Punishment for betrayal is trial by fire. Rumors run rampant when Raiden, the dead-sexy costar of Hollywood hunk Gabriel Colin, vanishes from the Luna Sunset wrap party. Scrambling to solve the mystery of his vampire maker’s disappearance, Gabriel lands in hot water when his erratic behavior casts suspicion on his involvement. How long can a bloodsucker last without a steady supply of platelets? Raiden’s about to find out: his maker Justus specializes in cruel and unusual punishment. Rotten to the core, the self-proclaimed “master” preys on the desperate, his insatiable appetite for sadistic torture knowing no limits. After forming an alliance with Naomi, Raiden’s cryptic former fiancée, Gabriel undertakes a precarious mission to free his muse before the clock stops—and Justus’ vengeful reckoning reaches an infernal climax. *** Warning: this book series is intended for adults only. It contains graphic violence and gore, explicit sexual situations, including rape and sexual assault, strong language, and other material readers may find objectionable. Reader discretion is advised.