Book Review: The Testament of Jessie Lamb by Jane Rogers

The Testament of Jessie Lamb
by Jane Rogers
ARC Provided by Publisher via TLC Book Tours
Published Date: May 15, 2012
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Book Format: Paperback; pp 256
Age Demographic: Young Adult
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A rogue virus that kills pregnant women has been let loose in the world, and nothing less than the survival of the human race is at stake.

Some blame the scientists, others see the hand of God, and still others claim that human arrogance and destructiveness are reaping the punishment they deserve. Jessie Lamb is an ordinary sixteen-year-old girl living in extraordinary times. As her world collapses, her idealism and courage drive her toward the ultimate act of heroism. She wants her life to make a difference. But is Jessie heroic? Or is she, as her scientist father fears, impressionable, innocent, and incapable of understanding where her actions will lead?

Set in a world irreparably altered by an act of biological terrorism, The Testament of Jessie Lamb explores a young woman's struggle to become independent of her parents. As the certainties of her childhood are ripped apart, Jessie begins to question her parents' attitudes, their behavior, and the very world they have bequeathed her.

Summary taken from Amazon.

❝My Thoughts❞

The Testament of Jessie Lamb is a powerfully suspenseful dystopian novel, that readers will be unable to put down. It is wonderfully engaging, full of so many questions, and terrifying realism underneath its own breed of chaos and destruction. The pages are full of consequences, actions, decisions, and determination through strength of courage and sacrifice. It's an unsettling world that Jane Rogers has penned, but an incredibly captivating and intoxicatingly dangerous one as well. The twists and turns are unpredictable, the characters are interesting and likable with their own personal flare, and the world building and main plot of the novel is very well developed and executed flawlessly.

Jessie is an incredibly determined heroine who is easy to relate to and likable. She's grown up in a scarey society brimming with biological terrorism. Human survival is pretty much at stake, when dealing with MDS "Maternal Death Syndrom" a virus that pregnant women have become very susceptiable to. It isn't known where the virus originated from, but the affects are extremely deadly laying waste to the brain cells of any pregnant woman that contracts it. Jessie has the strength of conviction and belief that she can make a difference, the only problem is that her father has a difference of opinion. She believes that she, along with her friends, can change the world and and help to find a vaccine for the virus in an effort to save the human race.

The Testament of Jessie Lamb is an incredibly compelling story filled with desperation and hope, for a better future. It's is chilling and suspenseful in many ways, which have readers on the edge of their seats catching their breath in anticipation of the outcome. The scary thing is, the events that are occurring in the novel are hauntingly realistic and could possibly happen in the near distant future. This book would make such a fantastic discussion for any book club, as it leaves readers questioning so many things going on within the pages. It was a deep riveting and wonderfully engaging read.

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Jane Rogers has published eight novels, written original television and radio drama, and has adapted work (her own and others') for radio and TV. Her novels include MR. WROE'S VIRGINS, ISLAND, THE VOYAGE HOME, and most recently, THE TESTAMENT OF JESSIE LAMB, which made the 13-title long list for the 2011 Booker Prize. She has won the Somerset Maugham Award, the Writers' Guild Best Fiction Book, has been a finalist for the Guardian Fiction Prize, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. She is Professor of Writing at Sheffield Hallam University, and lives near Manchester in the north of England.

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This book was received from HarperCollins via TLC Book Tours, in exchange for an honest review which I have provided. No money exchanged hands, I review books for fun because I love to read. I am not interested in monetary gain.

Dusty Reads #01: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

Dusty Reads is a weekly post featuring a book that has been sitting unread on your home shelf for some time. To participate, add your name to the linky and try to visit a few of the others. Books don't have to be 'x' years old. If you've had the book for a few months without reading it, it's dusty! This meme is hosted by the lovely Giselle @ Xpresso Reads.

Dusty Reads #01
feat. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

The Iron King
Author: Julie Kagawa
Publisher: HarlequinTEEN
Published: February 1, 2010

Meghan Chase has a secret destiny; one she could never have imagined.

Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school or at home.

When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.

But she could never have guessed the truth - that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face; and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart.

Summary taken from: Goodreads.

I bought the first three books in the IRON FEY series last summer, when they had them all on sale. They've been sitting on my shelves getting "dusty" for almost a year now and I definitely plan on getting around to reading all of them sometime this summer, because I've heard such good things about how amazing they are.

Tell me, what's your dusty read?

Guest Post & Giveaway: While He Was Away by Karen Schreck

I was lucky enough to get to be a part of the SUMMER LOVIN' BOOK BLOG TOUR through Sourcebooks and I'm very excited to have some fun things going on - on the blog today that include a guest post featuring why ya rocks Karen Schreck's world, an awesome giveaway for a copy of While He Was Away and review for the book. So, guys...help me make Karen Schreck feel right at home on A Soul Unsung.

While He Was Away
by Karen Schreck
Publisher: Soucebooks Fire
Publication Date: May 1, 2012
Pages: 256
Age Demographic: Young Adult
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"This is just something I have to do, okay?" I hear David say. "The right thing."

He cradles my face in his hands. He kisses me hard. Then he lets go of me. His eyes dart from me to whatever's next.

All she wants is for him to stay. She's been doing pretty well, pretending he doesn't have to go. But one day, after one last night to remember, she wakes up and there's no denying it anymore. He's gone.

When Penna Weaver's boyfriend goes off to Iraq, she's left facing life without him. As summer sets in, Penna tries to distract herself with work and her art, but the not knowing is slowly driving her crazy. Especially when David stops writing.

She knows in her heart he will come home. But will he be the same boy she fell in love with?

* Summary taken from Goodreads.

❝My Thoughts❞

Karen Schreck pens a poingnant and inspiring story of love and war, trials and tribulations, and finding oneself. While He Was Away is brimming with a storm of conflicting emotions wide enough to open the flood gates of fear, pride, sadness, and love so deep and beautiful that it will leave reader's breathless. The vibrant cast of characters with their own unique personalities and fascets are sure to tug at their heart strings.

Penna was a delightful character to read about. She was both strong and fearful for David in her love and unwavering support, as he made what he thought was the right decision to serve his country by enlisting in the Army and going to Iraq. There was an overwhelming surge of pride that rose up inside of me, when she finally stood up to ber mother enough to find out more of her family's history. It was endearing to see Penna pick up and choose to have a relationship with her grandmother after all this time not really knowing her at all or much about her.

The love and stability of Penna and David's relationship was breath taking and beautiful to see unfold. Their level of trust, committment, and support despite the short amount of interaction or communication they were given was absolutely awe inspiring. These two truly share a love that is rare to younger couples where most young adult fiction is concerned. They have such a shared sense of understanding between the two, that it's nice to see how real and honest their relationship was. There were moments that I wanted to cry, because it was so beautiful.

While He Was Away is a beautiful tale of love that will take reader's on a journey through the highs and lows along with the difficulties of maintaning a long distance relationship. It isn't an easy thing to do, but sometimes if you truly love something then you're presented with the difficult task of letting that something go. It is a story that does a brilliant job of illustrating that sometimes bits and pieces of life cannot be wrapped up so neatly all nice and pretty. Life and relationships are just not that containable. They are messy, complicated, complex, and filled with so many overwhelming emotions that are raw and burn to the core.

It is a wonderful book full of self-discovery, love, and sacrifice that I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoy's contemporaries. This isn't your happily ever after, but sometimes the greatest love stories of all don't have happy endings.

Guest Post: Why YA Rocks My World
by Karen Schreck

YA is hot.

As in steamy, sultry, blazing, scathing, illuminating, fiery, incendiary, spicy, enlightening, searing, scorching. A wildfire. A prairie burn. An inferno of characters, settings, plots. A refiner’s fire that draws out pure gold.

YA can also be cold.

