Jeaniene Frost Books

Cat and Bones fans will love this compilation of outtakes from Jeaniene Frost, featuring deleted scenes and alternate versions from the first four Night Huntress novels. It includes original beginnings, a chapter from Bones's perspective, and the never-before-seen "white wedding" scene, along with author commentary.

It's war amongst the vampires as Cat and Bones go up against two deadly enemies, in this latest installment of Frost's "New York Times"-bestselling series. Original.

There's always one more grave to dig Lately, life has been unnaturally calm for vampires Cat Crawfield and her husband, Bones. They should have known better than to relax their guard, because a shocking revelation sends them back into action to stop an all-out war . . . A rogue CIA agent is involved in horrifying secret activities that threaten to raise tensions between humans and the undead to dangerous heights. Now Cat and Bones are in a race against time to save their friends from a fate worse than death . . . because the more secrets they unravel, the deadlier the consequences. And if they fail, their lives—and those of everyone they hold dear—will be hovering on the edge of the grave.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Night Huntress series comes a fresh, new perspective on the origin saga of Cat and Bones, in Bones' own words...

Some Things Won’t Stay Buried … At Grave’s EndIt should be the best time of half-vampire Cat Crawfield’s life. With her undead lover Bones at her side, she’s successfully protected mortals from the rogue undead. But though Cat’s worn disguise after disguise to keep her true identity a secret from the brazen bloodsuckers, her cover’s finally been blown, placing her in terrible danger.As if that wasn’t enough, a woman from Bones’s past is determined to bury him once and for all. Caught in the crosshairs of a vengeful vamp, yet determined to help Bones stop a lethal magic from being unleashed, Cat’s about to learn the true meaning of bad blood. And the tricks she’s learned as a special agent won’t help her. She will need to fully embrace her vampire instincts in order to save herself – and Bones – from a fate worse than the grave.

Her dreams leave her in grave danger…Since half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her undead lover Bones met six years ago, they’ve fought against the rogue undead, battled a vengeful Master vampire, and pledged their devotion with a blood bond. Now it’s time for a vacation. But their hopes for a perfect Paris holiday are dashed when Cat awakes one night in terror. She’s having visions of a vampire named Gregor who’s more powerful than Bones and has ties to her past that even Cat herself didn’t know about.Gregor believes Cat is his and he won’t stop until he has her. As the battle begins between the vamp who haunts her nightmares and the one who has her heart, only Cat can break Gregor’s hold over her. She’ll need all the power she can summon in order to bring down the baddest bloodsucker she’s ever faced … even if getting that power will result in an early grave.

Half-vampire Cat Crawfield is now Special Agent Cat Crawfield, working for the government to rid the world of the rogue undead. She's still using everything Bones, her sexy and dangerous ex, taught her, but when Cat is targeted for assassination, he is the only man who can help her.

Cat Crawfield and her undead lover Bones seek a vacation in Paris, but Cat is haunted by visions of a powerful vampire named Gregor, who has ties to her mysterious past. As Gregor tries to claim her, Cat must summon her strength to confront him, risking everything in a battle for her freedom.

Dating the Prince of Darkness has its challenges . . . Leila's psychic abilities have been failing her, and now she isn't sure what the future holds. If that weren't enough, her lover Vlad has been acting distant. Though Leila is a mere mortal, she's also a modern woman who refuses to accept the cold shoulder treatment forever—especially from the darkly handsome vampire who still won't admit that he loves her . . . Like choosing between eternal love and a loveless eternity . . . Soon circumstances send Leila back to the carnival circuit, where tragedy strikes. And when she finds herself in the crosshairs of a killer who may be closer than she realizes, Leila must decide who to trust—the fiery vampire who arouses her passions like no other or the tortured knight who longs to be more than a friend? With danger stalking her every step of the way, all it takes is one wrong move to damn her for eternity . . .

