Title:
Legacy of Blood
Author: J.L. McCoy
Series: Skye Morrison Vampire Series (#4)
Genre: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Feb 16 2013
Edition/Formats Available In: E~Book & Print
Synopsis:
"Skye Morrison begged for death. Fortunately, someone didn't listen.
Skye awakens to discover she has been irrevocably changed
and the unprecedented circumstances of her rebirth have now created a new
threat to her very existence. Sired by both the monster Amun and the vampire
Archer Rhys, Skye must prove to the army of An Dilis (The Faithful) whose
essence is most dominant within her and that she is not a danger to them or
society. The Faithful soon discover that
she is unlike any vampire ever created before as she struggles to adjust to her
new life and the changes that come with it.
Her recent brush with death has made Skye realize that life
is precious and she wastes no time telling the one she loves how she feels
about him.
But, Amun finds out that someone interfered with Skye's
transformation and the intrusion makes him livid. He gives Skye 7 days to come to him or he
threatens to begin killing the ones she loves most.
Will Skye be able to survive long enough to enjoy her new
life now that Amun is hunting her and everyone she loves?
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About the Author
J. L. McCoy resides in the beautifully weird city of Austin,
Texas with her opinionated Pekiweenie Isabel and handsome husband Kenny. She has always been a passionate reader and
enjoys watching movies, traveling, listening to heavy metal/classic rock/80s music,
getting mani/pedis with her girls, and singing karaoke. She loves body art and is hopelessly addicted
to Sonic’s ice and Route 44 un-sweet raspberry iced tea.
Other Books in the Skye Morrison Series
Praise
"[Legacy of Blood] left me breathless and wanting
more." -NarlyNut's Book Lovers and Reviews
"J.L. McCoy takes us on a continued ride of intense,
enthralling, page turning fascination."(praise for The Original Sin) -NarlyNut's Book Lovers and Reviews
"And I can't wait to sink my fangs into the next book,
to see what the hell is going on with Skye. Once again I give this book Five
GOTHIC stars!!!" (praise for The Original Sin) -CYNTHIA SHEPP BOOK REVIEWS & EDITING
"This series floored me! I was sucked in (pun intended)
from the very beginning." -Bex 'N'
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EXCERPT
I slowly opened my eyes and saw I was lying in an endless
field of scarlet paintbrush wildflowers. I gasped at its beauty as I stood up
and took in my surroundings. Tall hills rolled in every direction and the sea
of flowers summited them as well. Where am I? I turned slow circles where I stood,
trying to gauge where I was, but I had never seen this place before; I had
never seen a place as breathtaking as this in my entire life.
I bent down and softly trailed my fingers over the dewy tops
of the flowers as I slowly walked through them. Water droplets kissed each
petal and shined and shimmered like diamonds in the bright morning sun.
How did I get here? I thought back as hard as I could,
trying to remember. Slowly, memories of pain and blood flashed through my mind.
I remembered looking up at Archer from my place in his arms and I gasped
audibly as I recalled my painful death.
“I’m dead,” I whispered to myself as I looked around at the
wildflower field again. It was so beautiful and could only mean one thing. “I
made it to heaven?”
“No, child,” Amun said behind me and I whipped around as I
fearfully clutched my hands to my chest. “Do not be afraid, Damu. I mean you no
harm.”
“I-Is this one of your dreams?” I asked unsteadily. “Am I
dreaming?”
“Something like that,”
Amun nodded his head. “You are evolving, my precious.”
I suddenly remembered the last few words Archer and Trey
spoke before I slipped into unconsciousness.
“Oh my God. Her eyes.”
“She’s transforming. She’s turning.”
“Her eyes are completely pitch
black. They look just like...him.”
Anger coursed through me as my hands fisted tightly down
at my sides. “What did you do to me?!” I roared.
“I granted you eternal life, Damu,” he said as he slowly
stalked toward me, a look of absolute calm on his face. “You should be
grateful, not angry.”
“You
stole my life from me and you expect me to be grateful for it?!” I seethed.
“Why?
Why!”
“My
son, the only other one I have ever sired, is long dead,” he explained as he
stepped up to me and stopped. “It was time I sired another.”
“BUT WHY ME?!” I begged in a
yell. “Why couldn’t you just leave me alone?!”
“Child,” he tsked, growing impatient. “I have given you a
gift. Soon you will rise and take your place beside me. Rest in the fact
that you will be at peace once your transformation is fully complete. You will
obey me in all affairs and do so gladly. I am now your father, Nisiqtu, and
soon I will be your husband.”
“Over my dead body,” I growled angrily as I started to back
away.
“Too late,” he grinned as he
thoughtfully tapped his index finger on his lips.
I turned and rushed through the endless field of flowers.
I didn’t know where I was going; I just knew I wanted to get as far away
from him as possible.
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