Added by: dovesnake | Karma: 1384.51 | Fiction literature | 12 March 2008
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Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
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With the resurgence of necromancers, human magic-users bent on
destroying the Nightwalker races, Gideon, the oldest Demon, has
returned from self-exile to reclaim his place among his people. More
difficult, though, is repairing his relationship with Legna, who felt
betrayed by his rejection almost a decade ago. Fate steps in, and the
two find themselves Imprinted, linked in body and mind, and struggling
to adjust to their new relationship as the necromancer threat deepens
and their people need the couple most. The second in Frank's
captivating series (after Jacob: The Nightwalkers,
2006) takes us further into the brewing war between Nightwalkers and
necromancers. Patience may be required at the outset, as Frank provides
a lot of backstory. But Gideon offers a remarkable twist on the
lore of creatures of the night in a lush narrative sure to please
readers who have longed for new gothic and darkly romantic tales. Nina Davis (Amazon.Com) Pdf Created Especially For EnglishTips.Org
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