In the newest Night Rebel novel, set in New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress world, beautiful, daring vampire Veritas risks all to protect Ian… Some promises are meant to be broken… Veritas spent most of her life as a vampire Law Guardian. Now, she’s about to break every rule by secretly hunting down the dark souls that were freed in order to save Ian. But the risks are high. For if she gets caught, she could lose her job. And catching the sinister creatures might cost Veritas her own life. Some vows are forever… Ian’s memories might be fragmented, but this master vampire isn’t about to be left behind by the woman who entranced him, bound herself to him, and then disappeared. So what if demons, other Law Guardians, and dangerous, otherworldly forces stand against them? Come hell or high water, Ian intends to remind Veritas of the burning passion between them, because she is the only person seared on his mind—and his soul…

In this thrilling new Night Rebel series set in New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress world, sexy and ruthless vampire Ian finally meets his match! The Rule Breaker... Master vampire Ian is unrepentant, shameless…and every shade of wicked. He’s made one too many enemies in his two centuries of existence, including Dagon, a demon who now lays claim to his soul. Ian’s only chance to escape Dagon is to join forces with a Law Guardian, but he's never been able to abide by the rules for long. The Law Maker... Veritas’ normal role is police, judge, and jury to reprobates like Ian. But she has her own ax to grind with Dagon, so if she can use Ian as bait...well, all’s fair in law and war. As they scour supernatural hotspots to perfect their trap, Veritas soon realizes Ian’s carefully cultivated, devil-may-care roguish image hides something much more powerful. And Ian discovers Veritas has shocking secrets of her own. As they’re drawn to each other with a passion as intense as their peril, either love or justice will prevail. But each will have devastating consequences.

Danger waits on both sides of the grave. Half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her vampire husband Bones have fought for their lives, as well as for their relationship. But just when they've triumphed over the latest battle, Cat's new and unexpected abilities threaten to upset a long-standing balance . . . With the mysterious disappearance of vampires, rumors abound that a species war is brewing. A zealot is inciting tensions between the vampires and ghouls, and if these two powerful groups clash, innocent mortals could become collateral damage. Now Cat and Bones are forced to seek help from a dangerous "ally"—the ghoul queen of New Orleans herself. But the price of her assistance may prove more treacherous than even the threat of a supernatural war . . . to say nothing of the repercussions Cat never imagined.

How do you send a killer to the grave when he’s already dead?Having narrowly averted an (under)World War, Cat Crawfield wants nothing more than a little downtime with her vampire husband, Bones. Unfortunately, her gift from New Orleans’s voodoo queen just keeps on giving—leading to a personal favor that sends them into battle once again, this time against a villainous spirit.Centuries ago, Heinrich Kramer was a witch hunter. Now, every All Hallows Eve, he takes physical form to torture innocent women before burning them alive. This year, however, a determined Cat and Bones must risk all to send him back to the other side of eternity—forever. But one wrong step and they’ll be digging their own graves.

An immortal war has been brewing in the darkness . . . And now one woman has stumbled into the shadows. Chicago private investigator Kira Graceling should have just kept on walking. But her sense of duty refused to let her ignore the moans of pain coming from inside a warehouse just before dawn. Suddenly she finds herself in a world she's only imagined in her worst nightmares. At the center is Mencheres, a breathtaking Master vampire who thought he'd seen it all. Then Kira appears—this fearless, beautiful . . . human who braved death to rescue him. Though he burns for her, keeping Kira in his world means risking her life. Yet sending her away is unthinkable. But with danger closing in, Mencheres must choose either the woman he craves, or embracing the darkest magic to defeat an enemy bent on his eternal destruction.

She's a mortal with dark powers...After a tragic accident scarred her body and destroyed her dreams, Leila never imagined that the worst was still to come: terrifying powers that let her channel electricity and learn a person's darkest secrets through a single touch. Leila is doomed to a life of solitude...until creatures of the night kidnap her, forcing her to reach out with a telepathic distress call to the world's most infamous vampire...He's the Prince of Night...Vlad Tepesh inspired the greatest vampire legend of all—but whatever you do, don't call him Dracula. Vlad's ability to control fire makes him one of the most feared vampires in existence, but his enemies have found a new weapon against him—a beautiful mortal with powers to match his own. When Vlad and Leila meet, however, passion ignites between them, threatening to consume them both. It will take everything that they are to stop an enemy intent on bringing them down in flames.

Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of those deadbeats is her father - the guy responsible for ruining her mother's life. But when she's captured by Bones, a bounty hunter and a vampire, she finds herself forced into an unholy partnership. In exchange for his help in finding her father, and still astonished she hasn't ended up as his dinner, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. But that's not all Bones has to show her - Cat's starting to believe maybe vampires aren't all evil after all, especially ones as cute as Bones. She's half-convinced that being half-dead doesn't have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her newfound status as confident kick-ass demon hunter Cat finds herself, and Bones, hotly pursued by a band of killers. She's is going to have to pick a side - and fast . . . 'Halfway to the Grave has breathless action, a roller-coaster plot, flashes of dark humour, and a love story that will leave you screaming for more. I devoured it in a single sitting and I can't wait for the sequel!' Ilona Andrews, New York Times Bestseller

The climactic third novel in New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost's Night Prince series finds Vlad and his newly turned bride, Leila, at odds with each other—and vulnerable to the one vampire powerful enough to end the Dark Prince's reign . . . Play with fire, pay the price Leila's years on the carnie circuit were certainly an education. What she didn't learn: how to be a vampire, or how to be married to the most famous vampire of them all. Adjusting to both has Leila teetering on a knife edge between passion and peril, and now the real danger is about to begin . . . Vlad must battle with a centuries-old enemy whose reach stretches across continents and whose strength equals his own. It isn't like Vlad to feel fear, but he does . . . for Leila, because his enemy knows she is Vlad's greatest weakness. As friend and foe alike align against him—and his overprotectiveness drives Leila away—Vlad's love for his new bride could be the very thing that dooms them both . . .

The night is not safe for mortals.Denise MacGregor knows all too well what lurks in the shadows – her best friend is half-vampire Cat Crawfield – and she has already lost more than the average human could bear. But her family’s dark past is wrapped in secrets and shrouded in darkness – and a demon shapeshifter has marked Denise as prey. Now her survival depends on an immortal who craves a taste of her.He is Spade, a powerful, mysterious vampire who has walked the earth for centuries and is now duty-bound to protect this endangered, alluring human – even if it means destroying his own kind. Denise may arouse his deepest hungers, but Spade knows he must fight his urge to have her as they face the demon nightmare together…Because once the first drop of crimson falls, they will both be lost.

Set in New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress World, ancient deities are poised to wreck havoc, unless vampires Veritas and Ian can stop them ... in this thrilling Night Rebel novel! Set in New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress World, ancient deities are poised to wreck havoc, unless vampires Veritas and Ian can stop them ... in this thrilling Night Rebel novel! A gift from the gods... Veritas and Ian have finally defeated their worst enemy, but the power it took to pierce through to the netherworld has unexpected consequences. Soon, Veritas is forced to rely on the last person she trusts---a golden deity named Phanes, who seeks far more than a temporary alliance with the beautiful vampire. Can unleash hell... But an escape from the netherworld soon pits Veritas and Ian against supernatural beings seeking to rule over mortals once again. Now, they must rally friends and foes alike--if the vampire council doesn't execute Veritas first. Plus, a wedge between Veritas and Ian threatens to destroy their love. Can they stand together against the unearthly powers about to be unleashed? Or does their love--and humanity--not stand a chance? --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Immortal escapades take center stage as three women embark on summer getaways filled with unexpected supernatural chaos. Featuring characters from the Cursed Luck, Night Huntress, and Faery Bargains series, this anthology by bestselling authors combines humor and intrigue with a touch of romance. As Kennedy, Cat, and Gen encounter vampires, witches, and otherworldly antics, they must navigate a whirlwind of excitement and danger, turning their relaxing retreats into thrilling adventures.

This holiday season, join two of today’s most popular paranormal authors for a special look into their worlds, where creatures are always stirring and no one sleeps through the night. . . . The Bite Before Christmas The Gift by Lynsay Sands Teddy Brunswick knows about the immortals among us. He’s worked with them, called them friend—but he never counted on being snowed in with one over Christmas. Katricia Argeneau is a tasty little bundle and she seems to feel the same way about him. Problem is, he’s not sure she feels quite the same way. After all, the snowstorm has derailed her blood delivery, which leaves him the only available meal on the menu. . . . Home for the Holidays by Jeaniene Frost Cat and Bones are looking forward to a normal holiday—at least as “normal” as it gets for the combustible vampire couple and their otherworldly friends and family. But their yuletide plans are shattered when a stranger shows up and reveals long-buried family secrets that threaten to take a bite out of their holiday cheer . . . and lives.

Passionate and tantalizing...filled with dark sensuality and fast-paced action. Kresley Cole on First Drop of Crimson

Not all hunters are bound by human laws . . . Revisiting the paranormal realms they've made famous in their wildly popular fiction, New York Times bestselling authors Kim Harrison, Jeaniene Frost, Vicki Pettersson, and Jocelynn Drake—plus New York Times bestselling YA author Melissa Marr with her first adult supernatural thriller—unleash their full arsenal of dark talents, plunging us into the shadows where the supernatural stalk the unsuspecting . . . and every soul is a target. Get ready for the ride of your life—because the wildest magic has just been unleashed . . . and evil is about to have its day.

