New York Times bestselling author of Angels' Blood

Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux wakes from a year-long coma to find that she has become an angel – and that her lover, the stunningly dangerous archangel Raphael, likes having her under his control. But almost immediately, Raphael must ready Elena for a flight to Beijing, to attend a ball thrown by the archangel Lijuan. Ancient and without conscience, Lijuan's power lies with the dead. And she has organized the most perfect and most vicious of welcomes for Elena...

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January 31, 2010
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Guild Hunter

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High above the cities, where skyscrapers pierce the clouds and angels cast long shadows over mortal streets, power is more than a title—it’s a force that can shape or shatter the world. In this hauntingly seductive series, ancient immortals rule from celestial heights, vampires serve at their whim, and those who dare to rebel are hunted by one of their own.

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The world of Guild Hunter hums with tension—between heaven and earth, justice and obedience, desire and duty. At its center is Elena Deveraux, a fiercely independent guild hunter skilled in tracking rogue vampires. But when she’s summoned by the Archangel of New York, a being whose beauty is as lethal as his power, she finds herself dragged into a realm of brutal politics, unearthly danger, and forbidden attraction. What begins as a mission quickly unravels into something far more personal—and infinitely more perilous.

With each installment, the series deepens its mythology: archangels who teeter on the brink of madness, immortals who have forgotten how to feel, and the fragile threads of humanity that hold them all together. It’s a world where violence is etched into eternity, but love—raw, relentless, and hard-won—may be the most transformative power of all.

Known for its lyrical prose, razor-edged suspense, and emotionally charged romance, this dark fantasy saga has captivated a global audience. The storytelling doesn’t just explore the supernatural—it delves into grief, identity, sacrifice, and what it means to be both monstrous and deeply human.

Step into a series where angels bleed, vampires fear, and hunters don’t always walk away whole. Some stories don’t just raise the stakes—they rewrite the rules.

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