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Dusan
Dusan is on a feeding frenzy after twenty-five years of hibernation. As a soul eater, he cannot kiss without killing.
He crosses paths with Aine while being hunted by the Phoenician priest Gregori, and soon discovers Aine is also on the hit list. Falling for her fast, while trying to discover why she’s also marked for death, the ultimate soul eater’s Armageddon is about to happen.
He crosses paths with Aine while being hunted by the Phoenician priest Gregori, and soon discovers Aine is also on the hit list. Falling for her fast, while trying to discover why she’s also marked for death, the ultimate soul eater’s Armageddon is about to happen.
- GenresParanormal
202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2011
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84 books205 followersAmazon bestselling author Poppet is currently published with Wild Wolf Publishing, Tirgearr Publishing, Eibonvale Press.
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July 19, 2011
Dusan (pronounced Dooshun) awakes from long slumber to a world changed. As he grapples with the reality of our technological era, he also needs to rebuild his strength and appease an inner hunger...and to this end harvests the souls of innocents. He is an Angel of Death, but doesn’t see himself as one. Dusan believes he is an Angel of Mercy...until he meets Aine, a human with a heritage, who tells him unequivocally that stealing the souls of the innocent does not help humanity attain a state of peace. Mercy would be removing the souls of the perverted, criminal and evil, thus allowing humanity to go forward without their influences. Aine is definitely more than she seems.
I have read much of Poppet’s work now. I love how she describes places, situations and emotions- all of it relates back to how we view our world- and this one certainly follows her recipe. Dusan kicks off in France with Dusan hurtling off the Eiffel to land in traffic, where ‘burning clutch wafts’ over him. We are instantly in the real world...with a soul-snatcher. How intriguing is that, I ask? And then I had to laugh over Dusan’s later confusion about laptops- a device that never actually sits on a lap!
This is a tale about saving our civilisation from evil and to that end Poppet has employed the rich and enigmatic history of our gods and angels and the mysteries of religion. This tale has serious undertones indeed. And profound in the manner in which Poppet forces us to look at what we regard as religion with fresh eyes. But Dusan is also a love story and the dynamics between Aine and Dusan make for voracious reading. Therefore seriously sexy also...go on, lay a hold of a copy and you’ll see what I mean!
Dusan is a read for those who adore a tale with a decidedly supernatural edge, while still experiencing the familiar of life as we know it, and don’t mind the thrill of a romance with a decided edge. I would definitely recommend it...and right now Dusan heads to the top as my favourite Poppet read.
I have read much of Poppet’s work now. I love how she describes places, situations and emotions- all of it relates back to how we view our world- and this one certainly follows her recipe. Dusan kicks off in France with Dusan hurtling off the Eiffel to land in traffic, where ‘burning clutch wafts’ over him. We are instantly in the real world...with a soul-snatcher. How intriguing is that, I ask? And then I had to laugh over Dusan’s later confusion about laptops- a device that never actually sits on a lap!
This is a tale about saving our civilisation from evil and to that end Poppet has employed the rich and enigmatic history of our gods and angels and the mysteries of religion. This tale has serious undertones indeed. And profound in the manner in which Poppet forces us to look at what we regard as religion with fresh eyes. But Dusan is also a love story and the dynamics between Aine and Dusan make for voracious reading. Therefore seriously sexy also...go on, lay a hold of a copy and you’ll see what I mean!
Dusan is a read for those who adore a tale with a decidedly supernatural edge, while still experiencing the familiar of life as we know it, and don’t mind the thrill of a romance with a decided edge. I would definitely recommend it...and right now Dusan heads to the top as my favourite Poppet read.
May 11, 2011
Don’t begin reading this book if you intend to put it down and pick it up later. I will bet that you will find it as impossible as I did to do that.
Author Poppet takes you gently and then propels you into a journey: not merely a reading experience.
The rich characterizations of Dusan, Ashur, Gregori and the beautiful Aine held me captive.
The ever present flicker of humor tantalizing and adding to even the bloodiest of encounters.
