A House of Mysteries

A Shade of Vampire #43

by Bella Forrest

Fall deeper into the journey as mysteries begin to unravel...

Return to the lives of the Novaks.  Pre-order now!

Genres: Vampires, Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Fiction, Magic

325 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 12, 2017

About the author

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Bella Forrest is a lover of fantasy, romance, action, and mystery infused stories with twists you don’t see coming. She has sold over fifteen million books since her first novel was published in 2012.

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Here's a list of some of Bella's books:

DARKLIGHT

Darklight (Book 1)
Darkthirst (Book 2)
Darkworld (Book 3)
Darkblood (Book 4)
Darktide (Book 5)
Darkbirth (Book 6)
Darkfall (Book 7)
Darkwilds (Book 8)
Darkhunt (Book 9)

A LOVE THAT ENDURES (Trilogy)
A Love that Endures 1
A Love that Endures 2
A Love that Endures 3

HARLEY MERLIN AND THE SECRET COVEN

Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven (Book 1)
Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins (Book 2)
Harley Merlin and the Stolen Magicals (Book 3)
Harley Merlin and the First Ritual (Book 4)
Harley Merlin and the Broken Spell (Book 5)
Harley Merlin and the Cult of Eris (Book 6)
Harley Merlin and the Detector Fix (Book 7)
Harley Merlin and the Challenge of Chaos (Book 8)
Harley Merlin and the Mortal Pact (Book 9)
Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth (Book 10)
Finch Merlin and the Lost Map (Book 11)
Finch Merlin and the Djinn's Curse (Book 12)
Finch Merlin and the Locked Gateway (Book 13)
Finch Merlin and the Forgotten Kingdom (Book 14)
Finch Merlin and the Everlasting Vow (Book 15)
Finch Merlin and the Blood Tie (Book 16)
Finch Merlin and the Legend of the Luminary
Persie Merlin and Leviathan's Gift (Book 18)
Persie Merlin and the Door to Nowhere (Book 19)
Persie Merlin and the Witch Hunters (Book 20)
Persie Merlin and the Dying Song (Book 21)

THE CHILD THIEF

The Child Thief (Book 1)
Deep Shadows (Book 2)
Thin Lines (Book 3)
Little Lies (Book 4)
Ghost Towns (Book 5)
Zero Hour (Book 6)

HOTBLOODS

Hotbloods (Book 1)
Hotbloods (Book 2): Coldbloods
Hotbloods (Book 3): Renegades
Hotbloods (Book 4): Venturers
Hotbloods (Book 5): Traitors
Hotbloods (Book 6): Allies
Hotbloods (Book 7): Invaders
Hotbloods (Book 8): Stargazers

THE GENDER GAME

The Gender Game (Book 1)
The Gender Secret (Book 2)
The Gender Lie (Book 3)
The Gender War (Book 4)
The Gender Fall (Book 5)
The Gender Plan (Book 6)
The Gender End (Book 7)

THE GIRL WHO DARED TO THINK

The Girl Who Dared to Think (Book 1)
The Girl Who Dared to Stand (Book 2)
The Girl Who Dared to Descend (Book 3)
The Girl Who Dared to Rise (Book 4)
The Girl Who Dared to Lead (Book 5)
The Girl Who Dared to Endure (Book 6
The Girl Who Dared to Fight (Book 7)

A SHADE OF VAMPIRE

Season 1: Derek & Sofia’s story

Books 1 to 7

Season 2: Rose & Caleb’s story

Books 8 to 16

Season 3: The Shade continues with a new hero...

Books 17 to 24

Season 4: A Clan of Novaks

Books 25 to 32

Season 5: A Dawn of Guardians

Books 33 to 41

Season 6: A Gift of Three

Books 42 to 50

Season 7: A Call of Vampires

Books 51 to 59

Season 8: A Voyage of Founders

Books 60 to 68

Season 9: A Birth of Fire

Books 69 to 77

Season 10: An Origin of Vampires
An Origin of Vampires (Book 78)
A Game of Death (Book 79)
A Veil of Dark (Book 80)
A Bringer of Night (Book 81)
A Circle of Nine (Book 82)
A Bender of Spirit (Book 83)
A Memory of Time (Book 84)
A Shard of Soul (Book 85)
A Break of Seals (Book 86)

Season 11: A Shade of Mystery
A Shade of Mystery (Book 87)
An Isle of Mirrors (Book 88)
A Sanctuary of Foes (Book 89)
A Ruler of Clones (Book 90)
A Gate of Light (Book 91)
A Dawn of Worlds (Book 92) ➜ Coming soon!

