Vivian lives her life in the shadows, hunting down and killing vampires. But when a vampire saves her life, she finds him making an offer that’s hard to refuse.  Accepting Everett’s offer means Vivian is putting a target on her back, one that he swears to protect with his life. Weighing her options, and her feelings, Vivian must decide if working with Everett is worth risking her life. 

Thrust into her decision by an ex-lover who tries to kill her, Vivian and Everett embark on a journey to save humanity. Vivian learns that Everett has more at stake than she thought - literally. Secrets collide, old alliances are broken, and an ultimate power is harnessed, as Everett and Vivian will have to decide if an ancient proficiency will save their lives or kill them both. 

In the Shadows is created by Ann Brooks, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

IN THE SHADOWS

     The skies were dark as they flew over New Orleans, the city bright with lights. Vivian marveled at the glowing city from the sky. Everett had held true to his word, a black SUV picking them up on the tarmac, no customs, no security, just drove them straight to a house in the middle of the french quarter. 


     Everett’s house was like everything else he seemed to own - expensive and elaborate. The three-story home overlooked Jefferson Park, the bayou glistening in the distance and the iconic St. Louis Cathedral in the other. Stepping out of the SUV, Vivian scanned the park, people sprinkled all over with art displayed and music playing. 


Vivian had never seen a city like New Orleans, the number of people on the streets, the eclectic array of buildings, all vibrant with color and life. The city seemed to be alive, a jazz soul and gypsy lifestyle. At that moment, Vivian fell in love with the city. 


Chapter 24: Romantic French Quarter