The Ninth House meets Ready Or Not meets Jennifer’s Body in this brutal, atmospheric sequel where intelligent predators rise, alliances crumble, and every choice rewrites the rules of survival.

POWER IS A HUNGER. Emilia Vasa was sent away to hide what she was. Now she’s been called home—back to a bloodline ruled by legacy, ritual, and the monstrous truth of wendigo power.

In a world where ancient dynasties feed on control, lust, and carnality, Emilia must survive a court of predators that sees love as weakness and hunger as strength. But the real threat isn’t the creatures around her—it’s the one awakening inside her.

Vexed is a dark supernatural thriller that expands the mythos of The Orphan Maker, diving deeper into a world of secret societies, brutal inheritance, and seductive horror. With relentless pacing and prose that bites like a wendigo’s teeth, this is a story that will not let go.

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: Vexed

“Having read The Orphan Maker last year, I approached Vexed with high expectations. D.A. Chan absolutely exceeded them. This sequel takes everything that worked in Book 1 and pushes it further. The tension is tighter, the world is grittier, and the emotional stakes are higher. What I loved most is how Vexed embraces the darkness. The themes are more intense and mature. Power, control, lust, and survival all weave into a story that feels both dangerous and magnetic. The writing is sharp and immersive. The pacing is relentless, and the side characters truly shine. Chan gives each of them distinct voices and motives, adding new layers to the already rich world of Blood & Flesh.”

“If The Orphan Maker introduced us to Chan’s dark imagination, Vexed shows he has mastered it.”

“WOW. What an absolute leap from The Orphan Maker! Vexed takes everything that worked in the first book—its lore, its atmosphere, its sharp writing—and amplifies it into something far more emotional, haunting, and resonant. The author's prose remains sharp and elegant, dripping with gothic tension and emotional urgency. Emilia Vasa, the outcast twin of a royal wendigo house, is one of the most compelling protagonists I have read in a while. She is bitter, brave, and heartbreakingly human despite her monstrous bloodline.”

“There were moments in this story where I had to stop reading just to breathe. I found myself slipping into Emilia’s shoes so completely that I actually had to pause and collect myself. Other times, I just felt swept away by her emotions, especially when she tried so hard to hold everything together. I did not expect to relate to her as much as I did, but something about the way her thoughts were written made her feel so real. To my surprise, I ended up loving this sequel even more than the first book. It is much more graphic, with more intense and violent scenes, but everything felt justified. Nothing was done just for shock value. It was emotional, raw, and written with care.”

“The writing is gritty, dark, atmospheric, and still has that signature Chan flavor. Suspenseful scenes, emotional gut punches, and that slow unraveling tension that makes you need to keep reading. I found myself wanting to reach through the page and yell at the main character to run, to get out while she still could. That is how real it felt. I could not put it down. Not even once.”

“From the very first page, I could not put it down. Emilia’s heart and thoughts are so captivating that I was immediately drawn into her world. The pacing is relentless, with every chapter leaving me on the edge of my seat.”