When college student Elias Mercer wakes up with no heartbeat and an insatiable hunger, he thinks becoming a vampire is his biggest problem. Then people in his hometown start disappearing.
The woman who turned him isn't just another predator-she's an ancient creature who's been manipulating his family for generations, waiting for the perfect moment to complete a blood ritual that will give her dominion over the entire region. And Elias is the key she needs. Caught between protecting his loved ones and embracing the monster he's becoming, Elias must navigate police investigations, supernatural politics, and his own deteriorating humanity. But when his best friend discovers the truth and his sister becomes a target, staying human becomes a luxury he can't afford. Some choices define who you are. Others define who you refuse to become. In Willow Grove, the real monsters are the ones who choose to be human