My review from Bitten By Books is in! Check it out! http://bittenbybooks.com/?
Karen Dales in her debut offering has written a poignant and epic tale of life and its constant challenges to both the human body and psyche. She writes of the hardships that our forbearers had to prevail against in those times of hardship, prejudice and superstition.
The boy had never known anything but the love of Auntie, the woman who cared for him and kept him from all human eyes. He only knew he was different than the others he had seen while hiding from anyone who came to the humble shack. The boy’s albino looks kept him from appearing totally human, giving him fae features. His name was even a mystery as he had never been given a proper name, only the name of the fey creature those who had espied him on rare occasions had given him: Gwyn ap Nudd.
The prequel to Angel of Death is the Chronicle of the Changling which introduces us to the boy’s life. His birth, his abandonment, his life with Auntie, his unknowing relationship with his father, his meeting of his mentor and Chooser, Father Notus, and his first brush with the dark forces give us incite to the man now known as the Angel.
Angel of Death continues with the Chooser Father Paul and his Chosen, now only known as the Angel, back in England. There is something poisoning the Chosen who now call themselves Vampire, and the Mistress of the City has forced Angel’s hand in compelling him to find out what and who is causing this spreading disease which is tainting the blood of mortals, killing the Chosen who feed on them unsuspectingly. Angel’s hand is further forced to take on partners to help him in his search: Fernando, a cocky Portuguese noble who is very brash and the lovely Scottish maid, Jeanie Stuart, who has pined for the Angel to notice her for years.
The trio find themselves traveling to France to search out the conspirators in the poisoning of their food supply and subsequent extinction. While on their quest, they find love, friendship and truths which lead them back to where they started from.
This novel is a brilliant example of good overcoming and prevailing against evil and prejudice. I must say this tale was an emotional ride of literary genius, both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. I will be watching and waiting for Ms. Dales’ next chapter in the life of the Angel.
Author
"Angel of Death: Book One of the Chosen"
karendales@thechosenchronicles.com
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I have been launching my first novel 'Angel of Death: Book One of the Chosen' which includes 'Changeling: Prelude to the Chosen,' and the launch is going VERY WELL!
Yesterday I did my first book fair I did better than I expected! Everyone who came by was impressed that it looked so commercial! What a great complement.:) A box of books moved that day into the hands of readers.
I've also been getting ready for my Book Launch Party on July 5th. Originally we thought we'd get between 50 to 100 people. Now it looks like we'll get about 200! Four local newspapers are sending reporters and we're waiting to hear about from a couple of others. Lots and lots of things are planned for it and I can't believe it's only 3 weeks away!
Then, the next week I'm a Notable Guest for Polaris23! I'm really stoked! Already two of the hotels for it are sold out and they are expecting several thousands of folks to pass through. I'm even guarenteed a table at the entrance to the Dealers room, so everyone has to pass by my table to see all the other goodies.:)
And that's just up until the middle of July! More is planned. More places, more events, more bookstores...everything.
To get your personalized, signed and numbered edition of the book you need to order them from my website www.thechosenchronicles.com . I have to say...they are going fast! Faster than expected. So please order yours soon.
For those of you who don't know here's the summary off the back of the book...
"The Vampires of London are being murdered and only the Angel of Death can save them.
"When Father Paul Notus is captured and threatened with a gruesome death by the Mistress of London and her vampires, the Angel is forced into a dark world of murder and deception to discover who is killing the Vampires of Britain.
"Forced into a partnership with the Noble Fernando de Sagres, a vampire of sadistic tastes, and joined by the beautiful and mortal Jeanie Stuart, the Angel seeks out who is behind these killings.
"Plagued by demons from his past and his increasing affections for Jeanie, the Angel walks a fine line between his heart and his fears. He discovers the culprits but at a high cost - the irrevocable discovery of what he truly is and the Destruction of one he loves."
Summary of "Changeling: Prelude to the Chosen" -
"Demon of Fay? Human or Chosen? Mortal or Immortal?
"Delve into the past of the Angel of Death.
"Abandoned at birth and left to die as a Changeling, the Angel is found by the local healer. In loving secrecy he is raised unnamed lest his strange appearance bring down the wrath of the villagers. Growing up, exiled from humanity, he is discovered and hurled into a dark world as one of the Chosen. Even amongst the Chosen, who now call themselves Vampires, he must remain apart for his differences could mark him for Destruction."
"When Father Paul Notus is captured and threatened with a gruesome death by the Mistress of London and her vampires, the Angel is forced into a dark world of murder and deception to discover who is killing the Vampires of Britain.
"Forced into a partnership with the Noble Fernando de Sagres, a vampire of sadistic tastes, and joined by the beautiful and mortal Jeanie Stuart, the Angel seeks out who is behind these killings.
"Plagued by demons from his past and his increasing affections for Jeanie, the Angel walks a fine line between his heart and his fears. He discovers the culprits but at a high cost - the irrevocable discovery of what he truly is and the Destruction of one he loves."
Summary of "Changeling: Prelude to the Chosen" -
"Demon of Fay? Human or Chosen? Mortal or Immortal?
"Delve into the past of the Angel of Death.
"Abandoned at birth and left to die as a Changeling, the Angel is found by the local healer. In loving secrecy he is raised unnamed lest his strange appearance bring down the wrath of the villagers. Growing up, exiled from humanity, he is discovered and hurled into a dark world as one of the Chosen. Even amongst the Chosen, who now call themselves Vampires, he must remain apart for his differences could mark him for Destruction."
I LOVE my marketing/publicity team!
Karen Dales
Author
"Angel of Death: Book One of the Chosen"
Release - June 8, 2009.
karendales@thechosenchronicles.com
Website: http://thechosenchronicles.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenDales
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/cn27xa
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2286
Author
"Angel of Death: Book One of the Chosen"
karendales@thechosenchronicles.com
Website: http://thechosenchronicles.com
Buy On Amazon.com: http://tinyurl.com/aodonamazon
Buy On Createspace: https://www.createspace.com/3387185
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenDales
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/cn27xa
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2286
The date and time of the book launch for my novel "Angel of Death: Book One of the Chosen," which includes the novella "Changeling: Prelude to the Chosen," has been set! I'm so excited!
On Sunday, July 5th at 5pm I'll be in the spotlight selling limited numbered editions of my book and signing them!
The event is to take place at the Fox and Fiddle here in Toronto.
If you're in the area at that time, please drop on in!
Here's the url for more info on the event itself.:) http://tinyurl.com/dluctq
- Location:home office
- Mood:
jubilant
Author
"Angel of Death: Book One of the Chosen"
karendales@thechosenchronicles.com
Website: http://thechosenchronicles.com
Buy On Amazon.com: http://tinyurl.com/aodonamazon
Buy On Createspace: https://www.createspace.com/3387185
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenDales
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/cn27xa
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2286
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