Fifth of Blood is book three of the Fate - Fire - Shifter - Dragon series and the sequel to Flux of Skin.An insane Shifter stole Rysa's talisman, jacked her body, and caused her abilities to nova. Now, she wastes away in front of Ladon's eyes and he can't stop the power that's eating her alive.Watching her anguish triggers flashbacks. When Ladon's soul ruptures, only Rysa holds the cure he needs. But she's too far away to stop what's eating him alive.With the help of the newly-healed, newly-invincible Derek, Rysa runs from the worst Fates and Burners on the planet as she desperately tries to heal Ladon--and herself. Can she solve their problems--and recover her talisman--before the long immortal find their prey?