The Dead Game by Susanne Leist Book Tour and Giveaway :)
The Dead Game
by
Susanne Leist
Genre:
Paranormal Suspense
Linda
Bennett leaves New York for the slower-paced lifestyle of Oasis,
Florida. She opens a bookstore and makes new friends. Life is simple
that is until the dead body washes up onshore. She is horrified to
learn that dead bodies and disappearing tourists are typical for this
small town. Rumors abound of secret parties held by the original
residents in their secluded mansions. Once night falls, the
tourist-friendly community becomes a haven for evil and dark shadows.
However, this is only the beginning.
Linda
and her group receive an unsigned invitation to a party at End House,
the deserted house in the forest behind the town, a mansion with a
violent history. They are pursued through revolving rooms and
dangerous traps, barely escaping with their lives, leaving two of
their friends trapped inside.
It
is up to Linda and her friends to search out The Dead and find the
evil one controlling their once peaceful community. Can they trust
the Sheriff and his best friend, Todd?
THE
DEAD GAME has begun.
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Linda
passed the empty tables by the tall windows when she felt her arm
being tugged. Before she could react, she found herself being dragged
through the open patio doors and onto the isolated garden path. She
came face to face with the mighty Wolf and his trusted companion,
Hayden. The grounds were deserted. Everyone had left the gardens, and
she was all alone with the two wicked vampires.
Wolf
glared at Hayden. “Please let go of her arm; we are not animals. We
never force ourselves on women.”
“Chivalry
among demons—I’m very impressed. Too bad your table manners and
choice of dishes leave a lot to be desired,” Linda said. Her hatred
of Wolf had just caused her to forget her low position in the food
chain; she closed her mouth to stop herself from talking. In the
future, she must remember that he was a vampire—the strongest one
in the world—and that he could easily destroy her at any time.
Wolf
didn’t seem the least bit focused on her. “I didn’t come here
to play parlor games with you. I need you to convince Todd to join
with us. He can never be human or will ever be accepted by them. He
belongs with us. He must stick with his own kind.”
“He’s
not like you in any way at all: he cares too deeply for people and is
loyal to his friends. On the other hand, you and your kind enjoy
killing too much and have no feelings whatsoever.”
“Todd
will never be accepted by humans or by his own kind. He will be an
outcast with nowhere to go. He must join with us.”
“Todd
is human and will always be accepted by humans.”
“Let’s
kill her now, boss. She’s going to be trouble. I could take her
away and no one will ever see her again,” Hayden said, grabbing
hold of her arm again.
Wolf
strolled over to her with a wicked gleam surfacing in his eyes.
“I
have a much better use for her in the future. When she finally comes
to her senses, she’ll realize that she will be better off with a
real vampire with limitless powers than with a pathetic human. She’ll
learn about intoxicating love and passion—not the games that humans
play that pale in comparison.
“Here
comes the human. Let her go for now.”
Linda
was horrified to find herself wrapped in Wolf’s strong, muscular
arms. She became hypnotized by his black eyes and tempted by his deep
voice. He seemed perfect in every way. She only wanted to be with
him.
“I’ll
be back for you.” Wolf held her tight against his body and
whispered in her ear. “I love the way you stand up to me with your
flashing blue eyes. Soon you’ll be mine, my beautiful ice queen.”
Linda
couldn’t move her body. She was stuck in some kind of trance…she
couldn’t leave, didn’t want to leave if given the choice. His
voice soothed her and made her think of love, passion, and great
need: a need that could be satisfied only by him with his expert
hands and mouth. She knew that one day she was going to be with him,
to be joined with him.
He
lowered his mouth onto hers and drew her into a swirling haze of
unexpected feelings and desires. His mouth fully covering hers
introduced her to a new realm of pure pleasure. His powerful form
enveloped her, making her feel feelings that were foreign and untried
for her. She couldn’t get enough of him. Linda tentatively began
touching his face and then his body with an eager and unrelenting
hunger. She didn’t know what she needed, but she knew that she
wanted and desired this beautiful man standing right before her. Her
past life was washed out of her mind, never to be considered again.
Linda begged him to take her with him tonight. In response, Wolf
lifted her in his arms, as if she weighed nothing, and turned to
leave the party. His beautiful face looked victorious and happy. His
black eyes filled with passion. She hoped that it was because of her.
He looked down into her small face and gave a hearty roar.
While
Wolf carried her in his powerful arms, a dark shadow swooped out of
the house and flew directly at them. Linda was knocked out of his
arms, and Wolf was thrown across the patio.
She
looked up to see who had attacked them. It was Todd, his eyes a
deadly shade of green, standing there panting.
Linda
backed away in horror. Todd’s eyes cleared and returned to their
original dark color. Then he looked at her. “Don’t ever be afraid
of me. I’m here to protect you.”
Then
he was struck down by Wolf.
Book
2 releasing soon!!
I have always loved to read. I grew up with Agatha Christie, Alistair Maclean and so many other authors who filled my imagination with intrigue and mystery. The TV show, Murder She Wrote, kept me entertained when I was not reading late into the night.
Over
the years, my taste in books has expanded to include the supernatural
and paranormal genres as reflected in my selection of shows, such as
Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, and The Originals.
My
first book, The Dead Game, is a paranormal suspense/mystery. It
brings fantasy and the surreal to the simple murder mystery. It has
dead bodies and suspects. However, it also has vampires, vampire
derivatives, and a touch of romance to spice up the mix.
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