Joleene Naylor is the author of the glitter-less Amaranthine vampire universe, a world where vampires aren't for children. Comprised of a main series, a standalone prequel, and several short story collections, she has plans to continue expanding with a trilogy and standalone novels. 
In her spare time, Joleene is a freelance book cover designer and for-fun photographer. She maintains several blogs, full of odd ramblings, and occasionally updates her website at JoleeneNaylor.com. In what little time is left, she watches anime, plays PokemonGo, and works on her crooked Victorian house in Villisca, Iowa. Between her husband, family, and pets, she is never lonely, in fact, quite the opposite. Should she disappear, one might look for her on a beach in Tahiti, sipping a tropical drink and wearing a disguise. 

Pulled into a world of darkness, Katelina's fate becomes intertwined with that of Jorick, a dark, enigmatic vampire. To stay by his side, she must navigate intrigue, terror and bloodshed as they are drawn from one battle to another. Dreams of peace seem elusive, and are complicated by mysterious vampires, old relics, and an ancient master. Join Katelina and Jorick in a world where vampires don't sparkle and night is eternal.

Amaranthine

Jorick was called to a debriefing with the Scharfrichters and Executioners. Katelina gave him a tight hug before he left. Though the message seemed straightforward, she was worried. She, Jorick, and Jamie had disobeyed the H?here Rat's orders by following Sorino, then Jorick killed his master. She imagined him sentenced to prison in the dungeon. She could file an appeal, of course, and point out that Malick was evil, but would it do any good?


To take her mind off it, she tidied the room. The wrinkled Ziploc bag caught her attention. She fished out the silver cross and started to shove it in her pocket, an unlikely good luck charm, but stopped. Jorick knew she carried it, so why hide it? 


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