Lord of Shadow and Blood

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>After being turned into a shadow-wielding bloodthirsty Daemon in 1649 by Lilith Xander moves through his dark immortal life with new meaning. As the first Lamia on earth he must lead the Courts of Daemonium to maintain the balance between mortals and Daemons. More importantly he must ensure he remains in control of his own mind to prevent Lilith from taking over again. Those around him are not safe he can never allow anyone too close. Yet in 1882 his entire world shifts in the most unexpected of ways...</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Adriana is an inexperienced Luciferus Incantrix who will take her great-grandmother's seat in the Courts. Her light-summoning power is the strongest hope they have in the fight against Lilith but she is burdened by self-doubt and unable to bring forth the magic they need-until she meets him. </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>With Xander's guidance and antagonising antics Adriana must use her emotions to strengthen her magic. But can she live up to such high expectations? Will she be the saviour they need? Or will the pressure and her conflicted feelings for Xander be her downfall... and his?</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Her light has the ability to cut through his darkness to shine through his despair. And she has the power to destroy every ounce of his control.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Lord of Shadow and Blood is the first book in the dark fantasy series The Courts of Daemonium and is intended for mature audiences. Please check trigger warnings before proceeding.</em></p>