Nightlife (Roc Fantasy) (Cal and Niko Leandros 1) by Rob Thurman

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In New York, there's a troll under the Brooklyn Bridge, a boggle in Central Park, and a beautiful vampire in a penthouse on the Upper East Side. Of course, most humans are oblivious to this, but Cal Leandros is only half-human. His father's dark lineage is the stuff of nightmares-and he and... read more

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Summary

Cal and Niko Leandros have been on the run for four years from Grendels (a.k.a. the Auphe). These creatures are horrifying and live for only one purpose: to bring chaos wherever they go.
And they want Cal.
Living in New York, the two brothers do all they can to get some answers,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Cast of Characters

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Cal Leandros: The main character and Niko Leandros's half brother. Cal is half human and half Grendel, but all he wants is a normal life for his brother and himself. Lazy as hell but just as funny, Cal is a loyal brother and a trustworthy friend.
Niko Leandros: Cal's half brother (although you wouldn't know it by how close the two are). Niko is a full-blooded human, but his skills with the sword make one question that statement. He lives with the intention of keeping his younger brother safe no matter what and is wiser than his years.
Robin Goodfellow: A car salesman and a puck with an insatiable sexual appetite. Despite his carefree outward appearance, it is clear that underneath he is lonely and wishes for a friend, which he hopes to find in Cal and Niko. He assists the brothers in their misadventures to find information about the Grendels.
Darkling: An evil monster with great powers, including possession.
Promise: A beautiful vampire who attempts to help Niko and co. Though she isn't seen very much in this first book, she is better developed in the books to come and is important to the story, nontheless.