Fort Worth, Texas

Louis Riordan, a vicious, yet determined, master vampire rules the city with an iron thumb. Every thing that happens, every movement made – he knows it all. Surrounding himself with only the best, he seeks to extend his reign over the entire vampiric world, regardless of the consequences. His goal – to gain the allegiance of 16 of America’s top master vampires in hopes of achieving an awakening that will further cement his standing within the dominion that he’s created.

The Hunters have been privy to Riordan’s movements for ages, eager to take him down in any way possible. Considered a ragtag group of mercenaries, Riordan and his cohorts think that The Hunters are easy to take down. Little do they know, looks are definitely deceiving.

The group, led by Jesus and Dolores Montoya, has huge bones to pick. The death of their daughter, a necessity that Jesus and Dolores found necessary in order to keep her from harming others after becoming a vampire, is one thing that they resent Riordan for. Hiring the likes of Angelica Morales, a former bodyguard, Marcus Van Niekerk, a formidable, yet very deadly mercenary, Cantrell Ryker, a man who was said to have died so long ago, and several others, with the hopes of crippling Riordan’s empire.

A traitor lies within their midst, one who will stop at nothing. Racing against what little time they have, the groups set out to end the lives of those who’ve Riordan their loyalty. Things start to look sketchy, yet hope is on their side. For they hold the key that may end Riordan’s rule, once and for all.

I absolutely enjoyed this book. Found it very well-written. Gregory adds quite a spin on this vampiric tale that will leave the reader wanting to read more. I hope that some day soon he’ll consider continuing the storyline found within this book. I’d love to know what happens next with the group.