Nocturne

<p><strong><em>Seven meets L.A. Confidential with a vampire twist in this true crime and film noir-inspired standalone dark romance from New York Times Bestselling author Karina Halle.</em></strong></p><p></p><p>In 1940s Los Angeles the murder of Lena Reid's closest friend Elizabeth Short known as the Black Dahlia shocks the city and leaves whispers of a serial killer stalking the shadows. Drawn to danger and desperate for answers Lena crosses paths with Victor Callahan an ex-boxer turned private detective with a tormented soul and haunted past.</p><p>Their connection is fiery obsessive and depraved but as the investigation deepens Lena discovers a darker threat lurking beneath Callahan's carefully controlled exterior.</p><p>The blackouts he can't explain.</p><p>The nights he can't remember.</p><p>The blood on his hands.</p><p>With each passing night something primal awakens within him-a heritage concealed since birth. Callahan is hunting a killer while unaware that vampire blood runs in his veins transforming him into something both powerful and dangerous.</p><p>As they uncover the terrifying truth behind Elizabeth's murder Lena and Callahan are thrust into a twisted game of love lust and violence. In a city where monsters wear human faces they have no choice but to confront the predators stalking them-and the ones lurking within.</p><p></p>