As in chill, bitter, harsh, blustery, caustic, shivery, biting, hard-edged, cool. A frigid wind that dips below zero. A blizzardy drift of ideas and images. One snowflake never like the next. And once all hell freezes over, than YA can be the sharp-edged ax that breaks through the ice of your soul.

YA lit—good YA lit—is never, ever lukewarm.

Not in terms of content—the fearless stories told, the layers of meaning revealed.

Not in terms of character—these people live on the pages, and like most adolescents (or the adolescent in all of us, who lives on and on and on) their motivation frequently cuts to the quick: they are desperately trying to figure out just who in God’s name they are.

And YA lit is never, ever lukewarm or tepid in terms of voice—which is so driven by character, setting, and plot, and which defines each YA novel—that distinct, one-of-a-kind voice that speaks a book into existence, that prods and goads and compels a writer—me—to tell the story.

This is just a little bit of why YA rocks my world—why I love writing and reading books for teens. Or, supposedly for teens, since most street smart and literary savvy adults worth their salt know that Young Adult Fiction is among the best literature out and about today.

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Thanks to Sourcebooks and Karen Schreck, I have one copy of While He Was Away to be added to the top of your summer to-be-read book pile. You'll laugh, cry, and really enjoy this beautiful tale of love, letting go, and embracing yourself. The only rules are that you at least be 13 years or older, from US or Canada only, fill out the Rafflecopter below, and then reply to the email notifying the winner if you are chosen within 48 hours.

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ABOUT KAREN SCHRECK

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Karen Schreck is the author of the young adult novel WHILE HE WAS AWAY (Sourcebooks Fire, May 2012), as well as the novel DREAM JOURNAL, which was a 2006 Young Adult BookSense Pick, and the award-winning children's book, LUCY'S FAMILY TREE. The recipient of a Pushcart Prize and an Illinois State Arts Council Grant, Karen received her doctorate in English and Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She writes and teaches for a living, and she loves visiting schools and other gatherings of readers and writers to talk about her books the writing process.

Author information taken from her Goodreads.

{ This ARC was provided by Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review which I have provided. No money exchanged hands, I review books for fun because I love to read. I am not interested in monetary gain. Any piece of this ARC that was/wasn't quoted, is not part of the finished product and should not be perceived as such.}

Book Review: 2012 Book Bloggers Cookbook by Christy Dorrity

2012 Book Bloggers Cookbook by Christy Dorrity
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2012 Book Bloggers Cookbook
Author: Christy Dorrity
Publisher: Dorrity Publications
Published: May 1, 2012

The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook is a community project from some of the blogosphere's best book bloggers in a simple, easy to read format. The cookbook combines a love of reading and dining to help you find books you'll devour and recipes you can't put down.

You’ll love The Book Blogger’s Cookbook because…

The Book Blogger’s Cookbook has 50 different book reviewers from every corner of the blogosphere. It bridges the gap between author and reader—putting you in touch with book reviewers who can separate the 5 star books from the mediocre.

The Book Blogger’s Cookbook showcases great reads and provides an interactive experience with links to author and book reviewer websites. The cookbook is created for those who like to experience what they read long after they’ve closed the book.

The Book Blogger’s Cookbook tells why each recipe complements its companion book. Recipes and books combine to make the reading experience satisfying and entertaining.

Summary taken from: Amazon.

My Thoughts

The 2012 Book Bloggers Cookbook is a delicious little book that you definitely want to check out. It has good food, good laughs, good books, and fabulous highlights. The recipies are inspiried by each of the twenty-two books you'll find within the pages. Most of them are incredibly yummy and a lot of fun and very easy to make. There's definitely a few mouth-watering delacasies in there.

It's a delicious variety of books, amazing bloggers with a voice of their own, and incredibly amazing good eats. Anyone who enjoys love of reading paired with cooking, will find this book to be a smashing success. I would definitely recommend it, because it brings a whole new deminsion to book blogging, reading, and enjoying good food.

