Book excerpt: A critical misjudgement converts Melbourne teenager Cassie Walkers uneventful existence into one engulfed in shame and scandal. All thanks to Alan Pavlich, a wolf in sheeps clothing. Striking and beguiling, Billy, a new student, commences classes at St Michaels at a time when Cassie Walkers world is upheaved. An unconventional friendship soon forms between the two. Billy opens Cassies eyes to unearthly possibilities, as does the enigmatic tattoo that appears on her forearm. Comprised of black wings, the tattoo communicates with her, guiding Cassie towards her true destiny?to Nemesis?the goddess of Justice and Vengeance. Earth is not what it seems, and karma can be a real bitch. There is no escape when Nemesis is at play. Through a dose of some quirky divine intervention, Cassie reclaims her life, seizing each glorious day. That is, until she is forced to make the toughest life-altering decision ever!