Book 17: Blood Drawn (2021)

## Publication Order

*"Demon Accords number 17. Chris Gordon and Tanya Demidova are the world’s top close quarters battle experts. As fast and powerful as elder vampires, with supernatural weapons that match their supernatural speed, strength and senses. But how does a close quarters warrior fight an enemy that is literally light years away — 25,000 light years away?
It would take one hell of a ranged weapon, something that can cross unimaginable distances with unfathomable power. Something… or… someone. Hmm, but witch is best?"*
―Blood Drawn on John Conroe website
**Blood Drawn** is the seventeenth book in the Demon Accords of urban fantasy novels by John Conroe. The book was released in September 2021.

## Book 17: Blood Drawn (2021)

**Kindle Description**

Demon Accords number 17. Chris Gordon and Tanya Demidova are the world's top close quarters battle experts. As fast and powerful as elder vampires, with supernatural weapons that match their supernatural speed, strength and senses. But how does a close quarters warrior fight an enemy that is literally light years away -- 25,000 light years away?

It would take one hell of a ranged weapon, something that can cross unimaginable distances with unfathomable power. Something... or... someone. Hmm, but witch is best?

**Paperback Description**

Demon Accords number 17. Chris Gordon and Tanya Demidova are the world's top close quarters battle experts. As fast and powerful as elder vampires, with supernatural weapons that match their supernatural speed, strength and senses. But how does a close quarters warrior fight an enemy that is literally light years away -- 25,000 light years away?

It would take one hell of a ranged weapon, something that can cross unimaginable distances with unfathomable power. Something... or... someone. Hmm, but witch is best?

**Audible Audiobook - Unabridged Description**

Demon Accords, number 17.

Chris Gordon and Tanya Demidova are the world's top close quarters battle experts. As fast and powerful as elder vampires, with supernatural weapons that match their supernatural speed, strength, and senses. But how does a close quarters warrior fight an enemy that is literally light years away - 25,000 light years away?

It would take one hell of a ranged weapon, something that can cross unimaginable distances with unfathomable power. Something...or...someone. Hmm, but witch is best?

©2021 John Conroe (P)2021 Audible, Inc.

**Audio CD - Description**

Demon Accords, number 17.

Chris Gordon and Tanya Demidova are the world's top close quarters battle experts. As fast and powerful as elder vampires, with supernatural weapons that match their supernatural speed, strength, and senses. But how does a close quarters warrior fight an enemy that is literally light years away - 25,000 light years away?

It would take one hell of a ranged weapon, something that can cross unimaginable distances with unfathomable power. Something...or...someone. Hmm, but witch is best?

## Synopsis

Demon Accords number 17. Chris Gordon and Tanya Demidova are the world's top close quarters battle experts. As fast and powerful as elder vampires, with supernatural weapons that match their supernatural speed, strength and senses. But how does a close quarters warrior fight an enemy that is literally light years away -- 25,000 light years away?

It would take one hell of a ranged weapon, something that can cross unimaginable distances with unfathomable power. Something... or... someone. Hmm, but witch is best?

## Author Note in Book 17: Blood Drawn (2021)

Author’s Notes

I’ve never taken this long to produce a book, at least not since God Touched. The end of 2020 was so distracting and disturbing that I couldn’t focus on a book of any kind. Pandemics, civil unrest, supply chain shortages – it was like an author’s plot come to life.

In early ’21 we downsized, moving to a smaller residence and that disruption further slowed my writing. But by mid-year the arc of Blood Drawn was clear. And the arc of the next book, Blood Culled, was equally clear. However, I failed to communicate with my editor and found she had four books in front of mine when it came time to edit. My bad. It won’t likely happen again.

Blood Drawn is the first of the last three books in the main Demon Accords series. It will be followed by Blood Culled, and then Blood Lines. Like the Avengers, things have to have an endpoint. However, the Demon Accords universe is a vast playground – I still have lots of stories to tell from lots of points of view. There are many books left to write.  Currently I am writing a series from Levi’s point of view on Amazon’s Vella platform. It will eventually be a full book in both e-format, print, and audio. In the meantime, I’m enjoying the episodic storytelling format greatly. I can foresee Zone Wars and Shadows episodes galore. Speaking of Shadows, I will be working on the third book in that series after Blood Culled. It will be titled A Mischief of Rats.

As usual, I thank Susan for her editing and Gareth for his excellent artwork. My wife continues to chain me to my desk for your reading pleasure and my daughters provide a constant source of ideas and inspiration. And I thank all of you for continuing to read and listen to my work.

John Conroe

## Back Cover on Book 17: Blood Drawn (2021)

Welcome to the beginning of the end. The opening moves of the cosmic chess match for the future of Earth leave Chris Gordon and his allies reeling and trying to adjust. Personal attacks, misdirection, and intrigue, all hallmarks of Vorsook methods of conquest, send Earth’s protectors into a frantic race to catch up. The battle for our world might be over before it begins. Unless a way to strike back can be found, witch would save the day.

## Navigation

02. Demon Driven •
03. Brutal Asset •
04. Duel Nature •
04.5 Black Frost •
05. Fallen Stars •
06. Executable •
07. Forced Ascent •
08. College Arcane •
09. God Hammer •
10. Rogues •
11. Snake Eyes •
12. Winterfall •
13. Summer Reign •
14. Demon Divine •
15. C.A.E.C.O. •
16. Darkkin Queen •
17. **Blood Drawn** •
18. Blood Culled •
 Short Stories
02. The Demon Accords Compendium, Volume 2: Stories from the Demon Accords Universe •
 Serials
02. Darkkin Knight •
03. Lucky Son Of A Gun •
 Prequels
02. Darkkin Knight •
 See Also