Night Road

Publishers WeeklyTrading demonic possession for vampirism, Jenkins (Repossessed) explores the existential crises of a clan of "hemovores," or "hemes." In her world, hemes feed on humans or "omnis" (short for omnivores), but do so with restraint-regular, controlled feedings prevent their animal "Thirst" from taking over. Cole and a bighearted heme, Sandor, embark on a road trip to train Gordon, a naïve, college-age "accident" who has recently joined their ranks, and help him adjust to his current state. Cole displays monk-like self-discipline and denial as he models the lonely, endless nightlife of the heme for Gordon. ("You're a parasite, not a predator," scolds Cole when Gordon realizes he could take advantage of his victim's entranced state during a feeding.