Talented author Christine Hughes has a new publisher and a wonderful new cover for her re-released book Torn.
With the sudden, mysterious death of her
father, Samantha discovers her life isn’t what it seems. Not only isn’t she the
normal teenage girl she thought she was, Sam must now take her father’s place
in the fight between two groups of fallen angels—the Faithful and the Exiled—in
a race to save humanity. In addition to dealing with the devastating betrayal
of her friend and her feelings for someone she is forbidden to love, Sam must
also fight the growing darkness within her as she struggles to make a choice
between fighting alongside the Faithful or succumbing to the temptation of the
Exiled. Both sides require sacrifices Sam isn’t sure she can make.
Excerpt:
I knew it
was dangerous, but the voice was so tempting...
Samannnnthaaaa...
Unable to speak, I
wiped the beads of sweat from my forehead and looked around. I swung my head
toward the window and peered outside, searching for the source of the taunting
voice. Where was he? The sky had
darkened significantly and just beyond the trees I saw a swirling shadow that
seemed to pulse. The vegetation surrounding it had withered, becoming gray and
lifeless as though the shadow had sucked up all of the energy. A faint hum
filled the air, growing louder as the shadow pulsed faster.
Samannnnnnthaaaa...It’s
time. Join us.
“Where are you?” I
could barely get the words out. “What do you want from me?” This voice had
plagued me for months and I wanted to know for sure it was Sebastian, yet the
thought of finally knowing, finally seeing him, scared me more than the
uncertainty.
The voice chuckled. Join us and I will show you everything.
“Never,” I whispered.
“Never. My father died protecting me. I will never come to you.”
Again, a high-pitched
and foul laugh rang in my head, making it spin. Dark clouds rolled ominously
overhead, the wind picked up and the dull humming became inescapable white
noise. Silly girl. You will come to us.
You will make the choice. It is your destiny.
Despite my protest, I
stepped toward the window then, leaning over the sink, I reached up to unlock
it. My reflection was unrecognizable in the glass. My hair was wild and my eyes
were huge and black as shadows emanated from within me. Whatever was out there
was reaching for me with ghostly fingers, and as I opened the window, a dark
mist snaked toward the house. I closed my eyes in giddy anticipation of the
unknown.
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The excerpt had me hooked. Great read, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a great read, and the new cover is fantastic.
DeleteThank you Nana for sharing Christine's book and giving us such a flavorful taste of the story!
ReplyDeleteIt was all Christine's doing. The book looks great.
DeleteChristine, as you already know I read Torn and thoroughly enjoyed it! I'm gearing up for the sequel, can't wait!!!
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