Reviews

[Mikayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Yet again another great instalment from Bella. Can't wait for the next one, instant pre order from me for sure. Recommended d this series to everyone.

[Val. · Rating 3 out of 5]

That was a good cliffhanger! The ending was better than expected. I'm actually excited to start the next one!

[Jade Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bella absolutely blows my mind!! I know I say this about a lot of her books.... but hey, this IS Bella I am talking about..... Once again, I could not out the book down, nor could I turn the pages quick enough!!
This books is shrouded in mystery. With each flip of the page it goes deeper and deeper, keeping you wondering what is going to take place next, how things are the way they are and what could possibly happen next!!
The Characters in the book are just as much a mystery as the storyline itself. I can not wait to see Draven & Bijarki stories unfold! They're very intriguing characters, I want to know more about!!
Being able to watch Vita, Aida & Phoenix come into their Oracle powers is amazing. Oracles have been around for ever, but never have we got to 'go along' with one and watch them come into their powers. It makes me wonder how the powers from their parents and the gift of being an Oracle will come into play! I also wonder how Serena & Jovi will fit into everything!!
The journey Bella has us on now has me counting down the days until the next book is out so I can find out more.

[Viola · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know how BF does it but she always manages to get me completely enthralled in her books. she keeps it new and fresh and exciting! love this series!

[Judy Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

thank you Bella Forrest for giving us another excellent book from one of my favorite series, A shade Of Vampire. and book 43 was. filled with mystery, excitement, romance starting to surface. this book was a page Turner, I couldn't wait to see what the 3 new oracle's were going to do next. I was anxious to see if the druid and Serena were going to see that they were attracted to one another. I wanted to see if Field and Aida would act on their attraction to one another. I couldn't put the book down because I wanted to see what was happening between Vita and Bijark would be pulled to one another. And I want to see what phoenix and Jovi get into. and I did see some exciting, fun , things and I'm not going yo tell , please go get the book and read and get lost in the in-between with our beloved characters from the shade as they all battle to get back to the shade. happy reading and I know you will enjoy.

[Maria Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daughters of Eritopia

Draven starts training the oracles to help with their visions. Due to one of Vitas visions the group goes to meet with the daughters of Eritopio. The journey takes its toll on everyone mentally and has dire consequences for one of them. I'm liking the chemistry between Serena and Draven although I wish he had his own POV. He is so quiet and broody. I also wish Vita would give the incubus a chance and for Serena to not immediately assume the worst. He seems genuine in his attraction and I cant wait to see how these relationships flourish.

[Joanne Ferguson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can not stop reading "A Shade of Vampire"series. I look forward to the next adventure and I can't wait to see what happens next. I feel like I am a part of their world when I am reading. There is always something new to experience around the corner. Nothing boring in "The Shade". I have cried, been on the edge of my seat, and felt the magick within the pages. Give "A Shade of Vampire" a try. You will not be disappointed.~~~

[Sophia · Rating 5 out of 5]

How exciting

Oh the excitement that I have when I am deep in the shade! This is just the most exciting adventure and the deeper i fall into this the eager I am to know what will happen next! I am absolutely devouring the pages so absorbed in what is happening, it looks like I'm off to the next book!

[Lisa Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stuck with no escape

Another amazing chapter of the shade .. Totally new concept that the parents won't be looking for them and gasp will not be coming to the rescue .. The kids are on their own with unknown perils at every corner and changing into who knows what

[Sharlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will the Phoenix rise again?

Sacrifices - blood, blindness, mental torment - so much going on. The great grandchildren of Derek & Sofia are getting into as deep and dark areas of the supernatural as their parents and grandparents.... will they all survive?

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read !!!!

I am excited about the next book and can't wait to see what happens between Darven and Serena. I am also curious about Phoenix and Shell girl.

