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Dark Season: Series 1
Series · 18
books · 2011-2013

Books in series

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#1

The Last Vampire

2011

Rescued from certain death, Sophie Hart finds herself drawn into the underground world of Patrick, a silent vampire who also happens to be the last of his kind. In volume 1 of the Dark Season series, Sophie encounters Patrick for the first time. But while she finds herself drawn to him, she also meets a man who has been chronicling the vampires for many years, and who has a stark warning about getting too involved. Dark Season is a series of novellas, each approximately 25,000 words. Each book is a complete standalone story, knowledge of the other books is not essential. This book contains some sexual situations.
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#2

Sentinel

2011

Sophie is determined to discover more about mysterious silent vampire Patrick. Discovering that he might have killed two girls more than 50 years ago, Sophie starts to explore the past, but in the process she discovers a terrible secret hidden in the body of an old woman. This is volume 2 of the Dark Season series. Each book is a novella of between 20,000 and 25,000 words, and each is a standalone story. Knowledge of the other books is not essential. This book contains violence.
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#3

Army of Wolves

2011

Five hundred years ago, a werewolf named Hamish entered into a pact to save his own life. But he broke the terms of that pact, and now an army of wolves is on his trail. At first, Hamish believes his only chance of survival is to seek the help of his old friend, Patrick. But he then discovers that the vampire has a new companion, a human named Sophie. And that’s when Hamish hatches an insane plan that he believes will win him his freedom… even if it means Sophie will be ripped apart by a pack of wolves. The third book in the Dark Season series sees Sophie caught up in the (mis) adventures of a werewolf named Hamish. Arriving in Dedston to get Patrick’s help, Hamish quickly realises that Sophie might be the answer to his prayers. But rather than asking for her help, he decides to just take it anyway. With Patrick powerless to help, Sophie finds herself whisked away and heading for a dangerous showdown with the Wolf King. But Hamish’s plan soon goes wrong, and Sophie discovers that if she’s going to survive this latest encounter, she’s going to have to forget about Patrick rescuing her… She’s going to have to save herself!
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#4

The Civil Dead

2011

Sophie's life is falling apart. First, she makes a frightening discovery about her health. Then she learns that her father has been murdered. And finally, she can't find Patrick, the vampire who might be the only one who can help her. Sophie has fallen victim to a Tenderling, a vicious creature that intentionally causes pain and misery so it can feed off its victim's emotions. Manifesting as the ghost of Sophie's father, the Tenderling is determined to push Sophie to the brink of madness. Patrick realises that there is only one way he can save Sophie. But first, he has to confront a figure from his past. Deep within an underground chamber, a man known only as The Lock is the only one who can help. But the price for his assistance might be too great... The Civil Dead is the fourth volume in the Dark Season series. It's a standalone story, so you don't need to have read the previous volumes.
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#5

The Life, Death, Life, Life and Death of Martin Keller

2011

Crazed vampire hunter Martin Keller is on the loose, determined to kill the last vampire and cut up his body for medical research. But by the time Sophie Hart learns of this dangerous plan, it might be too late: Patrick, the only vampire left on Earth, has been killed, and the hunt is on for his corpse. Teaming up with Patrick's father Vincent, Sophie has to ensure that Martin Keller never gets his hands on Patrick's body. But is there anything Sophie can do to stop Keller, whose only wish is to uncover the secret of the vampires so that he can turn himself into one of them?
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#6

Gothos

2012

The sixth part of the Dark Season series is a gothic fairytale in which Patrick the silent vampire finally takes Sophie to the ancient, abandoned vampire castle of Gothos. There, they find ghosts waiting for them, and a demonic little man named Astley who is determined to get revenge for something that happened many years ago. Meanwhile, there are mysterious lights in the garden, ghostly maids knocking at the windows, and there's a room upstairs that contains World War One. Can Sophie survive the madness of Gothos? Will she and Patrick finally become lovers, or will he kill her first? And what does an ancient prophecy reveal about the fate of the entire vampire race?
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#7

