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Miserere: An Autumn Tale

by Teresa Frohock (Goodreads Author)

3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 · rating details · 286 ratings · 82 reviews

Exiled exorcist Lucian Negru deserted his lover in Hell in exchange for saving his sister Catarina's soul, but Catarina doesn't want salvation. She wants Lucian to help her fulfill her dark covenant with the Fallen Angels by using his power to open the Hell Gates. Catarina intends to lead the Fallen's hordes out of Hell and into the parallel dimension of Woerld, Heaven's f...more

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Published June 21st 2011 by Night Shade Books

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Aug 27, 2012 Victoria rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, series-to-continue, out-of-this-world-series

5 stars I LOVED THIS BOOK!

Bravo Ms. Frohock, you have delivered an excellent piece of work as your first novel, an astounding tale about redemption and forgiveness. The writing and world building were fantastic, and even though I'm not a religious person myself, the non-preachy religious touch of the book didn't bother me at all. This amazing dark fantasy book will be followed by Dolorosa: A Winter’s Dream and Bellum Dei: Blood of the Lambs. I’m really looking forward to reading more books in th...more

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Feb 03, 2013 Mia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Lucian Negru is a man of faith exiled for making the unenviable choice between his sister, Catarina, and the woman he loves, Rachael. To save his sister, he opened the gates of Hell and left Rachael there. But Catarina did not desire to be saved, only desired Lucian's allegiance and power. Catarina holds court in Hadra, quietly fortifying her position until she can quash the rest of her world and give the Fallen dominion over it. After years of torture and self-flagellation, Lucian is a shadow o...more Lucian Negru is a man of faith exiled for making the unenviable choice between his sister, Catarina, and the woman he loves, Rachael. To save his sister, he opened the gates of Hell and left Rachael there. But Catarina did not desire to be saved, only desired Lucian's allegiance and power. Catarina holds court in Hadra, quietly fortifying her position until she can quash the rest of her world and give the Fallen dominion over it. After years of torture and self-flagellation, Lucian is a shadow of the man he was.

Learning that Rachael is dying, Lucian is overcome with the notion of escape and finds renewed fortitude. He seizes an intervening opportunity and begins his mission to save Rachael. En route, he encounters Lindsay -- a young girl from Earth, thrust into Lucian's Woerld.

The macrocosm of Miserere involves four worlds: Heaven, Earth, Woerld and Hell. Woerld is Lucian's home and stands as the bastion against Hell's desire to invade Earth on its way to conquering Heaven. Although Earth is unaware of Woerld's existence, the religions in Woerld join forces to protect Earth from the common enemy, the Fallen.

In this tale, the prime movers are: a man of faith broken down by deceit, disappointment and guilt; a woman who wore a mask of helplessness and need to disguise and further her greed and secret ambitions; a woman of talent injured by betrayal; a child drawn into another world by divine providence because of special talents she possessed. As with all tales of good and evil, there is much intrigue and machinations.

Ultimately, however, Miserere is a tale of love and faith-- romantic, familial, fraternal, divine. Indeed, all kinds. While it has an enormous power for good, love can also be twisted when borne with blinders, feigned in deceit or reduced to an obsession. When love's purity is debased, dire consequences ensue.

This book has a great infusion of religious myths and notions but it is not about religion. In any event, much of these myths and notions are not the exclusive domain of religion or even of faith. Many have secular, temporal and philosophical implications and significance. Which leads us to the book's title-- Miserere or mercy. While punishment and retribution have their place, mercy plays a not insignificant role on the road to redemption.

Teresa Frohock sets a deliberate, reflective pace. Much of the world is deftly explained through the interactions of the characters, particularly Lindsay who is an ideal vehicle for it. Miserere is also not without action for an escape has a concomitant chase following its heels. So there is a little of everything a fantasy reader looks for, including of course the mystical. I found Catarina the most intriguing character and hope to get her full story in later installments. Not that I'm without curiosity about the other characters. I'm also eager to learn more about the four worlds of this universe. It is always a good sign to be satisfied at the end of a story but have a lingering hankering to know more and what comes next.(less)

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Aug 08, 2012 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: hearts, kick-assery, holy-cows

This book is pure, unadulterated, uncensored BEAUTY.

Well, forgive me, it took me a while to cook up the perfect sentence to describe this book. It has excellent prose—almost lyrical, and the characters are very well-made. Lucian's character was so real to me, I felt weird after finishing the book; like a very close friend of mine just disappeared. Yes, that's how involved I got.

And I think you already know that what I would say after my praise would just be more praises, so I'll cut to the cha...more

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Aug 31, 2012 Mark Lawrence rated it 5 of 5 stars

Like many books this year Miserere took me a long time to read. That's not a reflection on its quality.

On casual inspection you might be forgiven for thinking that this is a religious book &/or YA. It's neither of those things though and if you read it you'll soon be disabused of the notion.

Frohock paints an interesting secondary world where multiple (possibly all) real world faiths feature but they are treated as religions invented in any good fantasy, i.e. they're presented as rich and int...more

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Sep 20, 2011 Miquela rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was sent to me by mistake, and the seller told me to keep it rather than reimbursing what return shipping would cost.

I'm so glad the mixup occurred. I tend to read multi-volume epic fantasy and would not have spontaneously chosen this book; however, I very much enjoyed the story, the worldbuilding, and the characters. I'll happily read another book by Ms. Frohock.

Miserere can definitely be viewed as dark fantasy, but the thread of hope I like in my reads is there. The main characters h...more

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Sep 06, 2012 Jael rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own

I came across Miserere from a review by Ilona Andrews. I started reading the excerpt that Teresa Frohock provides on her website. Right away the prose grabbed me by the throat telling me, "look at me, look at me. Aren't I beautiful? Don't you want to buy my beautiness?" Of course I did and I proceeded to do so.

