Stella Coulson's Blog - Posts Tagged "metaphysical"

The Queen of Swords by Nina Mason, a review by Stella Coulson. A sophisticated but sexy take on the Vampire genre. Was struck by the keen eye to Historical detail of Scottish history,English and Scottish slang/colloquialisms and references to classic Vampire stories, Fae and Vampire Legends. The Author Nina Mason writes with passion and love for her setting and the characters. The world and its mythology is unique and striking. It also rather sexual, which adds, not distracts from the plot. The book's antagonist is Fitzgerald a depraved, twisted Byron figure who puts me in mind of Polidori's 'Lord Ruthven' who has his own three Vampire Brides ( All be it male brides). I actually was intrigued by this aspect. One thinks it would make a fascinating spin off. The two main protagonists are Cat (the mortal Witch) and Graham (The centuries old Scottish Vamp). Cat is sweet and vast intelligent and makes us toot for her. We the readers are invited to glimpse into Graham's world, share memories of his vast years upon this Earth and feel the metaphysical bond between the lovers. Graham has been doomed to watch cat die, over and over again, while he retains the knowledge and waits for her to be reborn. Fitzgerald made a dark pact to make Graham suffer. A supernatural battle of wills, life, love and the immortal soul. A clever and enchanting novel. ***** stars. I'd give this all the stars in the sky. I enjoyed it immensely.

Whitby After Dark (my book)
won a Golden Book Award Reader's Choice Semifinalist Award in Horror by Golden Box Books. I am most happy. Thank you to all that voted for me. Much appreciated.

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