<p><strong>Dead is dead. Unless you're a vampire. Then it's more complicated...</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Dr Essie Thornton is haunted by a tragic childhood incident that shattered her family. She seeks solace in her work, building a promising career as a scientist, while hiding a dark secret. But when her PhD student meets a brutal demise, the carefully constructed walls of Essie's world begin to crumble. An enigmatic detective steps onto the scene to investigate the death, and Essie can't deny there's a connection that seems to bind them through the folds of time.</p><p><br></p><p>Detective Sergeant David Sorrow stands as a sentinel, straddling the line between the human world and the one beyond. He is an Amaranthine, sworn to thwart the Bloodborn vampires who have sought dominance over the humans for centuries. His vow to the Amaranthine demands sacrifice. He must keep his true identity hidden from the mortals if he is to protect them. Yet, as an investigation intertwines his path with Essie, the boundaries between reality and the supernatural become blurred. Can he find a way to save Essie and keep his secret at the same time?</p><p><br></p><p>'Loved this book - great characters, fast-moving plot, plenty of action. Can't wait for the sequel!' - Lara, ARC reader.</p>