The Lies that Summon the Night: A Novel

About this book

In a world where art is a death sentence, creativity has become a forbidden, dangerous act. Since the day art began manifesting as bloodthirsty shadows, humanity has lived under the thumb of the Sinless—immortal royals who demand human blood in exchange for protection. Inana, a talented storyteller, survives in the city’s shadows by performing illicit fiction for those daring enough to listen. However, her precarious existence shatters when she is cornered by Dominic, a lethal "Shadowbane" and half-Sinless monster hunter. Dominic has no interest in justice; he needs Inana’s unique ability to summon shadows to complete a hunt of his own. He forces her into a tense, reluctant alliance, offering her a choice: serve him or face the bounty on her head. Inana agrees, fully intending to betray him the moment she gets the chance. But as they venture deeper into a web of conspiracy and ancient secrets, the line between hunter and prey begins to blur. Featuring a high-stakes enemies-to-lovers romance, this story pulses with dangerous attraction and shifting loyalties. As Inana and Dominic navigate their deadly partnership, they discover that their growing desire for one another might be the most lethal threat of all.