Set in the Night Huntress universe, this thrilling novella continues the captivating adventures of beloved characters. Readers can expect a blend of suspense, romance, and supernatural elements as the story unfolds, featuring intense action and emotional depth. The author, Jeaniene Frost, brings her signature style, ensuring that fans are drawn back into the enchanting and dangerous world of vampires and hunters. This installment promises to deliver excitement and further develop the series' intriguing lore.

Four bestselling authors present tales of wedding day disasters, featuring a cursed bride and a vampire crashing a ceremony. With stories of unholy matrimony, these unforgettable narratives explore what happens when "the happiest day of your life" turns into a nightmare, blending humor and dark romance.

In the second novel of Jeaniene Frost's Broken Destiny series, Ivy and Adrian reignite their alliance and passion amid a battle for the world's fate. As Ivy becomes a target for revenge, she must find a weapon to mend the realms while resisting Adrian, who is determined to win her back despite their tumultuous past.

Ivy's strange visions become reality when her sister goes missing, revealing a hidden realm. To rescue her, Ivy must team up with Adrian, a rebel torn by destiny and desire. As they search for a powerful relic, secrets about Ivy's fate and a looming war threaten to tear them apart.

The editors of Many Bloody Returns, including New York Times best-selling authors Charlaine Harris, Katie MacAlister and Jeaniene Frost, present 12 original tales featuring supernatural beings going on vacation, including an all-new Sookie Stackhouse story.

Den Prinzen der Finsternis zu lieben ist eine tödliche Leidenschaft Leilas übernatürliche Fähigkeiten haben sie verlassen. Und als sei das nicht schlimm genug, erwidert der Vampir Vlad ihre Liebe offenbar nicht mehr. Da gerät Leila auch noch in das Fadenkreuz eines Killers und sie muss sich entscheiden. Vertraut sie dem Vampir, der ihre Leidenschaft wie kein anderer entfacht, sie aber kaum noch wahrzunehmen scheint? Oder akzeptiert sie die Hilfe eines dunklen Ritters, dessen grausame Vergangenheit ihn nicht loslässt, und der keine größere Sehnsucht kennt, als für Leila mehr zu sein als nur ein Freund. Welche Wahl sie auch trifft – ein falscher Schritt bedeutet für Leila ewige Verdammnis.

„Pierwszy dotyk ognia” to długo wyczekiwany pierwszy tom serii `Nocny książę`, autorstwa Jeaniene Frost, amerykańskiej mistrzyni urban fantasy. `Nocny Książę` to seria osadzona w dobrze znanym polskim czytelnikom świecie Nocnej Łowczyni, opowiadająca o Vladzie i nowej postaci – Leili. Kiedy tragiczny wypadek pokrył jej ciało bliznami i zniszczył jej marzenia, Leila nie wyobrażała sobie nawet, że najgorsze jeszcze ją czeka. Zyskała jednak przerażającą moc, kt�ra pozwala jej przewodzić elektryczność i w jednej chwili poznać najczarniejsze tajemnice każdej osoby, jakiej dotknie. Leila jest skazana na samotne życie Lecz wtedy zostaje porwana przez nocne stwory i w potrzebie musi telepatycznie wezwać najbardziej niesławnego wampira na świecie Vlad Tepesh zainspirował najwspanialszą wampiryczną legendę – ale pod żadnym pozorem nie należy nazywać go „Dracula”.

Das Leben aller Menschen liegt in den Händen der jungen Ivy. Im Krieg zwischen Engeln und Dämonen ist sie dazu bestimmt, das Reich der Dunkelheit für immer zu vernichten. Doch ihr eigenes Leben ist in Gefahr, wenn sie die heilige Waffe gegen die Dämonen der Finsternis einsetzt. Adrian, Ivys große Liebe, will ihr in dem finalen Kampf beistehen. Nur seine dämonische Seite scheint stark genug zu sein, um Ivy zu retten - doch das Böse in ihm könnte ihre Liebe für immer zerstören. Im Kampf um ihr Leben müssen Ivy und Adrian ihrem Schicksal gegenübertreten … „Ich öffne jedes neue Frost-Buch in freudiger Erwartung und werde niemals enttäuscht.“ Bestsellerautorin Charlaine Harris „Eine Geschichte voller Leidenschaft, dunkler Sinnlichkeit und rasanter Action“ Bestsellerautorin Kresley Cole

