It's time I wise up, before I'm buried in an early grave. Avenging my friend has never seemed more difficult. Things aren't as they seem on campus. The killer picking off students wears a familiar face, but more sinister forces are at work while he distracts us. I am uniquely positioned to save lives, despite being a freshman witch, as long as I can work together with three very different men. That's so much easier said than done. Ben, the liar, has a lot to answer for first. Dark magic continues to threaten him and his younger brother, whom he is determined to save despite the odds. Geo struggles with what it means to be a man when he has a heart of stone. Every time he takes his gargoyle form, I fear he will set his budding emotional growth aside in the name of duty. Phaeron fights a unique battle against corruption that could turn him against what he stands for. When he takes a professor's position at Moongrove Library, suddenly he starts seeing me as the forbidden fruit which he craves to bite. And somewhere in this mess, I still need to pass my classes. Maybe I can convince Phaeron to offer "extra credit." This is the second book in a medium burn, fated mates, enemies-to-lovers series with a strong heroine who doesn't have to choose between her three love interests. It is recommended for mature readers. Author's Note: This is the discreet cover edition of Shadow Slayer.