Part of Krewe of Hunters, book 6
First published 2012
FBI agent Sarah Hampton arrives at a Hollywood movie studio where a series of brutal murders has shaken the film community. Someone is killing people connected to a horror movie production, leaving bodies arranged in ritualistic poses that mirror scenes from classic vampire films. Sarah teams up with actor Tyler Montague, whose own life becomes threatened as the investigation deepens. The killer seems obsessed with old Hollywood horror legends and appears to be recreating famous death scenes from cinema history. As Sarah and Tyler work together, they uncover dark secrets buried in the studio's past. The murders escalate in brutality and frequency, forcing Sarah to race against time before the killer completes their deadly homage. Sarah must confront her own fears while navigating the dangerous world of Hollywood glamour and hidden corruption.
Genres: mystery, crime, horror, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Hollywood
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
384 pages · MIRA
Content warnings: graphic-violence, murder