Servant of the Gods
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Even this man’s terror held nothing for her. It stirred neither pity nor remorse and somewhere deep inside of her some part of her grieved for that, longed for what was gone, for what she’d lost and was losing…
She looked to Nebi, who brushed his great head against her hand and felt a stirring within her of something she couldn’t name…
It was clear this man believed what he said, as he’d believed she couldn’t face him in sunlight… But his belief in the other, despite the obvious contradiction of his first assumption, seemed irrefutable.
Considering it, she approached him.
“I would know more…you will tell me.”
There was no emotion in her face, it was as still as the stone of the stele, as cold and blank…save for a slight frown.
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About the Author
Valerie Douglas is a prolific writer and a genre-crosser, much to the delight of her fans. A fan of authors from almost every genre from Isaac Asimov to Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, she writes classic fantasy, romance, suspense, and as V.J. Devereaux, erotic romance. Who knows what will pop up down the road!
Happily married, she's companion to two dogs, four cats and an African clawed frog named Hopper who delights in tormenting the cats from his tank.
You can find more information at
http://www.valeriedouglasbooks.com
Other Novels by Valerie Douglas
Fantasy
The Otherling series:
The Coming Storm – A Epic Fantasy – in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s the Lord of the Rings trilogy, comes the epic tale of Elon of Aerilann, Elven swordmaster, his true-friend Colath, the archer Jalila and the wizard Jareth, as they, with the aid of Ailith Heir of Riverford, try to discover why the creatures of the borderlands do battle with them, and why?
A Convocation of Kings – sequel to The Coming Storm. One war is over, but fifty years later another begins just as Elon is reunited once again with his lost love. Is it coincidence she has returned just as there are signs an old enemy has returned as well?
Heart of the Gods – In search of the ancient Tomb of the Djnnn, archaeologist Ky Farrar awakens its lethal, and lovely, guardian. Unfortunately, Ky isn’t the only one in search of the Tomb and the danger to the world that lies within it.
Romance:
The Millersburg Series
Irish Fling – Ali was the smart one, but brains didn’t stop her from crashing and burning. A desire to connect with her roots takes her to Ireland, and a chance meeting with internet mogul Aidan O’Connell. Even brilliant Ali with her nearly photographic memory doesn’t see the danger lurking when she sees the wrong thing.
Dirty Politics – Returning to her hometown, practical Cam Kenyon discovers that teenage crush Noah Denton is running for D.A. When she discovers that his opponent is going to indulge in dirty politics, she throws her support to him, accidentally resurrecting an old enemy.
Director’s Cut – When bad-boy director Jack Tyler comes to town to rediscover his passion with the local community theater group, teacher and theater geek Molly has to decide whether to take a chance on him. When his past catches up with him and he seems to be returning to his old bad habits, she has to decide whether to fight his demons alongside him.
Two Up – Sculptor and welder Jesse was always the wild child, her only family her three friends. A chance meeting with novelist Mitch Donovan gives her a chance to make a new life. For Mitch meeting Jesse gives him new inspiration, but that new inspiration comes at a terrifying price.
As V. J. Devereaux – available from Ellora’s Cave Publishing
Cherry’s Jubilee
Special Delivery
In the Flesh
Demon’s Kiss
Other Fantasy Novels Published by the Alexandria Publishing Group
Paul Kater
Hilda the Wicked Witch series
Hilda the wicked witch
Hilda - Snow White revisited
Hilda - The Challenge
Hilda and Zelda
Hilda - Cats
Hilda - Lycadea
Hilda - Back to School
Hilda - Dragon Master (coming in Jan. 2012)
Steampunk
Aeroparts factory
Bactine
Lily Marin - three short steampunk stories
Terry C. Simpson
Epic Fantasy
Aegis of the Gods Series
Etchings of Power (Bk1) - Out now
Shade's Forging - Prequel - Coming Soon
Uprising - (Bk 2) - Coming Soon
Urban/Dark Fantasy
Necrosis - Coming Soon