About
Raven Dane;
'Vampirism at a deliciously literary level, dark fantasy at its best'
I am an established mainstream published author of the dark fantasy series, The Legacy of the Dark Kind.
Already published are Blood Tears, Blood Lament and Blood Alliance; all available to order from good book stores and online.
These books have an enthusiastic and fast growing international following.
So, what is so different about the Dark Kind?
They do not sparkle for one thing! Nor suffer from teenage angst ! My vamps are not human nor ever have been.They are not supernatural Undead ghouls. They are living, powerful beings further up the food chain to humans, a race of beautiful but deadly creatures that have preyed on mankind since before recorded history.
There was a time when the Vampire Kings ruled most of the ancient known world, governing their human subjects with honour and justice. Now there is only Jendar Azrar left of this noble elite, Prince of a remote Upper Balkan country and last warlord of the Dark Kind.
I am also here on this exciting site to promote my first attempt at comedy writing ; The Unwise Woman of Fuggis Mire which will be published in Spring 2010 by Endaxi Press.
My favourite authors are Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Helen Hollick, Phiil Rickman, Mervyn Peake, Ray Bradbury and Karen Maitland and the delightful, quirky poetry of Michele Brenton
Description
<p>FBI agent Alexis Toles is dispatched to New Rochelle, New York, to investigate threatening letters sent to Congressman Christopher O’Brien, and to protect his ex-wife, Cassidy, and six-year-old son, Dylan. But when she gets to New Rochelle, Alex discovers that there is more to the situation than simple stalking or political agendas; she finds that she has growing romantic feelings for Cassidy—and that the feelings are mutual.</p><p>As Alex and Cassidy explore their budding romance, they must surmount many obstacles in explaining their relationship to those around them, including Dylan. All the while, the investigation continues, and the disturbing, convoluted, and complicated web surrounding the threats begins to unravel, placing the characters’ lives in grave danger.</p><p><i>Intersection</i> is a taut political thriller that combines the action and suspense found in hit television shows like <i>24</i> with the insight and drama found in the widely popular fiction of LGBT authors such as R. E. Bradshaw and Stacey D’Erasmo. It is sure to appeal to fans of intrigue, mystery, and romance, and to provide positive role models for marginalized groups and relationships.</p>
Story Behind The Book
This is my first attempt at a comedy novel and has been called the funniest book on Harper/Collin's authonomy site where it has already delighted hundreds of authors and readers.
It has been favorably compared to the works of Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, Monty Python and Blackadder.
This book also comes with a health warning...do not read while drinking as people have coughed up coffee and red wine over themselves and their laptops with laughter. Nor is it advisable to read this book when juggling stoats.
