Please Welcome Jami Gray!
Everyone fears what hunts in the shadows—especially the monsters…
It takes a monster to hunt one, and for Raine McCord, forged in the maelstrom of magic and science, she’s the one for the job. In a world where the supernatural live in a shadowy existence with the mundane, a series of disappearances and deaths threatens the secrecy of her kind and indicates someone knows the monsters are alive and kicking. Partnering up with the sexy and tantalizing Gavin Durand proves to be a challenge as dangerous as the prey she hunts.
When the trail points back to the foundation which warped Raine’s magic as a child, her torturous past raises its ugly head. Gavin and Raine sift through a maze of lies, murder and betrayal to discover not only each other, but the emerging threat to them and the entire magical community.
Excerpt from Shadow’s Edge: Book 1 of The Kyn Kronicles:
They were passing two darkened buildings when the hushed sound of metal against cloth whispered through the air. It was followed by the soft sound of water squelching under a foot.
Raine didn’t falter, and neither did Gavin. A couple of steps more and she had both wrist blades in her hands. The black coated blades blended into her own dark garments, their silver runes turned in toward her body so no light would reflect off them. She shot a look at Gavin and saw his hand down by his thigh, a long darkened blade tucked close to his leg. She’d have to remember to ask where he kept that thing.
His free hand made a series of short motions. She gave a tiny nod to let him know she understood. At the next dark opening, they would turn a corner, and she would fade into the shadows to wait. The plan was to let the mystery stalker turn the corner and continue to follow them before he realized one of them had disappeared. They were banking on the fact most people wouldn’t be able to see clearly in the inky darkness.
As they turned the corner, Raine made her move toward the shadows. Gavin continued forward. In just steps, both realized they weren’t alone in the alleyway. It seemed the bad guys were a bit more prepared than usual. Three more figures spread out from inside the alley. She spun around, putting her back to Gavin’s. She was slightly miffed when she saw that instead of one person, two individuals blocked the opening.
Damn, how had she missed the second one?
Some nightmares are born of love…
Raine McCord has no problem taking down the monsters of the world, it’s one of the reasons she’s so good at her job. So playing bodyguard to Cheveyo, head Magi of the Northwest, as he consults with the Southwest Kyn should be an easy assignment. Unfortunately, simple task turns into a nightmare when Cheveyo is kidnapped and Raine is left for dead by one of the Kyn’s most feared beings, a Soul Stealer.
The Stealer’s attack leaves lasting wounds, undermining Raine’s confidence as a warrior and damaging her unruly magic. Her ability to heal her mind and spirit hinges on the one man who can touch her soul, Gavin Durand. Compelled to face the emotions raging between them, they must embrace not only their stormy relationship but their evolving magic to escape the twisted threads of murder and betrayal to find Cheveyo.
As Raine and Gavin come together and begin to unravel the complex web of secrets and hidden vendettas haunting the Southwest Kyn, they discover unsettling new truths that threaten their very existence.
Shadow’s Edge: Book 1 of the Kyn Kronicles and Shadow’s Soul: Book 2 of the Kyn Kronicles are available now in paperback and ebook format.
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Growing up on the Arizona-Mexico border, Jami Gray was adopted at the age of 14 and suddenly became the fifth eldest of 37 children. She graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s in Journalism and three minors-History, English, and Theater. Shortly after marrying her techie-geek hubby (who moonlighted as her best friend in high school) she completed a Masters in Organizational Management from University of Phoenix Oregon.
Now, years later, she’s back in the Southwest where she’s outnumbered in her own home by two Star Wars obsessed boys, one Star Wars obsessed husband, and an overly-friendly, 105-pound male lab. Writing is what saves her sanity.
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Interview:
Okay Brynn, challenge accepted. We’ll turn the tables and see if I can’t field a few of my own interview questions (you tricky, tricky girl!). Ready or not, here I go…
If your character(s) came with a warning label, what would it say?
Raine: WARNING: Sharp Edges may appear under pressure
Gavin: CAUTION: May lead you astray…
If you were to hold a dinner party for six, who would you invite and share at least one question you would have for each? Your guests don’t have to be alive and if you really want to make it fun, you can use favorite fictional characters.
I love this question.
Stephen King, master of Horror. “Seriously dude, what happened in your childhood that brought your twisted cast of characters to vivid, wicked life?”
Patricia Briggs, author of Mercy Thompson’s series. “You don’t mind if I just sit here and gaze at you adoringly, right? It’s not creepy or anything, I’m just hoping to absorb some creative sparks via osmosis.”
Hugh Jackman, actor. “May I touch them?” (Get your mind out of the gutter, I’m taking about his abs!)
James Bond, 007. “Would you mind if I did a ride along, just once? I want to take some serious notes.”
Kevin Hearne, author of the Iron Druid Chronicles. “How did you come up with a giant squirrel? It was BRILLANT!”
Trent Reznor, musician and Nine Inch Nails founder. “No question, sir, just thank you for your music.”
Personally, I tend to be a bit on the introverted side so the thought of being in the actual presence of one of my favorite writers makes my heart race, my knees shake and tangles my tongue (yes classic fan girl behavior). Who could reduce you to such a level and how do you imagine your initial meeting?
I actually had the pleasure of meeting quite a few of my idols at various book signings, thanks to living in Portland, OR. and Phoenix, AZ. Each time, I suddenly become mute and the English language waves goodbye as she sails out of the damn room.
I could barely introduce myself to Terry Brooks, so my Knight in Slightly Muddy Armor had to take over on that one. Then there was Jim Butcher, where I tried to be witty and failed miserably. I got to meet Laurel K. Hamilton and was shocked she was shorter than me. I’m short but that woman is TINY and looks damn good in heeled boots. She’s also very gracious with tongue tied fans. Recently I managed to actually have a real conversation with Kevin Hearne and he was a blast, hence the reason he’s in my top six dinner companions answer above.
We won’t even get into my blog guests in the last few months—C.E. Murphy, Seanan McGuire, Kelly Meding, Jennifer Estep, and Faith Hunter. Even though they are all too polite to say so, I bet they think I’m a ditz. It’s just so hard to keep breathing when the writers you’ve read for years actually talk to you.
Growing up, what was your favorite book, comic, game or movie and did you create a character/player that might resemble you?
Strangely enough, I don’t have many of my interviewee’s answering this question, but for me, it was a big part of my childhood. Very first fictional universe I inserted myself into was… (drum roll please) STAR WARS. Yep, Princess Leia didn’t stand a chance with Han Solo, he was mine…well, okay, my character who also happen to be a bounty hunter instead of some princess…