I could've written ode's to the prose. Plus, the angst (not to be confused with teenage angst)! Plus, Ilona Andrews comment also played a part in my decision, "MISERERE reads like Lady Haw...more

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Oct 10, 2012 Neil rated it 4 of 5 stars

Probably more like 4.5 stars. Frohock's first novel is an original tale, one set on Woerld, a kind of mystical counterpart to Earth, and also a waystation between Heaven, Hell, and Earth. In Woerld, the defenders of different religious faiths join together to protect Heaven from the hosts of The Fallen. At one time in the past, The Fallen succeeded in dividing these various groups and nearly conquered. Now, they're threatening to do so again.

Our main protagonist is Lucian, who years ago took on...more Probably more like 4.5 stars. Frohock's first novel is an original tale, one set on Woerld, a kind of mystical counterpart to Earth, and also a waystation between Heaven, Hell, and Earth. In Woerld, the defenders of different religious faiths join together to protect Heaven from the hosts of The Fallen. At one time in the past, The Fallen succeeded in dividing these various groups and nearly conquered. Now, they're threatening to do so again.

Our main protagonist is Lucian, who years ago took on the task of protecting his sister Catarina. The trouble is that Catarina sold herself to The Fallen and tried to sell out Lucian in the process. As the novel opens, Lucian is trapped at Catarina's side, lamed and psychically beaten. When he finds a way out of her citadel and away from her demon companion Cerberus, he takes it, fleeing into the Wastelands, expecting to be killed but not caring anymore.

As Lucian escapes into the Wasteland, he encounters Lindsay, a girl who with her brother Peter has just passed through the veil from Earth into Woerld. It seems that young people with magical talents sometimes make this passage, and hopefully they are saved by someone from the Seraphs and become a kind of apprentice to this Elder. Lucian is already viewed with the greatest suspicion because of his past loyalties to Catarina, but he commits another crime against his Seraph to retrieve Lindsay.

Lucian's old girlfriend Rachael is possessed by a demon Wyrm, partly because of Lucian's past actions, and she fights daily to not come completely within its control. But she's sent to retrieve Lucian from the Wastelands and bring him back for judgment, probably execution.

Well that's more than enough plot. Frohock comes up with an interesting take on religious fantasy that should be palatable to people of many belief systems. More important, this is a fantasy with real emotional impact, characters who have been through a lot and must choose in some cases, between the bonds of blood, faith, and family. It's the rare fantasy these days that takes a more traditional epic (instead of urban) route, but still doesn't go over 300 pages. This is a series starter, but it works as a standalone as well.(less)

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Jun 29, 2012 Abhinav rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: nightshade, fantasy, horror

Shadohawk reviews the first novel in the Katharoi series, Miserere: An Autumn Tale, by debut author Teresa Frohock, published by Nightshade Books.

"Miserere has what I can only call a dark vitality to it. It is going to hook you in with the very first pages and draw you into a world of religious mysticism and the occult that is extremely original and endearing." ~The Founding Fields

Twitter is great. It really is. I've met loads of authors through it this year and I have read some of their books,...more Shadohawk reviews the first novel in the Katharoi series, Miserere: An Autumn Tale, by debut author Teresa Frohock, published by Nightshade Books.

"Miserere has what I can only call a dark vitality to it. It is going to hook you in with the very first pages and draw you into a world of religious mysticism and the occult that is extremely original and endearing." ~The Founding Fields

Twitter is great. It really is. I've met loads of authors through it this year and I have read some of their books, with more yet to come, and its been fantastic. Just like with Michael J. Sullivan's Riyria Revelations, Teresa Frohock's Miserere is one of the defining fantasy novels that I've read so far in 2012. The charm of the novel isn't that its just fantasy with a dark twist to it. The real charm is that it blends the fantasy world, and our own world, and then the concepts of Heaven and Hell together so seamlessly. I'd like to say that I'm not easily impressed so I can convey how awesome this novel was, but the fact is that I am easily impressed in the main. And yet, Miserere is a singular novel, one that serves as a fantastic start to a brand new fantasy trilogy by a highly talented debut author (not debut anymore of course since the novel was published a little shy of 11 months ago).

The characterisation in the novel is inspiring. Each character, whether major or minor, gets ample time to live his/her mark on the narrative. They are characters who really make you feel a range of emotions: love, sympathy, hate, disgust. Each of them is also deeply flawed, because the Woerld (as Teresa's world is known) is not a place where there is a divide between good and evil. Not quite. The entire atmosphere of the narrative lends itself strongly to the feel of the Warhammer Fantasy novels. The good guys are often as bad as the villains in what they do. And I really liked that aspect of Miserere.

Lucian, the male protagonist, is someone that I came to sympathise with very early on. Unwittingly coerced by his sister into betraying everything and everyone he once held dear, he is now her prisoner in a distant city. While Catarina makes pacts with dark powers and allies herself with traitors and rebels, Lucian struggles to find meaning in his life. Miserere is very much his journey of redemption. Often conflicted between his love for his sister and the oaths he broke, he is a tragic character who would not be out of place in a Shakespearean play. Teresa has conveyed his dark moods, his convictions, his passions and his thirst for redemption very well. You really connect with the character and just have to be rooting for him whenever things look like they are about to flip out on him.

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http://thefoundingfields.com/2012/05/...(less)

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Aug 20, 2012 Yune rated it 3 of 5 stars

Dark fantasy.

My Latin, it is weak: I went in thinking that the title had to do with misery rather than mercy. Which, actually, is not necessarily an inaccurate reading.

I didn't find the lover-betrayed-for-a-sister description appealing, so don't worry too much about that; most people are going to be interested the setting and the characters. My take on these:

The setting mostly uses Christianity as its base mythology (sadly, other religions are mentioned but play only glancing roles), with Hell b...more

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Dec 20, 2011 Tim Lewis added it

Premise: There is a place that separates Earth from Hell, and that place is called Woerld. The Katharoi are knights who come from various religions and are imbued with special powers used to protect Woerld and Earth from the powers of Hell. The Fallen want nothing more than to take over Woerld, break into Earth, and eventually storm the gates of Heaven itself.

Lucian is a former Katharos in exile after saving his twin sister Catarina out of Hell in exchange for his lover Rachael. The problem is t...more Premise: There is a place that separates Earth from Hell, and that place is called Woerld. The Katharoi are knights who come from various religions and are imbued with special powers used to protect Woerld and Earth from the powers of Hell. The Fallen want nothing more than to take over Woerld, break into Earth, and eventually storm the gates of Heaven itself.

