Hellhounded

by Heather Ember Amsden

When college student Lily Evergreen discovers her neighbor dead from a vicious animal attack, she never expects to be drawn into a world of supernatural mystery and magic. As she investigates the scene, she discovers documents written in an ancient language that hint at something sinister. With the help of a history professor and a rare book dealer, Lily delves deeper into the mystery, uncovering clues that suggest a larger plot involving blood and ancient rituals. Along the way, Lily meets the charming bad boy Jake, who becomes increasingly entwined in her life. Despite her better judgment, Lily finds herself drawn to him, and their romance blossoms amidst the danger and intrigue of their and her best friend Kylie dig deeper and discover more supernatural elements at play, including magical creatures, ancient artifacts, and the enigmatic Ethan, who warns them of the dangers of their investigation. Their search leads them to Ra's, a nightclub that is more dangerous than it appears, and they find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue and vampires that threaten their safety. As the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, Lily realizes that the creature that killed her neighbor was not an ordinary animal, but part of a larger plot involving dark magic and ancient rituals. With time running out, Lily and her friends must race to uncover the truth before it's too late.