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Marked


By Bitten Twice


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If I were a writer, Marked would be something like I would write...I love cats, cat shape-shifter movies have been favorites, and, of course, I loved the TV show "Beauty and the Beast." Most importantly, the main character is the King of the Cats! How cool!

Let me start by sharing this beautifully written opening paragraph of the Prologue:

Since the beginning of time, the invitation for dusk was pre-empted by a glorious display of the sun’s magnificence. The light, in a breathtaking array of reds, oranges, and yellows, kissed the mountains, rocks, trees and grasses, in a promise of tomorrow’s possibilities before being consumed by darkness.

It is there in Africa that King Zor met the human woman he had marked. And later, she bore him three cubs but died during their birth. King Zor took them to the Queen of his pride and there Zan, Ari, and Ova lived until Zan was old enough. Zan was now King of the Cats!

 In New York City, the head of the Knights of Templar had called a special meeting. The future held even more dangers than the past and a council of agencies had been formed to provide safety and security. The United Nations, Interpol, FBI, CIA, et.al., were joined with representatives from those animals who could change into human form--the cats and wolves.

It was on his way to this meeting that Zan met Catherine... Catherine was the administrative assistant to the Council's chairman.(my own imagination led me to believe that this Catherine is the great-great-great granddaughter of Catherine, who bore Vincent his child, in the television show...LOL You'll see why when you see some of the things that the younger Catherine does. Actually, since they weren't explained, I'm hoping that there is going to be at least one sequel to Marked.)

Mutual attraction which quickly drew Catherine and Zan into a hot and heavy interlude led to the beginning of Catherine's being marked as Zan's...

However, just as the meeting was to begin, Ari, Zan's sister notified him that his palace was being surrounded leading to an attack--by Templar Knights! It was soon realized that what surrounded them was not even human and Ari led a defensive fight that soon defeated the invaders.

But the Council realized that this was probably just the beginning and immediately assignments were made to the various groups attending.

Preparing to leave, Zan first made sure that Catherine was safe. But the guards were unsuccessful and she was abducted, only to be quietly whisked away by Ova, Zan's sister. Ova is a character you will enjoy getting to know and, especially, watch as she comes into her own magical powers.

Thinking she was taking Catherine to safety, she took her to their home where large cats roamed, guarding the palace. Finally she went to sleep--to wake up next to Zan--As King of the Cats! Can't you just imagine her face as she awakens to long golden fur surrounding her...

It was an underlord of Hell who had found portals into our world and was stirring up trouble this time in a classic good versus evil action adventure. This is an exciting complement to the instinctive "mating" of Catherine and Zan. To add even more spice, Ari becomes interested in none other than the leader of the wolves...

If you love fantasy, this book is definitely for you. It is fun to imagine the catacombs that run under New York City, to see what sophisticated computer and electronic tools are used along with ancient magical swords, and to see the writer's creative shape shifts in the middle of life-threatening activities. Bitten Twice certainly knows fantasy and is able to provide a flawlessly created world into which readers willingly tumble. Highly recommended for your enjoyment.

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Review: W. C. Peever's Young Adult Fantasy's A Winner!

Image via Wikipedia The Jumper Chronicles:
Quest
for Merlin's Map

By W. C. Peever









Savant Books
ISBN: 9780984117550
285 Pages


For those who loved Harry Potter, you will find many similarities to the new series The Jumper Chronicles by W. C. Peever, with the Quest for Merlin's Map, as the first book. Once Merlin is introduced however you will find that the theme takes children back to the mythology when Odin was king of the gods and Merlin was alive and well. Once I shook off the familiarity of earlier books and sunk into this new story, I enjoyed this fascinating tale for children and young adults.

Now I must say that the front cover was the first draw for reading the book. Then I found that the cover was selected through a contest, which I thought was way cool, and that the cover was created by Kelly Amancio, from Massachusetts, who is working to become a digital artist, with this book cover representing her first step! What an exciting future this young lady is sure to have! Congratulations to Kelly Amancio are certainly in order!


When Charlie Burrows was just two years old, his father disappeared. It was the baby's cry, however, that woke his mother--not the noise of the struggle right outside. Daniel saw his wife briefly, right before he jumped...

Ten years later, Lord Henry Grayson came to visit! Lord Grayson had for the first time explained to Charlie's mother and her friend, who was Bailey's mother, what had happened to their fathers. Bailey was Charlie's best friend. Stating that both Charlie and Bailey's fathers were members of the British Secret Service, he explained that they had been killed in the line of duty.

But Lord Grayson was visiting for a much bigger issue! He wanted to take both Charlie and Bailey back to England to be protected and to educate them...claiming that it was their fathers' parting wish that they attend the same preparatory school that they had enjoyed.

Bailey was extremely upset at learning that her father was definitely dead and she was not the least interested in going to England. Of course, Charlie supported Bailey. However, Lord Grayson took care of things...

And they awoke at Thornfield School...in Scotland...

They had arrived by QILT--Quick Instant Light Traveling!

It was quickly pointed out that there was lots of "magic" surrounding their lives. It was also just a school and they soon began to make friends and soon Mick was the third in their trio... And, oh yes, those who went to this school could also go on to become the guardians of humanity...

In fact, all of the children who were at the school had certain magical abilities. Part of the reason for being there was to learn what that ability was and how it would be used.

But the biggest thing Charlie learned was that his father had been a very powerful man and, that he might very well still be alive--just in another dimension! All that was required to find him was something that the greatest magician Merlin had once hidden!

Of course, there is always those who are seeking the power that comes with magic and Charlie and his friends are quickly tempted to join with them...will they or will they go on their own quest to find Merlin's Map?

Merlin has existed since the 15th century and has recently once again become popular via television. The Jumper Chronicles, beginning with the Quest for Merlin's Map includes historical mythological that shows why this character has always been so popular. This was a fun read for me and is exciting enough to pull young readers into the story, while learning a little history...highly recommended for our young readers!

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Via Kelly and Hall

G. A. Bixler