A Deliberate Act of Violence: A Vampire Thriller

The Assembly, Book 2

By: Steve McHugh

Narrated by: Derek Perkins

An undead investigator hunts a recently turned vampire with a lust for violence in this dark urban fantasy from the author of the Riftborn series.

The peace between humans and vampires balances on a knife's edge, ready to descend into murderous chaos at any moment. It's up to the Assembly to discreetly clean up conflicts and track down criminals before bloodshed becomes a cause for concern. That's where Miles Watson comes in. As an Arbiter, he has free reign to find, adjudicate against, and punish perpetrators. And he operates just far enough outside the law to make sure those who break it get what's coming to them.

But even with unlimited scope and centuries of experience, Miles's latest case has his back against the wall. A series of murders are sweeping through the streets of London, and all evidence points toward a new, young vampire as the perpetrator. The only problem: the vampire in question is also the son of a very powerful businessman backed by the Assembly.

Now Miles must navigate not only the Assembly's usual red tape but also a twisted web of politics, underground crime, and dangerous alliances to stop the villain before the body count gets too high—or the powers that be catch wind of what he's up to.

Bestselling author Steve McHugh blends the best of horror with classic detective noir in this unforgettable continuation of the blood-curdling adventure that began with Those Who Dwell in Darkness.

©2025 Steve McHugh (P)2025 Podium Audio

awesome

I loved the flow of the story . The MC is a funny , sarcastic and caring vampire.

I love this series

Miles and church are back and boy did I miss this snark. Exciting new story, action packed and the narration was great. I cannot wait to listen to the next one. I dove right in and finished in record time, to then do a Re-listen of both books. What a great world to visit. Thanks Steve

Extremely enjoyable

The first book was good. The second book was even better. Looking forward to more.

Good Vampire delivering justice to evil was a new approach. Excellent character development and dialogue.

Wide range of characters and lots of gray areas for what is usually thought of as evil children of the night. This story was a suspenseful yarn with lots of twist and turns.

Hooked again

I am such a fan of Steve McHugh and his writing. I always find that I am smiling or laughing throughout. I am invested in Miles and his utter devotion to Church! I can not wait until the next book.