Lucian is a former Katharos in exile after saving his twin sister Catarina out of Hell in exchange for his lover Rachael. The problem is that Catarina doesn’t want to be saved. Catarina has been making deals with Mastema and the Fallen Angels and Lucian is accused of joining in her evil work. After being left in Hell but rejecting Mastema, Rachael has been disfigured and possessed by a demon. She is doing everything she can to keep the demon at bay, but her Katharoi powers are starting to show weaknesses that make those around her question her loyalties.

Then foundlings Peter and Lindsay Richardson come through the Crimson Veil from Earth to Woerld, though too close to a Hell Gate. These kids will become new Katharoi if they can be found before the Fallen get to them. Peter is found by Rachael but has been attacked, and Lucian goes after Lindsay in Hell, breaking his covenant with the Citadel to not open the Hell Gates ever again. He saves Lindsay but opens himself up to more troubles, including complicit Katharoi wrapped up in the schemes of Mastema and the Fallen. They soon find out that they can trust no one and Lucian, Rachael, and Lindsay must rely on each other. Is there anyone they can trust?

Themes: Love is what gets Lucian into his situation in the first place. What is the difference love and loyalty? He loves Rachael and his twin Catarina, but because of his promise to his father he protects Cate by bringing her out of Hell instead of Rachael. He might have assumed that Rachael was strong enough to make it out alive, but his loyalty and love for his sister made his decision difficult and ultimately led to his exile.

After fleeing from his sister, Lucian has a chance for redemption. He finds an old Katharos, Matthew, who gives Lucian his sword and helps him escape Hadra in order to go help Rachael overcome the demon inside her. In Lindsay he has a chance at redemption, but in order to do so he has to break his promises to not open the Hell Gates. He also must do what is right, even if it means his own death, in order to find redemption with Rachael, who is given the task of bringing Lucian back to the Citadel to be judged.

Lucian may be running from Catarina, but he does not run from his fate. In order to gain mercy along with Rachael’s trust he gives himself up to her and John, his Elder, to be judged. He speaks the truth and his side of the story is finally told. Will he die for his past and current crimes and broken promises or will Rachael say “Miserere, Have Mercy” and will mercy be given?

Pros: The imperfect characters had real depth with inner turmoil that made them all believable. The magic system is interesting, with religious tones that were engaging without going down the easy roads of being blasphemous or preachy. I don’t know if it was intended, but to have real power invoked through prayer made me think about the real life application for the religious. There was a real care for people making mistakes and whether or not they are willing to be held accountable for them or for others to hold them accountable. The bad guys turn out to be really bad guys who are willing to do horrible things to people for what they want. The imagery for some of these were just plain creepy, in a good way.

Cons: Lindsay seemed to fade into the background near the end of the story. I don’t know if she is being set up for another book because there are paths here to be explored more in future books. I am ready for more books in this universe. I just wish we could have learned more about Lindsay’s fate before the end. I guess we’ll have to wait for book two.

Recommendations: Miserere is a fascinating read full of religious symbols and character interactions that are realistic and gripping. The scenes were intense, from magic and swordplay battles to intimate meetings between scarred souls. I went into Miserere not knowing what it was about and with no expectations and was surprised by a deep and stirring look at redemption for the past mistakes of people entrusted with great power. If all fantasy had this much hope for redemption, then I want more fantasy from Teresa Frohock.(less)

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Sep 09, 2012 Vaughn Roycroft rated it 5 of 5 stars

Calvin & Hobbes: How do you feel about Calvin and Hobbes? Have either of them, or their worldviews, affected the way you think? No, I’m not talking about Bill Watterson’s delightful comic kid and his tiger sidekick. I’m referring to philosophers John Calvin and Thomas Hobbes. The former espoused Divine Providence and predestination, while the latter championed free will and social cooperation in the avoidance of chaos. In reading Teresa Frohock’s compelling debut, Miserere, I often found mys...more Calvin & Hobbes: How do you feel about Calvin and Hobbes? Have either of them, or their worldviews, affected the way you think? No, I’m not talking about Bill Watterson’s delightful comic kid and his tiger sidekick. I’m referring to philosophers John Calvin and Thomas Hobbes. The former espoused Divine Providence and predestination, while the latter championed free will and social cooperation in the avoidance of chaos. In reading Teresa Frohock’s compelling debut, Miserere, I often found myself examining my beliefs and worldview in ways I didn’t expect.

The immersive story is set in a dark and fantastic world—or should I say Woerld, which is the name of Frohock’s parallel dimension. Woerld is a mediaeval battleground between good and evil, full of oh-so-necessary exorcisms, demons in the form of canine companions, demons in the form of brain-burrowing worms (or wyrms), and plotting fallen angels and their complicit conspirators. Many of the elements of the story will be familiar to those who attended a Christian church at some point in their lives. The crux of the book’s back story lies in the tale of Satan and his followers being driven from Heaven by the archangel Michael and cast into Hell.

Religion can be a tricky thing. As a reader I am normally unfazed, and often appreciative, when an author brings religious themes and character motivations into their work. But I must admit, I initially found myself disquieted by the strong Christian elements in Miserere. For me, discovering them was akin to having proselytizing callers ring the doorbell at kickoff time on an autumn Saturday. I found the opening pages a bit difficult, and I feared the central conflict would be too simple a dichotomy of good versus evil. I feared the themes would be too Calvinistic for my taste. I pressed ahead, and was rewarded for my diligence. By page 30, when Lucian escapes his evil sister and is set upon his quest, I was all in. I was also delighted to find that all of the religions of Earth were represented in Woerld, united against their common foe: evil. The very things I initially felt hesitant over ended up being the most unboxed (fresh) elements of the book.

Miserere is a riveting tale, rife with political intrigue and pulse-quickening action, but it’s so much more. The unfolding back story between the intricately-drawn and fallible characters not only felt natural but had me craving more. The revelations of the past are marvelously and intrinsically woven into the arc of the plot. Overriding it all are the issues of choice and free will; betrayal, redemption, forgiveness and trust. Again and again, Frohock’s characters’ Hobbesian choices lead to complex consequences and rewards, moreso than simple damnation or salvation.

