Carved In Darknesss
The city’s underworld lives in fear of Vesper, a ruthless assassin who strikes only at midnight, leaving behind a single blade engraved with the letter ‘V’ embedded in the victim’s heart. Feared for their strength and precision, Vesper is believed to be a man, a shadow no one dares to cross.
For Valerio Moretti, Vesper’s name is more than just a whispered legend. Years ago, the elusive killer claimed his grandfather’s life, leaving a scar Valerio has never forgotten. Now, as rumors of Vesper’s return spread, Valerio knows one thing, the assassin is closing in.
Meanwhile, Leona Vale, a bubbly newcomer with an infectious smile, couldn’t be more out of place in Valerio’s violent world. Soft-hearted, a little clumsy, and hopelessly naive, Leona is the least likely person to survive the chaos of the criminal underworld, yet somehow, she does. Known more for spilling drinks than holding her ground, she’s quickly dismissed as a harmless bystander.
But as bodies begin to fall and threats draw closer, Valerio faces a race against time to unmask the assassin stalking his empire before Vesper strikes again.
In a world ruled by shadows and blood, some threats hide in plain sight and the deadliest ones leave no trace at all.