Mystic Investigator, Rudo Simainga isn’t the kind of nineteen year old who makes bad decisions. Keeping her out-of-control magic a secret is her first. Begging to be put on a murder investigation is another and of course, Chisomo Muduzi is her worst. The witch wants her heart. As if Rudo needs that kind of complication. She’s got enough for three lifetimes. An ex-boyfriend who tries to woe her when he’s not trying to kill her. Empathy induced panic attacks. And spirits trying to consume her. To top it all, the morning after she meets Chisomo a girl falls to her death from a fourth story dormitory window and instinct says he’s involved. Suicide, the coroner declares. Rudo’s Hunter, Tinashe, insists it’s something else. A missing heart confirms his suspicions. Aiming to regain the Court’s confidence Rudo sets out to nab the murderer. But detective work can only take her so far. She needs magic. If only she can get Tinashe to heal her without risking her job. Desperate, she turns to Chisomo, a senseless, no-good decision that will destroy them both.