Works of Fiction

Spread throughout the dark corners of our world lies the Shadow World, a society of vampires that feeds off the living.  In Austin, Texas, one woman’s madness will drive her into a world that few people ever see, or even know exists…

Shortly after she picked up a guitar, Miranda Grey conquered the Austin music scene with a newfound ability to psychically manipulate her audience’s emotions. But as her powers outgrow her control, her mind is increasingly invaded by haunting secrets and overwhelming sadness. Unable to look anyone in the eye, Miranda’s fast approaching the edge of insanity—with no one to catch her fall…

When he outlawed killing humans, David Solomon ignited a civil war between Austin’s vampires. As Prime of the South, his sympathy for mortals angered the old guard who refuse to control their violent urges.  David has his hands full with the growing insurgency, but he takes in a broken-down woman, a musician in need of supernatural guidance.  Little does he know that Miranda Grey has the power to change his world as well…

From Publishers Weekly: “Starred Review. Sylvan’s powerful debut is packed with startling action, sensual romance, and delightfully nerdy vampires.” 

“It’s intense, dark, sexy, with just the right touch of humor. Looking for a new addiction? Go no further.” 
-Devon Monk, author of Magic on the Storm

“Dianne Sylvan has created an original take on vampires that I thoroughly enjoyed, and I’ll be looking for her next book with great anticipation. She’s a skilled and talented storyteller who definitely knows how to deliver one hell of a book!” 
-Angela Knight, New York Times Bestselling author of Master of Fire

Books 1-5 of the Shadow World series have been published by Ace Urban Fantasy. You can find them at bookstores all over the US or on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Powell’s, and many other online outlets.

Volumes 6-7 of the series and an anthology of short stories and “deleted scenes” have been self-published by the author and are available online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The final book of the series is forthcoming.


The Agency series follows a diverse group of human and nonhuman government agents who investigate the paranormal and mystical in Austin, Texas: Sara, a Witch who can talk to buildings; Rowan, a powerful Healer and Elf with a traumatic past; Jason, lead Agent, vampire, and violinist; and his twin sister Beck, all around immortal badass. Elves, vampires, Witches, shapeshifters, angelic beings, and long-forgotten deities all have a hand in the fate of our world and in each other’s lives.

Sara Larson is a pretty average Witch until her coven starts killing people. She runs far and fast to Austin, where she thinks she’ll be safe, but even a new life can’t protect her from the past–and before she knows it, armed men storm her apartment and she is hauled in for interrogation by a strange young man in a long black coat…a young man who doesn’t seem to have a reflection. 

The Agency Series is available in e-book only via Kindle. Find the first volume here.


“Sweet the Sting” – short story, published in the Mammoth Book of Southern Gothic Romance