Richard Oort is a cop. He's also the last Paladin: product of a genetic fluke that enables him to wield Lucifer's sword. A reluctant hero, fated to defend the world against demonic forces that threaten to plunge us into another Dark Age, he becomes a central figure in the battle between Light and Darkness. But is he strong enough to bear the burden?

Author Biography

Melinda Snodgrass is the author of The Edge series, and has worked extensively in Hollywood. She is best known for her work on Star Trek: Thee Next Generation - her episode 'Measure of a Man' was nominated for the Writer's Guild Award in Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series. She has also worked on numerous other shows, including The Profilers, Sliders and Seaquest DSV. She coedits the Wild Cards series with George R.R. Martin.