My name is Kat Sinclair, and the Volkov family owns me. People like me, born with special abilities, are called Avids. But my gift doesn't spare me from the demands of Marco Volkov, the ruthless family patriarch who keeps me in line with the ever-present threat of violence.

When a grisly double murder involving a family nephew and a cook shakes the household, I'm forced to uncover the truth. The whispers of the dead reveal more than I bargained for, unearthing secrets that could destroy the Volkovs-and me.

But I met a charming stranger who might be able to help. Except he doesn't know about my gift, my scars, or the dark past I can't escape. But in his eyes, I see something I thought I'd lost long ago-hope.

If I want to escape, I'll have to play along. But this murder might be hiding something even more dangerous. If I'm not careful, I'll be the next one the dead are whispering about.

Avidian is the thrilling first book in a new dystopian fantasy romance series. At approximately 100,000 words, it contains sexually explicit scenes, mature language, and themes intended for adult readers. Please note that the story includes depictions of violence, the trafficking and exploitation of a gifted race, and other intense situations that may be triggering for some readers.