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

It was one of the few open bars in New Orleans this early in the morning. Slipping into the dark, corner booth, Vivian pulled her arms around her burning chest. Everett hadn’t said a word, just pulled her along, until finally, they found an open door. Walking through just as the sun started to break through the fog, Vivian found little comfort in the windowless, underground bar. 


The only other person in this place was the bartender, who seemed less than pleased at their arrival. Vivian theorized he probably wasn’t used to people up this early in New Orleans, let alone crawling into his place. It seems to be one of those places you had to know of to go to, and Vivian didn’t know about it. But as Everett guided her towards the furthest corner of the room, she caught a shared look, as if Everett was someone who knew. 


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