BLOOD BECOMING: THE ETCHED CRESCENT
by Gail Waterhouse
February 8 – March 5, 2027 Virtual Book Tour
Synopsis:
The second book in the Blood Becoming series, The Etched Crescent continues a dark, atmospheric story of murder, ancient secrets and supernatural forces in a near-future Britain where the boundaries between humanity and the monstrous are becoming increasingly blurred.
In London, a serial killer is leaving behind a chilling signature: victims marked with an etched crescent carved into their skin. As the body count rises, investigators struggle to understand the meaning behind the symbol and the disturbing forces driving the murders.
Meanwhile, in the North East of England, a newly awakened Halvyn, a human-vampire hybrid, develops a dangerous addiction to the memories she experiences through blood. Each feeding draws her deeper into a world where hunger, identity and morality collide.
DCI Eleanor Moore finds herself confronting an increasingly complex investigation as seemingly unrelated events begin to converge. What initially appears to be a series of brutal murders reveals connections to ancient bloodlines, hidden organisations and a supernatural history that refuses to remain buried.
But Eleanor’s greatest challenge may not be identifying the killer. As the investigation draws closer to those she loves, she must confront the terrifying possibility that the answers lie within her own family.
Blending gritty police procedural, psychological suspense and dark supernatural mythology, The Etched Crescent explores the consequences of a world where blood carries memories, ancient secrets have deadly consequences, and the line between monster and human is never entirely clear.
Praise for BLOOD BECOMING: THE ETCHED CRESCENT:
‘It had everything you’d want in a really good paranormal crime thriller — suspense, mystery, great characters.’
~ Aysha Awan, ARC Reader.
‘Thoroughly enjoyable… a storyline that rattles along with characters you want to know.’
~ Richard Wolstenholme, Waterstones reviewer.
‘I loved Eleanor. The two sides of her. The detective but also the mom and the wife who has lost her husband.’
~ Goodreads reviewer
Book Details:
Genre: Supernatural Crime Thriller
Published by: Everpine Press
Publication Date: October 28, 2026
Number of Pages: 406
ISBN: 9781919074009 (ISBN10: 1919074007)
Series: Blood Becoming, Book 2
Book Links: Amazon | Kindle | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | BookBub
Author Bio:
Gail Waterhouse is a British author of dark, atmospheric crime thrillers with a supernatural twist. Based in North Yorkshire, she is the creator of the Blood Becoming series, which blends police procedural realism, ancient mythology and the unsettling possibilities of a near-future world.
With a background in education and a master’s degree in Creative and Media Education, Gail has always been fascinated by storytelling and the complexities of human nature. Her writing explores the darker side of humanity, weaving morally complex characters, chilling mysteries and unexpected supernatural elements into gripping narratives.
Gail is passionate about creating immersive stories that challenge expectations, blur the boundaries between good and evil, and stay with readers long after the final page.
Catch Up With Our Author:
GailWaterhouse.com
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads
BookBub – @gail673
Instagram – @gail_waterhouse_author
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Facebook – @Gail Waterhouse – Author
TikTok – @bloodbecoming_author
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Tour Host Info:
Book Formats: ePub, Audiobook, Print
Hosting Options: Review, Interview, Guest Post, Showcase
Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the author BLOOD BECOMING: THE ETCHED CRESCENT is considered to be R-level content or less. Readers may still encounter potentially sensitive material. If you have specific trigger or content concerns, please contact Partners in Crime Tours directly for more detailed information.
