Inhuman Intentions
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Pub Date Sep 23 2025 | Archive Date Jun 29 2026
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Description
In the wastes of an abandoned world, there is no escape…especially from yourself.
Mason Manthous brings the first novel in his military paranormal urban fantasy series, The Desolate. In the ruins of modern society, magic has taken hold, and supernatural beings roam the lands. Dive into this fresh new take on the urban fantasy genre!
In a decaying world, it takes a monster to defeat one.
Aaron White only wants to find a place for himself and fulfill his destiny in a post-apocalyptic magical world where ruthlessness, tactics, strategy, and strength determine value. In a countryside preyed upon by monsters, Aaron must hide that he is one himself: a vampire endowed with incredible physical powers drawn from consuming human flesh and blood. While he seeks eventual acceptance, uncaring military leaders only want to use him as a disposable weapon.
Tasked with hunting and exterminating twisted, dangerous paranormal creatures and those who consort with occult magic, Aaron and his team dare the ire of a foreign lord and must flee to the capital of their benefactor and ruling sovereign to avoid war. When the team is reassigned to pursue a brutal murderer who harvests body parts, the pressure is on to catch the monster as the body count increases and the city’s stability is put at risk.
As the hunt for the killer escalates, Aaron must face an uncomfortable truth about the guilt he feels over what he is and his uncertainty moving forward. Despite his successes, he must learn to stand by his convictions no matter the cost. Will the world be willing to accept him, or will his Inhuman Intentions be forever distrusted?
Advance Praise
"It shows a world where victories are never perfect, and trust is rare and valuable. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy dark fantasy novels with monsters, magic, and fast-paced action." --Mary Clark for Readers' Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"If you like stories with squads of hardened soldiers, grotesque monsters, and heroes who are not quite human, this book will grip you and not let go." --Literary Titan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781944972837 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 303 |
Available on NetGalley
Average rating from 4 members
Featured Reviews
I loved every part of this story.
The amount of action is perfect for this kind of story. With so many creatures and having dangerous jobs, there has to be a lot of the action to express the world and the characters. The beginning, when building the world and the characters, I was hooked right away. As I read further into the book, I started to care for these characters. The amount of pain and demons of their own, had me hoping for the best for them all.
The world in which this story takes place, is bleak and dark. The creatures are plenty, and boy do they bring in the horror and gore. I could feel the fear and anxiety just being in the places they traveled to.
Thank you NetGalley and Warrington Publishing for #InhumanIntentions
The writing in this book is its greatest strength—dark, vivid, and immersive, with prose that intensifies both the atmosphere and the emotional weight of the story. The world feels brutal and lived-in, filled with grotesque creatures, dangerous foes, and uneasy alliances where trust is rare and victories are never clean. Aaron, not fully human and painfully aware of it, is a compelling protagonist whose outsider status adds depth to the squad dynamics and moral tension of the narrative. While the timeline and setting can occasionally feel muddled, and some sections would benefit from tighter pacing, the author’s descriptive power and clear passion for this world kept me engaged throughout. With stronger structural clarity, this story has the potential to truly stand out in the dark fantasy space. Thank you to Warrington Publishing for providing a free copy of this book; I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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