Graveyard Shift

Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Midnight Stakes, Book One)

By: Melanie Davies

Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell

A descent of Van Helsing meets her match and starts to question is her loyalties to her family.

Perfect for fans of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, The Vampire Diaries, The Originals. A Modern Van Helsing retelling.

Sometimes family secrets should stay buried...

Hayley Van Helsing, a twenty something vampire hunter, has always known her destiny was to become the leader of the Van Helsing dynasty, a clan made of supernatural hunters but she has always wondered if her life was meant for a different path, wishing for a normal human mundane life.

That is until she meets Darius, a tall dark mysterious man with piercing blue eyes, in a graveyard one night and unbeknown to her, he's not just your average guy.

And he's about to take her on an adventure that will make her question everything.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT is the thrilling first instalment in a steamy upper NA paranormal vampire romance series. If you like enemies-to-lovers, LGBTQ, touch her and die, a tough female heroine, and a sexy morally grey antihero, this book is for you. Get ready for a fresh take on vampires, werewolves, and witches by one-clicking today!

*This book is part of a series and ends in a cliffhanger. Best suited for ages 18+ due to sexual situations. Triggers include: Death of parents, mentions of suicide, criminal activities, gun violence, blood (minor), drugs & drinking, PTSD, general violence, smoking.

©2023 Melanie Davies (P)2025 Blue Nose Publishing

Terrific Story & Narration🎧 Fascinating & Gripping!

Melanie Davies pens a fascinating story, a modern Van Helsing retelling with her own unique spin on the story. The lead character, Hayley Van Helsing, a descendent of the original monster hunter, and the current leader of the Van Helsing Dynasty, supernatural beings who train to hunt the monsters plaguing society, the vampires, wolf shifters and more paranormal beings. She always knew what her destiny was, but she thought her parents would be around a long time before she was to take over. Unfortunately, they perished in a hunt gone bad, and bad things continue to happen around her, including threats to her and the dynasty. With her trusted by her side, her close friend Jackson and Eric, she investigates all the paranormal activity around them. Then a mysterious man, Darius, makes appearances in her life, as if he was following her. We learn he enters her life for a reason, one she has trouble deciphering at first, but all the pieces fall into place and they get their answers, including who betrayed them and why. This is a fast-moving story with drama is non-stop and there is action, angst, mystery, thrilling and suspenseful moments, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. The writing, plot and world building are fantastic, as are the character growth and development. Melanie Davies, thank you for this fantastic story and wild ride.

🎧📚🎧 Maxine Mitchell is a superbly talented voice artist, and she did an incredible job covering the roles of all the characters, giving each their own distinct voice, making it easy to follow along and tell who is who. She did an amazing job voicing and portraying both the male and female characters, showcasing each personality with believable conviction, including Hayley’s fierceness, Darius’ swoon worthy charm and Jackson’s dedicated and loyal friendship. She sets the right tone for the story, captures all the characters’ emotions and has you feeling them all. Mitchell is an entertaining storyteller and her performance elevates the already amazing story to another level. Thanks for another amazing listen, it is always a pleasure to listen to your books.