RUNNING INTO DARKNESS
BY
D.A. BALE
Running into the Darkness
Book Summary:
Death follows Dr. Samantha Bartlett throughout her life until it claims everyone close to her. There's one powerful man responsible on whom Samantha sets her sights for revenge. The price is her soul. For centuries, sex has been the weapon of men...now it's her turn.
“I never intended to kill the President. As a doctor, I swore an oath to protect life – not take it. But that was before...”
Second year resident, Dr. Samantha Bartlett, is swept from the frigid New York winter to once again confront the sting of death back home – and face those she left behind. But she’s not alone. A strange man she dubs Shades haunts her every step as she seeks answers to the inferno which claimed her grandmother, an eerie reminder of her parents’ deaths. The secrets Samantha uncovers forever changes her image of those she only thought she knew.
Confronted by Shades, Samantha joins a secret underworld known only as the Elite, where a web of power and control is woven deep within governments worldwide. Their sights are set on the power structure of the United States, and Samantha becomes the unlikely key to infiltrating the White House at its most intimate levels.
The quest for blood threatens to destroy Samantha. From the darkness there is no escape.
Death follows Dr. Samantha Bartlett throughout her life until it claims everyone close to her. There's one powerful man responsible on whom Samantha sets her sights for revenge. The price is her soul. For centuries, sex has been the weapon of men...now it's her turn.
“I never intended to kill the President. As a doctor, I swore an oath to protect life – not take it. But that was before...”
Second year resident, Dr. Samantha Bartlett, is swept from the frigid New York winter to once again confront the sting of death back home – and face those she left behind. But she’s not alone. A strange man she dubs Shades haunts her every step as she seeks answers to the inferno which claimed her grandmother, an eerie reminder of her parents’ deaths. The secrets Samantha uncovers forever changes her image of those she only thought she knew.
Confronted by Shades, Samantha joins a secret underworld known only as the Elite, where a web of power and control is woven deep within governments worldwide. Their sights are set on the power structure of the United States, and Samantha becomes the unlikely key to infiltrating the White House at its most intimate levels.
The quest for blood threatens to destroy Samantha. From the darkness there is no escape.
REVIEW:
This fast paced political thriller was a heart pounding thrill ride.
Reading Running into Darkness was like riding a roller coaster. There were so many twist & turns, and I had a few O.M.G. moments reading it. That was fine with me, this book was anything but predictable.
The characters are very intriguing, and real. Samantha is like able, but has very real flaws. The action, and suspense draws you in, and doesn't let go. The plot is fast moving, but did drag in a few spots. That being said, I couldn't put it down.
The sexual scenes are explicit, and some might even find them disturbing. They had to be that way to stay true to the plot. The author was very brave in doing this, and has my respect.
I recommend this book to any one who enjoys mystery, suspense, action, and thrills, because this book had all of that. I am definitely going to read the sequel.
4 1/2 STARS/ 5
Reading Running into Darkness was like riding a roller coaster. There were so many twist & turns, and I had a few O.M.G. moments reading it. That was fine with me, this book was anything but predictable.
The characters are very intriguing, and real. Samantha is like able, but has very real flaws. The action, and suspense draws you in, and doesn't let go. The plot is fast moving, but did drag in a few spots. That being said, I couldn't put it down.
The sexual scenes are explicit, and some might even find them disturbing. They had to be that way to stay true to the plot. The author was very brave in doing this, and has my respect.
I recommend this book to any one who enjoys mystery, suspense, action, and thrills, because this book had all of that. I am definitely going to read the sequel.
4 1/2 STARS/ 5
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sometimes life emulates fiction.
Life is filled with tragedy and Ms. Bale's writing reflects this reality. However, there is always a silver lining...even if one must spend their entire life searching for it.
In her previous career, Ms. Bale traveled the United States as a Government Relations Liaison, working closely with Congressional offices and various government agencies. This experience afforded her a glimpse into the sometimes "not so pretty" reality of the political sphere. Much of this reality and various locations throughout her travels make it into her writing.
She dreams of the day she can return to visit Alaska.
Life is filled with tragedy and Ms. Bale's writing reflects this reality. However, there is always a silver lining...even if one must spend their entire life searching for it.
In her previous career, Ms. Bale traveled the United States as a Government Relations Liaison, working closely with Congressional offices and various government agencies. This experience afforded her a glimpse into the sometimes "not so pretty" reality of the political sphere. Much of this reality and various locations throughout her travels make it into her writing.
She dreams of the day she can return to visit Alaska.
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Pages: 236
Publisher: self-published
Release: November 3, 2011
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Pages: 236
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Release: November 3, 2011
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Tawania, I agree. I love when an author is brave enough to take a risk and it's rewarded by readers like you. Thanks for the phenomenal review of D A's novel. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
ReplyDeleteTawania - I love the roller coaster analogy (and I love roller coasters too!) So glad you enjoyed RITD. At times I really struggled trying to decide how much to "show" but in the end decided to let it all hang out. Happy reading! :-)
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