Night's Children
- Publisher
- CAVERN OF DREAMS PUBLISHING
- Initial publish date
- Dec 2014
- Category
- Fantasy
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780986816956
- Publish Date
- Dec 2014
- List Price
- $16.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Reading age: 14 to 18
Description
Virginia has finally escaped from The House where she had been held captive for over a year. Trying desperately to build a new life with her son, Santan, Virginia knows she is existing on borrowed time, because Santan is the child of Count Basarab Musat, king of the vampires. She has been warned that the count will return, one day, for his son. Meanwhile, Count Basarab Musat has been forced into returning to Transylvania to deal with a potential family disaster. He becomes torn between family duty and the need to be reunited with his son. He begins stalking the streets of Brasov, hoping to re-ignite the beast he once was with the blood of the city. When his sleep is invaded with dreams of Virginia, Santan, and his wife, Teresa, Basarab is forced to question, not only who he can trust, but who he truly loves! Back in Brantford Virginia is finding that trying to make Santan human is proving to be an impossible task. He cannot tolerate sunlight and does not adjust well to eating solid foods. To make matters worse, Virginia discovers that her final night with the count left her with more than a broken heart––she is pregnant again! As Virginia grows heavy with child, dreams begin to invade her sleep, as well. Dreams that begin with the portrayal of a loving count; however, they soon twist into vicious nightmares that fill her with fear for herself and her children. Virginia knows her time is running out, but she begins to question who she can truly trust––and, if the very one she is running from is the only one who can save her and the children!
About the authors
Contributor Notes
Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour resides in Brantford, ON, Canada. She is the award winning author of the popular Night's Vampire Trilogy. Mary has a freelance journalism certificate from Waterloo University, and in the past she wrote a short story column and feature articles for the Brantford Expositor. She has published four collections of poetry; a collection of short stories; and a biography, “A 20th Century Portia.” You can contact Mary through her website: www.cavernofdreamspublishing.com
Excerpt: Night's Children (by (author) Mary Cushnie-Mansour; editor-in-chief Bethany Jamieson; cover design or artwork by Terry Davis; photographs by Heather Cardle; prepared for publication by CAVERN OF DREAMS PUBLISHING)
My Dearest Emelia: I trust this letter finds you in good health; and, by now, Basarab has found it in his heart—if he has one—to forgive you… Santan grows daily. I am worried because he still cannot tolerate the sun. I thought by now he would have adjusted, even just a bit. He sleeps most of the day and wants to play in the night. An unfortunate incident happened the other day. The young man, Randy, who drives me around, thought to take a peek at Santan, and he pulled across the special cover I had made for the baby’s car seat. The sun seared Santan’s cheeks. I had tried to stress to Randy that Santan had a serious sensitivity to the sun. Well, he believes me now… Now for the most urgent news I have to burden you with. I am with child again—his child. I guess, in some ways, I should be thankful, for it means Santan will have a brother or sister. However, I cannot help worrying. Will this child be the same as its brother, or will it be more like me? Either way, I could be in trouble. Do you have any advice for me? If Santan eventually partakes in his father’s ‘habits,’ how will I be able to protect this new child? How safe will I be?... I’ll wait (eagerly) to hear from you. Love, Virginia
Editorial Reviews
"Night's Children, the continuation of Virginia's story, keeps the reader wrapped solidly in the tale. The reality of Virginia's situation, mixed with the fantasy of the vampire world, keeps the story strong and the reader waiting with baited breath. I can't wait for Night's Return." - Jerusa Hunter
"Night's Children follows Virginia's story deeper into the vampire world, dark with power, greed, revenge, but also love. A rich tale filled with mounting suspense!" - Judi Klinck
"In Night's Children, Virginia and Basarab are separated by an ocean of water, yet, the dreams that inundate their separate worlds keeps their connection alive. I cannot wait for the conclusion of this trilogy, Night's Return." - Brenda Ann Wright, Author
"Night's Children captures the excitement of both human and vampire worlds, integrating them into this powerful, fast moving tale. The characters literally walk off the page and into your life!" - George Hatton, Retired Teacher
"Night's Children combines suspense and romance, with a style that continues to be captivating." - Mariette Havens
