Title: Amends
(#2 of Diana Hawthorne Supernatural Mystery)
Author: Carissa Andrews
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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For as psychic as she is, shit goes sideways far too often around Diana Hawthorne.
Diana now has everything she ever wanted–her memories, and the soul mate she didn’t realize she was missing. There’s just one problem… the old gods expect her to make amends for her absence. And her work starts now.
But time lost at the oracle isn’t the only thing she has to atone for. Her friend Demetri was stripped of his powers–and it was all her fault. If she could just set things right, she’d feel a whole lot better about moving forward. Unfortunately, Demetri wants nothing to do with her and knows exactly how to keep her out of his head.
To make matters worse, in the age of social media, Diana’s abilities have gone viral. People from all over the world are clambering to get on her books. One case, in particular, hits her radar and despite herself, she can’t shake it. A 14-year-old boy is wrapped up with a deadly governmental agency and he’s scared to death. And he should be–they want to weaponize his power.
Torn between what was and what is, Diana struggles to fully embrace who she’s becoming. Will she be able to help Demitri and make things right? Or will her new role mean leaving the past behind?
Calling fans of KF Breene, Shannon Mayer, and Shayne Silvers! If you like snarky-fun humor, gripping supernatural scenes, and twists that leave you spellbound — then you will LOVE Carissa Andrews’ world built especially for Diana Hawthorne.
Excerpt . . .
The ages are peeled back like the pages of a calendar as my shattered mind tries to comprehend what I’m seeing. Somehow, though I have no idea how… I’m staring into the elderly gaze of my former assistant.
From like, two millennia ago.
And if this old man is Kyros, one thing’s for certain, time has not been kind. His once thick, dark hair that curled around his ears and framed his face is stringy and devoid of its former color. In its place is lusterless gray strands that barely manage to cover the shape of his scalp. His former distinguished stature is also diminished to a sideways hunch as if his spine has given in to the demands of time.
Yet, even with all of this, even without my psychic abilities… I’d know those olive-green eyes anywhere.
Blake throws me a befuddled glance, then eyes Kyros with the same discerning suspicion he’d give a suspect. Thankfully, he keeps his mouth shut, even if his mind is threatening to barrage me with its cacophony. I put up a mental block, tuning him out as I try to settle into the situation.
My gifts are annoyingly silent about the how and why he could be here. What an excellent time to take a little vacation.
Kyros observes Blake in the same regard, his weathered face scrunching with an incredulity I’ve only ever witnessed on Renaldo’s face.
“It would appear to be the case, yes,” he replies.
I marvel for a moment at the way his words flow out of his mouth in Greek but translate into modern-day English inside my mind. I haven’t spoken the old language for what feels like eons.
Brains are so weird. Or maybe it’s just my brain? Eh, who knows?
I shake my head, trying to knock away the cobwebs and disorientation. “But…how?”
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About the Author . . .
Carissa Andrews is a Minnesota-based genre-bending author who writes a combination of science fiction, fantasy, and dystopia. When not writing her own books, she’s busy reading them.
Carissa’s internationally bestselling trilogy, The Pendomus Chronicles, is now in digital, print, and audiobook formats. She has hit the scene as an up and coming speculative fiction author who uses a mix of scifi and fantasy, twisted in modern mythology and alternative history. Check out The Final Five, Oracle, Awakening, and Love is a Merciless God!
Carissa has big plans for 2020. Check out her upcoming series, The Windhaven Witches.
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She lives in central Minnesota with her husband and brood of five kids. Not to mention, her insane husky puppies, Aztec and Pharaoh.
Carissa is also a freelance graphic designer, writer and content creator, social media manager, and marketing professional. She writes consistently on topics of science, technology, art, writing, photography, graphic design, health, self-improvement, and more. Her articles can be found published across the interwebs. Carissa is also a Top-Rated Freelancer on Upwork, and can be contacted for freelancing opportunities: http://bit.ly/UpworkCarissaAndrews
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