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Mortis #1 - 3
Mortis Vampire Series Omnibus #1-3
This omnibus includes the first three books of the Mortis Vampire Series. Death Beckons - Working late one night, Natalie Pierce is kidnapped by a creature that looks like a harmless old man, but is something far more terrifying. Waking up in a creepy mausoleum, she is forced to endure three nights of indescribable agony. Her life is forever altered when she is transformed into a monster of myth and legend; a vampire. Lonely and full of despair, she comes face to face with the irresistible and enigmatic Lord Lucentio. Justice bringer for the European Vampire Council, Luc has been sent to Australia to kill Natalie's maker, but someone has already beaten him to it. He quickly discovers that Nat is far from an ordinary fledgling. He suspects that she is Mortis, a figure of both hope and dread among their kind. Natalie is propelled into a dark and mysterious underworld that takes her far away from her hometown of Brisbane. Her arrival was foretold long ago and her fate is already sealed. Nat's entire species is in danger and it is her job to save them. She desperately wants to escape from the burden that has been thrust upon her, but she is inextricably linked to a two thousand year old prophecy. An unknown enemy has begun to whittle down their already limited numbers. If Nat fails to accept her destiny, all vampires will soon cease to exist. Death Embraces - Natalie Pierce awakens to find herself buried in a box that strongly resembles a coffin. After some initial confusion she remembers that she has become a member of a very exclusive club; the living dead. Natalie has three important tasks ahead of her. escape from her underground prison. hunt down the creature responsible for imprisoning her. discover who or what is behind the cause of the sentient shadows that only she can see. As the long awaited and highly unanticipated Mortis, Nat has abilities that no other vampire has ever before possessed. She must utilize the strangeness that sets her apart from her new kin to fulfill a prophecy that was written over two thousand years ago. The ancient text predicts that it is her destiny to wipe out the vast bulk of her own kind. Despite all of the weird and wacky powers that she has gained, not even Mortis can avoid her fate. Death Deceives - From the moment she’d been turned into Mortis, Natalie Pierce had been fated to come face to face with the first vampire ever created. Hideously transformed over thousands of years by the diseased blood that runs through his veins, the First had created an army of grey skinned imps. His plan is to enslave humanity and to turn them into a vast herd of cattle to feed his offspring. Nat and her friends are all that stands between the humans and the bat faced, orange eyed imps. Aside from the overwhelming odds against them, Natalie foresaw an even bigger danger. As vampires, they were all highly susceptible to becoming possessed by their shadows. Once that happened, they could then be turned into imps by the First. Luc, Geordie, Igor and Gregor would be doomed from the instant they set foot inside the First’s lair. A recent prophecy had foretold that an army would come to Natalie’s aid. With many of her new kin already possessed by their shadows, Nat was uncertain where this mystery army would come from. She could only hope that the prophecy would come true. If it didn't, she would be facing the First and his growing army of ravenous offspring alone.
- GenresVampires
792 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 14, 2014
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About the author
J.C. Diem
119 books301 followersI began reading horror and paranormal books when most girls my age were still reading fairy stories. I always dreamed that one day I would be able to write stories that readers could become lost in.
The Mortis, Shifter Squad, Hellscourge and Fate's Warriors series are connected, but can be read as stand alone series. The overarching theme about Fate's chosen champions will come to an end with my fifth series; Loki's Exile.
My sixth series, Hunter Elite, begins a new saga with the seventh series, Half Fae Hunter, as a spin off.
Send me an email at subscribe@jcdiem.com if you would like to receive updates about pre-orders and new releases.
The Mortis, Shifter Squad, Hellscourge and Fate's Warriors series are connected, but can be read as stand alone series. The overarching theme about Fate's chosen champions will come to an end with my fifth series; Loki's Exile.
My sixth series, Hunter Elite, begins a new saga with the seventh series, Half Fae Hunter, as a spin off.
Send me an email at subscribe@jcdiem.com if you would like to receive updates about pre-orders and new releases.
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Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews
January 23, 2018
Action packed and hilarious!
