First published 2021
Charles Cornick and Anna Latham arrive in Northern California's mountains to find an entire town abandoned. The FBI called in the mated werewolves after every inhabitant vanished without explanation, leaving behind all their possessions. The empty streets and silent houses represent just the beginning of their troubles. Something ancient stirs in the surrounding forest, and death itself seems to echo through the trees. Charles and Anna realize they face a supernatural force that has encountered their kind before. This entity predates modern werewolf packs and carries knowledge of how to destroy them. As the investigation deepens, the couple must confront not only the mystery of the missing townspeople but also a primordial threat that views werewolves as familiar enemies. Their bond as mates becomes crucial as they navigate dangers that test both their supernatural abilities and their relationship.
Genres: romance, fantasy, supernatural, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: California, Northern California
Period: modern
368 pages · Hardcover · Ace
Content warnings: violence