Dragons have ruled the world for millennia. Kristen Hall is

Note: This book was previously published as part of the megabook Steel Dragon 1.

After losing to the steel dragon, Mister Black has faded into obscurity.

Kristen Hall continues to search forSebastian Shadowstorm, whose efforts to sow crime and violence in Detroit's streets have not abated in his absence. The young policewoman with the inexplicable dragon powers discovers that she and her loved ones are not invulnerable.

Ostracized by the dragon community, Kristen discovers that Shadowstorm isn't the only one involved in the conspiracy to cover up the truth about her inexplicable parentage.

The balance of power in Detroit is tipping…

Kristen realizes that she cannot single-handedly protect Detroit from Shadowstorm's machinations. Without her colleagues, Mister Black will have free rein to continue committing atrocities.

Can Kristin make a virtue of patience and find strength in her compassion for the people?