Shadow of Life

Shadow of Life is the first in a sweeping saga of an ancient vampires struggle to retain her humanity. The daughter of an Akkadian king Nadira was betrayed by her father resulting in her brutal transformation into a vampire. She found a mentor in Amon and their immediate and intense connection inspired him to make her his adopted daughter . . . and the future queen of the vampires. Captured during the crusades she fell in love with Cristo a conquistador but her happiness was short-lived when his murder hurled her into madness saturating the next centuries with blood.Now years later after running away to America Nadira lives a life of seclusion her only companion Gregor a vampire she saved from his own self-destruction not knowing that he would one day return the favor. Her relationship with Gregor begins to take a surprising turn just before she receives the unexpected news of Amons impending death bringing her to a crossroads. Faced with the decision that made her run from the throne in years past Nadira must choose power love or succumbing to the thirst.