Read the series with 700 five-star reviews. A contemporary fantasy series unlike any other. Don't believe us? Download a free sample and see for yourself! What doesn't kill you always tries again. Caldwell is a sadistic murderer with plans to enslave the world. Given his ability to control minds and teleport at will, it seems his dark vision is coming to fruition. All that stands in his way is his daughter Jesse and her own extraordinary gifts. Yet no matter how badly he has hurt her and the ones she loves, Jesse can't seem to forget he is her father. She must somehow forget the man she remembers from her childhood and see him for the monster he truly is. And she almost can...until he offers her the one thing she can't refuse. Dying Light is the fourth novel in the "smart, imaginative, and insanely addictive" Dying for a Living series. You do not have to read the series in order to enjoy it, but it is highly recommended. Scroll up and one-click the riveting installment of the Dying for a Living series.

USA TODAY bestselling author Kory M. Shrum has published more than thirty books including the bestselling Shadows in the Water and Dying for a Living series.

She is the host of two podcasts: a true crime podcast about her mother's tragic death, and a second show called , which focuses on debunking self-care myths, while offering concrete strategies for improving one's wellbeing and mental health.

She also publishes poetry under the name K.B. Marie.

When not writing, podcasting, or planning her next adventure, she can usually be found under thick blankets with snacks. The kettle is almost always on.

​She lives in Michigan with her equally bookish wife, Kim, and their rescue dog, Max.

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