The Lies That Summon the Night
03 February 2026Imprint: Zaffre
Synopsis
Nevernight meets Filthy Rich Vampire in this irresistible dark romantasy set in a world where creativity and art are forbidden, and humanity's sins are monsters given flesh, from the author of Curse of the Wolf King. Perfect for fans of Geneva Lee, Raven Kennedy and Carissa Broadbent.
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'A DARKLY SEDUCTIVE THRILL RIDE' Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen
The darkest sins taste the sweetest...
When art birthed vicious shadow monsters hungering for those who created it, all forms of creative expression were banned.
But the immortal royals destined to be humanity's salvation have their own monstrous affliction: the need to consume human blood.
Inana's illegal storytelling has turned her fugitive. She has evaded capture so far, continuing to weave tales for the most desperate.
Until a Shadowbane catches one of her performances . . .
Dominic is filled with as much bloodlust as the shadow monsters he hunts, and he needs an artist to summon them. He gives Inana an ultimatum: serve him or he'll claim her bounty.
As their tense alliance leads them into the heart of danger, the greatest risk is the desire growing between them. There's something more sinful than lust at play, and it could bring the world to its knees.
*AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW*
'A DARKLY SEDUCTIVE THRILL RIDE' Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen
The darkest sins taste the sweetest...
When art birthed vicious shadow monsters hungering for those who created it, all forms of creative expression were banned.
But the immortal royals destined to be humanity's salvation have their own monstrous affliction: the need to consume human blood.
Inana's illegal storytelling has turned her fugitive. She has evaded capture so far, continuing to weave tales for the most desperate.
Until a Shadowbane catches one of her performances . . .
Dominic is filled with as much bloodlust as the shadow monsters he hunts, and he needs an artist to summon them. He gives Inana an ultimatum: serve him or he'll claim her bounty.
As their tense alliance leads them into the heart of danger, the greatest risk is the desire growing between them. There's something more sinful than lust at play, and it could bring the world to its knees.
Details
03 February 2026
9781785128776Imprint: Zaffre
Reviews
The Lies that Summon the Night is a darkly seductive thrill ride that will take you through shadowy corners where all your secrets lie. Tessonja Odette has crafted a gorgeous, fast-paced tale of revenge and heartbreak while giving us a spicy, swoony romance that is sure to have you lusting until the very last page.
If I had to choose one word to describe Odette's new romantasy, it would be: scintillating. Every element - from the prose to the characters to the romance - glows with life and dazzles with brilliance
The most unique vampire tale I've ever read. A fresh world steeped in magic and art, and a shadowed romance layered in secrets. Twisty, dangerous, and divine ... Tessonja is a master!
Tessonja Odette blew me away with The Lies that Summon the Night. This gripping romantasy redefines what it means to be a morally grey shadow daddy, and I couldn't put it down