The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook is available for a reduced price of .99 cents, right now and there is an awesome giveaway going on across the blog tour. Every person who comments on one of the blogs during the tour will be entered to win a grand prize: a copy of every book featured in The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook (22 in all, over $200 value).

To check more stops on the tour, visit 2012 Book Bloggers Cookbook Launch Tour and also Christy Dorrity's blog.

Book Gossip For The Soul: #01 Books Received for Review

Book Gossip For The Soul was originally inspired by Stacking The Shelves hosted by Tynga @ Tynga's Reviews. Every other Friday, I'll post a vlog showing off all the books that I've received for review, bought, won, or borrowed.

This vlog is about a week and a half's worth of review books and ARC's for various tours, giveaways, and whatnot so enjoy!

ARC'S & REVIEW BOOKS RECEIVED: When You Were Mine by Rebecca Serle Dreamless by Josephine Angelini Soulbound by Heather Brewer Shut-Up by Anne Tibbets The Exceptionals by Erin Cashman The Testatment of Jessie Lamb by Jane Rogers Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter Shift by Kim Curran My Favorite Fangs by Alan Goldsher Black Dawn (Book #12 in Morganville Vampires) by Rachel Caine Silence by Michelle Sagara Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood Won*Signed* Glass Houses (+) Swag by Rachel Caine Special thanks to St. Martin's Griffin, Penguin, Strange Chemistry, Kathy Johnson, ATW ARC Tours, Anne Tibbett, Harlequin, Amy @ My Overstuffed Bookshelf and TLC Books.

Bloggers of the Deep: Vicious Deep Review, Character Interview, & Giveaway!!!

I was lucky enough to get to be a part of the BLOGGERS OF THE DEEP (VICIOUS DEEP) BLOG TOUR through Sourcebooks and I'm very excited to have some fun things going on - on the blog today that include a guest interview with Tristan from The Vicious Deep, an awesome giveaway for a copy of The Vicious Deep and review for the book. So, guys...help me make Tristan feel right at home on A Soul Unsung.

The Vicious Deep
by Zoraida Cordova
Publisher: Soucebooks Fire
Publication Date: May 1, 2012
Pages: 384
Age Demographic: Young Adult
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For Tristan Hart, everything changes with one crashing wave.

He was gone for three days. Sucked out to sea in a tidal wave and spit back ashore at Coney Island with no memory of what happened. Now his dreams are haunted by a terrifying silver mermaid with razor-sharp teeth.

His best friend Layla is convinced something is wrong. But how can he explain he can sense emotion like never before? How can he explain he’s heir to a kingdom he never knew existed? That he’s suddenly a pawn in a battle as ancient as the gods.

Something happened to him in those three days. He was claimed by the sea…and now it wants him back.

* Summary taken from Goodreads.

❝My Thoughts❞

The Vicious Deep is a wonderfully action packed fish-out-of-water tale, that will captivate readers with its unexpected twisty-plot and hilarious yet sometimes sensitive male protagonist. It's full of wonder, creative narrative, and awesome moments of wow sure to get any readers blood pumping! Zoraida Cordova pens a delicious blend of humor, danger, and excitement. She manages to accomplish telling a brilliant mer-tale, by doing things a little differently than most mermaid books. Tristan is actually the sea creature, thrust into a situation that he knew absolutely nothing about and more than a little freaked about it. He is a wonderful character to get to know and readers will find him extremely likable, with his laid back ways and approach to dealing with things.

The vicious deep world that Zoraida Cordova builds, is simply breath taking and hauntingly beautiful. It feels as if readers are plunged into a world full of darkness and wonder, yet teaming with suspenseful murky secrets hidden in its depths. The characters are well developed and likable, the writing is strong and intriguing, and the story itself is highly engaging. The Vicious Deep is a fast paced enjoyable mer-tale that will have readers on the edge of their seats, craving the next installment. It's definitely an "at the top of the pile" to-be-read book for anyone who enjoys sparkling tales of underwater fantasy.

