A psychic scarred by a traumatic event in her past helps investigate mysterious assaults in her small town. She learns more than she wants to know when a benign vampire reveals himself to her. Their nascent relationship triggers an escalating series of disasters, and pits them against a fanatical enemy more ruthless than any vampire.
"...an innovative approach to traditional vampire lore, and plot twists you won't see coming."
Young Baron Gideon Redoak struggles to come to terms with his gay sexuality in 17th century Puritan England. Innocent and confused, he is turned into a vampire by an evil seducer who tortures him for amusement until Gideon is helped to escape. Over the centuries, Gideon learns to live as a vampire, but he knows a final confrontation with his maker is inevitable.
Starred Review Publishers Weekly "...impressive dark fantasy debut...introduces a stirring classic vampire."
Eighteen year old Catherine Taylor is taken to Blacklune Castle by her parents, who tell her that she comes from a family of vampires and will be initiated and taught their way of life. But Cat and her new friend Morgan can't handle the ecstasy of blood and the powers they're discovering. Not until they hurt innocent people and each other do they realize how hard controlling themselves will be. (YA)
"...reaches beyond sparkly vampires and romantic blood exchanges...dark and dangerous..."
Montgomery Quinn is an Olympian, a metahuman who fights an unending war against a secret subculture of vampires and their human allies. A new power struggle is about to disrupt the twin cities on Borrego Bay, and Quinn is drawn into its vortex, along with his lover and allies. The fate of the human world depends on their strength.
Publishers Weekly Review "...a fast-paced, entertaining tale...will satisfy even the most jaded fan of vampire fiction."
In 1952, Diana Chilton leaves the magical order in which she grew up to find a man she believes is immortal. She joins him in a magical working more ambitious and dangerous than anything either of them has ever attempted. Refusing to admit that they could fail, they risk consequences beyond their worst nightmares.
"Intelligent, well-crafted, and tightly plotted, this book draws you in to a world of magical orders, powerful forces, and a different kind of vampire."
Justine Kroft is willing to do anything to acquire enough power to wreak vengeance on the men who slaughtered her only child--even give up her life to become a vampire. As mortal friends risk everything to help her and her vampire ally track down the killers, Justine never suspects the choice that she will be forced to make.
Diana Chilton encounters an old friend from her past, Jack, who recognizes her for what she is and offers to work magically with her to catalyze social change. When their plans backfire, Jack disappears--but years later Diana realizes that he has been plotting an action that will have catastrophic consequences. If she doesn't find and stop him, history will be altered forever.
An ancient evil awakens in the central Massachusetts town of Grantham, and only a small group of teenage friends realize what's happening. As they desperately work to learn the truth and fight the thing destroying their community, some of them risk being changed forever.