Heidi James

When twenty-four-year-old Jae is released from prison for killing her mother, she returns to her childhood home in small-town Ridgecrest. The desire to go anywhere but there prompts her to agree to join her brother on a road trip out to Death Valley - which results in getting them hopelessly lost in the most stunning, but unforgiving topographical terrain on the planet.

A 19th century woman, who has become one of the undead, acts as a hired killer in modern times. When she starts knocking off part of the elite businessmen, "The Illuminati", who secretly are taking over business and the government, she becomes the target of a hired Scotland Yard detective. Of course, the head of "The Illuminati" is the vampire who first gave her immortality.

Frank Gates is an LAPD cop with a rocky past and a dark secret. He restarted his life thinking he was finally safe, but the past is never far behind. Now with danger coming fast he is forced to protect his family at any cost.

Wayward actor, Jerry Stax is whisked away by concerned pal, Terry Ruggles, to a remote locale in deep Americana, where an enigmatic "Doctor" runs an extraordinary clinic for creative rejuvenation. While there, Jerry navigates his way through the various stimuli of the other curious "participants" and seemingly inexplicable methods of Dr. Buck. Soon enough, outside forces threaten the sanctity of Buck's operation, as strange familial ties and unquiet minds unravel.