Vio Valakia, a weak and cowardly vampire on the run from a horrific pair of hunters, comes upon a ghastly sight: in a dilapidated forest storehouse locked from the inside, a young girl lies stabbed in the back, inches away from death. With no other recourse, he sinks his teeth into her neck, saving her life by turning her into an immortal monster.
Forming a momentary truce with hunters, the vampiric sleuth and victim must come together to solve the locked room mystery, all while bearing the weight of their impending extermination. Just what answers lie beyond the forest, in the tiny, isolated village of St. Purgatorio...?
This was a cute book, enjoyed the blend of fantasy, vampires and locked room. I felt like I was reading a light novel with the illustrations and the writing. There seems to be a second novel on the way, so I'll definitely check it out.
The author has the book for available for free here: genmajou.com/works/sunset-vallachia
