[PRE-ORDER] The Cannibal (The Poisoner, #3) by I.V. Ophelia

Release Date: 9/01/2026

gothic romance • vampire romance • dark romance • found family • deadly women

For Alina Lis, surviving the world of vampires has always meant staying one step ahead of danger. But as old rivalries resurface and the stakes surrounding the vampire world rise higher than ever, she finds herself facing forces that threaten everything she thought she understood.

The Vibe

Dark, decadent, and intensely romantic, The Cannibal brings I.V. Ophelia's bestselling The Poisoner trilogy to its explosive conclusion. Set against a lavish Manhattan backdrop of vampire hierarchies, dangerous alliances, and ancient rules, this is a gothic romance filled with atmosphere and bite.

Alina's connection with Silas remains at the heart of the story, surrounded by complicated loyalties and the ever-present threat of enemies closing in. Their relationship carries the intensity, danger, and emotional complexity readers have come to expect from the series.

With its lush gothic atmosphere, morally complicated characters, supernatural intrigue, and high-stakes romance, The Cannibal is made for readers who want their love stories dark, dramatic, and deliciously dangerous.

Tropes & Tags

• Gothic romance
• Dark romance
• Vampire romance
• Paranormal romance
• Romantasy
• Found family
• Deadly women
• Vampire society
• Vampire hierarchies
• Revenge
• High-stakes romance
• Supernatural intrigue
• Dangerous alliances
• Multiple POVs

Books in Series (In Order)

• The Poisoner #1
• The Arachnid #2
• The Cannibal #3

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