Releases July 24, 2026
Fight for the light, before it goes out.
After living as a vampire outcast for so long, Christopher is finally daring to hope he might have found a place to belong. But his flashbacks are intensifying, drawing him closer to the moment he became a vampire… and the unimaginable price he paid to do it.
When Christopher realizes that he and the Shadow have more in common than he thought, he must face the worst sins of his past to embrace a future he’s still not sure he deserves. Yet as his internal struggle intensifies, so do the dangers at the monastery where he and Elizabeth are staying. An ancient vampire has begun a new hunt, and Christopher must be ready to sacrifice everything to protect those he loves. Only one question haunts him: what if the person he’s fighting for the hardest doesn’t want to be saved at all?
In this heart-pounding conclusion to the In Aeternum trilogy, Sister Allison Regina pushes the boundaries of urban fantasy to confront the consequences of human choices and the narrow road to redemption. Recommended for ages 14+
Audiobook edition releasing early August.
"Vampire novels are not known for inspiring teens to become Eucharistic ministers, attend Eucharistic adoration, or discern religious life. But the 'In Aeternum' series is different."
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“Finally! The genuinely Catholic vampire novel so many of us have been waiting for. What a joy to sink my mental fangs into such a gripping, metaphysically satisfying read. Eagerly awaiting the second book.”
— Corinna Turner, author of the Carnegie-nominated I Am Margaret series
“As popular as vampire stories have become, few recall their deeply Catholic origins. The Curse He Chose puts a fresh spin on their familiar themes by integrating spiritual realities into an action-packed thrill ride of modern fantasy. This is a rare young-adult adventure that takes the faith seriously without losing any of its bite.”
— Fr. Cassidy Stinson, Pastor, Diocese of Richmond
“I absolutely loved this book. It was one of my favorite things I’ve ever read…. A lot of books I’ve read with Catholic themes have kind of tried to disguise them, but I really appreciated that this wasn’t disguised. It really helped me to think about the different elements of my Catholic faith.”
—Amelia S., high school student
“God knew that I needed to read this book because truly, when I was reading it, it just was touching my heart in so many ways.”
—Carly P., college junior
"Thank you. This book helped me remember that my past is not something that should hinder me from going back to God."
—Jericho S., high school student
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