Young Adult Thriller/Horror, 81,500 words
Vampires rule the continent of Damogren, and there’s nothing shadowy or secretive about it. Across the five vampire kingdoms, humans are kept like glorified livestock, forced to feed their vicious overlords with their blood until, if they’re lucky, they’re selected to join them.
Janos is a teenage acolyte in the temple of Besiad, the vampires’ dark god. Unlike the other acolytes, Janos has no desire to be turned; he wants nothing more than to be free of the shackles of vampire society.
After a bloody ritual to reforge an ancient weapon is left incomplete, Janos is taken in by a group of human rebels. He must learn to trust them in order to avoid capture, steal the weapon, and stop the vampires from cementing their rule forever.
Meanwhile, Avrin Tizeria has strict orders to retrieve Janos. Throughout her pursuit, her ambition to rise through the vampire ranks clashes with the reality of their society’s monstrous practices.
Blood of the Tenth is a fast-paced heist thriller, filled with bisexual desire, deception, and plenty of sass to sink your teeth into.