4.5 (2 ratings)
A Man in the Dark
"He was not ready to go to rest!"
Markus Ilderton learns that his nearly immortal father has been murdered. Now everything in his carefree world—even his new romance—shatters overnight. He must return home to Mississippi to settle the estate and solve the mystery.
The year is 1931. The United States is struggling through the Great Depression. Prohibition and desperation inspires crime. Markus steps beyond the reach of the law to uncover the truth of the execution of his father - a wealthy humanitarian in a world filled with racial division and vigilante justice.
Vengeance comes at a cost. What he discovers could destroy him and those he loves.
Markus Ilderton learns that his nearly immortal father has been murdered. Now everything in his carefree world—even his new romance—shatters overnight. He must return home to Mississippi to settle the estate and solve the mystery.
The year is 1931. The United States is struggling through the Great Depression. Prohibition and desperation inspires crime. Markus steps beyond the reach of the law to uncover the truth of the execution of his father - a wealthy humanitarian in a world filled with racial division and vigilante justice.
Vengeance comes at a cost. What he discovers could destroy him and those he loves.
Published: December 22, 2025
Pages: 251
ISBN: 979-8273975613
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4.5
2 ratings
Charlene M.
Apr 18, 2026
Gum Shoe Noir with a twist
It's kind definitely graphic so it won't be for everyone, but this new spin on Vampires is definitely unique! Rich in atmosphere and lore, this novella packs a punch
It was a bit too graphic for me and sometimes a bit wordy but I think those who like that kind of thing will love this horror/thriller story.
It's kind definitely graphic so it won't be for everyone, but this new spin on Vampires is definitely unique! Rich in atmosphere and lore, this novella packs a punch
It was a bit too graphic for me and sometimes a bit wordy but I think those who like that kind of thing will love this horror/thriller story.
Carina P.
Apr 11, 2026
Mary delivers a brooding, Depression‑era vampire mystery, that will keep you on the edge of your seats!! Markus’s world collapses overnight, and the story follows him through grief, rage, and the ugly truths hiding under Mississippi’s surface. The supernatural twist doesn’t soften anything — it intensifies it. Mary spins a shadow‑heavy pursuit of justice, thick with dread, secrets, and the weight of old sins. Dark, bold, and absolutely gripping.