| Category: | Fiction — Thriller - Paranormal / Supernatural |
|---|---|
| Author: | Tess Manchester |
| Publisher: | Shotover Press |
| Publication Date: | December 5, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| ISBN-13: | 979-8991628334 |
| ASIN: | B0DPRGYPSY |
Stay Dark is the first installment in the Web of
Dwellers series by Tess Manchester. It is a dark, tangled tale that blends
supernatural elements with noir detective fiction. Neve Traxon is a former
police academy trainee turned private investigator, and she hides a secret: she
is a vampire, gifted with speed, strength, and enhanced senses. After
witnessing a brutal alleyway murder, Neve intervenes to save a victim from a
creature with haunting green eyes, only to realize the attacker is a fellow
dweller, an infected supernatural being dependent on blood for survival. Saving
the life of a brutal serial killer poses a moral dilemma for her, and with
factions fighting for control of blood supplies and power, she must partner
with Detective Marek Kaidan to hunt the very murderer she set free. But she has
powerful enemies coming after her from every direction, and it’s hard to know
whom to trust. Can she catch the killer while keeping herself safe from the
many enemies after her life?
Most suitable for fans of The City of Dusk by L. L.
McKinney and The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller, Stay Dark
presents a world that is rife with supernatural factions, morally complex
characters, and a gritty, noir-inspired atmosphere that sucks you in from the
very first page. I became a fan of Tess Manchester after reading Pivot Point,
and she doesn’t disappoint with this book, crafting prose that is delectable
and exquisite, with sentences that are well-measured, and dialogue that has
everything you want: engaging drama, witty exchanges, and conflict-driven
conversations. Characterization is stellar, and you will encounter characters
that are relatable, yet extraordinary in nature and abilities. You’ll enjoy
characters like Marek Kaidan, the relentless detective, Inez, and Neve. The
setting captivated me, and I enjoyed the detailed nighttime Los Angeles, which
provides a gritty, atmospheric backdrop. The city’s nightlife has its seedy
underbelly and is filled with dangers. This propulsive thriller kept me awake
through the night, and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
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