When a strange advertisement appears on the local newspaper asking for compliant females willing to interview and connect with the minds of the worlds worst serial killers, Aria Black thinks it nothing short of an exaggeration. She applies for the job in order to spice up her monochrome lifestyle and let loose of her past. She receives the biggest shock of her life. That shock comes in the form of a man infamously known as Banshee. © bincus, 2017. recognitions: wattys shortlisted 2018. featured in mystery. #1 in mystery/thriller 2019.

"Who is she?" he demanded in an authoritative voice. There she stood at the centre of the ballroom, her dark tresses caressing the small of her back whilst her burgundy gown was wrapped tightly around her small frame. The wine tainted her lips a sinful red complexion. No one knew. **** Taken from her home and forced into a life of servitude in a foreign land, Ekaterina is faced with death, sacrifice, injustice and Him. Nikolai.

*Edited version on my profile Violet has been tortured for more than half of her life for being different from other wolves. She was abused physically and mentally when she didn't shift like all other children. On her sixteen birthday she changed from a broken human to a broken ruthless wolf after being rejected by her mate and a horrible incident. With her companion she traveled in and out of territories seeking revenge dodging the destiny she knew she would have after finding it out on her sixteen birthday becoming THE ruthless rogue. Four years later she is now the alpha of one of the most powerful pack and one of the most powerful wolves by her sister's side. Until demon sightings began to increase and the council paired her with her old pack in order to have a chance against this rising threat. Her pass is catching on with her, a past she never even knew she had. She has to deal with her old pack uncovering her secrets she thought she had left behind and the ones she currently carries with her. Now she has to decipher which is the truth and which is not based on her past centuries of life which is all blank to her. Her mysterious connection with the king of demons, attacks against her to break her and her packs trust and a century old council that will do anything to make her unable to fulfill a legend unknown to all. One things for sure. It's going to be hell and Violet Scarlett will be the one sure to bring it. Revenge and torture takes a big part in her vocabulary in this century. (editing done by Amellia11 and Myth_es) copyright@ 2014 RCD P.S. I'm not responsible for any inappropriate actions anyone does after reading this book.

"Light up my darkness," he murmured against her bare flesh. His fingers trailed up her arm, leaving a blazing fire beneath them. His lips pressed softly against her shoulder and her eyes fluttered closed, accepting his touch. "Let go and I'll take away all of the pain." She desperately wanted to free herself from the torture of the heat, of the shift, of the sadness, but she pushed his firm chest away from her. She yearned to finally fulfill her place among the divine. She desired to guide and protect the species. She wished to eliminate the Challengers. The longer she endured the pain, the more power she would attain to help her fulfill her responsibilities. To the men who watched her ascend, it looked as if she was interacting with thin air, but she knew he was there with her. She smiled softly at him, caressing his cheek. "My Darkness, let the pain fester within me. I crave it." * The Betrayal is a part of The Marking Trilogy and cannot be read as a stand-alone book. The Marking must be read first.* Cover by @Finding_Bria