Seventeen-year-old Mea is having the worst year of her life. After losing her father and brother in a tragic accident, she moves to Charleston hoping to heal. But everything changes when she meets two mysterious boys-one the son of a vampire, and the other an ancient predator watching to see if he'll become something more: a dhampir.Rhys has spent years living a normal life, unaware of what he truly is. But when a violent vampire attack leaves Mea on the brink of death, he saves her-a mistake that changes her destiny-by turning her into what he is: a dhampir. Half-human. Half-vampire. A born vampire slayer.Now bound by blood and purpose, Rhys and Mea must navigate their new reality: hunted by vampires who fear them and pulled into a war they never asked for. As their powers grow, so does their connection-but survival means embracing who they are and standing together against the darkness.Perfect for fans of Vampire Academy, Crave, and Twilight, Shadows Along the Battery is a swoony, beachside paranormal romance with supernatural danger and heartfelt coming-of-age themes.