Sun-kissed is a story about vampires, those hunted by vampires and those who hunt vampires. . . .
The Philosopher in Arms is the massively-revised version of my two traditionally-published fantasy novels, Lion’s Heart and Lion’s Soul (Baen Books, 1991) set in the “Fifth Millennium” world collaboratively created with S.M. Stirling and Shirley Meier. Almost 3,000 years after a human-made cataclysm reduced both human population and technology back to primitive levels, civilization is rising again slowly. Here . . .
Aurelie Barlow is living in her own nightmare. To her, the world is an evil place and she must terminate the people that cause her pain. A very troubled individual that falls in love with someone that is supposed to be on of “them” her enemies. Will she be able to fight off her inner demons or will she downspiral . . .
“Sun-Kissed” is a well-written story about a dhampir living in modern Helsinki. Dhampir are the children of a vampire and a mortal, and they’re very rare. Interestingly, they usually become vampire hunters. Anastasia has hunted vampires in the past but she’s been living a quiet life for the past few decades. However, when a beautiful, blond escort with a vampire [more . . .]
Update: If anyone is interested, I have a brief perspective response to the most recent editorial review. In reference to PA’s first chapters, I find the supporting characters far from dry, the culture fascinating (although definitely not as individualistic as Americans are used to), the conversations invigorating, and the pace perfect for me, since I absolutely love childhood and training/schooling [more . . .]