Showing results for "The Promise" in Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The recent Strigoi attack at St. Vladimir’s Academy was the deadliest ever in the school’s history, claiming the lives of Moroi students, teachers, and guardians alike. Even worse, the Strigoi took some of their victims with them . . . including Dimitri.

Liv: Me han traicionado. ¿Cuántos golpes puede soportar un corazón antes de que acabe de quebrarse en millones de diminutos fragmentos? No importa. Un hombre sabio me preguntó una vez: «¿Por qué te conformas con ser un peón cuando puedes ser la reina?». Tenía razón. Estoy harta de ser el peón en el juego de los demás. Ha llegado la hora de ser la reina, incluso… aunque eso signifique sacrificar a mi rey.

Russ Griffin has always wanted to be a fantastic medium. Growing up in the town of St. Hilaire, where most residents make their living by speaking to the dead, means there’s a lot of competition, and he’s always held his own. But Russ knows the town he loves is corrupt, and he’s determined to save it before the sinister ruling body, The Guild, ruins all he’s ever wanted.

This story is about a young man's life flashing before his eyes as he battles to stay conscious after he confronts the person he deemed responsible for the death of someone dear to him. Carter, the protagonist grew up as an emotionally unguided child and glorified the idea of finding someone made for him. Growing up as a loner meant he never learned to regulate his emotions, especially his anger.