Choosing a Master (Vampires and the Life of Erin Rose - 1)

"Like the blood of God..."
In New Orleans, a passage from a Renaissance-era book is Ethan's only hope to save the woman he loves. He's a vampire, so he can live forever. Ellie, however, is mortal, ill, and running out of time.
"If Sanguan vampires drank synthetic blood, like Spectavi vampires, the world would be so much safer for humans."
In the Spectavi laboratory where synthetic blood was created, Vera is making no progress with her current projects. But for her devotion to the Spectavi cause-and their leader-she will go to any lengths.
"She would hold me when she bites, and at least while she sips my blood, I wouldn't be alone."
In a nightclub in France, John has an unusual encounter with a gorgeous vampire, but his love for a mortal woman forces him into a devastating choice.
Reason or passion, good or evil, duty, love, or pure pleasure-in a world with two vampire factions at war, choosing the right master is everything.
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Editorial Reviews
"This genre-reviving inaugural entry is cleverly paced and plotted with serpentine flourishes and enough action and romance to satisfy fans of Anne Rice as well as fantasy readers. A solid, enduring, addictive vampire epic." - Kirkus Reviews
"Absorbing and disturbing, the book delves into potent themes of religion, politics, and morality... This novel delivers everything readers expect from a dark fantasy about vampires: a fascinating new world, characters worth caring about, and thought-provoking themes, all wrapped within an enthralling story." - BlueInk starred review

S.M. Perlow writes dark and historical fantasy novels. He strives to tell powerful stories that are deeply human. Learn more about his series, Vampires and the Life of Erin Rose, and other works, at smperlow.com.