Brenda Joyce’s “Dark Victory” The Dark Ones’ assassin, Ian Maclean, was nine years old when he was imprisoned for 66 years by a strong demon and subjected to horrible torment. Ian was ultimately set free from this demon by his father, although he still had severe emotional wounds. If Slayer Samantha Rose can’t stop him, he’s going to sell a stolen page from the Book of Power. They go on a dangerous voyage through time together, enduring nightmares as a result of their intense attraction and shared secrets.