Devae Hickman

Devae Hickman

1 bookRomanceFantasyCrime Fiction

Devae Hickman is an author of gripping romantic suspense and contemporary Westerns that capture the heart of the American frontier. Drawing inspiration from the rugged landscapes of the South and the resilience of those who call it home, Hickman crafts stories where honor, grit, and passion collide. With a keen eye for tactical detail and a love for complex, independent heroines, Hickman's writing brings the high-stakes world of private security and ranching to life. When not at the keyboard, Devae can be found exploring the outdoors or researching the rich history of the Southwest. Mercer Line – Holding the Line is the latest testament to Hickman’s dedication to storytelling that stays with readers long after the final page is turned.

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The Last Witness

The Last Witness

The law is blind, but the monster who hunts beside her sees everything

  • Romance
  • Fantasy
  • Crime Fiction

Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Cross has spent three years hunting the most dangerous man in New York: Viktor Draven. She saw a criminal mastermind; she never suspected she was tracking a three-hundred-year-old vampire. When a brutal mob massacre leaves Emily’s star witness as the only survivor, the legal system she believes in crumbles. The FBI can’t find the witness. The police have been bought. The only person who has secured the survivor is the very man Emily is sworn to imprison. Viktor didn't order the hit—he’s preventing a supernatural war that would leave the city in ashes. Forced into a lethal alliance, the rigid prosecutor and the ruthless vampire kingpin must flee through a landscape of safe houses and underground sanctuaries. As an ancient radical faction hunts them for a relic hidden among the dead, the line between justice and survival begins to blur. In the darkness of their shared exile, hatred turns into a visceral, hungering obsession. Emily must decide if she can love the monster she once wanted behind bars, or if the cost of the truth is her own humanity. In a world of predators, the most dangerous thing isn't the silver or the blade—it’s the trust they shouldn't share.