In this fifth installment of the Debt Collector a battered Lirium must prove his worth to his mob boss, Kolak, or risk certain death. With help from his mentor, Lirium learns how to control his collection of life-energy from both willing and unwilling donors. And, when faced with the choice between his own soulless end or the end of a high potential, he places yet another life on the line. 
 A fast-paced read that will have you asking "pretty-please-with-sugar-on-top" for the next episode. Now.