by Rachel Caine
First published 2010
Michael Glass has spent years trapped in Morganville, a Texas town ruled by vampires. Now the undead musician faces an unexpected opportunity when a major producer wants to record his demo and book him for live shows. The catch is leaving Morganville's borders, something that requires official vampire approval and designated escorts. Michael's protection detail creates an explosive mix of personalities. A lethal immortal joins his human friends Claire, Eve, and Shane for what becomes a nightmare road trip. The group must navigate the dangers of the outside world while keeping Michael's vampire nature secret from music industry contacts. Old enemies and new threats emerge as they travel beyond the relative safety of their supernatural hometown. Michael discovers that escaping Morganville brings freedoms he never imagined, but also exposes everyone he cares about to deadly risks. The journey tests every relationship and forces difficult choices between Michael's musical dreams and the safety of his chosen family.
Genres: fantasy, paranormal, paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Morganville, Texas
Period: 21st-century
246 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Penguin Group USA Inc.
Content warnings: violence