Fireside Reading: The subtitle of Miserere is An Autumn Tale, which I found apt as I turned its pages beside the hearth during a chilly, damp week ending on All Hallows Eve. Just perfect.
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Feb 27, 2013 William rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: nook, fantasy

This standalone fantasy novel creates a world centered around tenets of European Christianity, but that is not to say this is a Christian novel, or should be read as one. Instead, Frohock uses this inspiration to craft an original kind of magic; its larger figures will seem familiar to Westerners, but the reliance on faith is no more mystic than that of any other fantasy world. The vision created within this frame is original, well written, and worth exploring. It took me half the novel to reali...more

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Aug 24, 2012 Merrian rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in a series. There are worlds between heaven and hell and the battle is to keep the demons and fallen angels away from heaven. Woerld is the place were these battles are fought by religious warriors, Katheroi. These warriors are from any religious base,so while the model seems to be Templars there are warriors for many Gods and Goddesses. Foundlings fall through the veil from Earth to the Woerld and are claimed as warriors.

Lucian Negru traded his lover to the demons in Hel...more

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Aug 20, 2012 Ilona Andrews rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have a book recommendation for you.

I inhaled this book, so I'm completely biased. You have been warned.

When we went to Houston for a signing, we met a friend for dinner. Mihirsurprised us with a bag of books, some of them from him and some fromBastard. Among the books was Miserere: An Autumn Tale.

I was hesitant to read it, because it's a Nightshade book and they haven't been treating their authors so well and because the cover, while beautiful, seemed a bit woe is me, everybody dies. But it wa...more I have a book recommendation for you.

I inhaled this book, so I'm completely biased. You have been warned.

When we went to Houston for a signing, we met a friend for dinner. Mihir surprised us with a bag of books, some of them from him and some from Bastard. Among the books was Miserere: An Autumn Tale.

I was hesitant to read it, because it's a Nightshade book and they haven't been treating their authors so well and because the cover, while beautiful, seemed a bit woe is me, everybody dies. But it was there, and I wanted something to read, so one night I opened it. I fully expected to put it down, since, as you probably know by now, I hate everything.

There was a movie in the 80's called Lady Hawk. MISERERE reads like Lady Hawk had a baby in purgatory and Meljean Brook delivered it. This is the exact point where the book got me:

For this callous bitch, he had sacrificed Rachael, only to remain locked in battle against his twin until there was nothing left inside him but ice and apathy. His heart lay quiet now, cold as sorrow, dry as hate. Lucian turned and walked away from her.

“Where are you going?”

He heard her chair scrape the floor as she stood. He jerked the door open. The maid he had passed earlier fled down the corridor.

“Lucian? Answer me!”

Cerberus spoke in the background. Lucian neither heard nor cared what the demon directed. He slammed the heavy dining room door hard enough to shake the frame.

She was still calling his name as he grabbed his mantle from the hook in the foyer. He emerged into a day as gray as his mood. Another of her guards attempted to impede his way. Lucian shoved past him and reached the wide avenue before the soldier recovered himself. A note of panic edged his twin’s voice as she called after him. Lucian didn’t stop. If she wanted to make him pay later then let her; he would lie down and take it because he had purchased his pain.

And the price had been dear.

Isn't that elegant? I read that "he has purchased his pain" and moved my pillows around because I was in for a long evening. Before we go any further, there is a love story and an HEA, in case you were worried. I finished with a smile on my face.

Here is how the worldbuilding goes: there are four worlds and they kind of sit next to each other like beads on a rosary. On one end is Heaven. Then Earth, then Woerld, then Hell. Hell is full of nasty demons who would love to conquer Heaven, but to do that, they first have to get to it. That's where Woerld comes in: it's a place where warriors fortify and try to hold back the demons. The Woerld has many fortresses, one for each major religion on Earth. Once in a while children with special abilities get pulled from Earth into Woerld, where they are raised to fight the demons. Some are knights, some are healers, others are exorcists and so on. Woerld and Earth are linked: when the demons destroyed Zoroastrian Fortress, the religion died out on Earth.

Lucian was one these chosen children. He and his sister Catarina were pulled into Woerld to become warriors. Lucian became a knight and an exorcist. His sister made a pact with demons. There is one in every family.

To save his sister's life, Lucian had been forced to sacrifice everything, including Rachael, another knight whom he loves. As a result of his actions, Lucian was exiled and forbidden from using his powers. He and his sister travelled to a city of Hadra, where Catarina promptly took over and set about fulfilling her demonic pact and Lucian became her prisoner. As the narrative puts it, "His twin sat in the center of her intrigues like a great dark spider, spinning her web of deceit and growing her army." Years passed.

In the beginning of the book Lucian is broken. At heart, he is a carebear with superawesome powers: he can open gates to hell, he can exorcise demons, he can chop people into very small pieces with his sword, but he is also very kind and compassionate. He was put into an impossible situation and had to pick his sister or Rachael and he realized very quickly he had made the wrong choice. He loves Rachael, heartbreakingly and completely, but he had abandoned her, and so subconsciously Lucian had decided that he had to be punished. All of that kindness and love turned into self-loathing. He is a former shadow of his former self: lame, dejected, humiliated on every turn by his sister. He is trapped. There is no light at the end of the tunnel. Suddenly an opportunity presents itself and he takes it and escapes.

He can barely believe it, but just as he takes his first gulp of fresh air, a child is pulled into the Woerld. The demons are after her and now Lucian must make a choice: to use his magic to save the child, announcing his location to everyone or to run away. Given that Lucian is a carebear, we know exactly what he does. :)

Near the Citadel, Rachael is struggling. When Lucian abandoned her, she had become possessed by a demon. The Wyrm, as they call it, gnaws on her trying to gain control of her soul. All exorcisms have failed. Rachael is a Judge, a lethal knight. On a battlefield, she's frightening. But she's been fighting the Wyrm for years and the demon is winning. Then the Citadel sends for her: Lucian had left the city and used his magic. Now she has to find him and drag him back to Citadel for judgement.

