The Age of Blood and Magic

Blending paranormal fantasy, locked-room mystery and romantic suspense, this sharp seductive adult debut is perfect for fans of Succession - with fangs. 'THIS VAMPIRIC TALE DESERVES TO BE DEVOURED' -Amy Archer, Sunday Times bestselling author of NEMESIS MINE Magic is power ... And everyone's out for blood. A hundred years ago, magic belonged only to fae, witches and vampires. Then a mortal stole its secret and forged Mythos: a company that bottles spells for humankind. His descendants now his empire - and Valentina Maddock is determined to inherit its throne. When the CEO suddenly collapses while hosting an ultra-exclusive, lavish weekend, the race for his heir begins. Valentina is pitted against her playboy brother, her genius mother and her father's long-time CFO. Even the guests and staff start choosing sides ... and someone intends to eliminate Valentina entirely. Then an unexpected guest arrives: a vampire with a private invitation from the CEO himself. Drawn to the enigmatic and dangerously handsome stranger, Valentina senses he may be her only ally. But his polished words hide a bloodthirsty bite, and she begins to question who the true monster really is ...

Hannah Mathewson is the author of two YA fantasy novels, Witherward and Wayward (Titan Books UK). She was born in Cambridge and graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BA in Film and Television. She lives in Oxfordshire. The Age of Blood and Magic is her adult debut.