Welcome to my stop on the Valerie: Daughter of the Dragon blog tour. My stop includes my review of this book.
Book Info:
Valerie: Daughter of the Dragon
Book #1
By Robert S. Fuller Jr.
Publication Date: November 2012
Book Blurb:
While collaborating on a fashion show, Samantha Hammond, a
forty-something Display Manager, draws the attention of the mysterious clothing
designer Valerie Ross. Samantha’s journey of self-discovery takes her from the
security of her hometown in Lexington, Ohio to the shores of a secluded
paradise called Sabbatical Island. As their relationship flourishes, Samantha
learns that Valerie harbors a terrifying secret. The revelation thrusts
Samantha into a nightmarish world where vampires and witches dwell in the
darkness. Pamela Darius, a murderous adversary from Valerie’s past, uses
Samantha and those around her as pawns in a deadly game filled with seduction,
pain, betrayal, and death.
My Review
This book took me completely by surprised. Valerie: Daughter of the Dragon was a captivating read that had me hooked after the very first page. Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down. I had to know what was going to happen and how it was going to end. Even though it is around 700 pages, it is a fast and quick read. The story is beautifully written and well thought out. The world-building was on point and very descriptive. I was able to picture everything going on in the story. I love the fact that this book contained witches and vampires. It kept the book very interesting. I haven't read another book like this so its originality gave it some extra bonus points from me.
The character development was great in this book. I got to see the characters grow as the story progressed.
Valerie: Daughter of the Dragon had so many twists and turns that it kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't believe some of the stuff that was happening. I had to reread several pages to make sure I was reading it correctly. I was floored, completely shell-shocked. There are so many heart-wrenching twists in this book that it left me in tears. The ending of this story leaves me in tears, but definitely wanting more. I can't wait to see what Robert has planned for the next book.
About the Author:
Robert is a fan of all things relating to vampires. It’s this
obsession with vampires that makes his debut, “Valerie: Daughter of the
Dragon”, the perfect vehicle to launch his writing career. Robert was born and
raised in Northeast Ohio at a time when late night television stations filled
their programming with old horror movies. Robert gravitated towards the motion
picture vampire, but also the vampires depicted in the writings of Stephen
King, F. Paul Wilson, and Robert McCammon.
Robert worked at JC Penney’s, where he spent 10 years in the
Visual Display Department. His love of vampires, and a decade in the
retail/fashion industry, provided the inspiration to create his own vampire
tale. After several years of writing and re-writing, “Valerie: Daughter of the
Dragon” was born.
When Robert isn’t writing, he enjoys going to the movies, or
listening to his extensive music collection. Robert is a huge sports fan, but
prefers football and baseball to all other sports. One of his favorite pastimes
is participating as team owner and Commissioner of a long running fantasy
football league. Robert manages to travel to the beaches of South Carolina at
least once a year to recharge and enjoy some ocean time. Robert is married to
his best friend and soulmate, Jackie. They have a son, Dustin, and two
rambunctious cats, Meeps and Benny.
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