About
K.C. May grew up in the mid-western USA and in Hawaii, and earned a B.A. in Russian from Florida State University. After a year in Taiwan teaching English and studying Mandarin Chinese, she lived in the Arizona desert where she founded a Rottweiler rescue organization, studied karate, went backpacking, tried sky-diving, did some downhill skiing, got a couple motorcycles, wrote software, and spent time on the shooting range. In 2010, she retreated to cooler, greener Georgia. She earns her living as a full-time writer.
Description
<p>(Book 1)<br />Betrayed by the woman he loved and on the verge of destitution, artist Jonathan Martinez channels his anguish and rage into what will become his greatest masterpiece—Passion and Betrayal. The painting, critically acclaimed, ushers him into the world of fine art and allows him to realize his dreams. Stepping out of the shadows, he transforms into Phillipe, a wealthy artist and sought-after bachelor who enjoys an extravagant lifestyle—including his pick of any woman he desires.<br /><br />But when Phillipe least expects, the woman who almost destroyed him returns on the arm of his agent. Despite his anger, she awakens the part of his soul he entombed long ago. The part of him that can never forget her, no matter how deeply he buries himself in his art.<br /><br />With everything he's accomplished at stake, can Phillipe overpower the demons that haunt him and learn to love again? Or will his heart remain a shattered work of art that can never be restored?</p>
Reviews
<span style="font-size:16px;">Kindle Books Reviewed's review of The Venom of Vipers</span><br /><br />Greg Arnett, in his blog Kindle Books Reviewed, gave The Venom of Vipers five stars. He began by writing:<br /><br />"When I started reading K.C. May’s The Venom of Vipers, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The book does not fit neatly into a specific genre. It has a little science fiction, a little mystery, and a little thriller aspects to it. May neatly combines elements of those genres to develop her story that stands out in its own right."<br /><br />Full review can be read at <a href="http://kindlebooksreviewed.com/2010/12/01/the-venom-of-vipers/">http://kindlebooksreviewed.com/2010/12/01/the-venom-of-vipers/</a><br /><br />--<br /><span style="font-size:16px;">Readers Favorite review of The Venom of Vipers </span><br /><br />The reviewer at Readers Favorite gave The Venom of Vipers five stars. Here's an excerpt:<br /><br />"K.C. May offers readers a fast paced plot. The plot flows smoothly with never a glitch. ... The characters are likable and well developed. ... This is a fascinating book that will please fans of sci-fi and fantasy."<br /><br />Full review can be read at <a href="http://readersfavorite.com/cat-71.htm?review=3650">http://readersfavorite.com/cat-71.htm?review=3650</a><br /><br />--<br /><span style="font-size:16px;">Motherlode's review of The Venom of Vipers</span><br /><br />Grace Krispy, in her blog Motherlode, gave The Venom of Vipers four and a half stars. Here's an excerpt:<br /><br />"K. C. May has spun another captivating tale. With this second novel, she once again proves that she knows how to string a story to maintain reader interest. The story flows along cleanly, and the transitions are smooth and do much to carry the reader along. The storyline itself is quite engaging. The idea that a virus could be slowly killing off the entire human population is not too out of the realm of possibility, and some of the ideas the author introduces in this tale are quite amazing, yet believable. It was a compelling read that was able to sweep me away."<br /><br />Full review can be read at <a href="http://http//gracekrispy.blogspot.com/2010/11/review-venom-of-vipers-by-k-c-may.html%20">http//gracekrispy.blogspot.com/2010/11/review-venom-of-vipers-by-k-c-may.html</a><br /><br />--<br /><span style="font-size:16px;">SFBOOK.COM's review of The Venom of Vipers</span><br /><br />Antony from SF Book Reviews gave The Venom of Vipers 5 stars and wrote:<br /><br />"The Venom of Vipers is insightful, creative and just such an incredible piece of fiction, highly recommended."<br /><br />Complete review can be read at <a href="http://sfbook.com/the-venom-of-vipers.htm">http://sfbook.com/the-venom-of-vipers.htm</a>