Dark Awakening (Dark Destinies Prequel)

Reality as he knows it is about to change—into a nightmare without end.Dominic Marchant’s peaceful life on the island paradise of Saint Barthélemy comes to a terrifying end the night his sister is brutally assaulted by three cartel hitmen. When he charges to her rescue against overwhelming odds, he not only leaves a man dead, but he also draws the attention of an entity straight out of darkest myth—a powerful vampire traveling the world in search of new converts.Soon, Dominic is plunged into the horrifying existence of a newborn blood-drinker. Tormented by his mad sire and used as a pawn in a lethal supernatural game without rules, he must manage his insatiable lust for blood even as he accepts that his continued survival comes with only two choices—kill or be killed. And the price of freedom may very well be what’s left of his soul…

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT DARK DESTINIES"A fantastical journey and a brave new take on the Vampire genre... a beacon for vampire junkies...bravo on an exciting and progressive vampire story...truly outstanding." -InD'tale Magazine"This series gets better with each installment and will satisfy even the strongest of the vampire fans." -Uncaged Book Reviews"S.K. Ryder brings vampires to a whole new level...stories that don't let go even after having finished reading the book a few days ago. I WANT MORE!!" -Lampshade Reader"I thought the first one was awesome? [The next] one was action packed from page one!" -Romance Authors that Rock"A paranormal romance that is so much more." -Amazon Reader"[A] roller coaster ride of fear, sorrow, lust, love and torment..." -Amazon Reader"[A] step above the typical paranormal book..." -Amazon Reader"...you won't be able to put it down." -Amazon Reader"...well worth the missing sleep!" -Amazon Reader

About the Author

S.K. Ryder is the author of the Dark Destinies series of paranormal fantasy in which she explores the meaning of humanity and the enduring power of love through a diverse cast of human and vampire characters. Inspired by writers like Anne Rice,  Grace Draven, and Anne Bishop, Ryder's books are a blend of reality and fantasy, darkness and light, action and suspense, along with liberal dashes of humor.When not writing or traveling, S.K. Ryder lives in South Florida where she works as a software developer and frequently loses herself in a book or on a beach, often at the same time.

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