*** WINNER of the 2021 INDIES TODAY BEST HORROR BOOK AWARD ***Amalina breaks one simple rule in her village ... and is swept up into the mysterious plans of an ancient, evil entity. She must keep her wits to survive as she plots a way out of his lonely mountain castle ... But what if her only escape means his -- or her -- death? The darkest, most dangerous time in Amalina's life begins!" ... A sharp horror novel that is a brilliant throwback to all the beloved classics ... (while) the story manages to remain clever and original ... All the chills, tingles and frights you could want ... definitely a page-turner ... with plenty of freaky twists!" Five-Star Review Nicky Flowers, Indies Today" ... this book takes us back to old fashioned vamps in stuffy old castles and I loved every minute of it ... the entire book is written exceptionally well." Five-Star Review Julia, CuriosityBoughtTheBook.com