Pity the Living, Not the Dead

By: TL Travis

Narrated by: Bradley Swallows

Pity the living, not the dead they say.

Trust is earned, not given.

Clichés meant to make one feel better in a time of sorrow. How do these apply when the one you trust most isn’t among the living? Beware of things that go bump in the night when what you really need to fear is life itself. The one thing you will never get out of alive…

Elijah Walker has done his best to blend in amongst humans for centuries, drinking his fill and doing his best not to kill. Humans. Witnessing their digression firsthand, reverting to their caveman beginnings makes it hard to contain the beast lurking inside.

Liam Aldrich has spent his life in his family’s shadow. Never allowed to step out of line and forced into a life made for him rather than one he would have chosen for himself. Now the one time he has a choice that only he can make could end it all.

With Liam’s life and Elijah’s heart on the line, the pair are left at a crossroad forced to determine a path in which they could find may not align.

A portion of this book was previously available in the Virgin Shifters anthology.

©2021, 2025 TL Travis (P)2025 TL Travis

Loved it

I loved Pity the Living, Not the Dead and struggled to put it down. Bradley Swallows' voice really brings this story to life. The story is amazing and I enjoyed reading it.

For Vampire Lovers

Overall, a very good listen. When a bump in the road would happen in the story line, it was full on soap opera drama and happened suddenly but had an equally fast resolve. The reader did a wonderful job and the emotion expressed from chapter 1 had me hooked so I knew I had to finish the book

Cute MM romance

This story was adorable. I will admit that Liam was a little too whiny for me, but overall I really enjoyed it. The narration was incredibly well done and engaging. The ending did feel like a setup for another book which I would definitely listen to if it ever comes out. Totally worth the listen!