Author Description

"Bannickburn is a burned-out Scottish mage with little power and fewer prospects when he falls into fast company. A notorious crime boss, Bigio family caporegime Quinn Bailey offers him a job that could turn hs life around. Soon Bannickburn is living once again in the style he's accustomed to.AT THE COST OF HIS SOUL. But then Bannickburn tries to leave the family, Bailey calls in his markers, and Bannickburn must aid the Bigios as they pit themselves against a rival mob in a power struggle that moves from the Seattle sprawl to the elven enclaive of Portland. Leading a handpicked crew of shadowrunners, Bannickburn is about to hit the jackpot - and learn that in every game, winners can turn into losers with the squeeze of a trigger." -- Provided by publisher.