First published 2010
Alisa has survived five millennia as a vampire, but solitude weighs heavily on her immortal existence. She breaks her isolation by reaching out to Teri, a young woman descended from her original human family. This connection puts Teri directly in harm's way. Alisa carries death and violence wherever she goes, and her presence alone threatens anyone who gets close to her. A secretive organization discovers Alisa's true nature and targets her supernatural abilities for their own agenda. They pursue her relentlessly, determined to exploit her vampiric powers regardless of the cost. Alisa fights to shield both herself and Teri from these unknown adversaries, but the conspiracy runs deeper than she anticipated. During her struggle against the covert group, Alisa encounters something far more dangerous than any enemy she has faced across her long existence. This new threat surpasses even her vampiric strength and experience. Trust becomes impossible as allies and enemies blur together. Alisa must navigate betrayal and uncertainty while questioning her own identity and future transformation.
Genres: fantasy, horror, thriller, action, paranormal
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, immortality
514 pages · Kindle Edition · Simon Pulse
Content warnings: violence