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Name: The Syndicator
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781911746416
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By RuNyx

Series: The Dark Verse Series

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The sixth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. The sixth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. It ends where it begins... Years ago,... Read More

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The sixth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx.

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The sixth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx.

It ends where it begins...

Years ago, four dangerous men and a mysterious negotiator gathered in the shadows to broker a deal that would shape the future of the Tenebrae Outfit forever.

Now, the criminal world they created is far darker—far more dangerous—than anyone could have ever imagined.

To survive, four couples—tied to one another in ways none of them understand—must work together to uncover the mob's deadliest secrets and break free from the darkness that made them.

If they succeed? A new generation is born.

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.
The Syndicator - It ends where it begins.

Series: The Dark Verse Series

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The Finisher

The fourth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. The fourth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Raised on the streets, Alessandro 'Alpha' Villanova has had to scrap his way to the top. A city that once shunned...

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The Emperor

The Emperor is the third book in a dark mafia romance series from the New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. This instalment continues to delve into the depths of mafia lore with intensity and intrigue. Heir to a notorious mafia clan, Dante Maroni has been trained as a weapon since birth. A silent rebel in...

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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,...

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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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The Syndicator

The sixth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. The sixth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. It ends where it begins... Years ago, four dangerous men and a mysterious negotiator gathered in the shadows to broker a...

By RuNyx

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911746416

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Evermore

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 432

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Dark Romance Enemies to Lovers Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Romance RuNyx Series: The Dark Verse Series Spring Sale: Romance Books TBA 340212

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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