Vampires of Shanghai
A dark, gothic fantasy of obsession, survival, and the dangerous duality of love—perfect for fans of A Dowry of Blood and Certain Dark Things.
Lian Zhang has ruled Shanghai for decades, weaving power from charisma, cutthroat pragmatism, and an empire built on human blood. To be chosen by her is both privilege and prison, her affection as addictive as it is suffocating.
Mina Park knows this better than anyone. Once Lian’s favored fledgling, now her reluctant captive, Mina dreams of freedom in a city where blood is currency and loyalties are lethal. But resisting Lian means more than defiance—it means rejecting the allure of the only person who has ever truly seen her.
Meanwhile, Javier Robles, a human donor searching for his sister, arrives in Shanghai armed with certainty—about right and wrong, about monsters and victims, about the kind of man he believes himself to be. Helping Mina and surviving a city designed to devour will strip those beliefs away one by one, forcing him to confront destabilizing truths about his own past, along with a legacy he never meant to inherit.
Vampires of Shanghai is the first novel in a planned trilogy that traces a centuries-old battle for power across continents and empires.
Content Notes
Vampires of Shanghai is a dark fantasy novel exploring obsession, abuse, and autonomy within relationships defined by extreme power imbalance. Content warnings can be found here.
Reader Testimonials
"Vampires of Shanghai is a captivating read that combines supernatural intrigue with rich character work and a fresh take on vampire lore. The blend of personal stakes and broader societal tensions gives the story emotional weight and momentum." - Maddi M, Beta Reader
“This story grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go... Every scene feels layered—you can feel the emotional gravity, the stakes crushing down, and you’re left hungry to see what happens next. I was hooked from start to finish.” - Sofia G, Beta Reader
Blood Princess of Shanghai
Mina Park has waited years to earn her place beside the vampire who rules Shanghai. Yet on the night of her long-awaited transformation, a single omen shatters her destiny. Mina’s devotion is tested in blood, ritual, and betrayal, and her rebirth becomes something far more perilous than she ever dreamed.
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