Testament

2012

A year after she went missing, Sophie Hart turns up in a psychiatric hospital. She claims to have been spending time with a vampire, but her memory is shot to pieces and there are disturbing signs that she might have been badly injured. In the seventh book in the Dark Season series, Sophie investigates the mysterious locked room in the hospital's basement, where a man named John Tarmey awaits his inevitable doom. Is Patrick, the last vampire, on his way? And can he be trusted? This is the seventh book in the series. Although it can be read as a standalone story, new readers are advised to start with the first book, Dark Season: The Last Vampire, also available on Amazon.
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#8

Dead End

2012

The first series of Dark Season books ends with Sophie confronting Patrick about the child that they had together, while an old enemy returns and an old friend learns a horrifying secret that she can never share. From Europe 2,000 years ago to Dedston in the year 2012, Dead End brings the first series of Dark Season books to an epic conclusion, wrapping up many key plotlines while also raising new questions that will be answered when the series returns later in the year.
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#9

Nimrod

2012

Dark Season returns with a new series of eight books, picking up where the first series left off. With Patrick having turned to stone, Sophie finds herself desperately trying to track down her missing daughter. But a mysterious stranger has arrived in town, and he offers Sophie a deal she might not be able to refuse. Is Patrick gone for good, and will Sophie ever learn what he said to Shelley? This is the tenth Dark Season book overall and readers are advised to start at the beginning of the series. Contains swearing, violence and sexual references. Word count approximately 21,000 words.
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#11

The Ghost of the Girl in the Well

2012

Sophie wakes up at the bottom of a dark well, having been left there by Patrick. At first she believes she's alone, but then she discovers she's sharing this dark prison with a woman named Twomoney. As she tries to find a way out, Sophie comes to realize that she has been left to die. And as she talks to Twomoney, she uncovers some surprising truths about Patrick's old life. The Ghost of the Girl in the Well is the third book in the second series of Dark Season. Each book is around 20,000 words long, and they should be read in order. This book contains violence, swearing and sexual references.
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#13

Shelley

2012

Shelley takes a job at a funeral home, but she soon discovers that there's something sinister going on. Body parts are disappearing, and one of her colleagues is a strange guy with a dark secret. With Sophie missing, Shelley finds herself all alone as she struggles to understand the truth about what's happening. But after an encounter with Patrick, she comes to realize that there's a thin line between innocence and evil. This is the fifth book in the second series of Dark Season. Each book is approximately 20,000 words, and they're designed to be read in order. Contains violence, swearing and sexual scenes.
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#14

Spider, Spider

2012

There is a prophecy that states Patrick will eventually kill Sophie. But what happens if Patrick tries to break that prophecy? As a dark and ancient force stirs underground, it becomes clear that there are dangerous consequences if Patrick waits much longer. Spiders are gathering in Dedston. Hundreds of thousands of them, and they're everywhere. But beneath the town, there's a nasty surprise waiting for anyone who goes looking for answers. As Sophie's little brother is about to discover, a broken prophecy can be a disaster. This is the sixth book in the second series of Dark Season. Each book is approximately 20,000 words and they are designed to be read in order. Contains violence and swearing.
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#15

Fangs Out and The Death of Sophie Hart

2012

Please note: This book is also available as part of the omnibus edition titled Dark Season: The Complete Second Series. The second series of Dark Season ends with a double-bill. This volume contains both Fangs Out (Dark Season 2.7) and The Death of Sophie Hart (Dark Season 2.8). Nimrod sets his final plan into motion. As Sophie finally gets to meet Abigail, Nimrod leads her down into the sewers. There, they find themselves being hunted by an enraged Patrick. Will they find a way to deny the prophecy, or is Sophie destined to die by the vampire's hand? Each book is approximately 20,000 words, so the double-bill is around 40,000. Contains violence, swearing and sex scenes. Designed to be read as part of a series. Ends on a cliffhanger, which will be resolved in the next book, Abigail (Dark Season 3.1), which will be released later in the year.
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#16

