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THE DARK

What happens when life pushes you over the edge?


Peace is a myth in our fractured human world, but most people are blissfully ignorant of the true danger lurking in the shadows. Vampires rule the dusk, werewolves own the wild, and ancient magic simmers beneath the surface—waiting to rise again.

Brutal wars lead to uneasy truces, old vendettas yearn to be settled, and you are caught in the middle of the fight between good and evil, light and darkness, and love and hate. The Dark is a fantasy series that delves into real-world struggles like forgiveness, grief and depression, love, loyalty, and vulnerability.

You are Nadine Drexel, and like most teenagers, you just want to make it through high school. Your future isn’t mapped out, nor do you have a good plan for college. Taking things one day at a time is appealing. You’re not the type who follows the crowd. You know who you are and like to travel your own path. That unflappable spirit is embraced, and you aren’t about to let anyone or anything change that.

That is until the mysterious Vinson bursts into your life. All the girls fawn over the new student at school, including your best friend, Camille, but you aren’t charmed. He’s rude and arrogant, and. you’re the only one who notices there is something off with Vinson…something potentially dangerous.

Will you find out what that is before it’s too late, or does destiny already have a plan for you that you have yet to realize? When events that shatter your world unfold, will you be able to return to being a normal teenager with an undetermined future, or is there another fate that awaits you?

Told from the second-person perspective, you are about to go from being a stubborn teenager who’s oblivious to the world to someone who leads a small army that will change the region and balance of power in a dark and mysterious world forever. Just when you think the world cannot get stranger, you recognize the darkest side of the moon.

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PRAISE FOR THE DARK

  • The Darkest Side of the Moon is a gripping tale that seamlessly blends elements of romance, mystery, and supernatural intrigue. MC Ryder has crafted a memorable protagonist in Nadine, and the intricate plot keeps readers engaged from start to finish. I eagerly await the possibility of a prequel, as it promises to enrich the world created by the author and add further dimension to the fascinating characters.

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  • "An intriguing dark, mysterious, mythological fantasy." A M.C. Ryder weaves an exciting and suspenseful supernatural tale in this young adult fiction. Readers will not want the book to end. We highly recommend!

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  • This propulsive tale will enthrall fans of The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer. I enjoyed the beautiful prose, the unpredictable plot, and the engrossing narrative voice in The Darkest Side of the Moon. The skillful exploration of romance, friendship, and the proverbial conflict between vampires and werewolves added a deeper layer to the entertainment.

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