This isn't your typical mer-tale, what doesn't seem to work so much in other's, definitely works well in this one. It's sort of what sets it apart and makes it such an amazing debut novel. Readers will appreciate the lightness and witty humor that it provides, along with the dangers and the thrills beyond the sea. The romance is sweet and understated, never taking over from the main plot which is refreshing in so many ways. The Vicious Deep is a delightful novel that readers will not want to put down.

Character Interview With: Tristan
From The Vicious Deep

Hi Tristan, thanks for stopping by the blog today. Do you mind introducing yourself to us?

Hey everyone. I'm Tristan Hart, merdude extraordinaire.

If there was one word to describe yourself, what would it be and why?

Driven.

What's the current song playing on your iPod?

Judith - A Perfect Circle.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take three thngs with you, what would those three things be and why?

A pocket knife.
Bacon.
Goggles.

You and Layla have been childhood friends forever, has there ever been a moment when you thought you might be attracted to her?

I'm not sure. It just sort of…happened.

What was your first thought when you met Layla for the first time?

I don't remember. It was when we were kids. I'm sure it was good, otherwise we wouldn't be friends now.

What's your best memory of Coney Island?

July 4th Freshman year. My friends and I copped the BEST fireworks.

How did you feel when you found out that you're heir to a kingdom that you never even knew existed?

Freaked. But at the same time, like I finally found something I could be good at.

Speed Round with a little This or That?

The Immortals or Underworld: Awakening? The Immortals.
Favorite Hobby? Sun bathing.
Album that describes your life? Don't have one.
Favorite Food? Meat.
Jennifer Lawrence or Kristin Stewart? *searches google* Jennifer Lawrence.

What's the strangest, most unpredictable thing that's ever happened to you?

You do know I'm a merman, right?

If you could take the TARDIS (sorry HUGE Doctor Who fangirl here!) back in time, would you? Where would you visit or what would you change?

*googles TARDIS* I think I'd visit Ancient Greece. I'd like to see what was really up with these Greek gods.

Want to win a copy of The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova?

Thanks to Sourcebooks and Zoraida Cordova, I have one copy of The Vicious Deep up for giveaway to one lucky follower. You seriously don't want to miss out on this amazingly awesome "viciously deep" summer splashin' top of the to-be-read book pile. You'll laugh, cry, and really enjoy this sparkling mer-tale of wonder. The only rules are that you at least be 13 years or older, from US or Canada only, fill out the Rafflecopter below, and then reply to the email notifying the winner if you are chosen within 48 hours.

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Want to purchase a copy of The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova?

You can do so by visiting my Amazon Store and adding them to your shopping cart. While you're there, feel free to look around, you might find something else you want. I hope you enjoyed reading my review of Shattered Dreams. I definitely suggest you pick up a copy for yourself or even for someone else, if you think they'll like it.

ABOUT ZORAIDA CORDOVA

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Zoraida Córdova was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. She made her way up north and now works in the glittering New York City nightlife. She likes shiny things like Christmas, merdudes, and the skyline at night. She's currently working on book #2.

Author information taken from her Goodreads.

{ This ARC was provided by Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review which I have provided. No money exchanged hands, I review books for fun because I love to read. I am not interested in monetary gain. Any piece of this ARC that was/wasn't quoted, is not part of the finished product and should not be perceived as such.}

Book Review: Shattered Dreams by Ellie James

Shattered Dreams
by Ellie James
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date: December 6, 2011
Pages: 352
Age Demographic: Young Adult
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Sixteen-year-old Trinity Monsour wants nothing more than to live a normal life. But that isn’t as easy as it seems. Trinity is different. She is special. She sees visions, and for those she’s seen, it’s already too late.

Trinity arrives on her aunt’s doorstep in New Orleans with virtually no knowledge of her mysterious heritage. She begins settling into life at a new school and even starts making friends. But all too quickly her dreams accelerate; twisted, terrifying visions of a girl locked in a dark room. And when the head cheerleader, Jessica, goes missing, Trinity knows she has no choice but to step forward with what she’s seen.