Zwischen ewiger Liebe und liebloser Ewigkeit Leilas gemeinsame Jahre mit Vlad Tepesch – genannt Drakula – haben sie bereits einiges gelehrt. Doch nichts hat sie auf die wahren Konsequenzen vorbereitet, die es mit sich bringt, für immer mit dem berüchtigsten Vampir der Welt verheiratet zu sein. Denn während dieser ihre Begierde zwar ungebrochen und wie kein anderer entfacht, droht erneut Gefahr, als Vlads Erzfeind Szilagyi zurückkehrt. Dieser macht unerbittlich Jagd auf Vlads größte Schwäche: Leila. Und sie hätte nie erwartet, dass ausgerechnet Vlads beschützende Liebe zu ihr sich am Ende als tödliche Leidenschaft erweisen würde …

Stille Nacht, blutige Nacht … In »Betörender Dämon« wollen Cat und Bones einen ganz normalen Urlaub verbringen – oder was eben »normal« bedeutet für ein höllisch heißes Vampirpärchen. Doch da taucht ein Fremder auf und enthüllt ein altes Familiengeheimnis, das den beiden nicht nur die Ferienfreude nimmt. Es könnte sie auch ihr Leben kosten! Außerdem verrät Jeaniene Frost in » Rache ist bitter « mehr darüber, was der Vampir Bones getrieben hat, bevor er die Vampirjägerin Cat kennen lernte. Und als Bonus ist mit » Teufel im Leib « noch eine Story aus der beliebten Welt des wahrscheinlich erotischsten Vampirpaars der Welt enthalten.

Denise MacGregor, la migliore amica umana di Cat, si ritrova nel giro di poco tempo a dover affrontare il lutto di due cugini e una zia morti apparentemente d’infarto. Dietro a quelle inspiegabili tragedie si cela in realtà la mano spietata di un demone mutaforma, Raum, il cui scopo è riprendersi un antenato MacGregor sfuggito alle sue grinfie dopo avergli venduto l’anima. La ragazza ripiomba così, suo malgrado, nel mondo dei non-morti iniziando una lunga ed estenuante ricerca del lontano parente Nathanial, per liberare sé stessa e il resto della famiglia dalla morsa demoniaca. Ad aiutarla c’è Spade, il vampiro dandy con l’aria da bel tenebroso che ha in comune con lei solo un torbido passato. I due, da sempre attratti l’uno dall’altra nonostante la loro profonda diversità, si lasciano travolgere da una grande passione che tuttavia potrebbe rivelarsi sempre più letale. Nei continui spostamenti tra gli Stati Uniti e l’Europa, Spade e Denise incontrano vecchi amici pronti a sostenerli – Ian, Crispin e la stessa Cat –, ma anche farabutti immischiati in loschi traffici di droga contro cui lotteranno fino allo stremo delle forze. Perché alla prima goccia di sangue tutto può succedere, e la battaglia tra mortali e morti viventi avrà inizio…

Kira Graceling, détective privé à Chicago, aurait dû passer son chemin. Mais son sens du devoir lui interdit d'ignorer les gémissements de douleur qu'elle entendLa victime, Mencheres, est un maître vampire qui pensait n'avoir plus rien à découvrir de la vie. Jusqu'à ce que Kira entre dans la sienne : intrépide, adorable et humaine, elle n'hésite pas à braver la mort pour le sauver. Il brûle d'amour pour elle, mais le danger se rapproche, et Mencheres doit choisir entre la femme qu'il désire et un plongeon dans la plus noire des magies .

Die Leidenschaft vereint sie – doch werden dunkle Mächte sie auseinanderreißen? Das fulminante Finale der neuen Reihe von »New York Times«-Bestsellerautorin Jeaniene Frost! Der unzähmbare Vampir Ian hat mit der Gesetzeshüterin Veritas endlich eine würdige Gegenspielerin gefunden – und eine leidenschaftliche Geliebte. Gemeinsam haben sie ihren schlimmsten Feind besiegt. Doch nachdem Veritas sich gegen ihre ehemaligen Ideale stellen und Ian nur knapp den Fängen der Unterwelt entkommen konnte, müssen beide herausfinden, was sie bereit sind, füreinander aufzugeben. Und ob ihre Liebe ausreicht, um alle Hindernisse zu überwinden ... Die Trilogie um Ian & Veritas bei Blanvalet: Night Rebel. Kuss der Dunkelheit Night Rebel. Biss der Leidenschaft Night Rebel. Gelübde der Finsternis

