The Undying Heart

in Half Past Dead

from Brava

The thrilling prequel to The Blades of the Rose

Read an excerpt.

“Two...novellas combine themes of love and zombies. Vintage horror, high adventure, and soul-aching romance blend in Archer's compelling ‘The Undying Heart,’ prequel to the upcoming Blades of the Rose trilogy.... Readers [will] love Archer's powerful, polished tale.”

-Publisher’s Weekly


“Four Stars!  These zombie stories stand out in a genre dominated by vampires.  The two tales of lovers reunited feature strong, courageous women who won’t let zombies stand in the way of getting their man.  Archer’s imaginative and unusual tale will have you cheering for the characters, while D’Arc delivers a creepy and pulse-pounding story of danger.”

-Romantic Times

Samuel Reed had no idea magic existed, until it almost destroyed him.  Thirsting for vengeance against the enemy who made him something less than human, Sam returns to England and crosses paths with Cassandra Fielding.  His best friend’s little sister has become a fearless woman on a dangerous mission of her own.  And against all odds, she sees past what he’s become, and stirs a desire he thought he’d lost forever....

Warrior     Scoundrel     Rebel     Stranger