Vengeance Hunter

A bright red backdrop with a black, bleeding anatomically correct heart at the center. "Vengeance Hunter" is written in black letters and the "t" looks like a dagger. The author name "Faye Fite" is in black at the bottom.

 Genre: Adult Christian Fantasy

Anthology: Phoenix Fiction Antiheroes Anthology

Blood for blood. Life for life. These are the rules that hold Ishtaka’s life together. In a society where people require blood to survive, it is her duty as a Blood Hunter to kill and drain criminals that the Guild have deemed guilty. It is through this work that Ishtaka can supply food for her people, thus saving them from starvation, insanity, and death. 

But the blood that she earns is never enough to gain forgiveness for her past crimes or peace from her nightmares. Unable to free herself from her guilt, she lives according to the only logic that she knows: Pay for blood spilled with blood gained. Earn absolution for lives taken by giving life to others. 

But this system is not to be trusted. When she unearths a massive, carefully-kept lie surrounding the Guild, Ishtaka struggles to find truth and forgiveness in a world built on vengeance and blood.

What reviewers are saying…

“With vivid imagery and unique worldbuilding, Vengeance Hunter is probably unlike any other vampire story you've ever read. Though it is a dark and haunting tale, the themes of forgiveness, friendship, and starting over shine through the characters and the antihero's arc.” ~ S.M. Metzler, Goodreads reviewer

“This is exactly what a dark fantasy should be! Its themes are powerful and incredibly well handled, its worldbuilding is nothing short of brilliant, and its characters are all very well thought out.” ~ Emrys Merlin, Goodreads reviewer

“The story world is a brilliant twist on ancient South American culture that makes the vampire civilization human and relatable….The message of the story is ultimately uplifting, and the main character is heartbreakingly sympathetic.” ~ Bethany Fehr, Amazon reviewer