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Title: The Quest
Series: Project Eve #2
Author: Mary Abshire
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Dark Fantasy,
Paranormal
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Format: Ebook
Length: 284 pages
Book Description:
Retribution. At any cost.
Now that she
knows her name and what she is, she wants justice for everything shes lost.
Though her memories elude her, she takes a job for a half-demon Senator and,
aided by werewolves from a local clan, intends to uncover evidence that will
convict the Senator of more than thirty murders.
Getting to
the Senator and finding the necessary evidence is more difficult than she
anticipates, especially when there is a bounty for her death. If that were not
enough, the vampire who stole her memories returns and reveals unexpected
truths. But shes not going to let anything stop her. Not a sadistic assassin or
a servant or Lucifer. Not even her ex-lover, the vampire God of the Underworld.
Nothing will stop her from claiming retribution...even if the price is her
life.
My Review
The Quest is a gripping story full of mystery and suspense. There was also a lot of romance that cam along with some steamy scenes. What I loved about this book was that it contained several paranormal creatures that I love reading about. I also loved its uniqueness and originality. I haven't read another book like it so that gives it even more bonus points. Mary did a fantastic job on crafting a story that was well thought out and beautifully written. The world-building was on point.
I loved the characters in this story. Shelley is a character that anyone could connect with. After being found in a dump where others had been found murdered, Shelley has no memory of who she is or what happened. She believes the senator is the cause of the murders and what happened to her. She wants retribution. This is where she starts her journey to unlock the secrets. With the help of her friends, the secrets start unfolding, and her friends are put in danger. Shelley gets really worried over that. I felt as if I was right there along with Shelley. I didn't know who to trust.
The Quest is a book that had so many twists and turns that it left me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The ending was left open so I am hoping that there will be a third book. the Quest was a thrilling read that had me hooked after the very first page. The story itself grabs your attention and doesn't let go. I had to know what was going to happen.
I loved the characters in this story. Shelley is a character that anyone could connect with. After being found in a dump where others had been found murdered, Shelley has no memory of who she is or what happened. She believes the senator is the cause of the murders and what happened to her. She wants retribution. This is where she starts her journey to unlock the secrets. With the help of her friends, the secrets start unfolding, and her friends are put in danger. Shelley gets really worried over that. I felt as if I was right there along with Shelley. I didn't know who to trust.
The Quest is a book that had so many twists and turns that it left me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The ending was left open so I am hoping that there will be a third book. the Quest was a thrilling read that had me hooked after the very first page. The story itself grabs your attention and doesn't let go. I had to know what was going to happen.
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Excerpt
When I
reached the main floor, I withdrew my phone. Boss had called. I touched the
screen, activating the redial sequence.
“Where are
you?” he asked, sounding a bit agitated.
“Walking
toward the exit now. Are you parked?”
“Parked and
waiting.”
“Be there
soon.” I ended the call and slid the phone back into my purse.
Excitement
fueled my steps. The heels of my boots echoed in the empty Statehouse. Due to
the late hour, or rather early hour, the guys said they’d pick me up in front
of the capital. The shortened walk was a blessing given I craved substance.
Reaching the
doors, I shoved them open and jogged down the concrete steps. A parked car
waited at the curb. Boss, wearing dark pants and a loose blazer, had his arms
crossed while he leaned against the SUV. Though he had somewhat short hair,
three-inch bangs covered his eyes with the help of the wind. He raked a hand
through his locks while keeping his gaze pointed at me.
“You’re
late,” he said as I drew near.
I frowned.
“What, two minutes?” I stopped in front of him.
He opened the
back door for me. “Jonas told me about what happened earlier. In case you need
a reminder, minutes can make the difference between life and death.”
The hardass
vampire had a way of getting on my nerves, but I still respected and cared for
him. Sure, we had our problems in the beginning. He thought I was an
abomination. Over time, and with the help of Jonas and Tabby, he realized I
wasn’t such a repulsive creature. We even had an intimate moment once, but we
both agreed the incident was to satisfy our carnal needs. Quite frankly, my
needs were growing, and if I didn’t get sated soon, I’d have to get my groove
on with the vamp again.
I brushed my
windblown hair from my face, showing him my forehead. “No worries. I don’t even
have a mark.”
“No, of
course not. I bet the demon who shoved you into the brick wall knew you would
heal fast.”
I started to
snap back, but a loud screech from the sky stopped me. Boss and I glanced in
the direction of the shrill sound and found a garguman perched on top of the
building across the street. The naked gray creature flapped his wings and cried
out again.
“Get in the
car,” Boss said.
I quickly
leaped into the back seat. Boss slammed my door and settled into the front.
“Those pesky
men must have a liking for you,” Jonas said, staring out his front window.
“Drive, but
don’t go fast,” Boss said. “I want it to follow us.”
“What?” I
scooted between the seats to get a better view. “Why?”
Jonas shifted
the gear and drove away from the curb.
Boss bent
down, his gaze aimed at the sky. “Let’s see if it follows us. If it does, I
want to capture it.”
I leaned
between the two seats and faced Boss. “You want to capture a garguman.” The
evil creatures with their ugly gray bodies, razor-sharp claws and piranha-like
teeth were incredibly strong.
About the Author:
Outside of my government job, I write Paranormal Romance
and Urban Fantasy. Dark and dangerous creatures are my friends. I create worlds
with vampires, demons, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures. I even
create new ones. How do I do this? I have a twisted mind and it gets better
with wine.
Care to join
me in my fantastical worlds? I’ll introduce you to my friends, and if they bite
or corrupt your mind... it’s not my fault.
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