Fallen Dawn: City Of The Dead: Volume Two

by E.W. Roberts

“Find the stolen goods or die.” This is the ultimatum the Council of Elders gives reluctant vampire and former police detective Iliana Dawn. Murdered while investigating a crime scene involving a substance the Council wants in its possession, Dawn was “made” into a vampire, but “unauthorized” vampires are illegal. Now Dawn, not the most trusting of souls on her best days, must band together with her former police partner Kershaw, her vampire mentor Knight and his mysterious assistant Ava, and others she feels are highly suspect in order to save her own (un)life by retrieving the stolen goods, while protecting her sister Jeana and others dear to her, and trying to navigate her way in her new and often confusing world.

295 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2022

About the author

E.W. Roberts is an award-winning author of dark, immersive speculative fiction that blends urban fantasy, supernatural suspense, and dystopian themes. Known for gripping atmosphere and morally complex characters, his stories explore the thin line between light and darkness—and what it means to survive when that line disappears.

He is best known for Descending Dawn, a haunting series that pulls readers into a world of ancient forces, rising power, and unfolding destiny. Roberts’ cinematic storytelling and layered world-building have earned him a growing following among fans of dark fantasy and supernatural thrillers.

When he’s not writing, Roberts draws inspiration from real-world experience, human behavior, and the tension between chaos and control—elements that shape the raw, grounded edge of his work.

Reviews

[Omar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Perfect second book to Descending Dawn. The story picks up right after the first book and delves quite deeply into this world of vampires. Considering that it is about vampires there aren't a lot of graphic scenes or language which was refreshing. I really enjoy the author's writing style and the pacing of the story was great, I didn't feel like it dragged anywhere.

I purchased the audiobook version and think that the narration was excellent again, many more characters to voice which was cool to listen to. Can't wait for a 3rd book!

I definitely recommend this to read or listen, and am going to check out what else E.W. Roberts has written to add to my bookshelf.