Night's Return
- Publisher
- CAVERN OF DREAMS PUBLISHING
- Initial publish date
- Dec 2014
- Category
- Fantasy
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780986816994
- Publish Date
- Dec 2014
- List Price
- $16.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Reading age: 14 to 18
Description
Night’s Return is the riveting conclusion of the Night’s Vampire Trilogy…
With nowhere left to run, Virginia is praying for a saviour; however, the only one strong enough to save her and her children may be the very vampire she has been hiding from since she fled The House.
The Count Basarab Musat has returned to Brantford from Brasov where he was fighting against the dark forces trying to usurp his throne. Basarab has learned these forces are being led by Radu, Dracula’s estranged brother, and that Radu is after his children, Santan and Samara. He is desperate to reach them first because if Radu was to get hold of the children, all would be lost, including humanity.
Virginia finds herself back in The House where her nightmare began. She and Basarab become embroiled in their previous game playing; however, this time they aren’t the only players. Forces from all sides are fighting to keep them apart––Teresa, Basarab’s wife; Ildiko, his cousin; and Randy, the young man who is hopelessly in love with Virginia. Will love for their children, and possibly each other, be enough to bring Basarab and Virginia together at last.
About the authors
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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.”
Excerpt: Night's Return (by (author) Mary Cushnie-Mansour; editor-in-chief Bethany Jamieson; cover design or artwork by Terry Davis & Elena Dudina; photographs by Cathleen Tarawhiti; prepared for publication by CAVERN OF DREAMS PUBLISHING)
Night’s Return
I thought I had already experienced my greatest fears, but what was happening now surpassed them all. As I drove away from the house, leaving my children in the care of others, I had no idea what our next moves were going to be. I glanced at Emelia. “Do you have plans beyond tonight?” “No.” “I can’t leave my children for so long––I won’t. You must figure out a way we can be together again.” “That may not be possible for a while. We must ensure that no one can get their hands on the children, especially Santan. If anything were to happen to his son, Basarab would lose all focus. If that happens, the Dracul family will lose control and humankind will be annihilated.” “I could help protect them.” Emelia reached out and laid her hand on my leg. “No … no, you cannot protect them because you will need protection, too. Only our kind can fully save them from harm now. If the wrong individual gets hold of you, you will be expendable. The count will not care what happens to you––leastwise, not above his duty to his throne––and you can be assured, Radu and Elizabeth know that.”… I had an idea growing in my head, but it would take some planning. I glanced at Emelia and felt a twinge of guilt… I tiptoed from the building and headed to the car. Just as I was putting the key in the car door, I heard the sound of a motor approaching up the driveway … Around the corner came a familiar red Volkswagen … The car came to a halt behind my vehicle, blocking my exit. Randy jumped out, and ran to me ... and then, Vacaresti approached us. “What are you doing, Virginia? Why is Emelia not with you?”… My feet felt like lead as I walked back to the office … my plan had failed…
Editorial Reviews
Testimonials:
By leaps and bounds, Cushnie-Mansour has woven complexity into the original story. This will continue to engage the classic vampirists, as well as the new wave enthusiasts. Way to bring in more historical aspects and spice things up! (Wonderful to have our local flavour and locales.) Brenda Ann Wright, Writer
Cushnie-Mansour masters the romance-horror genre. Horrific … passionate … Night’s Return confronts your imagination with a mind spinning plot and a cast of mesmerizing characters. A necessary read if vampires intrigue you. Joan Jenkins
Night’s Return’s creativity reaches compelling heights and grips the imagination. Will Virginia escape the fangs of the dark world of vampires and rogues? An electrifying journey through the twilight zone. Ella Pankatz, Author/Freelance Editor
Mary is a consummate storyteller. She has created a tale of the Dracul family with the Night’s Vampire Trilogy and has brought to life some of our darkest nightmares. At the same time, she has integrated a love story, and a story of strong family bonds that bind the series together. Eleanor Bahry
Having waited for months for the new book, Night’s Return, I was thrilled to get my hands on it. This skillfully written novel contains history, mystery, intrigue, and romance in a neat package that is not just entertaining but challenges your mind and imagination. What a story––what a movie it would make. Night’s Return is a delight to read. One can only hope, from a writer of this talent, there will be many more books to come. Tracy Bucholtz, Accountant
Night’s Return is the conclusion of an incredible vampire trilogy, one I could very well picture being transferred to the big screen. It takes something pretty tempting for me to put down my camera and read––Night’s Return succeeded in doing just that! I couldn’t put it down until I finished the final page. Heather Cardle, Professional Photographer
Night’s Return is an excellent read, full of suspense and drama as Virginia is once again thrown into the dark world of vampires. Cushnie-Mansour does a superb job of bringing her trilogy to a thrilling close! Judi Klinck
