About
Just turned 40, living in the Chicago area since 1986 and into writing and photography. I'm a voracious reader and open to most genres. As an author, I've published "Carriage Returns" (poetry from 1988-2008) and "Romantic Confessions" (poetry and haiku 2008-2009).
In 2010, I started exploring e-books/e-readers and decided to publish a book in serial format. Dark Bites is a four-part horror e-book series. Four women... four tales of death and spine-tingling horror. Explore new twists on classic horror stories (zombies, werewolves, vampires and ghosts). These are the women of Dark Bites.
The Seekers: The Children of Darkness (Dystopian Sci-Fi - Book 1)
Description
<p>New from the author of the multiple award-winning fantasy saga, <em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em>, winner of the <strong>Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Fall 2014 - Best Book in the Category of FANTASY</strong>....</p><h1><strong><em>The Children of Darkness</em> by David Litwack</strong></h1><p>Evolved Publishing presents the first book in the new dystopian series <em>The Seekers</em>. [DRM-Free]</p><h2><strong>[Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Religion]</strong></h2><p><em>“But what are we without dreams?”</em></p><p>A thousand years ago the Darkness came—a terrible time of violence, fear, and social collapse when technology ran rampant. But the vicars of the Temple of Light brought peace, ushering in an era of blessed simplicity. For ten centuries they have kept the madness at bay with “temple magic,” and by eliminating forever the rush of progress that nearly caused the destruction of everything.</p><p>Childhood friends, Orah and Nathaniel, have always lived in the tiny village of Little Pond, longing for more from life but unwilling to challenge the rigid status quo. When their friend Thomas returns from the Temple after his “teaching”—the secret coming-of-age ritual that binds young men and women eternally to the Light—they barely recognize the broken and brooding young man the boy has become. Then when Orah is summoned as well, Nathaniel follows in a foolhardy attempt to save her.</p><p>In the prisons of Temple City, they discover a terrible secret that launches the three on a journey to find the forbidden keep, placing their lives in jeopardy, for a truth from the past awaits that threatens the foundation of the Temple. If they reveal that truth, they might once again release the potential of their people.</p><p>Yet they would also incur the Temple’s wrath as it is written: “If there comes among you a prophet saying, ‘Let us return to the darkness,’ you shall stone him, because he has sought to thrust you away from the Light.”</p><p><strong>Be sure to read the second book in this series, <em>The Stuff of Stars</em>, due to release November 30, 2015. And don't miss David's award-winning speculative saga, <em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em></strong></p>
Story Behind The Book
This collection combines Dark Bites 1-4 & includes an exclusive bonus story: Part 5 - As the Crow Flies (sequel to Part 1-Windy City of the Dead). Enjoy true horror as 4 women in Chicago from 1979 to the far future face zombies, were-wolves, vampires and ghosts. New twists on old stories, strong female leads & plenty of spine-tingling, bloody horror.
Reviews
<strong>Review: "</strong>The characters are engaging, often feisty, gritty and realistic. The
dark description in these stories is quite exquisite. I LOVED this book A
LOT. I would recommend it to anyone who likes horror, and dare those
with a more sensitive stomach to dare to take a peek!" <strong>-- frustratedyukkymummy.blog.co.uk/2011/10/17/book-review-dark-bites-4-tales-of-horror-by-robert-ropars-12029116/</strong><br /><strong><br />Review: "</strong>I
was pleasantly surprised by the calibre of writing. Overall I really
enjoyed reading these tales and thought that the female characters were
strong, independent and well written." <strong>-- emmameade.com/2011/09/07/book-review-dark-bites-four-tales-of-horror-by-robert-ropars/</strong><br /><strong><br />Review: </strong>"I absolutely love it. The book consists of 4 detailed horror
stories with...female lead characters which...was so
cool. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves horror
collections." <strong>-- horrorloversspot.blogspot.com</strong><strong><span><br /></span></strong><br /><strong>Review: </strong>This was GREAT. I enjoyed the short stories tremendously. The strong
female characters were a delight. There are twist &
turns that you don't expect... I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good read.<strong> -- </strong><strong>5*: </strong><strong>smashwords.com/books/view/32178</strong><br /><br /><strong><span></span></strong><strong>Review: </strong>For the low price of $.99...I would consider
this collection a steal and it should only take you 1 to 2 days to
finish... indiehorror.org/2011/03/03/review-dark-bites-by-robert-ropars/<strong> -- IndieHorror.org<br /><br />Review: </strong>Overall I really enjoyed reading these tales and thought the female
characters were strong, independent and well written. The endings leave
you hanging though so I would love to read a follow up. <strong><span>-- <span>4</span></span>*: </strong><strong>smashwords.com/books/view/32178</strong>
