The Claiming

Kendra Garrity became a trauma counselor in order to put the dark truth of her childhood behind her. More importantly, it's a way for her to help other people through some of the worst things a person can live through. The small town of Port Hollow keeps her surprisingly busy, but for the most part, she believes that the horrors of her past are behind her. She couldn't be more wrong. The safe and normal life she has built is shattered when she learns that her twin brother - who once sacrificed everything to save her - desperately needs her help. At dawn, he will be lost forever. But rescuing him means descending into the underworld, a shadowy place of nightmares, monsters, and memories that refuse to die. Will Kendra have the courage to repay her brother's sacrifice?Fans of Greek Mythology and Buffy the Vampire Slayer will love this retelling of the Orpheus Myth, set in a small town built over a portal between worlds and rife with supernatural creatures. Warning: Please be advised, this novel contains content dealing with an attempted sexual assault and may be triggering for some readers. I've done my best to be as tasteful as possible with this content (including a rewrite to tone it down and a reframing of the experience later in the novel). However, I cannot remove this content entirely as it is essential to the story. If you are dealing with similar issues, please know that you are not alone. Help is available 24 hours a day at the national sexual assault hotline: 1-800-656-4673.