The Predator

Name: The Predator
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781911746393
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By RuNyx

Series: The Dark Verse Series

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The Predator is the first book in a dark mafia romance series by New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. Step into the shadowy world of the mob where Tristan Caine stands as an anomaly. Despite being the only non-blooded member in... Read More

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Description

The Predator is the first book in a dark mafia romance series by New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx.

Dark, dangerous, delicious. Step into the shadowy world of the mob where Tristan Caine stands as an anomaly. Despite being the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, his skills are unparalleled, his morality questionable, and his motives unknown. Lethality is his signature, and he knows it.

Enter Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinaire daughter of the Tenebrae's rival family. While Caine masters weapons, Morana works her magic with computers. As a decades-old mystery resurfaces, Morana sets out to use her expertise to expose Caine's involvement.

But soon, she discovers they are bound by a long-buried secret they can't escape. An ominous storm is brewing within the mob, and only together can Morana and Caine face it.

Tropes:

Enemies to Lovers
Forbidden Romance
Mafia romance
Protective/possessive MMC
Dark romance
Slow burn

The Dark Verse:

The Predator - She'll never escape him.
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world.
The Emperor - She was always his destiny.
The Finisher - His love could destroy her.
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her.

Series: The Dark Verse Series

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The Predator

The Predator is the first book in a dark mafia romance series by New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. Step into the shadowy world of the mob where Tristan Caine stands as an anomaly. Despite being the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, his skills are unparalleled, his morality questionable,...

By RuNyx

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The Reaper

The second book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. The second book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Morana Vitalio now knows what connects her to Tristan 'The Predator' Caine, one of the Tenebrae mob's most prized members. And...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911746393

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Evermore

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

RuNyx is a New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author of romance. Her stories range across subgenres from dark contemporary to gothic to historical to fantasy and more, and are currently being translated into over 10 languages. Her pen name has a very special meaning to her. When she's not writing, she's reading, traveling, meditating, daydreaming, and most of all, procrastinating.

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