It's In The Blood (Book 4)
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The Thirst Within: Sacrifice
Book Four of the "It's In The Blood" Series
To save his grandfather's legacy, he must destroy his own family.
The DeClue household is finally filled with the light of joy. As Macaulay and Dawndee prepare for a spectacular double wedding, hope for a peaceful future has never felt more real. But in the world of the Hybrid, darkness is never far behind?and on the night of the celebration, the family's beloved patriarch, David DeClue, vanishes without a trace.
While the search begins, an ancient, familiar evil is tightening its grip on the one person the family trusted most.
Angel, the childlike vampire who has been their loyal protector for decades, is harboring a devastating secret. His connection to his grandfather?the monstrous Miguel Sanchez?runs deeper than the DeClues ever imagined. Now, the 18th-century killer has returned to demand a final, bloody sacrifice that will tear the family apart from within.
As newlyweds build their lives and outcasts like Lucifer and Tommy embrace their true nature, a traitor walks among them, sharing their home and their hearts. With the line between blood loyalty and cold-blooded betrayal blurred, the DeClues must face their most terrifying question yet: How do you kill an enemy you still love?
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Christopher Lee Roeters is a prolific full-time author whose extraordinary life journey shapes the vivid worlds, deep resilience, and profound empathy found across his 15 published books. From the rural towns of Michigan to the freezing, remote edge of Kotzebue, Alaska, Christopher has lived a life defined by survival, service, and an unwavering dedication to truth.As a former first responder and EMT in Northern Alaska, Christopher experienced the raw, life-or-death realities of the wilderness firsthand?experiences that ground his gripping medical memoirs and fuel the high-stakes action of his science fiction and urban fantasy series. His profound, twenty-year dedication to theological research and biblical studies further enriches his writing, allowing him to seamlessly bridge ancient history, global prophecy, and modern world affairs into definitive reference timelines.Writing full-time from his home in Michigan while navigating the personal challenges of cerebral palsy and a history of chronic illness, Christopher uses his craft to explore universal themes of found family, brotherhood, equality, and the triumphant power of the human spirit. Whether crafting high-octane cyborg thrillers, deep gothic vampire sagas, or raw autobiographical accounts, his stories serve as a powerful reminder that even in the deepest darkness, light can always be found.When he isn't expanding his multi-genre literary universe, Christopher composes original music and lyrics tied directly to his books, offering readers an interactive, multi-sensory backstage pass to his worlds.
