Beyond Sunlight by David Crane

Melanie Brace is a talented freelance artist living in modern day New York city. While visiting one of her favorite jazz clubs, she meets a very handsome and enigmatic young man with an incredible musical talent. Smitten by his good looks, charm and wit, she wants to know him better and they share a glass of wine after his performance. Martin Certain may be the man she wants in her life, but Melanie soon discovers that Martin is a no ordinary man. He is a vampire, a member of the secret species called Urtama, who have been living alongside humanity since the last Great Ice Age. After Martin informs her that she has terminal pancreatic cancer, Melanie’s initial anger turns to intense curiosity at Martin;s ability to tell people’s health at glance. After her terminal condition is confirmed by her physician, Melanie decides to spend her last days on earth dating and loving Martin, a man who captures her heart. When a brutal street robbery ends with Melanie being mortally wounded, She awakens at the private hospital, where Martin offers her a choice not every human can and will accept. Melanie agrees to become and immortal and her life changes in ways she never could imagine. She is immune to mortal injury , sickness and old age, but can she physically and emotionally survive as a new vampire at age 29?