About
J.C. Phelps has been writing since she can remember. But The AlexisStanton Chronicles have been the most enjoyable works she's written.Color Me Grey, the first book in the series, introduces the charactersshe has come to love. Shades of Grey and Reflections of Grey continuewith the same characters and were equally as fun to write.
J.C.is considering another in the Alexis Stanton Chronicles, but iscurrently working on a couple other different stories to put to paper.
The First Book of the Gastar Series: "Act of Redemption"
Description
The once-great city of Gastar stands in ruins following centuries of war by undead monsters driven by an evil temple. Victory cost the people of the knowledge to defeat another enemy, Zermon, ruler of hell, who seeks to extend his realm by annihilation of the few people left. With the help of a sympathetic ancient dragon, volunteer fighters from the past war, and the arrival of a teen assassin named Shevata who is known to Zermon, they combine efforts for the existence of the people of Gastar.
Reviews
I have always been “that girl.” You know… the one that when she gets
bored wants to jump off of, or out of something. The need for
adrenaline has been rushing through my blood since I was a child and
even though, with age, I have had to tone down my actions (for the sake
of my small children) I still feel this constant need to challenge
myself, prove that I can do anything, and more importantly… do it
better than a man.
<p>Alexis, the tuff as nails, lead in “Color Me Grey” is also an
adrenaline junkie, but I would classify her as more “Adrenaline Junkie
on 8 shots of espresso.”</p>
<p>Alex gets everything she wants. Growing up in a wealthy home she not
only had the pleasure of private tutors, but also the flexibility to
try and/or conquer anything she felt the need to. With a military dad
and a artist mom she was trained in everything from how to walk with a
tea cup on her head to disabling a man with just her pinkie. With this
stability and money also came a boring job in computers, but after 1
early morning revelation, Alex decides she’s had enough of sitting in
one place and answers a newspaper ad that not so subtly screams RUN
AWAY. It takes only seconds for Alex to realize there is more to this
little adventure than meets the eye, and it takes even less time to
realize that bowing out gracefully is not an option. Will Alex’s need
for heart pumping excitement be what she ultimately needed, or will it
leave her 6 feet underground and making friends with worms?</p>
<p>I have always loved books where female leads are thrust into, what
is stereotypically, a man’s position, and this little ditty is no
exception. J.C. Phelps did a wonderful job of weaving suspense,
intrigue, and lust, resulting in what was a very pleasurable, and solid
read. Each character had their own unique qualities and the use of
“code names” while developing each was an engaging way to keep the
reader guessing as to who they “really” were. The plot, however, is
where Phelps’ writing really shined. As a reader the push and pull of a
story is what keeps you reading. “Where is this going?” “I know
something big is about to happen… but what is it?” This more than
anything is what made “Color Me Grey” so exciting, you could always
feels something bubbling just under the surface… even in the most
sedated moments of monologue.</p>
<p>Like I said before… I truly… genuinely… enjoyed this novel, and even
though I didn’t have to purchase it, I would… (without a doubt in the
world) have absolutely no problem forking over the $2.99 for it.</p>
<p>Get it, live it, love it… pass it on.</p>
<p>Happy reading my fellow Junkies and remember: if the application
asks how long it takes for you to assemble an m16… chances are they
aren’t looking for a receptionist.</p>