An elite brotherhood stands between humans and vampires, preventing one side from annihilating the other. Who are called to this service? Only those warriors who curse God with their dying breath.
Welsh warrior Peredur falls to a spear before he can claim Tanwen for his bride. Raging on the battlefield, Peredur utters the curse that seals his fate and leads him to another life. Using the power of a saint whose bone makes up an amulet, Peredur takes on the trials to become a true member of the brethren. Yet his need for the chieftain’s daughter Tanwen still burns.
Tanwen resists her father’s command to take a husband. The only one who understands her sorrow is Cavan, the wise woman’s son. When he promises that he can reunite her with her beloved, she agrees to his terms. But does Tanwen truly understand the depth of the price that must be paid?
“This book is savagely beautiful. Can she write fight scenes in all their bloody, violent glory. Puts the monster back into vampire.” – Melissa Bradley (Melissa’s Imaginarium)
“Dark, compelling, intriguing, a fresh and dramatic take on the vampire genre that will hold you spellbound.” – Anna Campbell (Publisher’s Weekly’s Top 100 Books pick for Captive of Sin)
“A triumphant novel that will leave readers breathless. Julia Phillips Smith is destined to become the next superstar of the vampire genre.” – Julianne MacLean (USA Today bestselling author)
Debut author Julia Phillips Smith is honored to add this special milestone to her arts industry background.
A graduate of Ryerson University’s film program, Julia’s previous writing credits include scripts for radio and television. She has donned various creative hats, including stage manager (theatre), 3rd Assistant Director (independent feature film) and editor (TV documentary).
Julia lives on Canada’s east coast with her husband, her mom and their dog.
Read more about Julia on her website.
