Part of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, book 26
First published 2018
Anita Blake travels to a remote Florida island for her best friend Edward's wedding. The vampire hunter looks forward to vacationing with her wereleopard lovers Micah and Nathaniel. The tropical getaway turns deadly when Micah uncovers a terrifying form of lycanthropy that transforms human bodies into masses of serpents. An ancient Greek curse has plagued one family for generations with this horrific condition. Wedding party drama erupts as long-held grudges boil over. Women begin vanishing from the hotel. Anita's own companions become prime suspects in the disappearances. A mysterious force takes hold of the island, leaving everyone powerless against its influence. This supernatural threat differs from anything Anita has battled before. She cannot defeat it alone. Desperate circumstances force her to seek assistance from dangerous sources. The help she accepts may destroy her even if she manages to survive the immediate crisis.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, horror, action, paranormal
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, supernatural-abilities
Setting: Florida, Greece
Period: Contemporary
486 pages · Hardcover · Berkley
Content warnings: body-horror, graphic-violence