| Book Reviews |
| REVIEWED BY: Bite Me Magazine (Scotland) Issue #8 Beyond the Threshold of Death Erika Knudsen (Eris Publishing, Can.) With so many "dark fantasy" vampyre novels going around - I began this with a bit of trepidation, especially when confronted with the rather nubile shadowing of a young lady on the front! However, sorry guys/adolescents- this is a simpy written novel cataloguing the journey of a young woman in 1795, who faced with death- chooses life (well, you know what I mean). Some obvious tie-ins with early Anne Rice (when she still dealt with main characters and not fleshing out the bit players) as a lot of time is building on the background of our main character and as such I didn't feel that the story really started till near the end of the book, where we got intoroduced a bit too rapidly to a new ensemble of vampires(surpirse surprise, there is a sequel) and their foe, a Blood God. However, at least by then I still wanted to read the sequel! |
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| REVIEWED BY: Night Shade 'Zine (online magazine) Beyond the threshold of death by Erika Knudsen Set in Old World Ireland in 1795, this vampiric thriller centers around Deirdra O'Dea, a beautiful young vampire, who finds herself in a desperate situation. She discovers a sinister plot by a vengful ancient Blood God, who is intent on the annihilation of the entire vampire race. Now she must find a way to defeat him or die in the attempt. There is a strange magical quality to her writing style - spell biding, mesmerizing, captivating and mystifying. With glorious imagination and a keen perception, she weaves a mythical tale that keeps the reader riveted and begging for more. Nurtured under the wing of Eris Publishing, this pormising and gifted new author is certian to prosper as she clmbs the literary ladder to success. |
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| The author presents an interesting new twist to the macabre world of vampires. This strange dark world of the living dead had been traditionally seen as one of the ultimate horrors, as portrayed as Dracula, the unfeeling monster who fed upon the blood of his innocent victims. Erika Knudsen however, portrays the world of vampires in a different light. While not denying that they are basically evil, she portrays them as having feelings of love and caring for one another and selected mortals. This work is quite well written and shows that the author has spent alot of time and research in this genre. She has demonstrated great ability an intersing plot line as we follow Deirdra's decision to join this ghoulish world of the living dead, then wrestle with her conscience to deal with what is required for survival as a creature of the night. It is a novel well worth reading for those who enjoy or are curious about this particular genre. ~ Eric J. Brown Author/Publisher Magnolia Press |
| I read your book and thought it was really good. My mom read it as well and now she wants to get the second book...I think Beyond The Threshold Of Death was probably one of the better ones that I have read. You've really changed the outlook of vampires. M. Sheldon |
| Reader's comments |
| ...great idea for a story line. I liked the way we saw a female vampire as a main character. I have not seen this (before)... The scene where Deirdra last visited her father, done very well. A moving line, "The father who gave me life, I am givng death..." You tug the readers heartstrings in just the right way that you can fell Deirdra's pain, suffering, yet need to do this. (her internal conflict) R. Shaughnessy |
| *If you want to share your thoughts on Beyond The Threshold Of Death, or RESURRECTED feel free to email: [email protected] And you can see your comments here. |
| Your book was spooky and I really liked the plot where in Italics the Ancient Rome detailed what went on. It set you in a mood of Deirdra's life and then you put her into more chillin' situations... I had a small nightmare on coffins, castles and dark country roads... your imagination was tres cool! W.C |
| Reader's comments on RESURRECTED |
| The first one grabbed my attention, the second one surrpassed my expectations. I loved it! T. Himmelsbach |
| ... The emotions you put into the characters and everything is downright perfect... The cover is beautiful and really expressive of what your book entails... I also really like the eye illusion just above the tilte... It caught my attention immediately, and I really wanted to keep reading... It was captivatiing... The unity from the last book carries through to this one, and that's a major score... Megan S. |
| Erika's beautiful prose lures you through every chapter and leaves you wanting more at the end. Delicious through to the very last drop! Tina S. |