Vampire Elite
Prophecy
Irina Argo
Genre:
paranormal
Release Date: 6/7/13
Book Description:
Vampire Elite is a new
vampire series
The first two parts will be
release in one volume
Part 1. Prophecy
Part 2. Keepers of the Key
What will he do if saving his
people means destroying the woman he loves?
A millennia-long war between
two immortal races is about to come to an end. Long ago, the Vampire Elite
began capturing the immortals called the Amiti, attracted by their unique blood
properties. Now most Amiti live in underground cells, forced to serve as
vampires’ bloodstock. The few surviving free Amiti, preparing a final strike,
have declared their Queen a traitor. Her execution makes possible the rise of a
new Queen, her young daughter Arianna, who will inherit her mother's mystical
powers. Working with the Keepers of the Key, Arianna may be able to eliminate
the vampires, once and for all, from the face of the earth.
The new Queen is the last
hope to save her dying race and she's ready to fight to the last drop of her
blood.
But the King of the Vampires
has other plans.
What neither expects is the
passion that erupts between them.
Vampire Elite is an epic story of a bitter conflict
between two immortal races, and the effect of that conflict on everyone living
in its grip. The characters are driven to love and betrayal, vengeance and
sacrifice in a world without easy black-and-white answers.
Based on an ancient Egyptian legend, packed with
action and intrigue, Vampire Elite will pull you into the entrancing world of
immortals and open new portals into their hidden universe.
For more info please visit www.vampire-elite.com
A_TiffyFit's Review:
This was an interesting turn on vampires and their having a life-bonded match called Amitis. I really liked the beginning and the description of the Egyptian god and goddess, the yin and yang, the counterbalances to life and how the vampires and Amiti came into being. I liked how they explained how it became twisted as well, due to their very natures of distrust and all encompassing love, leading to betrayals and hatred. Very interesting!
This book is comprised of 2 parts, both lengthy enough to be full novels on their own. The Amiti queen is killed in the beginning as the amitis do not trust her since she is in love with the king of the vampires. Her last act is to curse the daughter, Arianna, forced upon her by the Amitis, plan for that daughter to fall in love with the father of her first daughter, Simone, in 20 years. Um, iew. I know there is no relation there, but it's still a little close to home.
I liked the Egyptian history and think that vampire fans will want to pick this book up for a new storyline on the genre.
Reader reviews on Vampire Elite:
You’ve managed to restore my
hope in the future of vampire books ...
... a fascinating read and
definitely a book for anyone who loves fantasy, romance and of course vampires.
… a spellbinding novel of action,
suspense, romance, and conscience ...
character development is superb ... the type of book that will make you
read all day until you get to the end! It is deliciously addictive!
Excerpt 1 (Simone at the Hunter’s auction)
As the auctioneer spoke, two Sekhmi in evening wear—a male carrying an
elegant dagger and a female a silver tray covered with glass vials—approached
the Amiti girl.
“She’s barely eighteen, ladies and gentlemen. That’s a good three years
younger than the youngest bloodstock you’ll usually come across. Look at her;
she’s stunning, simply stunning, and as you can see, we’ve kept her well
conditioned, in excellent health.”
The auctioneer paused as the male Hunter grasped the Amiti’s hand and
held it above the tray. The girl showed no resistance, her only display of
anxiety the butterfly fluttering of her thick eyelashes. He raised his other
hand, and the dagger flashed in the light as with a swift motion he slit the
Amiti’s palm. The dark, intoxicating scent of fresh blood filled the room as it
poured into the vials.
Simone’s gums began to itch and burn, and she covered her mouth with
her hand so no one would see her fangs punching down. It was considered
terribly rude to expose one’s fangs in public, even among other vampires. But
she needn’t have worried; everyone’s attention was riveted to the stage and the
blood flowing from the girl’s wound. The room vibrated with bloodlust and
sexual arousal.
The female Sekhmi
approached Simone’s table, offering the Royal Pride the first of the blood
samples. Knowing that all eyes were on her, Simone forced herself not to
hesitate and took a small sip—and was immediately flooded with euphoria.
“For this magnificent
specimen, we open the bidding at ten million U.S. dollars,” announced the auctioneer.
About Irina Argo:
Irina Argo is a combined pen
name for two authors, Irina and Jo-Ann.
Irina
Irina’s world is dark. She
works as a clinical psychologist in a Juvenile Correctional Facility dealing
with the extremes of human behavior on a regular basis and takes care of her
paralyzed husband who suffered a stroke several years ago. To bring light into
her life she writes. Writing has always been her passion. She is originally
from Russia where she was employed as a TV journalist.
Jo-An
Jo-An
Jo-An is a Leo, a lioness who has emerged to follow her dream, to someday write a book of her own. She owned a costume shop for 15 years and was able to satisfy and excel in her creative nature. She is an over-achiever and believes that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and ignore the nay-sayers. Her philosophy is based on Shakespeare "It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves." She currently resides in California with her 5 cats and 1 husband.
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