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Times are hard for newly minted vampire Merit. Ever since shapeshifters announced their presence to the world, humans have been rallying against supernaturals—and they're camping outside of Cadogan House with protest signs that could turn to pitchforks at any moment. Inside its doors, things between Merit and her Master, green-eyed heartbreaker Ethan Sullivan, are tense. But then the mayor of Chicago calls Merit and Ethan to a clandestine meeting and tells them about a violent vamp attack that has left three women missing. His message is simple: get your House in order. Or else. Merit needs to get to the bottom of this crime, but it doesn't help that she can't tell who's on her side. So she secretly calls in a favor from someone who's tall, dark, and part of an underground vamp group that may have some deep intel on the attack. Merit soon finds herself in the heady, dark heart of Chicago's supernatural society—a world full of vampires who seem to be ready to fulfill the protesting human's worst fears, and a place where she'll learn that you can't be a vampire without getting a little blood on your hands.
A violent attack on three women plunges newly-minted vampire Merit into the dangerous underbelly of Chicago's supernatural society. Merit, a vampire, finds herself caught between escalating human protests against supernaturals and a clandestine investigation into a brutal vamp attack. Her relationship with her Master, Ethan Sullivan, is strained, adding personal tension to the external threats. To uncover the truth, Merit must navigate the shadowy world of underground vampire factions, risking her own safety and confronting the darker aspects of her new existence.
The premise sets up a conflict between supernatural beings and a fearful human populace, a common theme in urban fantasy. The narrative appears to focus on Merit's personal growth as a vampire while she navigates a dangerous mystery. The inclusion of romance elements suggests a blend of action and interpersonal drama. The book likely explores the moral complexities of supernatural existence and the consequences of violence within this world.
Page Count:
350
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
ISBN-10:
0451233328
ISBN-13:
9780451233325
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