Set during the Early Dynastic Period of ancient Egypt, after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt around 3150 BC, Dark Goddess is the story of the king’s daughter, Sekhmet. Trained in war and ruling, her father wants Sekhmet to be like him in all ways, and transforms her into a weapon of war -… Continue reading Book Review: Dark Goddess by Kelsey Ketch
24 year old Marigold has a death wish. After a tragic event derailed her life, she demeans herself as a servant for an ancient vampire in the hope that he will turn her. This is a really well written novelette that kept me engrossed from beginning to end. It’s set at Christmas, but I wouldn’t… Continue reading Book Review: Hiss, Rattle and Bite by Azaaa Davis
This new release from Bettis comprises two short stories. The titular Vampire of the Midnight Sun, concerns best friends, Billy and Frasier, whose plans turn deadly when they have to fight the Alaskan wilderness to survive. The hostile, beautiful environment of Alaska is a third character in this excellent story. The author excels at description… Continue reading Book Review: Vampire of the Midnight Sun by Priscilla Bettis
New leader of the Aether coven - of one - Juliette doesn’t have long to recover from the coup that almost killed her. Vampires and their human lovers are dying in a strange murder suicide that isn’t what it seems, and the vampire contact at the New Orleans Police Department wants her help. A sudden… Continue reading New Release: Under the Harvest Moon by Tracie Provost
While on vacation in Jordan, twenty something American Alexis gets turned into a vampire. Lost and confused, she bumps into Anselm, an English vampire who shows her the ropes of her new undead life. However, who turned Alexis, and why? Was meeting Anselm an accident or something more calculated? The plot unravels to reveal an… Continue reading Salibi by Oliver Lea & Emily Brown
Iseult Murphy 