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The Annihilator

By RuNyx
Series: The Dark Verse Series
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The fifth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. The Annihilator is the fifth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Beautiful but bruised, Lyla... Read More
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The fifth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx.

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The Annihilator is the fifth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx.

Beautiful but bruised, Lyla sells her body each night to survive a sinister underworld that threatens to destroy her. But someone is watching her. The Shadow Man - Lyla's stalker and saviour - who targets any man that tries to possess her.

So when Lyla is dragged even further into the unrelenting clutches of those intent on claiming her, her tormented guardian angel is just behind. And he will annihilate the world to save her.

Tropes:

  • Dark romance
  • Mafia romance
  • Obsessed MMX
  • Anti-hero
  • Age gap

The Dark Verse:

The Predator - She'll never escape him.
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world.
The Emperor - She was always his destiny.
The Finisher - His love could destroy her.
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her.
The Syndicator - It ends where it begins.

Series: The Dark Verse Series

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    The fifth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. The Annihilator is the fifth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Beautiful but bruised, Lyla sells her body each night to survive a sinister underworld that threatens to destroy...
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  • The Finisher
    The fourth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. The fourth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Raised on the streets, Alessandro 'Alpha' Villanova has had to scrap his way to the top. A city that once shunned...
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  • The Emperor
    The Emperor is the third book in a dark mafia romance series from the New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. This instalment continues to delve into the depths of mafia lore with intensity and intrigue. Heir to a notorious mafia clan, Dante Maroni has been trained as a weapon since birth. A silent rebel in...
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  • The Predator
    The Predator is the first book in a dark mafia romance series by New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. Step into the shadowy world of the mob where Tristan Caine stands as an anomaly. Despite being the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, his skills are unparalleled, his morality questionable,...
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    The Reaper
    The second book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. The second book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Morana Vitalio now knows what connects her to Tristan 'The Predator' Caine, one of the Tenebrae mob's most prized members. And...
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  • The Syndicator
    The sixth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. Dark, dangerous, delicious. The sixth book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. It ends where it begins... Years ago, four dangerous men and a mysterious negotiator gathered in the shadows to broker a...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911746362

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Evermore

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

RuNyx is a New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author of romance. Her stories range across subgenres from dark contemporary to gothic to historical to fantasy and more, and are currently being translated into over 10 languages. Her pen name has a very special meaning to her. When she's not writing, she's reading, traveling, meditating, daydreaming, and most of all, procrastinating.

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