This is the first I've read of J.C. Diem's work, and it won't be the last. Her unique twist on vampires will have you craving more. These books are full of suspense, action packed, and absolutely hilarious! Natalie, the main character, is so well fleshed out and her subconscious voice will leave you in stitches! Even my husband made the comment that he hadn't heard me laughing this much in years. I was so engrossed in these books that I hated to go to sleep. It's 2:30 a.m. and as soon as I leave this review, I'm buying the next set. I can't wait to read what's in store for Natalie and her merry band of misfits. While I never leave spoilers, I will say, the romance in this series is perfect, and also funny.
I love the author's Aussie humor. I've recommended this series to family and friends. I highly recommend it to other readers as well. It's a five-star, must-read! You won't be disappointed! Serious book hangover!
This is the first I've read of J.C. Diem's work, and it won't be the last. Her unique twist on vampires will have you craving more. These books are full of suspense, action packed, and absolutely hilarious! Natalie, the main character, is so well fleshed out and her subconscious voice will leave you in stitches! Even my husband made the comment that he hadn't heard me laughing this much in years. I was so engrossed in these books that I hated to go to sleep. It's 2:30 a.m. and as soon as I leave this review, I'm buying the next set. I can't wait to read what's in store for Natalie and her merry band of misfits. While I never leave spoilers, I will say, the romance in this series is perfect, and also funny.
I love the author's Aussie humor. I've recommended this series to family and friends. I highly recommend it to other readers as well. It's a five-star, must-read! You won't be disappointed! Serious book hangover!
January 22, 2019
No thank you
If this wasn’t a box set I would’ve stopped at book 1. I almost just stopped reading it after book 1, but I’m ridiculous and hate putting books in my DNF shelf. I did not like this book one bit. Natalie kind of annoyed me and there just wasn’t enough of a plot. Obviously vampires are not real, but she gets her body dismembered, stabbed through the heart, and her head cut off and the only thing she can’t be in is sunlight?!? I was just all kinds of confused and bored. I think I’ll just leave the series unfinished.
If this wasn’t a box set I would’ve stopped at book 1. I almost just stopped reading it after book 1, but I’m ridiculous and hate putting books in my DNF shelf. I did not like this book one bit. Natalie kind of annoyed me and there just wasn’t enough of a plot. Obviously vampires are not real, but she gets her body dismembered, stabbed through the heart, and her head cut off and the only thing she can’t be in is sunlight?!? I was just all kinds of confused and bored. I think I’ll just leave the series unfinished.
January 15, 2021
Absolutely Fan-Freaking-Tastic 😁
This is the first series I've read by this author and it was FANTASTIC 😃. Totally non-stop action, INTENSE situations, major CREEPY bad guys and yummy Vampires 😋. Thanks so much J.C., I'm so looking forward to reading the rest of this series and the rest of your stories 🤓.
This is the first series I've read by this author and it was FANTASTIC 😃. Totally non-stop action, INTENSE situations, major CREEPY bad guys and yummy Vampires 😋. Thanks so much J.C., I'm so looking forward to reading the rest of this series and the rest of your stories 🤓.
August 16, 2021
Unique Vampire Story
This was unique and different. Some of the scenes like the graveyard were gripping and surreal. My mouth was hanging open when I read all that. Well made characters, good world building, action, treachery, tragedy and romance. Would have given this 4 stars but I did not like how some explanations where repeated and that this set was not longer.
This was unique and different. Some of the scenes like the graveyard were gripping and surreal. My mouth was hanging open when I read all that. Well made characters, good world building, action, treachery, tragedy and romance. Would have given this 4 stars but I did not like how some explanations where repeated and that this set was not longer.
January 21, 2018
Couldn't put the book down! Read far into the night. The author has an interesting take on the vampire myth.
Couldn't put the book down! Read far into the night 🌙. The author has an interesting take on the vampire myth.
Couldn't put the book down! Read far into the night 🌙. The author has an interesting take on the vampire myth.
February 23, 2018
Wow this is a great set of stories.
The first book was slow to start but then it got better. I loved the excitement and romance. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series. Great work J. C. Diem.