Abigail and Quisling

2012

Please note: This book is also available as part of the omnibus edition titled Dark Season: The Complete Third Series. The third and final series of Dark Season begins with a double-bill containing Abigail (Dark Season 3.1) and Quisling (Dark Season 3.2), picking up sixteen years after the previous book. Sixteen-year-old Abigail knows that she's different. Bullied at school, she dreams of running away from her foster family and living alone in the wilderness. Whatever's wrong with her, it feels like she'll always be separate from the rest of the world. Then, one day, three strangers turn up at her house. They claim to know everything about Abigail's past, including her real parents. Taking her to the town of Dedston, they inform her that her mother, Sophie Hart, was murdered many years ago. Her father, meanwhile, is hanging from chains in a nearby room. Each book is approximately 20,000 words long, so the double-bill is around 40,000. Contains violence and swearing. Part of a series, with the story set to be continued in the next book.
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#17

The Bureau of Lost Vampires

2012

Having escaped from the Watchers, Abby finds herself struggling to work out who (and what) she really is in the third part of the final series of Dark Season books. Living in the wilderness near Callerton, Abby captures an old friend. At first, Abby aims to satisfy her blood-lust, but as the night wears on she starts to wonder if she can really kill. Is she more like Patrick, or more like Sophie? Meanwhile, the Watchers are close behind. This is the third volume in the third series of Dark Season books. Contains violence and swearing. The books are designed to be read in the correct order. Word count is approximately 20,000.
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#19

By the River Dark

2012

The third and final series of Dark Season continues with Todd Hart locked into a race against time to find Patrick and Abby. But out in the swamps of Louisiana, he and Constance find more than they bargained for in an old house. As Benjamin and the Watchers put their plans into action, it becomes clear that Todd is going to have to break free from the organization that has helped him for so many years. But in a final twist, it emerges that Benjamin might already have plans of his own. This is the sixth book in the third series of Dark Season. The books are designed to be read in the correct order. Contains violence and swearing. Word count is approximately 20,000.
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#21

The End

2013

Please note: This book is also available as part of the omnibus edition titled Dark Season: The Complete Third Series. After twenty-five books, the Dark Season series ends with the final part of the story. But will Patrick be reunited with the woman he loves, and can Abby escape from Benjamin's clutches? Venturing away from the facility where she has been held, Abby discovers the shocking truth about Benjamin's experiments. Deep beneath Dedston, a room full of horrifying creatures is set to become the template for an army that Benjamin hopes will take over the world. Meanwhile, Patrick is dying. He's visited by a series of ghosts, but Sophie remains conspicuously absent. Can she ever forgive him for his actions, or is he doomed to spend eternity alone? This edition also contains a bonus book: Arrival (Devil's Briar 1.1), the start of a new horror series. This is the eighth and final book in the final Dark Season series. The books are designed to be read in order. Contains violence and swearing. Word count is approximately 20,000, plus another 20,000 for the bonus Devil's Briar book.
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#1-8

Dark Season

The Complete First Series

2012

For the first time, the entire first series of Dark Season books is available in one volume. Total word count is over 180,000 words, approximately 700 to 800 pages of a printed book. When Sophie Hart is rescued from a mugging by a mysterious, silent vampire, she discovers that she is part of a dark prophecy. Patrick is the last vampire on Earth, having killed the rest of his species at the end of a bloody war, and he has plans for Sophie. But will she survive? This volume collects the first 8 Dark Season books, covering the entire first series. Along the way, Sophie encounters not only a vampire but also werewolves, ghosts, evil maids with sharp teeth, crazed psychiatrists and dream-sucking Tenderlings. She travels to Gothos, the ancestral home of the vampires. She discovers a secret hidden inside the body of an old woman, and later she finds another dark secret hidden inside her own body. This volume contains all 8 books in the first series Book 1: The Last Vampire Book 2: Sentinel Book 3: Army of Wolves Book 4: The Civil Dead Book 5: The Life, Death, Life, Life and Death of Martin Keller Book 6: Gothos Book 7: Testament Book 8: Dead End Also included in this collection is Lupine Howl volume I, the first volume in a new werewolf series set in the same universe as Dark Season, but with different characters. Please note: This book contains violence, swearing and sexual scenes. Also, the end of the whole book finishes on something of a cliffhanger, which will be resolved when the next Dark Season book comes out in July 2012.

Author

Amy Cross
Amy Cross
Author · 389 books
Amy Cross writes novels and short stories in a number of genres, mainly horror, paranormal and fantasy. Books include The Farm, Annie's Room, The Island, Eli's Town and Asylum.
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