Written in Red

Anne Bishop

  • First published 2013
  • 19 pages
  • English
In a world where humanity exists at the mercy of the Others - ancient, powerful beings including shape-shifters and vampires - Meg Corbyn, a cassandra sangue, possesses a dangerous gift: visions of the future revealed through cuts to her skin. Held captive and exploited for her abilities, Meg makes a desperate escape, seeking refuge in the Lakeside Courtyard, a territory governed by the formidable Others.

Simon Wolfgard, a shape-shifter who manages the Courtyard, is wary of the new human who requests a job as a Human Liaison. He senses a secret about Meg and notes she lacks the typical scent of human prey. Despite his reservations, an instinct compels him to take her in. Meg's arrival disrupts the uneasy truce between humans and the Others, drawing attention from both her former captors and those who would exploit her unique power. This unexpected sanctuary becomes a crucible where trust, protection, and the formation of unforeseen bonds are tested against escalating danger and the profound misunderstandings between species.
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Readers love its original predator world and found-family charm, but many find the middle slow and overly detailed.

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Fans of predator-ruled worldsReaders who love found familySlow-burn urban fantasy fans
  • Could be shorter
  • Slow start

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