Publisher: Harvest Shadows Publications Format: Trade Paperback Length: 330 pages Date Published: 2003 This book is issued unsigned, but our copies are autographed by the author. Description: "Tired of good vampires or bad ones who run in clans and act more like gangsters than the undead? If so, you might want to chase down a copy of this first novel, which features a nasty and somewhat untraditional bloodsucker. Westfield's vampire appears more by suggestion than physically, a hint of shadows, a sense that you're no longer alone...The author does a very good job of establishing atmosphere, and the evil force is nicely handled...Overall, a very promising debut." --Don D'Ammassa, Chronicle Magazine Do you enjoy action, suspense, and the supernatural? Then Darksome Thirst is your summertime read! It’s the late 1970s and Alicia Anderson is in her late 20s, riding the seductive upswing of high technology. Empowered by the new climate of equality for women, she’s aiming at a career in computer programming. Alicia’s plans are thwarted by corporate bureaucracy and — to her utter confusion — a vampire. Newly initiated wiccan priestess Matricaria has begun to receive psychic messages – vivid dreams and tarot card readings – that point to a terrible fate for someone near to her. She and her coven attempt to decipher the symbols, hoping to prevent a tragedy. Soon the lives of these very different women are drawn together. Darksome Thirst is the first in a series of novels about Alicia and Matricaria and their battles against the unknown. "Remember the name Morven Westfield. She's an exciting new voice in the Horror/Vampire genre." --Raymond Buckland, author, The Witch Book "Impressive debut novel. This is why we buy books! The intriguing plot keeps one turning pages way into the night." --Jimahl, author, A Voice in the Forest "The story is told with an unusual twist, combining vampirism and wicca in a most unusual read." --Morganna Davies, author, Keepers of the Flame Availability: Usually ships within 2-3 business days. Retail price: $14.95 Shocklines.com price: $13.95 |
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