Dark Blood Awakens

Written by Michelle Corbier

Narrated by A'rese Emokpae

Dark Blood Awakens is a paranormal urban fantasy incorporating Black girl magic with myths from the African diaspora.

As a child, Makeda’s mom forced her to abandon sorcery. Instead, she pursued a career in nursing while killing monsters with her family of mwindaji. For over a millennium, the mwindaji have hunted Korlemo, a 1000-year-old vampire.

While working in Haiti, Makeda’s desire to recapture her sorcery skills increases. When a lead takes her to a Kentucky rural hospital searching for Korlemo, she uses Baoumali, the language of sorceresses, to reclaim her heritage. During her investigation, Makeda develops a steamy romance with the local sheriff and uncovers a macabre secret the hospital administration will kill to keep silent.

With time running out, Makeda must recapture her sorcery and choose where her alliances lie. If the mwindaji cannot destroy the monsters haunting the hospital, people will die—starting with her boyfriend.  

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michelle Corbier
• Release date: Apr 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9781737525271

Michelle Corbier

Born in Illinois, Michelle Corbier attended undergraduate school at the University of California Santa Cruz, and medical school at Michigan State University. After over twenty-five years in clinical medicine, she accepted a position as a medical consultant. A member of Crime Writers of Color, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, and Sisters in Crime, her writing interests cover many genres—mystery, paranormal, thrillers and suspense. When not reading or writing, she can be found outside gardening or bicycling.

Reviews for Dark Blood Awakens

[adavmn-1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I found this book difficult to read. Lots of strange words that go unexplained. Lots of people I couldn't place.Werewolves and vampires who team up and are hunted by the main characters. That's nice.This is not the kind of book I usually read, but I was given a free copy for review.