The Line of Tepes by E.A. Williams
Losing her grandmother is painful enough. Calling the police on her own mother the night of the wake makes Emma King’s grief considerably more complicated.
In The Line of Tepes, E.A. Williams introduces a woman whose family troubles lead her into a supernatural world she never knew existed. Emma’s mother is a cult leader, and her attack leaves Emma needing somewhere to hide. Pursued by death-worshipping followers known as the Order, Emma turns to a mysterious stranger she met in the family graveyard.
It’s an unlikely choice of refuge. But in Vlad’s fortress-like apartment high above Houston, she must confront a disturbing possibility: her mother’s beliefs may have some basis in reality. Whatever else her mother has gotten wrong, she was right about the existence of monsters.
That revelation leaves Emma with more than a reason to reconsider the family history. With the Order closing in, she must decide whom to trust — and whether accepting help from Vlad will offer protection or expose her to another danger.
The first installment in Williams’ The Line of Tepes series combines a vampire thriller with contemporary paranormal fantasy. Family conflict, dangerous secrets and the pressure to choose sides drive Emma’s fight for her life.
Available in time for Halloween, the audiobook features duet narration by Ian Bedford and Chelsea Hatfield. For listeners seeking a supernatural escape, Emma’s introduction to Vlad’s world begins with a particularly unsettling question: What if the person you fear most is telling the truth?
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