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A Journey of Black and Red #6

Adventurer. Explorer. Vampire.

Name: Adventurer. Explorer. Vampire.
Rating: 4.58 (279 reviews)
Author: Álex Gilbert

Álex Gilbert April 20, 2023

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Synopsis

Life as an apex predator of the night provides many diversions, such as rescuing relatives from The Mexican-American war, attending auctions, and eating the occasional mortal. Ariane cannot forget that a shadow extends over her budding empire, however, that of her ancient madman of a sire. There will be a reckoning, and she will be ready, even if she has to scour the world from the shores of Texas to the Mediterranean sea. To slay the unkillable, one must be prepared to shed some blood, including one’s own.

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