Today on my blog I have The Dysus Dreamer blog tour. One my stop there is a spotlight, review, excerpt, and giveaway. So let's get started and meet the author J.A.:
Writing under the pen name, J.A.
Garland, Jennifer is a full time firefighter in the state of California , an addicted trail runner, a
connoisseur of all things cheese puff, and a urban fantasy author. When she
isn't slogging through the obstacles at a mud run, you can find her hunched
over her computer unleashing demons, vampires, and werewolves upon the world.
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Demon warrior, Slade Aesus, is
determined to destroy the werewolves controlling his cousin. But a beautiful
elf, consumed by her own vengeance, finds the wolves first. Botching her
assassination attempt, Annwyn has the most powerful Packs in the world biting
at her heels. Both fiercely independent,
can the two join forces long enough to fulfill their missions and stay alive?
Excerpt:
A solid assassination operation takes one part
opportunity, two parts discipline, and three parts disposition. Having two out
of three this chilly Seattle
evening, Slade considered himself in abundance of good fortune.
Parked in front of a solitary office building, in the zone clearly marked “No
Parking,” Slade cleared his mind of distractions consisting of the little here
and there that could creep in and throw him off, just a hair, but enough to
jeopardize his mission. Satisfied, he slid out of the rental car and re-tucked
a stylish black golf shirt monogrammed with “Constantine Vineyards” into a pair
of crisp, steel gray slacks. In this particular scenario, image was crucial.
Tonight, the element discipline presented itself by his waiting for the precise
moment to strike. He made a living analyzing people and their habits, so he
knew his targets relaxed around the holidays and were less likely to see the
danger lurking behind his smiling façade. The current festivity du jour was
Christmas, and coupled with his gift, destined Slade a popular man. I'm
counting on it.
He moved around to the trunk, where he heaved free a slatted, wooden case. It
smelled of musky oak. The peaceful scent hinted at candlelit dinners shared
with a long time lover. His jaw clenched. Not in my past and not in my future.
Slade lugged his precious cargo toward the sprawling metal office building.
Immense, the structure stabbed farther into the heavens than any other in the
area, yet fell short. Just like my target. Outwardly, Joe Larsen appeared a
dedicated family man, a real pillar of the community whose flourishing internet
and telecommunications business, ProCom, employed hundreds. In reality, the
werewolf belonged to the Dirty Dozen, a group of the twelve most ruthless wolf
Packs roaming the earth.
How ironic. I was once your target. A year ago, the Dozen kidnapped his cousin
Amber, a half-demon, half-human. Able to keep a shifter from shifting, Amber's
ability proved irresistible, since more times than not, the Dozen's meetings
devolved into an unproductive, fur-flying brawl. We saved Amber, but left
behind some unfinished business. Starting with Larsen, the wolves would learn a
lesson...a demon’s memory rivals the most scorned woman, and paybacks were
indeed a bitch.
Review:
So much happens in this book that there is no way for me to
break it all down because if I did I would talk forever about it all and how
much I loved this book. So instead I am going to tell you what I love about Dysus
Dreamer and why I stayed up until 3:00 A.M. to finish it.
I loved book one Instinct where we are introduced to Slade.
So when I saw that he was the main character for this book I was so excited. I
really liked him and wanted to know more about him and J.A. does not
disappoint. I loved that he is a Demon and he is not what your typical demon
is. He is not evil but he is bad ass and you do not want to cross him. I really
liked the elf Annwyn she is not like any other elf I have read about.
This book has so much in it from demons, vampires,
werewolves, elves, mystery, action, magic, and so much more. J.A. has defiantly
become one of my favorite Urban Fantasy writers and I can not wait for the next
book in this highly addicting series.
5/5 Bloody Fangs
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Thank you for stopping by my blog today for The Dysus Dreamer tour. I would also like to say Thank You to J.A. for letting me review your book and say Thank You to Jaidis for letting me participate in this tour. Don't forget to enter the giveaway below.
~Sabrina
Sabrina,
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting Dysus Dreamer on your site. I am so glad you liked the novel! If any of your readers have any questions, please fire away! Otherwise, good luck in the contest, and happy reading!