The first book was slow to start but then it got better. I loved the excitement and romance. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series. Great work J. C. Diem.
January 8, 2019
Good read
What a ride! Such an unique version of vampire lore to experience. I actually couldn’t put it down until I had read all the books in this boxed set! Great characters and story line.
What a ride! Such an unique version of vampire lore to experience. I actually couldn’t put it down until I had read all the books in this boxed set! Great characters and story line.
September 23, 2020
Mortis vampire
Natalie is an extraordinary human turned vampire and discovers she is the prophesied Mortis. Natalie meets Lucentia and bones break in romantic entanglements. It is sublime!
Natalie is an extraordinary human turned vampire and discovers she is the prophesied Mortis. Natalie meets Lucentia and bones break in romantic entanglements. It is sublime!
September 30, 2020
Can somebody just stay dead for a while
Well there her quirky characters some you'll love some you'll hate some you're not quite sure of but all together they make for one heck of a book and I'm already buying the next series
Well there her quirky characters some you'll love some you'll hate some you're not quite sure of but all together they make for one heck of a book and I'm already buying the next series
October 26, 2020
Great book
This was a great read I’m just disappointed that I paid almost 30$ and got left knowing there’s more to the story but not able to read it. I hate that!! Hopefully more will come
This was a great read I’m just disappointed that I paid almost 30$ and got left knowing there’s more to the story but not able to read it. I hate that!! Hopefully more will come
April 8, 2025
Great series!
If you love vampires you will love this series. Natalie had no plans to be changed into a vampire but you can't his from your fate. Danger,love and adventure will keep you reverend staying up way too late. I highly recommend
If you love vampires you will love this series. Natalie had no plans to be changed into a vampire but you can't his from your fate. Danger,love and adventure will keep you reverend staying up way too late. I highly recommend
June 18, 2017
Awesome Series
Non-stop action from page one to the last page. Wonderful characters. And an awesome storyline. I love, love, love this series.
Non-stop action from page one to the last page. Wonderful characters. And an awesome storyline. I love, love, love this series.
January 19, 2018
Sorry - writing was soooo bad I could not get past page three. Gah! Dreadful.
January 25, 2019
Just No
Okay . Here goes. For me. This was the most drawn out boring story I have read yet. I felt like I was reading a syfy book. Didn't like it.
Okay . Here goes. For me. This was the most drawn out boring story I have read yet. I felt like I was reading a syfy book. Didn't like it.
October 13, 2020
Amazing set of books giving a different perspective on how the vampires were created. Just hope the 2nd omnibus lives up to the first.
October 24, 2020
Morris Vampire series
Great series. I would recommend this series to my friends and family. The characters were great, the storyline kept you guessing about what would happen next.
Great series. I would recommend this series to my friends and family. The characters were great, the storyline kept you guessing about what would happen next.
November 9, 2020
Very well written
Great story line, great battle and thought out story, good violence and a nice build to the end scenes. Would definitely recommend
Great story line, great battle and thought out story, good violence and a nice build to the end scenes. Would definitely recommend
June 14, 2015
Surprising Series!
If you'd outlined the premise of this series to me before I read them, I never would've picked it up. I tested the theory on my husband by giving him a short summary. He agreed with me that it sounded to fantastical, even for the genre. That being said, it was written in such a way that I used every spare moment to read every book back to back in about a week's time. I couldn't put them down! I forgot to sleep and eat on several occasions. I thoroughly enjoyed each book and even as far fetched as the events seem strung together in a synapsis, the author made it work in a surprising way and breathed new life into a genre that has plot lines heavily repeated. Highly recommended.
If you'd outlined the premise of this series to me before I read them, I never would've picked it up. I tested the theory on my husband by giving him a short summary. He agreed with me that it sounded to fantastical, even for the genre. That being said, it was written in such a way that I used every spare moment to read every book back to back in about a week's time. I couldn't put them down! I forgot to sleep and eat on several occasions. I thoroughly enjoyed each book and even as far fetched as the events seem strung together in a synapsis, the author made it work in a surprising way and breathed new life into a genre that has plot lines heavily repeated. Highly recommended.
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