Malady Series by P.S. Shai

Ezra, a 200 year old vampire living in California, spends his nights working on his web comic, surfing, and getting lost in the pounding hearts that fill the local clubs. Every night is the same. His routine never changes. And he likes it that way. But one evening, the empty apartment across from his becomes occupied, and the building welcomes a new tenant, one who seems to disappear at night around the same time he does... moreEzra, a 200 year old vampire living in California, spends his nights working on his web comic, surfing, and getting lost in the pounding hearts that fill the local clubs. Every night is the same. His routine never changes. And he likes it that way. But one evening, the empty apartment across from his becomes occupied, and the building welcomes a new tenant, one who seems to disappear at night around the same time he does. Despite his suspicions, he keeps his distance, until the peace he’s found is taken away from him. Meeting the new tenant kicks off a chain of events that lead him far from where he started, him and his new ‘neighbor’ both, and the two find themselves on the other side of the world on the fringes of other’s plots and power grabs, and the unraveling of immortality. General Tags and Content Warnings are located at the back of the book. less

15 years ago, old tunnels collapsed deep beneath Paris, separating Luca from his father’s expedition team. Trapped and with no way out, he’s thought dead. Now, in present day, Aleksandrs Vilks hires a mercenary named Mire in one last attempt to find any traces of his nephew before he is officially declared dead. What Mire finds underground are strange murals and ancient warnings, long empty waterways and scattered bones... more15 years ago, old tunnels collapsed deep beneath Paris, separating Luca from his father’s expedition team. Trapped and with no way out, he’s thought dead. Now, in present day, Aleksandrs Vilks hires a mercenary named Mire in one last attempt to find any traces of his nephew before he is officially declared dead. What Mire finds underground are strange murals and ancient warnings, long empty waterways and scattered bones. He does not expect to find many traces of a long lost six year old, let alone a fully grown young man with pale, lilac eyes and a looming shadow filled with sharp teeth. But while the deep underground is dark and isolating, a dim sliver of moonlight glows. For what lies beyond despair, if not hope. General Tags and Content Warnings are located at the back of the book. Can be read standalone. less