But people believe that Trinity has information about Jessica’s disappearance not because of a dream, but because she is involved. She is kind-of dating Jessica’s ex-boyfriend, Chase, and Jessica did pull a nasty prank on Trinity. Revenge seems like the likeliest scenario.

Nothing prepares Trinity for the dark odyssey that ensues while searching for Jessica, including the surprising romance she finds with Chase, or the shocking truths she learns, not just about the girl who has gone missing, but the past that has been hidden from her.

* Summary taken from Goodreads.

❝My Thoughts❞

Shattered Dreams is a beautifully written engaging mystical paranormal, sure to please fans of this genre. Brimming with suspense, intrigue, and magical romance it's an enchanting and delightful read. Ellie James simply pulls out all of the stops with this debut novel. The world building is creative and amazingly stunning, the characters are interesting and likable, and the blossoming romance is sweet and charming. The visual imagery and sultry location of this novel is entrancing and sets the tone right away for a wonderfully compelling story of betrayal, love, mystery, and vicious pranks pulled.

Trinity is a delightfully brave, intuitive, and caring young herione. She's sweet, charming, wonderfully funny, and wants to be normal most of all. She gets these mysterious visions of people and by the time she gets them it's too late to really do anything about them. As the story progresses, her dreams start to become more twisted and haunting, as images of a young girl locked in a dark room begin to push their way to the surface. It isn't until Jessica, the head cheerleader of her school, goes missing that Trinity has no other choice but to come forward with the information on what she's been seeing in her dreams.

Because Trinity is dating Chase, Jessica's ex-boyfriend and knows that Jessica has pulled a nasty prank on her, it seems like revenge is the likely scenario. People start to believe that Trinity has more information on Jessica's whereabout's and could possibly be involved in her disappearance, because she's trying to get back at her for pulling such a nasty prank on her. Although she may not be prepared for the hard truths that she uncovers about her heritage, the surprisingly sweet romance that blossoms between her and Chase, or the shocking secrets she discovers Trinity has an amazingly tough exterior and isn't afraid of being disliked and will stand up for herself and others against the popular crowd. While it may seem like Chase is a bit possessive, broody, and incredibly mysterious he is still sweet, caring, and brave when it comes to Trinity. He's willing to stand by her through everything and protect her, as much as he can. It's sweet and charming to watch the connection grow and and flourish between these two.

The deep symbolism in the cross that Chase wears, Trinity's dragonfly necklace, and her name was an interesting aspect of the story. The characters are well developed and the writing is strong and enjoyable. Shattered Dreams is full of unexpected twists and turns that readers will not be expecting. The only qualms that I personally may have had with it, is that sometimes the plot twists may have a tendency to leave readers a little confused at times. Other than that, Ellie James pens a highly engaging murder mystery with a touch of paranormal that will leave readers craving more. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys young adult paranormal mystery and romance novels. It's a promising debut with an even more promising sequel on the way that readers will not want to miss out on.

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You can do so by visiting my Amazon Store and adding them to your shopping cart. While you're there, feel free to look around, you might find something else you want. I hope you enjoyed reading my review of Shattered Dreams. I definitely suggest you pick up a copy for yourself or even for someone else, if you think they'll like it.

ABOUT ELLIE JAMES

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Ellie James believes in dreams, destiny, and possibility. A native of south Louisiana, she grew up immersed in legend, surrounded by history and drenched in mystery. She penned her first work of fiction at six, turning to suspense three years later with Jacquie and the Swamp. Even before graduating from the LSU Manship School of Journalism, Ellie always had a tragic poem, tender story, or intriguing mystery for her friends, a trait that has continued as her fascination with danger, adventure, love, and the unexplained has grown.

Ellie now splits her time between exploring story worlds and creating her own adventures with her husband and their two children.

You can visit Ellie James at her blog

Author information taken from her Goodreads.