About
Donna Burgess is an author of dark fiction and poetry whoenjoys surfing, painting and has a deep affection for all things Monty Pythonand low-budget horror flicks. Over thepast fifteen years, her fiction and poetry has appeared in genre publicationssuch as Weird Tales, Dark Wisdom, Sybil’sGarage and others. She has been marriedfor twenty years and has two children. Hernewest releases include Darklands: avampire’s tale (the first book in the Darklands Vampires series) and Breaths in Winter, a short storycollection. Both are available in printand e-book. When she is not conjuring, she can be found surfing.
Check out her websites: http://nakedsnakepress.net
http://donnaburgess.comhttp://notreesharmed.com
Description
<p>Terrified California residents face the shocking dilemma of yet another serial killer roaming freely in their neighborhoods. However, this time it is an evolving serial killer anomaly that relentlessly searches for, hunts down, and ingeniously traps his victims before unleashing his fiery rage. Always two steps ahead of the cops and fire investigators, the killer hones in on the next sinful target leaving a trail of bones and ashes behind as evidence. It rocks the criminal justice system to the core as a string of arson murders hits inside their turf.</p><p>Vigilante detective Emily Stone hunts serial killers and child abductors, covertly and under the law enforcement radar, with her intrinsic skills of criminal profiling and forensic investigation. With Stone’s toughest case yet, the arson serial killer immediately crosses her radar and sends her into the dark territory of a lethal pyromaniac’s mind – to the point of no return.</p><p>While following the clues of the relentless firebomber, Stone grabs the attention of a government anti-terrorist organization called GATE that oversees all law enforcement cases across the U.S., which now focuses their sights on her proven abilities. They have very specific plans for her, whether she likes it or not.</p><p>Everything teeters on the edge of reality, as Stone must battle for her life between a hired assassin and an arson serial killer. Lines are drawn on both sides of the law. Friendships and lovers are tested.</p>
Story Behind The Book
As a lover of horror and vampires, I just wanted to writing something I would want to read. I am not a romance reader, so although there are romantic elements in this novel, the premise is based on more realistic & darker concepts than "vampire boy meets hot girl."
Reviews
<strong><em>"Darklands" </em></strong>is a fabulous urban fantasy novel, full off
violence, paranormal creatures and fabulous sexual scenes. I was
captured from the first page. I had to finish the book to see how this
was going to end." --Natasja's Book Blog<br /><br />This was an engrossing
story from beginning to end... it draws you in deeply to the storyline
and doesn't let go until the final page... I highly recommend this to
those looking for an exciting read...<br />B+<br /> --Words of Wisdom....from The Scarf Princess<br /><br /><span><em><strong><em>D</em>arklands </strong></em>was definitely a change of pace. The tone was gritty, dark, and violent, with several cringe-worthy moments...</span><span>I would recommend <em>it</em> to fans of urban fantasy and horror, and vampire romance looking for something darker. </span><span></span><span> </span> --Book of Secrets<br /><br />Burgess
was new to me and she definitely impressed me. I look forward to more
of her work, vampire's specifically! --Leilani Loves Books<br /><br /><span> ...the characters are complex and multi-faceted; there's very little that's simple about this book. </span> --Bea's Book Nook
