Anita Blake #7 Burnt Offerings6 of 44
* Richard Zeeman: Richard continues his downward spiral after Anita's rejection in the previous novel, ''The Killing Dance''. Anita learns that Richard is unable to accept his werewolf nature, making him vulnerable to challenge and interfering with his ability to lead and protect the pack. Unable to repair Richard, Anita attempts to contain the damage by preventing anyone from challenging Richard, and by defending the pack herself.