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Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html Predatory Game GhostWalkers Book 6 Christine Feehan Praise for DEADLY GAME “Christine Feehan heats up the Game with this terrific deadly conspiracy.” —Midwest Book Review “I loved this one and I’ll bet you will too.” —Fresh Fiction “The fastest-paced, most action-packed, gut-wrenching, adrenaline-driven ride I’ve ever experienced. I wanted to start at the beginning and read it all over again. If you crave a gripping thriller that seeps edgy sensuality from its very pores, Deadly Game is the rush you’ve been waiting for.” —Romance Junkies “Wow!…Made me hungry for more.” —The Best Reviews NIGHT GAME “Suspenseful…captivating.” Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html —Publishers Weekly “Packed with adventure…Not only is this a thriller, the sensual scenes rival the steaming Bayou. A perfect 10.” —Romance Reviews Today “Terrific…Christine Feehan is on her A-game with her latest paranormal thriller.” —The Best Reviews “The action is nonstop…and is as fast-paced as the dialogue. One of Ms. Feehan’s best works.” —Romance Junkies MIND GAME “Sultry and suspenseful…as swift-moving and sexually charged as her best vampire romances. In short, it is an electrifying read.” —Publishers Weekly “Fabulous paranormal twists.” —Midwest Book Review “Brilliant. The sexual energy…is electrifying. If you enjoy paranormal romances, this is a must-read.” —Romance at Heart Magazine “In one word, Mind Game is explosive! The sexual chemistry is literally a scorcher.” —Fallen Angel Reviews “Exciting, sensuous, and hard to put down…Mind Game is one you will have to read.” —The Best Reviews SHADOW GAME “Sensational…The sultry, spine-tingling kind of read that [Feehan’s] fans will adore.” —Publishers Weekly “One of the best current voices in the darker paranormal romance subgenre…intense, sensual, and mesmerizing.” —Library Journal “[An] erotically charged romance.” Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html —Booklist “Feehan packs such a punch…it will leave one gasping for breath…A must-read book.” —The Best Reviews “A very fast-paced, action-packed thriller/love story all wrapped up into one.” —Escape To Romance More praise for the novels of Christine Feehan “Just as I begin to think the romance genre has nowhere else to run, I get to read something that takes another giant leap down a totally unknown road. Romance, suspense, and intrigue, and the paranormal…combined to make one of the most delicious journeys I have had the pleasure of taking in a long, long time…Definitely something for everyone.” —Romance and Friends “Feehan’s newest is a skillful blend of supernatural thrills and romance that is sure to entice readers.” —Publishers Weekly “If you are looking for something that is fun and different, pick up a copy of this book.” —All About Romance “This one is a keeper…I had a hard time putting [it] down…Don’t miss this book!” —New-Age Bookshelf “Vibrant characters, suspense-filled plot…and just the right touch of the supernatural…a must-read, especially on those dark rainy nights, when the wind howls its anger at the world. Kudos, Ms. Feehan, you have penned a page-turner—good to the last drop.” —Romance Reviews Today “Christine Feehan is a magnificent storyteller.” —Romantic Times Titles by Christine Feehan PREDATORY GAME DEADLY GAME CONSPIRACY GAME NIGHT GAME Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html MIND GAME SHADOW GAME SAFE HARBOR DANGEROUS TIDES OCEANS OF FIRE WILD RAIN DARK HUNGER DARK POSSESSION DARK CELEBRATION DARK DEMON DARK SECRET DARK DESTINY DARK MELODY DARK SYMPHONY DARK GUARDIAN DARK LEGEND DARK FIRE DARK CHALLENGE DARK MAGIC DARK GOLD DARK DESIRE DARK PRINCE PREDATORY GAME Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html CHRISTINE FEEHAN JOVE BOOKS, NEW YORK THE BERKLEY PUBLISHING GROUP Published by the Penguin Group Penguin Group (USA) Inc. 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014, USA Penguin Group (Canada), 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2Y3, Canada (a division of Pearson Penguin Canada Inc.) Penguin Books Ltd., 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, England Penguin Group Ireland, 25 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland (a division of Penguin Books Ltd.) Penguin Group (Australia), 250 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, Victoria 3124, Australia (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty. Ltd.) Penguin Books India Pvt. Ltd., 11 Community Centre, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi—110 017, India Penguin Group (NZ), 67 Apollo Drive, Rosedale, North Shore 0632, New Zealand (a division of Pearson New Zealand Ltd.) Penguin Books (South Africa) (Pty.) Ltd., 24 Sturdee Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa Penguin Books Ltd., Registered Offices: 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, England This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. The publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content. PREDATORY GAME A Jove Book / published by arrangement with the author Copyright © 2008 by Christine Feehan. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author’s rights. Purchase only authorized editions. For information, address: The Berkley Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014. ISBN: 1-4295-9664-3 JOVE® Jove Books are published by The Berkley Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014. JOVE is a registered trademark of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. The “J” design is a trademark belonging to Penguin Group (USA) Inc. For Adam Schuette, with love Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html For My Readers Be sure to write to Christine at christine@christine feehan.com to get a FREE exclusive screen saver and join the PRIVATE e-mail list to receive an announcement when Christine’s books are released. CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS THE GHOST WALKER SYMBOL DETAILS THE GHOST WALKER CREED PROLOGUE CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 9 CHAPTER 10 CHAPTER 11 CHAPTER 12 CHAPTER 13 CHAPTER 14 CHAPTER 15 CHAPTER 16 CHAPTER 17 CHAPTER 18 Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html CHAPTER 19 CHAPTER 20 Acknowledgments I want to thank Domini Stottsberry for her help with the tremendous amount of research necessary to make this book possible. Brian Feehan and Morey Sparks deserve much gratitude for talking rescues and action and answering endless questions! As always, Cheryl, you are incredible! Thanks to Dr. Chris Tong for his patience in trying to teach me about everything from physics to biology, and to Tyler Grinberg and Cecilia Feehan for their help in working with impossible theories. And of course, I would never get anywhere without Manda! The GhostWalker Symbol Details SIGNIFIES shadow SIGNIFIES protection against evil forces SIGNIFIES the Greek letter psi, which is used by parapsychology researchers to signify ESP or other psychic abilities SIGNIFIES Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html qualities of a knight—loyalty, generosity, courage, and honor SIGNIFIES shadow knights who protect against evil forces using psychic powers, courage, and honor The GhostWalker Creed We are the GhostWalkers, we live in the shadows The sea, the earth, and the air are our domain No fallen comrade will be left behind We are loyalty and honor bound We are invisible to our enemies and we destroy them where we find them We believe in justice and we protect our country and those unable to protect themselves What goes unseen, unheard, and unknown are GhostWalkers There is honor in the shadows and it is us We move in complete silence whether in jungle or desert We walk among our enemy unseen and unheard Striking without sound and scatter to the winds before they have knowledge of our existence We gather information and wait with endless patience Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html for that perfect moment to deliver swift justice We are both merciful and merciless We are relentless and implacable in our resolve We are the GhostWalkers and the night is ours PROLOGUE The lights from oncoming cars hurt his eyes and seemed to pierce right through his skull, stabbing at his brain until he wanted to scream. He quickly tuned the radio station until the soft, sexy voice of the Night Siren flooded the car. It was taped, but it helped. His vision tunneled, so that everything took on a dream-like quality. Buildings flashed by, cars appeared as streaks of light rather than solid matter. “Where are we going?” He jumped. For a moment he had forgotten he wasn’t alone. Throwing an impatient glance at the whore seated beside him, he felt the terrible pounding in his head, which had just begun to ease, return. In the dark she looked a little like the woman he needed. If she kept her mouth shut, he could pretend. Tempted to tell her she was going to hell very soon, he forced a slight smile instead. “You’re getting paid, aren’t you? What difference does it make if we drive around for a little bit?” She leaned forward and fiddled with the radio.