Crimson Hunger

Back from the grave, Ian develops an unusual disorder. He is haunted by an eerie woman and a hunger for the blood of one person: his best friend... and murderer?

He leaves London in 2014 and sets off on a treacherous journey in war-torn Syria to quench his thirst for revenge. In Damascus, he meets Ada, a struggling, peculiar Syrian artist, who promises to help him find peace but gets unwillingly trapped in his vindictive quest.

The journey takes an unexpected turn and Ian and Ada fall prey to savage human traffickers and drug dealers with whom Syria is infested. They manage to escape at times but end in the hands of an international drug lord who has a personal interest in them.

Ian continues to be haunted by his hunger for blood and revenge. How will his journey end and what will become of him and his companion?

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Highest ranking reached in Mystery/Thriller: 113 out of 1.4K stories
Highest ranking reached in suspense: 527 out of 5.5K stories
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