About the book
The first book in a romantic and drama-packed trilogy perfect for fans of Rachel Vincent, Julie Kagawa, and Alyson Noel.
At seventeen, Dawn Montgomery knows that monsters really do come out at night—after all, they are her job. It’s just after the thirty-years war between vampires and humans, and as an ambassador between the two sides (a role she inherited when her parents were killed), Dawn quickly learns that balancing schoolwork, teen life, and the requests of Lord Valentine, the most frightening vampire in the region, isn’t easy.
And it only gets more complicated when she forms a tentative friendship with Victor, the mysterious stranger who rescued her from a hoard of vampires…only to discover that not only is Victor a vampire, but that he is Lord Valentine’s son.
Soon Dawn is struggling to remember that with everything on the line, she can’t afford to fall for the enemy…
Lusciously romantic and full of action-packed drama, readers will be swept away by this thrilling novel, the first in a trilogy.
- Enemies to Lovers: He's the son of the vampire lord she serves. She's the human ambassador who knows he's the enemy. After he saves her life, the line between hate and love begins to blur.
- A Dystopian World: In a city walled off after a brutal thirty-year war, a fragile peace is the only thing keeping humanity from extinction. But secrets and betrayals lurk in every shadow.
- Strong Female Lead: After her parents' murder, seventeen-year-old Dawn inherited their dangerous job. She must navigate deadly vampire politics and her own heart, proving she's more than just a girl—she's a survivor.
- Vampire Romance: Experience a world of shadowy manors, ancient vampire lords, and the tentative, thrilling connection between a human girl and the one monster she's supposed to hate.
Editions of Darkness Before Dawn
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062020659
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062114327
Read an Excerpt
The first book in a romantic and drama-packed trilogy perfect for fans of Rachel Vincent, Julie Kagawa, and Alyson Noel.
At seventeen, Dawn Montgomery knows that monsters really do come out at night—after all, they are her job. It’s just after the thirty-years war between vampires and humans, and as an ambassador between the two sides (a role she inherited when her parents were killed), Dawn quickly learns that balancing schoolwork, teen life, and the requests of Lord Valentine, the most frightening vampire in the region, isn’t easy.
And it only gets more complicated when she forms a tentative friendship with Victor, the mysterious stranger who rescued her from a hoard of vampires…only to discover that not only is Victor a vampire, but that he is Lord Valentine’s son.
Soon Dawn is struggling to remember that with everything on the line, she can’t afford to fall for the enemy…
Lusciously romantic and full of action-packed drama, readers will be swept away by this thrilling novel, the first in a trilogy.
- Enemies to Lovers: He's the son of the vampire lord she serves. She's the human ambassador who knows he's the enemy. After he saves her life, the line between hate and love begins to blur.
- A Dystopian World: In a city walled off after a brutal thirty-year war, a fragile peace is the only thing keeping humanity from extinction. But secrets and betrayals lurk in every shadow.
- Strong Female Lead: After her parents' murder, seventeen-year-old Dawn inherited their dangerous job. She must navigate deadly vampire politics and her own heart, proving she's more than just a girl—she's a survivor.
- Vampire Romance: Experience a world of shadowy manors, ancient vampire lords, and the tentative, thrilling connection between a human girl and the one monster she's supposed to hate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darkness Before Dawn about?
The first book in a romantic and drama-packed trilogy perfect for fans of Rachel Vincent, Julie Kagawa, and Alyson Noel.
At seventeen, Dawn Montgomery knows that monsters really do come out at night—after all, they are her job. It’s just after the thirty-years war between vampires and humans, and as an ambassador between the two sides (a role she inherited when her parents were killed), Dawn quickly learns that balancing schoolwork, teen life, and the requests of Lord Valentine, the most frightening vampire in the region, isn’t easy.
And it only gets more complicated when she forms a tentative friendship with Victor, the mysterious stranger who rescued her from a hoard of vampires…only to discover that not only is Victor a vampire, but that he is Lord Valentine’s son.
Soon Dawn is struggling to remember that with everything on the line, she can’t afford to fall for the enemy…
Lusciously romantic and full of action-packed drama, readers will be swept away by this thrilling novel, the first in a trilogy.
- Enemies to Lovers: He's the son of the vampire lord she serves. She's the human ambassador who knows he's the enemy. After he saves her life, the line between hate and love begins to blur.
- A Dystopian World: In a city walled off after a brutal thirty-year war, a fragile peace is the only thing keeping humanity from extinction. But secrets and betrayals lurk in every shadow.
- Strong Female Lead: After her parents' murder, seventeen-year-old Dawn inherited their dangerous job. She must navigate deadly vampire politics and her own heart, proving she's more than just a girl—she's a survivor.
- Vampire Romance: Experience a world of shadowy manors, ancient vampire lords, and the tentative, thrilling connection between a human girl and the one monster she's supposed to hate.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Darkness Before Dawn?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction
Where can I read a sample of Darkness Before Dawn?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062020659
Is Darkness Before Dawn part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Darkness Before Dawn
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Darkness Before Dawn?
J. A. London
Who is the Publisher of the book Darkness Before Dawn?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Darkness Before Dawn is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062020659) and ebook(ISBN 9780062114327)
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