Marimo Ragawa – författare

The late-night drama starring Al the vampire may have ended, but his career as an actor has only just begun. When Al is asked to reprise his role in the sequel (this time with filming done in America), he can’t help but jump at the opportunity. After all, a trip to the United States means a long-awaited chance to return to his hometown! But if he wants to secure the part, he’ll have to get through Akira first, and the gloomy embalmer doesn’t seem too keen on having Al’s face on the big screen again…

A boys' love vampire tale that manages to be both very sexy and extremely comedic.

Since becoming a vampire, Albert’s life has fallen into an unchanging cycle-day to night, bat to vampire, USA to…Japan? After a mishap at a meat-processing plant in Nebraska, bat-Al is flash-frozen alongside his midday snack and shipped to a foreign land! Explaining to police how he really ended up wandering naked is out of the question, not to mention he doesn’t know a word of Japanese! Al will have to rely on the kindness (?) of his new companions if he’s going to get by in Tokyo-that is, if he can convince them he’s the bat!

When he is brutally attacked in the park Al’s vampiric nature is the only thing that prevents him from becoming the latest death in a string of serial stabbings. Ever since becoming a vampire, Al has always felt like a burden on the people around him-especially Akira. This time, his unique abilities will be an asset in helping the police track down his would-be killer. Surely even Akira can’t fail to be impressed by the great bat detective!

After several months in Japan, Al is becoming accustomed to life on the far side of Asia. Living and working with Akira-though not without its spats and squabbles-has given him a place to belong for the first time since he became a vampire. But when a new assistant arrives at the Old Memorial Center and falls hard for Akira, Al realizes how quickly he could find himself alone again should Akira change his mind. Though discerning Akira’s true feelings-apart from annoyance-seems near impossible, Al might not have another choice...

Aaaand-ACTION! Thanks to a persistent producer and a stubborn starlet, Al has landed his dream job as an actor! But he quickly learns that show business can be cutthroat-literally. When one of his new costars is found dead, Al’s vampiric powers lead him straight to the perpetrator. But the testimony of a vampire is no-good without hard evidence! Once again, Al is hot on the trail of a murderer…and heading straight into danger!

Police officer Kain Walker has gone to great lengths to prevent his coworkers, family, and friends from finding out he’s gay. But when Kain meets Mel Fredericks, he realizes at once that his whole world is about to change. For the first time, Kain wants more than a one-night stand, but a relationship carries risks, discovery not least among them. Battling with others’ expectations and biases-and his own-Kain struggles to balance his desire for secrecy with his feelings for Mel at a time when being out could cost him dearly...Set in New York in the 1990s, this heartbreaking love story makes its English debut in a beautiful, oversized omnibus edition.

Kain and Mel’s relationship has seen its share of tribulations, but each challenge has only made their bond stronger, leading at long last to the altar. But their wedded bliss is short-lived: The next day, Mel disappears without a word. Having no definite signs of foul play to rely on, the police are unwilling to pursue the case, but Kain knows Mel would never choose to walk out on their happiness—and FBI agent Luna Pittsburg agrees. Together, Kain and Luna set their sights on Joey Klein, a serial killer with a penchant for blue-eyed blonds. Whatever the cost, Kain is determined to be reunited with Mel and set their happily ever after back on course!