This book is about demons, sword fighting, magic, but also about Lucian's journey from being a wreck to becoming once again a knight. People got beat up. Scary things happened. Dark magics were unleashed. HEA happened. I loved it. It was like dark chocolate.

There were some minor issues. The child sounds a touch too adult, for example. Also, I wanted hot nookie and didn't get it, but I understand why. One doesn't just forgive years of abandonment and jump in the sack. But overall, it is my precious. I finished it and immediately went on Twitter to tell Meljean about it. I've emailed Teresa about it and she is not sure if we're going to get a sequel or not.

I want the sequel. ::shakes fist:

So here is Teresa's website, where there is a link to the excerpt of the first four chapters. If you have some free time today, head on over there and check it out. :)

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Aug 31, 2011 Wang Xiuyi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Original world building and action packed adventures. The world and magic system is very intricately linked with religion (no prize for guessing Ms Frohock's religion), specifically Christianity. This makes it very different from the usual high fantasy. As a non-religious person, it was surprising for me to find the system quite acceptable and that it somehow still works quite well in this series.

Interactions between the characters were well written. Miss Forhock has created distinctive and vivi...more

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May 16, 2011 Courtney Schafer rated it 5 of 5 stars

After reading the first couple chapters of Miserere for free thanks to a Night Shade promotion, I begged for an ARC (Teresa Frohock is a label mate of mine) - and wow, I'm so glad I got the chance to read one. The rest of the story delivered on the promise of those first chapters, big time.

Miserere is excellent dark fantasy, with fascinating worldbuilding and a cast of beautifully realized characters. At the center of the tale is Lucian Negru, a man struggling to escape the twin sister he once...more

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Jan 18, 2011 Kelly Bryson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult-fantasy

I was fortunate to become crit partners with Teresa, so I've read Miserere many times. I'll be buying it and reading it again when it's released!

Woerld is the last defense protecting earth from the forces of Hell. Lucian, one of God's warriors called from Earth to live and fight in Woerld, was forced to choose between his lover, Rachel, and his twin sister, Catarina. He chose wrong, and now every day he is forced to watch his sister sink deeper into depravity, and even worse, she attempts to for...more

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Jan 14, 2012 Ranting Dragon rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: michelle

http://www.rantingdragon.com/miserere...

Miserere is the debut novel of Teresa Frohock, released mid-2011 by Night Shade Books. A mesmerizing dark fantasy that showcases Frohock’s admirable talent as a writer, Miserere is an utterly compelling tale and pleasure to read.

The story takes place primarily in Woerld, one of a hierarchy of parallel dimensions that also include Hell, Earth and Heaven. Woerld is located between Hell and Earth and acts as a frontline of defense against the Fallen Angels of...more

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Oct 28, 2011 David rated it 5 of 5 stars

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A goodreads first reads book.

I think Teresa Frohock has a wonderful way of writing. I like the way she can draw the reader into the story and make you feel like you are there.

Lucian Negru has his hands full trying to deal with his twin sister Catarina as she works her plan to do what she is trying to do which you will have read the book to find out more.
while Rachael is dealing with her own demon she is sent out to find Lucian who is now on the run and trying to teach a foundling the way of the...more

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Oct 25, 2011 Justin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-debut, fantasy, read-2011, night-shade

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Religion is a touchy subject matter, isn't it? Focusing on subjects of faith and belief can easily become unhinged. Preaching or flippancy are equally likely and this is especially true when the a novel is told from only one sect's point of view (in this case, Christian). I've been caught unawares by 'Christian fiction' masquerading as fantasy a time or two and I pretty well irks me every time, although erotica masquerading as Urban Fantasy is worse. It's...more

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Mar 26, 2013 MMOGC rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, religion, horror, paranormal

4.5 stars. Review originally posted at The BiblioSanctum

Books like Miserere are why I'm glad I make it a personal rule to finish reading all books I start. It's always tempting to put a title away for something else when the story doesn't capture me right away, and certainly I had my doubts that this one would be right for me when I first began. But sometimes, a book can be full of surprises.

I ended up loving Miserere. All I needed was some time to get into it, and part of the reason is its paci...more 4.5 stars. Review originally posted at The BiblioSanctum

Books like Miserere are why I'm glad I make it a personal rule to finish reading all books I start. It's always tempting to put a title away for something else when the story doesn't capture me right away, and certainly I had my doubts that this one would be right for me when I first began. But sometimes, a book can be full of surprises.

I ended up loving Miserere. All I needed was some time to get into it, and part of the reason is its pacing. It's the kind of book that takes its time revealing itself to you, doling out details about its world in a trickle as you read. I was unable to make heads or tails of the story until I understood a bit of the context, that the universe of Miserere is made up of four planes: Heaven, Earth, Woerld, and Hell. Woerld is sort of like the first line of defense against Hell and its demons, as it were; all the religions there work to keep Fallen hordes from breaking through to Earth. It is in Woerld where the book mostly takes place.

Exorcist and man of faith Lucian Negru has been in exile for sixteen years, banished for abandoning his lover Rachael in Hell in exchange for the life of his twin sister, Catarina. Catarina, however, didn't want to be saved, as she'd sold her soul to the Fallen for the chance to rule Woerld. Lucian was crippled and imprisoned when he refused to go along with her plans, until one day he escapes and endeavors to save Rachael, who has since made it back from Hell, albeit possessed by a demon that is slowly taking over and killing her.

Along the way, Lucian also rescues Lindsay, a young Earth girl who had slipped through the Veil into Woerld, just as he had many years before. Like Lucian, Lindsay possesses special powers, and will one day become one of the Kathoros, able to activate magic through prayer. Lucian is determined to make it his duty to train and protect her, but that's easier said than done with Catarina's minions on his tail and traitors at the heart of the Kathoroi.

Such a rich world, with so much history and background. I don't think I was able to absorb it all until a third of the way through the book, mostly because not everything's explained right away. You're meant to be thrown into Miserere without much guidance, letting the story do the job of explaining the details as it progresses. Call me impatient, but I don't usually enjoy books like that; I much prefer it when the setting and characters are set up early so I know what I'm in for. But still, Miserere ended up making it up to me in spades!

