Title: Deamhan
Author: Isaiyan Morrison
Series: Deamhan Chronicles (#1)
Genre: Adult/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Rainstorm Press
Release Date: Aug 12 2013
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Deamhan have survived by remaining hidden
in the shadows. Ramanga, Lamia, Metusba, and Lugat have been overshadowed by
what humans know as the modern vampire. But what if vampires aren’t the real
threat?
One woman’s search for her mother who
disappeared without a trace on the streets of Minneapolis takes her into the
precarious world of Deamhan, psychic vampires who rule the underground
nightlife in the city’s most darkest corners.
She gains the trust of the only other human
familiar with the Deamhan lifestyle. With his help she finds not only can the
Deamhan not be trusted but it’s her own father, president of a ruthless
organization of researchers, who has diabolically maintained that distrust.
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Excerpt:
The tiny hairs on the back of Veronica’s
neck stood up followed by a small gust of wind and the smell of expensive
cologne. She immediately turned around and jumped, bumping against the door and
creating a loud thud. Remy stood with his brown eyes scanning her.
“Now, now Veronica,” he said as he leaned
against the wall. “That would be prying.”
This time Veronica forced herself to not
back away. Unlike their first encounter, Remy’s appearance wasn’t intimidating.
Dressed in a sleek black shirt with tight fitting blue jeans, he towered
slightly over her. His brown hair was pulled back into a ponytail, just like
the last time she saw him.
“Shouldn’t you be doing something angst
related right now?” Remy questioned Hallie.
Hallie held out her hand. “Where’s my
cigs?”
Remy looked at Veronica and smiled. His
eyes were hollow giving her mixed signals. “Kids these days.” He reached into
the pockets of his jeans and pulled out an unopened pack of cigarettes. “Always
want, want, want, but never give, give, give.”
Hallie snatched the pack from his grasp.
“Now, off you go.” He patted Hallie on her
head. “Move along now.”
Hallie gave him an evil eye before heading
back up the stairs.
Remy leaned against the wall, continuing to
gawk at Veronica. It made her uneasy and she looked away. She tried her best to
ignore his intimidating and somewhat attractive stare by hiding her thoughts.
He smiled. “What can I say? I’m good with
kids.”
She brushed off his remark and she began to
fidget with the knob handle on the basement door.
“She’s been playing with Murphy for about a
week now,” he continued. “She’s trying to get into that little brain of his.
Gotta give that human credit; he’s stronger than he looks.”
Veronica tried pushing her weight against
the door but it didn’t budge.
“So, Miss Austin. We never did finish that
conversation.”
“What conversation?”
“Oh you know. The one where you blocked
your thoughts, then ran off at the sight of me feeding.” He pouted. “You didn’t
even say goodbye.”
“Look, I’m not some whore who’ll fall for
your tricks.” Veronica faced him with her back to the door. “I know who you are
and what you can do, so don’t try to insult my intelligence.”
In Deamhan speed, Remy placed his hand on
the door near her head. “And that’s why you fascinate me. You’re like no other
researcher I’ve ever encountered,” he whispered. “Plus you smell so good.”
“I’m not a researcher.”
His comments didn’t faze her. She moved his
hand away and returned back to the door. The deadened noise from the other side
became louder.
“What’s she doing down there?” Veronica
probed.
“Questioning the human about Kei.” He moved
in closer to Veronica. “Anastasia is a weird one. She’s what you call old school.
She does things her way.”
“Open the door,” Veronica said.
“A little demanding, aren’t we?”
“I want to go down there.”
“I don’t think she’d appreciate that,” Remy
replied.
Veronica turned back around. “I have a few
questions of my own for Murphy.”
His eyes drifted to her chest. “If you ask
nicely.”
Veronica folded her hands, covering her
breasts.
Remy grabbed the knob and with his Deamhan
strength, he yanked the door open. The door splintered and the metallic lock
flew past his head, landing on the floor.
He stepped away and gracefully bowed.
“Done.” He smiled.
The space was dark and Veronica reached her
arms out to the side, sliding her palms against the cold concrete wall. Remy
watched her while she proceeded down the steps cautiously, trying to not make a
noise (she was sure that Anastasia knew someone was lurking on the top steps)
and at the same time trying not to fall.
Reaching the bottom steps, Veronica smelled
the stringent scent of a damp basement. A candle with a flickering flame gave
off an eerie glow. She swallowed and walked alongside the concrete wall. She
felt herself step on a soft object, but she continued forward. Her foot stepped
onto a lower portion of the floor and she lost her footing. She tumbled forward
slightly and caught herself, but not in time to feel her hip brush against
another table. The table shifted and a small box filled with debris fell to the
floor.
She felt a brush of wind, and in front of
her she saw Anastasia’s face outlined in the dark.
At first Anastasia didn’t say anything.
Instead her eyes darted to Remy who smiled briefly.
“She wanted a tour, Anastasia,” he replied.
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Other Works by Isaiyan Morrison:
Deamhan Chronicles
Deamhan (#1)
Dark Curse (#2)
Deamhan Tales
Kei. Family Matters (#1)
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Author Information:
Isaiyan Morrison was born and raised in
Minnesota. She moved to San Diego, California while in the Navy. After serving
four years of active duty, she moved to Los Angeles. After a few years, she
moved back to Minnesota where she started to pursue her dream to be an author.
Her novel Deamhan, is the first book in the Deamhan Chronicles. She now resides
in Texas with her two cats, a pit bull dog, and two guinea pigs.
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