Vengeance

In the city of Birchwood, where every street whispers secrets, Detectives Xander Walsh and Damon Schaeffer are called to investigate a series of ritualistic murders. As Xander delves deeper into the town's history, he uncovers a legacy steeped in betrayal and bloodshed.With each clue he unearths, Xander finds himself drawn into a twisted web of ancient beliefs that echo his own haunted past. As the line between the past and present blurs, he must navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty and heritage.Caught in a labyrinth of secrets, Xander must decide how far he's willing to go to protect Birchwood. With time running out and the stakes growing higher, can he uncover the truth before becoming the next victim of a past that refuses to stay buried? Rena Aliston is the pen name of Native American author Anna M. Asbury, an enrolled member of the Saponi-Catawba Nation of the Ohio Valley. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, she currently resides in Kentucky.She is the author of six books, most recently Divine Madness, The Red Hour, and The Devil's Grave: A Collection of Short Crime & Horror Stories.Previously writing under the name Ofira Sephiroth, Rena is the author of four poetry books – Unspeakable Truths, Volume 1: Damnation Begins; Unspeakable Truths, Volume 2: Baptism By Blood; Versified Darkness and Versified Delusions.In addition to being a writer, Rena is a small business owner (Wayuką́) and the founder of Owl-Raven Books.When not being creative, she enjoys archery, spending time with her family, being a dog-mom to her Boxweiler Angrboda, and watching crime and horror movies. Rena's new short story collection, The Devil's Hymn: A Collection of Short Crime & Horror Stories, will be released April 14, 2025.