Beneath the City: The Vale Archives

The Vale Archives were never meant to be discovered.For generations the Vale family quietly documented supernatural activity—vampires, witches, shifters, and darker things that move unseen beneath the city. What began as curiosity slowly became one of the most dangerous collections of knowledge in existence.Now the archives belong to Adrian Vale.Determined to protect the records his ancestors spent centuries compiling, Adrian moves the entire collection into a secure underground vault beneath his townhouse. With the help of powerful wards and modern security, the archives are safer than they have ever been.But secrets like these rarely stay hidden.Nocturne, the mysterious owner of Velvet After Midnight and leader of the vampire faction in New England, understands the true danger the archives represent. If the wrong supernatural faction gains access to them, centuries of hidden history—and countless supernatural identities—could be exposed.When a rival vampire named Matthew begins threatening Adrian and demanding access to the archives, Nocturne is forced to act.Lines are drawn.Allies gather.And beneath the city, the supernatural world begins preparing for war.Because protecting the archives may cost more than anyone is ready to pay. Read more