Sie muss ihn bezwingen – doch die Leidenschaft zwischen ihnen ist stärker als ihr Wille ... Der aufregende zweite Teil der neuen Reihe von »New York Times«-Bestsellerautorin Jeaniene Frost! Lange war Veritas eine Gesetzeshüterin und damit auf der Seite von Recht und Ordnung. Nun aber muss sie sich gegen ihre Ideale stellen und im Geheimen dunkle Seelen jagen, um den Meistervampir Ian zu retten. Der Preis dafür ist hoch, denn die Jagd kann sie ihren Job kosten – und ihr Leben. Ian selbst weiß nichts von den Risiken, die Veritas für ihn eingeht. Er weiß nur, wie heiß die Leidenschaft zwischen ihnen loderte und er wird alles tun, um sie wieder aufleben zu lassen. Aber nicht nur die Gesetzeshüter sind hinter ihm her, auch die Mächte der Unterwelt haben sich gegen Ian verschworen. Er muss flüchten – doch dann könnte er Veritas für immer verlieren … Die Trilogie um Ian & Veritas bei Blanvalet: Night Rebel. Kuss der Dunkelheit Night Rebel. Biss der Leidenschaft Night Rebel. Gelübde der Finsternis

Poloviční upírka Catherine Crawfieldová loví upíry s jediným cílem – pomstít se. Doufá totiž, že jednou ze stvůr bez tlukoucího srdce, které nemilosrdně zabíjí, bude její otec. Muž, který zničil život milované matce. Na jedné ze svých nočních „loveckých“ výprav však narazí na upíra, který ji hravě přemůže. Cat netuší, že se pokusila zabít Bonese, profesionálního lovce odměn. Ten jí místo smrti překvapivě nabídne pomoc při pátrání po otci. Má ale zásadní podmínku. Cat s ním musí trénovat a rozvíjet tak své mimořádné schopnosti polovičního upíra – genetický dar nenáviděného otce… Ale dříve, než Cat dokáže naplno využít svých nově získaných schopností drsné lovkyně démonů, se jí i Bonesovi vydá ve stopách skupina zabijáků. Nyní si Cat musí zvolit, na jakou stranu se přidá. I když o její volbě není pochyb, protože Bones ji přitahuje více než jakýkoli jiný muž s bijícím srdcem…

Ještě před pár dny nevěřila na upíry, a teď je jednou z nich. A k tomu miluje jiného upíra! Kira Gracelingová, soukromá vyšetřovatelka z Chicaga, měla toho rána prostě jen dál jít svou cestou. Smysl pro povinnost jí však nedovolil přeslechnout bolestivé sténání, vycházející před úsvitem z opuštěného skladiště. A tak se ocitla ve světě, který si uměla představit jen ve svých nejhorších snech. V jeho středu stojí Mencheres, mladý a sexy upírský mistr, potomek starověkých egyptských faraonů a dědic jejich moci. Za tisíce let na světě však už ztratil chuť žít dál. Ale pak se objevila Kira a odvážně čelila smrti, jen aby ho zachránila. Takovou ženu ještě nepoznal, a tak není divu, že se do ní zamiloval. Ale musí ji nechat odejít zpět do jejího obyčejného světa. Kira však na něj také nemůže zapomenout. Všude ho hledá, až se omylem zaplete do nebezpečné hry Mencheresových nepřátel. Není jiné cesty: z Kiry se musí stát také upír. Dokáže její láska porazit hrozivou tmu v Mencheresově nitru a zároveň zničit zločinné intriky jeho závistivých odpůrců?

Noc není pro smrtelníky bezpečná. Denise MacGregorová ví ze všech nejlépe, co se skrývá ve stínech - její nejlepší přítelkyní je poloupírka Cat Crawfield, a ona sama již přišla o tolik, co by obyčejný člověk neunesl. Minulost její rodiny je zahalena tajemstvím a zasuta ve tmách, a jakýsi démon označil Denise za oběť. Je tu však ještě záhadný a všemocný upír Spade, který se již staletí potlouká po zemi s úkolem chránit ty okouzlující lidi v ohrožení, i kdyby to mělo znamenat zničení vlastních soukmenovců. I když v jeho nejhlubších útrobách klíčí hlad po Denise a touha se jí zmocnit, Spade ví, že jej musí potlačit a čelit nočním můrám společně s ní. 1. vydání. -- zdroj: www.legie.info --