The Light They Left: In Aeternum 2

by Sr. Allison Regina Gliot FSP

Feed on the dark, and it will feed on you. It’s been months since Christopher and Elizabeth narrowly survived an attack from his vampire enemies, but things are far from perfect. Memories from before he became a vampire are resurfacing, pulling him into the past he once disowned. His feelings for Elizabeth are growing, getting harder to hide by the day. And when the unpredictable vampire known as the Shadow reappears, Christopher knows the Enchantress isn’t far behind. Desperate to find a safe refuge and understand the changes that are happening to him, Christopher travels with Elizabeth and Father Stephen to an ancient German monastery that is intimately tied to his past. But the dark forest outside holds secrets of its secrets that Christopher sacrificed everything to forget. In this gripping sequel to The Curse He Chose, Sister Allison Regina breaks new ground in the genre-bending In Aeternum trilogy, bridging the suspense of urban fantasy with the Christian drama of sin, grace, and redemption. Recommended for ages 14+.

384 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 2, 2026

Reviews

[Abby Draper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I feel like it’s rare for the second book in a series to be even better than the first, but this one was amazing. The Light They Left is from Christopher’s point of view and you get to learn about his childhood, struggle with faith, and difficult emotions. I was very impressed with the writing and the seamless transitions between past and present.

As an evangelical who was raised Catholic, it’s so cool to see Jesus alive and working in this series. I think it would be even be great for non-Christians because it is such a unique story and take on vampires.

The ending also has me in shock. I saw one part coming and I thought that was the twist…but it WASN’T. Super excited for the third book in the trilogy!

[Stephaney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a continuation of the previous novel, but written from Christopher's POV. Less action and more character development. Deep and beautiful. I will admit to crying a little bit. Redemptive themes of mercy and surrender.