Contrary to its description and the nature of its themes, this book isn't really about religion, though religious philosophies and the notion of faith are interwoven into the story. More significant are the ideas of redemption and mercy, of finding the strength and reason to go on again even after falling from grace. It's also about love, of whether or not it is possible to trust again after betrayal.

Speaking of which, one of the first things that struck me about this book is how beautiful the writing is. I felt that the interplay of emotions between Lucian and Rachael unfolded very naturally and was presented almost perfectly, as were the descriptions of Lucien's mixed feelings for his traitorous sister. And yet, the writing was not at all flowery to the point of distracting, nor did it disrupt the flow of the story, which made this a very easy and smooth read. The execution in the details was also phenomenal; I am thinking of one scene in particular involving an exorcism that is quite possibly one of the most awesome and yet horrifying things I've ever read.

I just breezed through the second half of this book, since by then it had me completely hooked. One night, I found myself still up at 3am because I'd lost track of the hours reading this. I'm so glad I kept my mind open and gave this book a little time, as the reward was very much worth it. (less)

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Aug 31, 2012 Amy A rated it 5 of 5 stars

Author Ilona Andrews highley recommended this book on her blog and I have to agree. It starts out a little slow, but once all the characters were introduced I was hooked. I quickly read through it. I couldn't wait to find out what happened.

The book is about Lucian, who has held guilt for is actions against his love, Rachel, sixteen years before in order to save his twin's life. What he has come to learn over the years is that his twin sister, Catarina's, life was more corrupt than he realized....more

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Aug 09, 2011 Gef rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy

Miserere: An Autumn Tale
by Teresa Frohock
Night Shade Books (2011)
280 pages
ISBN9781597802895

I'm not a reader who gravitates toward sword-and-sorcery type fantasy, but I'm always up for stepping outside my comfort zone. A good in-road for a guy like me is an element of horror, which in this case comes in the form of demonic possession.

Lucian Negru may be an exorcist, but if you're expecting something akin to William Peter Blatty, you're going to be disappointed. This is dark fantasy set in another...more Miserere: An Autumn Tale
by Teresa Frohock
Night Shade Books (2011)
280 pages
ISBN9781597802895

I'm not a reader who gravitates toward sword-and-sorcery type fantasy, but I'm always up for stepping outside my comfort zone. A good in-road for a guy like me is an element of horror, which in this case comes in the form of demonic possession.

Lucian Negru may be an exorcist, but if you're expecting something akin to William Peter Blatty, you're going to be disappointed. This is dark fantasy set in another world--aptly called Woerld--between Hell and Earth. A bastion that guards Heaven from all Hell quite literally breaking loose.

Lucian is a crippled, indentured servant to his sister, Catarina, who schemes to breach the barriers between Hell and Woerld in order to become one of Woerld's rulers. Bound by an oath of loyalty, he's betrayed his his mentor, his brothers-in-arms, and his true love, Rachel, literally abandoning her in Hell at Catarina's behest. So when an opportunity shows itself for redemption, he takes it and flees his sister's clutches to seek out Rachel and a chance at forgiveness. "Miserere" translates to "mercy" after all.

His chance at redemption comes in the form of a young girl, Lindsey, who has inadvertently stepped through a gateway known as a Veil from Earth into Woerld. His heroic actions come with a price though, and prompt his former comrades to seek his arrest, and Rachel is the one sent to pursue him. But Catarina has dispatched her own forces to find Lucian and drag him back to her, so he can fulfill his role in her evil schemes.

The book gets off to a bit of a slow start, but understandably for the characters and the stakes to be introduced. It was with the introduction of Lindsey that had me nervous for a moment though, because the stark shift from Lucien's point of view in the medieval Woerld to Lindsey's present-day Earth. Fortunately, the disparity in setting in brief, just to get Lindsey into Woerld and act as an initiate for readers to experience this strange land through her eyes.

The geography of Woerld was a bit murky for me as a read, but I'm thankful there wasn't a ton of exposition, and the story focused on the characters. The story is told essentially through Lucien's eyes, but passages focusing on Rachel, Catarina, and Lindsey offer great vantage points to see what is going on and how everything is interconnected among them and other characters.

The magic and supernatural elements of the story were dealt with in expert fashion, with what I thought was a unique use of prayer and meditation as a way to cast spells. The good guys summon magic from themselves, like an inner light--literally at times--while the villains must resort to using other means like amulets. Aside from a couple instances where Teresa seems to dwell on the minutia of the magic a bit long, she offers a great system for the fantastic to seem plausible.

The story as a whole feels like a stand-alone novel, but Teresa leaves just enough room for a continuation in a likely series of novels for readers who are left wanting more. But the ending is satisfying enough in its own right that readers reluctant to invest in one more fantasy series won't feel cheated by loose strings at the end of the novel. Fantasy fans of every stripe should be charmed by this story, and those who tend to veer from this kind of story may want to give it a chance, because it's far more accessible than what preconceptions might tell you.(less)

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May 29, 2011 Kati rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: work-reviews, ebooks, het, in-english, 2011, fantasy

Great read. Despite my early misgivings - I don't like books that mix our real world and high fantasy - I enjoyed the book immensely. Only one scene took place on Earth, the rest of the book was all about Woerld and Hell. I was fascinated by the author's world-building, by all the religions working together against a common enemy, the Fallen. But what made the book for me, were the characters: Lucian and his twin sister Catarina, Rachael, Lindsay - their relationships, their depth made the story...more

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Aug 16, 2011 Mazarkis Williams rated it 5 of 5 stars

Years ago, Lucian Negru committed an unspeakable betrayal in an effort to save the soul of his sister Catarina. He failed. Now he is given a chance to make amends, armed by the faith of a man he hardly knows.

