City of Mirth and Malice by Alexis L. Menard (Paperback)

City of Mirth and Malice continues the Vows of Vengeance series, following Nicolai Attano after he gains control of the Iron Saint Railway, secures his family, and eliminates rival syndicates. Though he has everything he’s wanted, his life is upended when Camilla Marchese, his wife, is kidnapped.

Six weeks have passed since the disaster on the train, and Nicolai is forced into a dangerous alliance with a black-market dealer to secure her release. The bargain comes at a steep cost, threatening his life in exchange for hers. Meanwhile, Camilla must navigate the challenges of her new powers while confined, pushed to her limits by the alchemist overseeing her imprisonment.

As Camilla struggles to master the source of her abilities, hope remains in the form of her family and the husband she loves. The city around them teeters on the edge of chaos, loyalties are tested, and every choice carries life-or-death consequences.

City of Mirth and Malice blends high-stakes action, dark intrigue, and a compelling romance, following Nicolai and Camilla as they fight to reunite and survive. Their story explores sacrifice, courage, and the lengths people will go to protect those they love, all set against a city full of danger and secrets waiting to be uncovered.