A bookworm from New York studying abroad in Athens discovers that everything fictional is actually true, and her obsession with books is replaced by another, more dangerous one.

Seventeen-year-old Gertrude Morgan, the only child of one of the wealthiest couples in America, is shipped away from her home in New York City to the American school in Athens against her will. But the city of Athens has secrets.

Her host family calls them "tramps." In Greek, they are called vrykolakas, or "vryks," which sometimes gets translated to "freaks." They are the vampires of Athens, created centuries ago by the Maenads. They live in caves beneath the acropolis without economic resources and according to rules imposed on them by the Olympians. First and foremost, they are forbidden from turning humans into vampires. The human will not turn unless all of the blood is drained, so a vampire is allowed to drink up to one pint per month from a willing mortal. Some mortals are willing because a vampire bite will infect the body for six hours, and during that time, the mortal has the powers of the vampire: flight, invisibility, strength, speed, x-ray vision, and mind control. Such great power can become irresistible, though dangerous and addicting to mortals...
As seventeen-year-old Gertie, studying abroad from New York, uncovers the unfathomable secrets of this ancient city, she becomes involved with a handsome vampire. Is it love that attracts her, or the temporary powers from his bite? She's more confused when her heart is drawn to the vampire's enemy--a demigod sworn to protect the city.

She does everything in her power to make them friends, but their love for her and their jealousy of each other get in the way, and rather than staving it off, she becomes a catalyst to war.

"Great first book in the series! Loved the connection between vampires and Greek mythology. Can't wait to see what happens next!"--Michelle Madow, USA Today Bestselling Author of The Elementals Series and The Vampire Wish Series.

This series shares the word of The Underworld Saga.

PG 13: Contains violence, mild language, and no sex.

"Loved it! I like how Eva intertwined Greek mythology with the legend of vampires."--Rebecca Bryant, Amazon Reviewer

"As a reader of vampire novels I can say I thoroughly enjoyed this book."--Flhawe, Amazon Reviewer

"Terrific read! What a wonderful book! A different vampire book that looks at them from another direction. This book was a fantastic read and was extremely hard to put down!"--Amazon Reviewer

"I decided to read a little before going to sleep. I started reading and at 5:00 a.m I finished the book. It was that good! Totally worth no sleep, and that's saying a lot since I have 3 children at home... Page by page I couldn't wait to see how the story would unfold. I am hooked and will be reading all 3 in this trilogy."--Erika the book lover, Amazon Reviewer

"This is my first time reading her & I read this straight thru. It was absolutely amazing and I loved that I was able to remember so much of the Greek mythology. As soon as I am able I plan on buying book 2/3. Bravo!"--Sue Harding, Amazon Reviewer

If you can't get enough of Michelle Madow, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Cassandra Clare, or Stephenie Meyer, then this "powerful young adult" paranormal romance is for you!

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