The Origin Chronicles Series by Linda Ling

“And so at last, you reveal what it is you want from me. My story. The answer is no. ”. “I’ve saved your life twice by now. You owe me, and you can’t run from me here. ”. There are some things you can't escape. In a first-class aircraft cabin, on a red-eye flight from Singapore to Europe, sit two extraordinary passengers. They’re on the run. And they’re both vampires. Cheng’s origins reach back to ancient China, while Henry is a vampire who can thrive in the day... more“And so at last, you reveal what it is you want from me. My story. The answer is no. ”. “I’ve saved your life twice by now. You owe me, and you can’t run from me here. ”. There are some things you can't escape. In a first-class aircraft cabin, on a red-eye flight from Singapore to Europe, sit two extraordinary passengers. They’re on the run. And they’re both vampires. Cheng’s origins reach back to ancient China, while Henry is a vampire who can thrive in the day. For all intents and purposes, they are enemies. Despite the chasm that separates them, they share a tragic connection rooted in the past, a connection which resulted in her becoming his people’s most dreaded adversary. A chain of events has thrown them together and in return for saving her life, Henry wants her story. What did Cheng do to make his people hate her so much? How far will she go to redeem herself? How many people will she entangle in the process? And who is hunting them both? The is the tale of her origins, told in midflight, vampire to vampire. less

Not all is as it seems. Not every dream is meant to be. Sometimes the monsters dwell within. A Chimeric Vampire's Tale is a New Adult urban fantasy story. It is Book 2 in The Origin Chronicles. Chimera—a mythical being of incongruous parts; an organism of different genetic components; a thing hoped for, an unrealizable dream. True Blood vampires have existed since the dawn of Man, but Mel is the First Chimera. A vampire who was made, not born... moreNot all is as it seems. Not every dream is meant to be. Sometimes the monsters dwell within. A Chimeric Vampire's Tale is a New Adult urban fantasy story. It is Book 2 in The Origin Chronicles. Chimera—a mythical being of incongruous parts; an organism of different genetic components; a thing hoped for, an unrealizable dream. True Blood vampires have existed since the dawn of Man, but Mel is the First Chimera. A vampire who was made, not born. Long thought dead, he's back for vengeance with an agenda fatal to all who stand in his way. His goal? Evolution. The price? A mass culling, to force this change upon all vampires. Henry is a True Blood. Cheng is an ancient Chimera. Brought together, they must fight Mel. Or the world as they know it will be altered forever. What lengths will Henry and Cheng go to achieve their agendas? Will Mel attain the vengeance he thirsts for? Or will all their goals prove to be a chimera? A Chimeric Vampire's Tale is a story of unfulfilled wishes, unrequited desires, and shattered dreams. less

Change is coming. None are prepared. Seven years have passed since the defeat of the First Chimera. After the fallout of her battle with Mel, Cheng seeks to live in peace and heal from her emotional wounds. Now, a new threat has emerged, striking first at the heart of all True Bloods, starting with Henry and his family. This foe cannot be seen, cannot be heard, and cannot be felt. But its effects will sweep through the world of vampires, leaving none untouched... moreChange is coming. None are prepared. Seven years have passed since the defeat of the First Chimera. After the fallout of her battle with Mel, Cheng seeks to live in peace and heal from her emotional wounds. Now, a new threat has emerged, striking first at the heart of all True Bloods, starting with Henry and his family. This foe cannot be seen, cannot be heard, and cannot be felt. But its effects will sweep through the world of vampires, leaving none untouched. Amidst the ensuing tide of turmoil and violence, Henry has to make a choice he's not ready for, while Cheng simply wants to be left alone. Their resistance to change will spell doom for all, yet an ancient tale of revolution, bloodshed, and heartbreak might just save them. For change is coming. Change is unstoppable. Change is inevitable. Will they survive the Evolution? A Revolutionary Vampire's Tale is Book 3 in The Origin Chronicles. less