Ted Dekker’s Showdown meets The Strain in this blood-soaked revenge thriller where grief, betrayal, and monstrous hunger collide.

OBSESSION IS POISON. This is the truth that Damien denies as he hunts The Orphan Maker, the psychotic vampire with whom he had an affair, who later murdered his wife and son. As he spirals into the depths of obsession, his hunt is further complicated by the fact that he himself is in transition and being pursued by another elite hunter, sent by a secret society that polices supernatural anomalies.

The vampires in this world are neither good nor charming; they are recast in their original light, revealed to be the cunning, brutal monsters that they truly are. The line between hunter and prey blurs in this fresh take on vampirism, seduction, secret societies, and consequences.

Beloved by fans of visceral supernatural suspense, atmospheric horror, and psychological thrillers, this saga unravels the devastation of grief, the lure of vengeance, and the monsters born from both—where salvation is distant, mercy is scarce, and the only way to kill monsters is to become one.

Praise for The Blood & Flesh Saga: The Orphan Maker

“This rekindled my love for vampire stories. This book is terriffic. When I finished it, I had to pause and exhale. This isn’t just another vampire novel, and I’ve read a ton of vampire fiction. This was a raw, gritty, and visceral journey that grips you and won’t let go until the very last page. The world-building is simple enough, but its simplicity is also both forceful and compelling. But what got me was the writing style. The main character is so magnificently flawed. One moment you totally love him and want him to succeed, and with the flip of a page, you’re frustrated at him and want to just slap him silly. The relationship dynamics that he has with all the other supporting characters are so unique. The way they all interact with each other takes you on emotional roller coaster. They are all so very human, so very flawed, so very real. I laughed several times, and cried a few times. Twice, I ugly-sobbed. I could not put the book down, and finished it in a day! Truly, The Orphan Maker is such an experience, and has heavy hints of a sequel. It has such a satisfying ending, which only made me want more (I’ll have to check out this author’s other books), and I’m truly hoping a sequel is in the works. If you’re looking for a vampire novel that’s dark, gritty, reminiscent of Anne Rice and Bram Stoker but set in modern times, this is the one. Prepare to be obsessed!”

“The Orphan Maker isn’t your average vampire story. Forget about the brooding romance of Twilight or the teen angst of Vampire Academy. This is a brutal, unapologetically raw take on vampires—arguably one of the most convincing portrayals I’ve ever encountered. The action is relentless, keeping you on edge from start to finish.”

“The narrative was tight, the dialogue punchy, the plot engaging and just the right amount of unpredictable, the characters oh so charmingly flawed—and there are plenty of Chan's signature movie-worthy fight scenes as well, though of course grittier to match the tone of the series rather than finessed like the weavers in Kindred."

"It's a compelling starting point with so much potential, and it looks like Chan is leveraging it for all it's worth. The author made all the right stylistic choices throughout, and I found myself consistently entertained and looking forward to the next installment. I don't regret taking a chance on this in the least.”