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Book One  ·  The Nightwatch Series

Shadow of the
Nightwatch

by Blain Cheek

A boy forged in darkness. A demon-haunted town.
One last chance to be human.

    
"Something inside Callum broke. His body finally obeyed, and he charged."

— From the Prologue

    

A Darkness That
Won't Let Go

Haunted by a past few could imagine, Callum has given up all hopes of being a regular high school senior. But in the quiet town of Faded Oaks, he has a chance to start again and move on from the evil that stole his childhood.

When he meets fellow student Alera, her unexpected kindness begins to crack his defenses. For the first time in seven years, Callum dares to embrace his human side — to be more than the survivor the underworld forged him into.

But just as he lowers his guard, local townsfolk start disappearing and the darkness he thought he'd escaped shows its face once more. Callum will soon realize it's not easy running from your demons — especially when they start feasting on your neighbors.

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Carcerem

The underworld prison where Callum spent seven years fighting in the gladiator arena under the command of Lord Hades himself.

🌑
The Lupumbra

A shadow wolf named Nyx who sacrificed herself to save young Callum — and may have passed her power on to him.

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Faded Oaks

A quiet town with abandoned dormitories, whispered ghost stories, and something ancient stirring beneath the surface.

Characters

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Callum Nyx
The Survivor

Stolen as a child and forged in the gladiator pits of Carcerem, Callum carries shadow powers he barely understands — and a past that refuses to let him go.

Alera
The Light

A platinum-haired student with her own hidden wounds. Her unexpected kindness is the first crack in Callum's armor — and may be the key to his survival.

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Nyx
The Lupumbra

A shadow wolf who could melt into darkness itself. She gave her life to save Callum, but her gift — the power to walk between shadows — lives on.

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Musashi
The Sensei

A warrior bound to Callum's soul by Hades' decree. He trained Callum to survive the arena — but their bond is far more complicated than master and student.

278 Pages
Jan 2026 Published
Paranormal Genre
English Language

What Readers Say

★★★★★

5.0 out of 5  ·  Perfect Rating on Amazon

★★★★★
Absolutely a MUST READ!
Kindle Customer  ·  January 23, 2026  ·  Kindle
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I LOVED every minute of this book! An amazing story that takes you on a thrilling adventure filled with wonderful, well-developed characters and an intriguing plot that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The world-building is immersive, the pacing is spot on, and every chapter leaves you wanting more. A captivating story that remains with you long after you’ve finished reading.

★★★★★
Ready for Book 2!
Belinda Chen  ·  January 25, 2026  ·  Kindle
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I thoroughly enjoyed Shadow of the Nightwatch and was immediately drawn in by its characters, their development, and the steadily building tension throughout the story. Callum is a particularly compelling protagonist — his quiet, reserved demeanour conceals a steely, emotionally controlled young man shaped by his past. What makes him so engaging is his deep desire to be normal, paired with the painful awareness that he never truly can be. The pacing is excellent, striking a strong balance between action, character growth, and suspense. By the time I reached the ending, I was fully invested — and it absolutely left me eager to continue the journey.

★★★★★
A Gripping Start to an Addictive Series
Curtis Watson Jr.  ·  February 22, 2026  ·  Paperback

I was hooked from the first page. Callum’s struggle between his dark past and his desperate wish to be normal felt so real. The quiet small-town setting mixed with lurking supernatural danger worked perfectly. The pacing kept me turning pages late into the night, and the ending left me desperate for book two. Highly recommend for anyone who loves character-driven fantasy.

BC

Blain Cheek

The last time you heard a bump in the night, you likely went to investigate — or rolled back over and fell asleep. For Blain Cheek, every creak conjures images of leering fangs or glinting blades that twist into hair-raising fantasy plots.

He could blame his past career in policing and the military, but the true culprit is an imagination that’s delighted and plagued him since childhood. His debut novel is about a lost boy who must face unthinkable evil without losing his humanity — and one chance at happiness — in the process.

When Blain isn’t exploring dark ideas for the Nightwatch series, he’s enjoying time with his family, gaming, snowboarding, or pursuing his feeble attempts at becoming a ninja.

“It’s not easy running from your demons — especially when they start feasting on your neighbors.”
— Shadow of the Nightwatch

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