He must take resolute, difficult steps, knowing he may never receive forgiveness. The people he loves do not trust him and his sister remains a constant threat. More difficult, he must protect a young girl who has stumbled through the veil between worlds. To protect her he must alienate hims...more

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Jan 30, 2012 Roberta Trahan rated it 4 of 5 stars

An impressive debut by a new author, this book was a compelling read. A well-imagined parallel reality provides an intriguing setting for the unfolding of potentially earth-ending events and a powerful quest. Teresa Frohock skillfully intertwines deeply spiritual themes (which could have easily become heavy-handed religious diatribe, but didn't) into an action-packed yet emotional adventure that delivers a highly entertaining experience for the reader.

The focus of the story is the soul-tortured...more An impressive debut by a new author, this book was a compelling read. A well-imagined parallel reality provides an intriguing setting for the unfolding of potentially earth-ending events and a powerful quest. Teresa Frohock skillfully intertwines deeply spiritual themes (which could have easily become heavy-handed religious diatribe, but didn't) into an action-packed yet emotional adventure that delivers a highly entertaining experience for the reader.

The focus of the story is the soul-tortured hero Lucian, who frankly was the reason I couldn't put this book down. Lucian's journey toward forgiveness through reflection and painful self-discovery brought me to tears more than once. Lucian, more than any other character in the book, is so well drawn that he almost rises to walk across the pages. Equally as heart-tugging is the foundling, Lindsay, who becomes the catalyst for Lucian's redemption. Rachael, the maligned object of Lucian's desire, faces her own inner demons -- literally and figuratively -- with grace and courage that makes her both lovable and memorable. Add the evil dominatrix Catarina and you have the makings of a classic heroic journey set against an innovative (and also darkly dramatic) backdrop.

That said, I came away at the end of the book feeling like I had read an abridged version, which I suspect could be due to deep cuts and edits designed to meet a publisher's page count. The result, whatever the reason, creates a feeling of just scratching the surface of a deeper story. I feel a sense of settling for good enough where the potential greatness exists. Especially from an author as obviously talented as Teresa Frohock. Another 48 pages would have allowed for richer detail and deeper development of the secondary characters (especially Rachel, and Catarina--the primary antagonist). This is one of those very rare books where the editor in me was actually begging for MORE back story. The ending, though maybe a bit predictable and too sweet in the wake of the emotional and visceral punch of the rest of the book, did leave me wanting more. The artful world building and intriguing cast of characters are full of potential which I can only hope will result in a long-lived series. I look forward to whatever comes next from this author. (less)

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Oct 25, 2012 Glinda Harrison rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: owned

Absolutely incredible book! I loved it! I will write a nice, long review soon.

Okay, I did write a review which is on my blog. You can read it at Glinda Says.

The book is utterly amazing!

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Aug 06, 2011 Bibliotropic rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: netgalley

There's something I want to get out of the way here: I almost didn't read this book past the first chapter. It started out seeming like a big mess, like the author didn't know if she wanted to create a fantasy world or an alternate earth. Real-world mythology and religion (or rather, religious organizations all co-existing peacefully without any mention of actual religion) existing side-by-side with magic, fictional places mentioned alongside real places. It felt like a mess, like the author was...more There's something I want to get out of the way here: I almost didn't read this book past the first chapter. It started out seeming like a big mess, like the author didn't know if she wanted to create a fantasy world or an alternate earth. Real-world mythology and religion (or rather, religious organizations all co-existing peacefully without any mention of actual religion) existing side-by-side with magic, fictional places mentioned alongside real places. It felt like a mess, like the author was perhaps banking on nobody having ever heard of an angel named Mastema or a place called Walachia, instead just hoping they'll consider it all a part of the fantasy.

Then chapter 2 hits, and you realize, with a jump to the modern real world, that things aren't actually as messed up as they seem, at least not when it comes to the world that the novel takes place in. It's revealed that there are layers of reality, worlds in addition to our own, and that the veil between then sometimes gets thin enough to allow people to pass through from one world to the next. Not an original concept, I'll grant you, but it did explain why mentions of real and fake places went hand in hand. There was a method to the madness, and it renewed my faith in the novel and made me want to keep reading.

Heavy with Judeo-Christian-Islamic mythology but still inclusive of any other belief system you can think of, Miserere takes place in Woerld, the plane of reality that's one step closer to Hell than we are. The real action takes place around Lucian, who escapes the clutches of his power-hungry sister Catarina, the woman who's working with a Fallen Angel to acquire yet more power and to take over Woerld. After his escape he meets Lindsay, a young girl who passed through the veil from our world into Woerld and who has become, in an instant, his protege. But Catarina's not the only one looking to bring Lucian back. The forces of God, believing Lucian to be a criminal in exhile, are after him too. But conspiracy runs deep, and even those who claim to follow the light may have a sinister purpose.

What started off so chaotically ended up making a lot of sense by the end, and the story had a great deal of depth to it that isn't always easy to come by when you're essentially saying that God, Heaven, and Hell are real. Miserere was far from bible-thumping; it had quite a good message of inclusion, acceptance, and tolerance for the fact that even when people pray to different gods they're still essentially praying to the same powers of goodness and light. Frohock plays with mythology in a wonderful and compelling way that makes you desperate to keep turning pages. The characters are richly detailed, well defined and interesting, and even though you've got adversaries who are working for the forces of evil, they remain three-dimensional and don't simply become caricatures.

Frohock's got some real talent here, and I was very impressed to find that this was her debut novel. This is normally the kind of quality you get from people who've been around the block a few times, so to speak. If this is Frohock's starting point, then I'm very excited to see what she's going to do next.

When all is said and done, the real reason this book lost points with me is because of the beginning. First impressions are important, and I know I can't expect everything to be revealed within the first ten pages, but it sat so wrongly with me until I forced my way through what seemed like a poor and unpolished opening that I can't help but have that impression colour my final review. I can only caution others to not be so thrown off when they read it. But in spite of a shaky start, the book turned out so much better than I thought it was going to, and this is one I can definitely recommend to those who enjoy a little world-crossing in their fantasy novels.(less)

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Jan 31, 2012 Erin rated it 3 of 5 stars

Maybe I should mark this one as two stars, since I almost put it down within the first 30 pages. I'm not really sure what happened in this book, but a lot of it seems like it was a Big Misunderstanding, and I kind of hate those. I like the conceit that Woerld is made up of the ideal followers and forms of the world's major religions, but I didn't get why they were so ineffectual. What exactly happened in Hell between Catarina, Lucian, and Rachael? Also, I found the "Meanwhile, on Earth" chapter...more

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Oct 01, 2012 Jennifer rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-favorites, angels-and-demons, urban-fantasy

From the start, I went into this expecting it to be a fantasy novel. I mean, the cover? Fantasy! The name? Fantasy! The blurb? Fantasy! So I was a bit shocked when, after a gripping and very fantasy-esque intro, we are plopped right down into a conversation between some teenagers leaving a ballet class and walking home. Wha...? Color me intrigued, and excited, and totally, totally hooked!

