to clean up its mess, and this time, no one will live to tell the tale.

Basketball is depicted as a frenzied, sweat-soaked adrenaline fest with a championship to win amongst different schools.

An argument with Fanta proves to have dire consequences for Ryang after Mungyeong asks him to help save his skating club by competing in an upcoming match. Ryang is reluctant to agree. After all, it's been years since he's picked up a skateboard. However, when he discovers that the opposing team consists of not one, but three, evil affinities, Ryang decides that he'll skate as if his life depends on it ... which, of course, it does.

Samteak tells Fanta of the story behind Ryang's first kiss. Worried, Fanta feels that yet another one of Ryang's relationships is doomed to failure!

In this novel in Jim Butcher’s #1 New York Times bestselling series, an old debt puts Chicago wizard Harry Dresden in harms way... Harry’s life finally seems to be calming down. The White Council’s war with the vampiric Red Court is easing up, no one’s tried to kill him lately, and his eager apprentice is starting to learn real magic. For once, the future looks fairly bright. But the past casts one hell of a long shadow. Mab, monarch of the Sidhe Winter Court, calls in an old favor from Harry. Just one small favor he can’t refuse...one that will trap Harry Dresden between a nightmarish foe and an equally deadly ally, and one that will strain his skills—and loyalties—to their very limits. And everything was going so well for once...

Originally published: Korea: Daiwon C.I. Inc., 1998.