[Rebecca Pomaibo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a good read. Love this series. Can't put these books down. Waiting impatiently for the next in the series. Thank you Bella!

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read

A must read....A Shade of Vampire is a MUST READ if you love paranormal reading....this is a book for teens and older...

[Rachel Mcilreavy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

Love the new story line and characters.. Fantastic author my favourite books of all time .. Just keeps getting better

[Elizabeth Choi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cant get enough

What a tangled tale ....I couldn't stop reading this one. Cover to cover it is so full of ups n downs ,twists and turns and love....

[Ivy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A suspenseful and fun read.

[Gidget · Rating 3 out of 5]

Genesis

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[Rosemarie Isaac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

This is a great series of books. I love the different love interest in each one. Can't stop reading them

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is heating up - but that's no surprise with Bella Forrest at the helm.

[Kelly Gunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting interesting now. Cliff hanger. Thank goodness I have the next book already

[Rochelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could turn the pages fast enough in this book! Those Daughters are some evil ladies! Poor Draven! I can’t wait for the next one!

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love the Shade of a Vampire dont get me wrong, but just how much longer can an author prolong a storyline before it gets to predictable. Like half way through I already knew how it was going to end.

[JJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Freaking amazing book and story line. Can’t put it down.

[Greta Riordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, so many mysteries to solve. Poor Draven losing his eyes, and Poor Phoenix being asked to sacrifice for a woman in a shell.

[Amanda Fitzhugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love

There are always new adventures and love connections. Even after all the books there is always something interesting going on

[Suey Edwards]

One hot Druid, a hot incubus and hot Shade guys... It's starting to feel like the Druid's sitting room in here! Someone pass me a fan!

Relationships grow as the Shadians join force with the Druid in a play to release their Oracle powers and escape him, only to learn to start trusting him instead. The Druid shows self sacrifice and true heroics in this addition that make him even dreamier in my opinion.

The gang have to come to terms with the information Serena learnt at the end of Book Forty Two; they are non existent outside of Eritopia—a set of stars deep within the void of The Inbetween protected by the Daughters.

On top of all of this, Serena, who is showing true Novak leadership skills, is trying to keep Vita safe from the luring and beautiful incubus. Although for some reason I have a feeling his intentions for Vita are more honorable than what Serena realises, and he may genuinely care for her... There is definitely something there. The tension between Field and Aida grows as does that between Serena and the Druid. I’m not sure how well Jovi will take this when he realises though!

To sum it up, evil is at play! Many mysteries need solving! Sparks and warm fuzzies are building between characters! Danger is looming from the Destroyers and their evil leader! And it is all mind blowingly addictive and intense!!!

[Marcy Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know what your wondering if she still has it going on after 43 books let me tell you, she is still going hot. Another AMAZING, edge of your seat, keep you awake to find out more books. Bella is an absolute genius. Best author ever hands down. If you haven't found yourself lost in The Shade yet, I suggest you buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life. I am so addicted and this book definitely didn't let me down. The characters and story line draw you in and hook you in! Fantasic book 5 stars just ain't enough I give it 10!

[Meagan Kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is another amazing read from Bella Forrest. I've never been able to stay interested in a long series, but this one still keeps me on the edge of my seat. The adventures and challenges are still just as entertaining and epic as book one.

[Baylee McCluskey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love!!
Well it is officially official that I am crushing on two very alluring characters that we are getting to know better in A House of Mysteries. This book was AMAZING with the character development and relationship development. As with any book Bella writes I literally didn't stop reading until I had completely devoured the book. It was so so good.
In A House of Mysteries we find out so much more with what is going on with Phoenix, Vita, and Aida. I'm still shocked at what their blessing is turning out to be. At this point I have no idea what is to come. Bella does an astounding job at answering questions but presenting more that keeps your interest peaked throughout the whole book.
I am anxious to get my hands on book 44 to see what the next move is and to see how certain relationships develop. Like I said earlier in my review, I am crushing hard on two particular characters that I can't wait to find out more about.
Bravo Bella, another 5 star review!

[Kasandra Kurutz · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always Bella never ceases to amaze me, 43 MONTHLY books in and still a page turner that I cannot put down! New stories, plots and twists with now great grandchildren to the original characters. New oracles in the making with suspenseful adventures. Love it!