Dusan…Who or what is he? He takes souls from his conquests with a touch of his lips…souls that were unhappy in life find joy in his protection.
To say too much would spoil this for you and it is far to good a read to do that.
Take the journey with Dusan. Author Poppet has crafted a tapestry here. Rich in description and the ever present understanding nudge and wink at human nature in all its tarnished ugliness.
The pacing is fast, relentlessly so, I found myself holding my breath as I read, only to release it thankfully when scenes allowed me to.
This is not horror, nor is it fantasy is is a marvelous blend of genres, taking you into each beautifully woven scene and showing you the depths of despair and the crushing futility of love.
Has Dusan met his Nemesis in his beloved Aine?
And what of Gregori? The Phoenician priest, why does he hunt Dusan so relentlessly? What possible interest could he have in the Human Aine?
She is on his hit list! But why?
I can say little more without spoiling this book. Suffice it to say that I am delighted to own a copy, and unhesitant in recommending it to people who enjoy excellent writing, and a fast paced story layered with intrigue, humor and passion..
Author Poppet takes you gently and then propels you into a journey: not merely a reading experience.
The rich characterizations of Dusan, Ashur, Gregori and the beautiful Aine held me captive.
The ever present flicker of humor tantalizing and adding to even the bloodiest of encounters.
Dusan…Who or what is he? He takes souls from his conquests with a touch of his lips…souls that were unhappy in life find joy in his protection.
To say too much would spoil this for you and it is far to good a read to do that.
Take the journey with Dusan. Author Poppet has crafted a tapestry here. Rich in description and the ever present understanding nudge and wink at human nature in all its tarnished ugliness.
The pacing is fast, relentlessly so, I found myself holding my breath as I read, only to release it thankfully when scenes allowed me to.
This is not horror, nor is it fantasy is is a marvelous blend of genres, taking you into each beautifully woven scene and showing you the depths of despair and the crushing futility of love.
Has Dusan met his Nemesis in his beloved Aine?
And what of Gregori? The Phoenician priest, why does he hunt Dusan so relentlessly? What possible interest could he have in the Human Aine?
She is on his hit list! But why?
I can say little more without spoiling this book. Suffice it to say that I am delighted to own a copy, and unhesitant in recommending it to people who enjoy excellent writing, and a fast paced story layered with intrigue, humor and passion..
June 19, 2011
This~Book~Was~Great!!! The Author messaged me and asked me if I would like to read her book and I am not sorry at all that I did. It was a little over 600 pages on my Nook. After I started reading it, before I knew it I was to page 100 then 200, and so on. From the description I thought this was going to be a vampire story and I will be the first to admit I was wrong. Dusan is a soul-eater, per say. To me it seems as it is written as Dusan's voice. Just a head's up...After a few chapters and with no warning, it just switched to Aine. I was a little confused but once I figured it out it was smooth sailing. Later in the book it will also switch to Zeb. I had a love hate relationship with Dusan. In the beginning he seemed like a loveable guy, then he got cranky on me, then back to loveable for a majority of the story, then back to cranky, then finally back to lovable. I really liked Anie and love how she shows Dusan and "his boys" the error of their "ways". Other than a few grammatical errors, the story flows very well and the descriptions are great. I was so sucked into this story I could hardly put it down and really loved how the author mixed in ancient day tones with a modern day tale. Take note there are quite a few sexual innuendo's throughout.
February 24, 2012
When I selected this book to review, I made a mistake. I thought Dusan was a vampire and he isn’t. A soul eater is completely different, more like the Grim Reaper and yet not. I found myself spellbound throughout the entire story. There were even a few times where I found I had overrun my lunch break at work because I couldn’t put the book down.
Dusan is part horror, part supernatural, and part fantasy. It makes you re-evaluate what is good and what is evil. It can even make you question what you consider mercy.
I loved the storyline, I believed the characters, but I had a little trouble with the writing. Then there was the mention of “Sean”. I have no idea where he came from or why he “appeared”. He’s mentioned three times within about a half dozen paragraphs about ¾ of the way through the book…and then he “disappears”.
All in all, this is a mesmerizing story and but I suggest setting a timer if you like to read at your desk over lunch.
