Smokescreen

Knight & Daywalker, Book 1

De: Sam Burns

Narrado por: Greg Tremblay

Flynn Knight is the only (and frankly, impossible) child of the leader of the vampires in Los Angeles. He's also a bit of a scatterbrain, a thirty-something manchild, and a private investigator. When one of his mother's political frenemies gets killed and she asks him to investigate, he's put between a rock—her—and a hard place—the fact that not a single vampire in the city will believe the answers he finds without impressive proof to back him up.

Combine that with an eighty-thousand-dollar bill he has no idea how he's going to pay, a hit and run that has landed him a victim of the cat distribution system, and his mother trying to foist a new business partner off on him, and his life is way more complicated than he likes.

At least his new partner is nice to look at, even if he's the weirdest vampire ever, who doesn't seem to follow any of the usual vampire rules.

Also, why won't this kitten stop eating?

Smokescreen is set in the Fantastic Fluke universe, starring never before seen characters and a new setting. It begins to explore Flynn Knight’s relationships, and while it contains a complete story, it does not reach the slow burn romance plot, and the main overarching plot will continue in book two, Façade.

©2025 Sam Burns (P)2025 Sam Burns

So So Good

Smokescreen is the first book in the Knight & Daywalker series. This is the story of Flynn and Davin and Twist the void kitty. Flynn is the son of a vampire but he is human and a PI. Davin is a vampire and becomes his partner. I couldn't put this book down once I started it. This was the perfect start for the series which is set in the Fantastic Fluke universe. This is a slow burn romance but I loved it. I loved the characters and world building that went into this book. I really enjoyed the story and can't wait for the next book in the series to have more of my questions answered. If you get the audio narration, Greg Tremblay does a wonderful job of narrating this series. He makes the the book come to life. I would definitely recommend this book.

A very easy listen

This was such an easy listen. Setting up a new set of characters and leaving me wanting the next book now.
Here we get hints of the MM romance to come but Smokescreen let's us get to know the characters and place.
Add Greg Trembley and perfect narration unfolds.
Love me Twist.

Outstanding!

I loved this book when I first read it, and this narration just intensified the feeling!! Greg brought all the characters to life. Even having read it not too long ago, the story still felt fresh and exciting. Can’t wait for book two!!!

My ebook review:

I think this is my my favourite book by Sam Burns, so far! Funny, mysterious, and full of action with a few plot twists thrown in. While this has no romance yet, the potential is there and I can’t wait to see how it plays out. Flynn is a great character to see the world through. He is somewhat lackadaisical, but also kind and optimistic.

“What are you, some kind of non-sentient animal? A sea cucumber? A worm? Survival is all that matters? No. Survival without joy is a waste. It’s pointless.” I had to work not to cringe at my own words, because of course survival mattered, but I didn’t know how he could comprehend that part without also knowing that there was good in the world. There was happiness. There was hope. Survival mattered because it was hope. Because tomorrow might be better than today, and if you didn’t keep trying you’d never know.

But my favourite character was “That Which Stalks the Darkest of Nights, Shatterer of Peace. Haunter of Nightmares. She Whose Name Shall Never Be Spoken”

I can’t wait for the next book!!!

Compelling First of a Series!

I can’t wait to find out what happens next! Excellent world building and character development, with a healthy dose of humor and mystery. I like that the characters face modern day issues (big corporations, money, etc.) woven in with the paranormal romance aspect of the story. And of course, Plot Twist has quickly become one of my favorite characters!

Love it!

I love this story can't wait for the second book. I'm happy takes place in the same universe as the other series I love. yes Dragons!!!

Fantastic

Loved it! Will definitely be eagerly awaiting the next book in the series. This book was cute interesting and I can’t wait to learn more about the characters. It feels like there will be more than one love interest but that might just be me projecting my hopes.

Excellent

Funny, sweet and charming all rolled into one. Loads of sarcasm, kindness and while I figured out a ways ahead of time about what his father was, I wasn’t upset and don’t think it was super obvious I just have a tendency to do that so I don’t feel it ruined any part of the story for me. Greg of course is fantastic, loads of accents and distinctive voices. No romance as of yet and I almost kinda hope for M/M/M versus M/M or even MMMM because there were several guys that could be potential suitors although I assume it’s one in particular but there are multiple that I would actually be happy with. Love Twist and Suzy and all the little animals, and can’t wait for the second book to find out more details.,

Fantastic!

Smokescreen is the first book in the Knight & Daywalker series and is simply put, a fantastic read! Flynn is the offspring of a vampire and being human makes this a unique read! Davin is a vampire and becomes his partner. He has a PI license and they try to figure out who murdered an old vampire. Sassy and snarky, perfect for The Fantastic Fluke Universe!!

Greg Boudreaux did an amazing job with the narration!

New series is Sooo Good!

Awesome really. The characters are fun and slightly scary. Flynn is half vampire, that can talk to animals. His mother is a senator (vampire in charge of the region) a very powerful woman, she is nosy but loves her son. Davin is a vampire but a weird one, eats food and can walk in daylight when no other can. Flynn is tasked with finding out who murdered an old vampire. Davin becomes his business partner the does security.
The kitten distribution system has worked a wonder that Flynn now has an awesome kitty named Twist that is scary too.
I did not see the ending coming like that. So awesome, can not wait for the next book.

Greg did an awesome job narrating, I kept getting interrupted and I kept ignoring people just to listen.

Fun, fast story with a superb narrator

Low heat, slow burn MM fantasy with likable characters. Can't wait for the next in this series!