This debut novel from Teresa Frohock was an exciting, fast-paced read that had many surprising and awesome el...more From the start, I went into this expecting it to be a fantasy novel. I mean, the cover? Fantasy! The name? Fantasy! The blurb? Fantasy! So I was a bit shocked when, after a gripping and very fantasy-esque intro, we are plopped right down into a conversation between some teenagers leaving a ballet class and walking home. Wha...? Color me intrigued, and excited, and totally, totally hooked!

This debut novel from Teresa Frohock was an exciting, fast-paced read that had many surprising and awesome elements. In this book, there are 4 planes of existence: Heaven, Earth, Woerld, and Hell. Woerld, where this book is set, is a barrier region between Earth and Hell - the last line of defense against demons and other hellspawn. Within Woerld there are spiritual warriors (badassery!) of all the different religious traditions, who have magical powers rooted in their belief in God - they actually wield magic by praying. Cool!!

Lucian Negru is one such warrior, a Katharoi who has been exiled for betraying his kind and allying himself with his twin sister - who has "Fallen" and is now in league with demons. Much of this book centers around Lucian, although we also spend a fair amount of time with Lindsay - the teenager who was leaving her ballet class and somehow got swept up into this world and its battles, and Rachael - the Katharos lover whom Lucian betrayed and doomed to a fate worse than death with his betrayal. I don't want to give away too much of the plot beyond this, but I will say that I adored the way the 3 characters grew, individually and together, over the course of the book.

Now, if I step back a bit and offer some critique of this novel, which I have to say did start entering my mind at about the halfway point - the first half of the book is really stronger than the second half. I suppose it might not be uncommon for this to happen with first books, that are such labors of love. It's kind of like Frohock invested deeply in building the characters and their backstory, and shrouding it in all kinds of cool magic and history, but then when it came time to resolve the conflicts between them, she could not necessarily sustain the excellence. Because after all, this book is excellent. Although I wanted a stronger final conflict scene - the whole book built toward something that was over in 3 pages! - I still didn't feel the book gave up completely at the end. I think perhaps what I really wanted was for the conflict to go unresolved, and be picked up in another book, or two or three. I hope there are more books in this world to come! Frohock has the imagination and the chops to go for something larger than a stand-alone book, I feel. I hope her publisher and others agree...

One last thing that I'd like to point out about this book that made it so AWESOME is how thoroughly creepy it was. There is nothing worse than having characters bitch and moan and run away from "evil" and then have the "evil" characters be well really not very threatening at all. I mean, if I am supposed to be scared, make those MF'ers scary sumbitches! Well, Frohock really delivers the goods in this department. The demons, and Katerina, Lucian's sister, are seriously demented, and scary as hell. I mean, I got a little freaked out reading alone at night, that is how creepy it was. Not often does a fantasy or urban fantasy author have such a good grasp of seriously demented scary shit. So I loved-loved-loved that aspect of it. Demons are supposed to be unnatural and scary! Exorcisms (!) are supposed to be intense and terrifying. This book really promises a lot of horror elements at the start - and it delivers.

4.5 of 5 stars for me.(less)

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About Teresa Frohock

Raised in a small town, Teresa Frohock learned to escape to other worlds through the fiction collection of her local library. Although Teresa has been reading fantasy and science fiction since she was twelve, her fascination with the grotesque extends back into childhood. Whenever she went to a carnival, she was the first one at the tent that housed the freak-show. She wanted to see the two-headed...more Raised in a small town, Teresa Frohock learned to escape to other worlds through the fiction collection of her local library. Although Teresa has been reading fantasy and science fiction since she was twelve, her fascination with the grotesque extends back into childhood. Whenever she went to a carnival, she was the first one at the tent that housed the freak-show. She wanted to see the two-headed (chicken, snake, fetus, fill-in-the-blank) and was always disappointed when it wasn't alive--it seemed like such a rip-off.

Her author photo is very formal. What you can’t see in that picture is that she is wearing jeans and boots. Teresa always wears boots except when it’s 90+ degrees outside, then she wears sandals and wishes she was wearing boots. Next time she has her picture taken, it will be in front of the old pick-up truck so you can get a better read on her personality.

Over her life, Teresa has been employed as a waitress, a DJ, a newspaper carrier, a factory worker, a legal assistant, a community workforce instructor, and finally as a cataloger in a community college library. She loves her job and gets to work with some really super people. If you have something bad to say about community colleges, don’t say it to her.

Teresa lives in a very rural area, which is sometimes good, sometimes boring. During her youth, her life was very, VERY exciting. she did a lot of exciting things, met a lot of electrifying people, engaged in a lot of stimulating activities, and saw things that would send most sane people howling into the woods.

She has had enough exhilaration for one lifetime and the brain damage to prove it. Given that self-preservation has never been one of her strong points, Teresa is lucky to be alive. It’s someone else’s turn. Have fun and tell them Teresa sent you, just don’t call her if you get into trouble. She is not running a bail-bond service.

People who know Teresa claim that she is warm and has a sense of humor. She thinks her personality can better be described as sharp and being around her is a little like biting on tinfoil. You’ll have to make your own determination.

Neither her religion nor her politics are any of your damn business.

Her hair is starting to turn silver and she likes that.

Her eyes are hazel. She likes that too.

Teresa was raised in North Carolina, lived in Virginia and South Carolina before returning to the Piedmont, where she currently resides with her husband and daughter. Teresa has long been accused of telling stories, which is a southern colloquialism for lying.(less)

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