I’d love to read a follow-up about Dusan and Aine.
--Annie, The One Hundred Romances Project
Dusan is part horror, part supernatural, and part fantasy. It makes you re-evaluate what is good and what is evil. It can even make you question what you consider mercy.
I loved the storyline, I believed the characters, but I had a little trouble with the writing. Then there was the mention of “Sean”. I have no idea where he came from or why he “appeared”. He’s mentioned three times within about a half dozen paragraphs about ¾ of the way through the book…and then he “disappears”.
All in all, this is a mesmerizing story and but I suggest setting a timer if you like to read at your desk over lunch.
I’d love to read a follow-up about Dusan and Aine.
--Annie, The One Hundred Romances Project
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April 9, 2013
The blurb for this one caught my eye after I'd finished Quislings, one of Poppet's other books, and it certainly did not disappoint. It started off quickly, presenting Dusan, a cool and fascinating character who has some unreal talents. The middle of the book was very much concerned with the relationship between Dusan and Aine, which contained some nice phrases and a few good laughs - particularly the doughnuts! The final quarter of the book was the best part, and I found it hard to turn the pages quick enough. The scene of the final showdown was absolutely spectacular. There were some great descriptions in the book my favourite was probably 'Small amounts of life divorce her at a time') and some brilliant battle scenes. Highly recommended.
May 17, 2013
I love books about the supernatural and Poppet hit the ball right out of the park with Dusan.This book is all at once chock full of supernatural beings along with biblical references supported by historical facts.Poppet's take on the grim reaper is so extraordinary it keeps you glued to each page.The research in this book is so evident that it makes the story seem to be more fact than fiction.Also for those of us who are hopeless romantics there is a love story between Dusan and Aine that satisfies that particular itch.And to top it all off we are rewarded at the end in a major way.Dusan is another of Poppet's brilliant works of art.
May 2, 2012
3.5 stars. While the story is mildly entertaining, I found some parts boring. Not my absolute favorite from Poppet, but I really love her twist on vampires. Here you have "vampires" who are really angels who instead of drink blood, they drink souls. I also love her use of religion and the way she molds it and uses it in the paranormal world she create. But I was really annoyed with Dusans arrogance, especially in the beginning. If you are looking for more angel/vampires, check out Poppet's Pravus series. Now those are my absolute favorite by Poppet.
August 30, 2016
What a ride. Poppet is such a gifted writer. I hate predictable books, and this was anything but. Dusan is hard to define until far into the story. Don't want to spoil it but there is mystery, angels, demons, witches, saints and sinners. You think you have it nailed, but then you don't. Grand in the biblical style, it is a love story of somewhat epic proportions. Aine is a witch with nature as her canvas. She is spotted by Dusan, who finds himself attracted to her inexplicably. He rarely is and now he can't leave her alone. This won't disappoint you.
March 10, 2013
Things to make a great book:
Love story (check)
Super scary bad guy (check)
Hero who saves damsel from super scary bad guy (check)
Mutiny in the hero's ranks (check)
Divine intervention causing overload of love and sex (check)
Surprise in which the hero nearly dies at the had of his love (check)
Poppet could not have given this book more qualities or beautiful wording. I will reread this book over and over. It's more than worth the trip down the rabbit hole for this book. Enjoy!
Love story (check)
Super scary bad guy (check)
Hero who saves damsel from super scary bad guy (check)
Mutiny in the hero's ranks (check)
Divine intervention causing overload of love and sex (check)
Surprise in which the hero nearly dies at the had of his love (check)
Poppet could not have given this book more qualities or beautiful wording. I will reread this book over and over. It's more than worth the trip down the rabbit hole for this book. Enjoy!
June 21, 2011
I soo loved this book. It takes you through so many emotions. You will love these characters, and you will hate these characters. In the end, you will have everything explained and it will leave you wanting so much more from this world!!! Poppet is such a complex writer that has such vivid imagery! I love her books. Recommend this to all.!
September 28, 2012
I guess this author isn't for me - just not a book I enjoyed and didn't get very far.
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