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Blue Crystal #2
True Blue
As the word ‘tomb’ came into my head and my predicament hit home, I lost control and hammered on the lid, screaming ‘Help, get me out of here’ over and over, until my throat hurt...
In just two weeks, Emily must undergo the blue crystal initiation ceremony or face death from the secret order that protects it. But is she ready to spend eternity with the beautiful and irresistible Theo de Lucis, or can best friend, Seth, offer an alternative? And can she stay alive long enough to make the decision?
As Emily considers her future, she becomes an unwitting pawn in a dangerous game of life and death, caught up in a supernatural world of ancient enemies, old grievances and dark forces. Tested to the limit, she must draw deep to ensure her survival.
Heart-rending and horrifying, True Blue is the second book in the ‘Blue Crystal’ trilogy, with a colourful cast of characters, a fast-moving plot and surprises at every turn. Keep turning the pages. You have to know what happens next….
An old enemy of the de Lucis family waits in the shadows, desperate for the crystal and preparing to exact a terrible price...
In just two weeks, Emily must undergo the blue crystal initiation ceremony or face death from the secret order that protects it. But is she ready to spend eternity with the beautiful and irresistible Theo de Lucis, or can best friend, Seth, offer an alternative? And can she stay alive long enough to make the decision?
As Emily considers her future, she becomes an unwitting pawn in a dangerous game of life and death, caught up in a supernatural world of ancient enemies, old grievances and dark forces. Tested to the limit, she must draw deep to ensure her survival.
Heart-rending and horrifying, True Blue is the second book in the ‘Blue Crystal’ trilogy, with a colourful cast of characters, a fast-moving plot and surprises at every turn. Keep turning the pages. You have to know what happens next….
An old enemy of the de Lucis family waits in the shadows, desperate for the crystal and preparing to exact a terrible price...
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2015
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Pat Spence
11 books37 followersPat Spence has worked as freelance writer for the past eighteen years and, prior to that, as a copywriter within advertising agencies. She has also worked as a magazine editor and freelance trainer, teaching public speaking and personal development, using a holistic approach within a business framework. In addition, she is a qualified massage therapist and aromatherapist, reads Tarot cards and is learning banjo.
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August 18, 2015
The fantastic story of the Blue Crystal continues with True Blue, book 2. This is another delightful read as we follow Emily’s adventure with Theo. As she already knows too much about the crystal she must undergo an initiation ceremony and become an immortal herself, otherwise she could face death by those who protect it to ensure that it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands!
The story is split into three parts: teenage life, disappearance and rescue. The first section has a lighter, relaxing feel as it concentrates on Emily’s everyday life with her mother and her school friends, Seth and Tash. Many readers will love Seth’s sense of humour as we are subjected to his off-the-cuff remarks. He simply oozes fun! Tash also indirectly adds to this; she is so obsessed with how she looks that she goes to the extent of having botox and collagen, which ultimately ends with her face becoming expressionless! Although it does have it’s use at times! We are also introduced to Emily’s mother’s new fellow, Juke, who proves to be a fascinating character as the story moves on.
Emily’s initiation is becoming increasingly closer, and although her deepest desire is to be with Theo forever, she does have doubts about leaving normal life behind. Does she really want a deep, intense relationship with the love of her life, when sometimes she can barely breathe? Or, should she remain a mortal where she can be more relaxed and jovial with her family and friends? Who knows, maybe her and Seth could make a go of it? There are feelings there on both sides, albeit more on Seth’s!
With a prom to look forward to Emily can pretty much take her pick on who to go with. Although this does not register to Theo, who naturally expected to be the one to take her. There is a touching moment when Viyesha explains lovingly to him how such a huge change – the initiation – will affect Emily. She will be saying goodbye to the life she is used to in many ways; she won’t be growing old with her family and friends. This is Emily’s last chance to do something normal.
With the prom over abruptly, the story then begins to get darker, and not all in the de Lucis’ household can be trusted! Emily’s life is in imminent danger, and her best friend, Tash, has also got caught up in the turn of events as they both get kidnapped!
From hereon in there is plenty of action, suspense, with a dark, almost eerie atmosphere. The ‘feeders’ are certainly very gruesome and will make you shudder and cringe. The Dark One and his minions find ways to take the crystal, and one way is to take Emily, for he longs to turn into his human form once again. His only chance is to get hold of the crystal. In order to do this, he summons Mr. Nelson to carry out his evil tasks.
“… the time has come for action. I need the crystal. I have waited too long in the shadows, without form or function, and Viyesha has enjoyed the wealth and power that was rightfully mine for too long. Bring me the girl. The family cannot stand back and let her endure the tortures of the void. Once I have her, I will exploit their weakness.”
Although Mr. Nelson hears the Dark One, he doesn’t see him. Instead, it is the feeders that are present. The creepy, slimy, dark slug-like masses.
“… He couldn’t see the owner of the hissing, reptilian voice, but he could see what the chamber contained. Surrounding him on all sides and suspended high up in the vaults, he saw row upon row of strange black creatures, dark and malevolent, their glittering eyes watching all around him, he was filled with a loathing and dread so powerful he thought his head would explode.”
And, then there’s the brilliance of the shapeshifters, who sometimes make you wonder exactly whose side they’re on, which makes for great tense and fearful moments that are exhilarating. Not only that, but love also blossoms in unexpected places between other characters. I wonder where that will lead to!
Two new fascinating characters are introduced in True Blue in Juke and Bellynda La Drach! Australian Juke is Emily’s mothers new partner. He showed up in the village, Hartswell-on-the-Hill, as a hippy type, with a guitar. Emily is glad to see her mum happy, especially since the death of her Grandad, even though at times she knows that something doesn’t sit quite right with him. This provides the reader with curiosity, and I for one couldn’t wait to discover more about him! The de Lucis family were sent Bellynda La Drach after they expressed concerns of the blue crystal’s safety. She is present to keep the crystal and the family safe from harm. However, she is not very heart-warming, but rather cold and flippant. She will leave you wondering just whose side she is on. But one of the most interesting sides of her character is that she is a shapeshifter, and she is brilliant during the action and fight scenes, regardless who side she’s on!
Yes, True Blue is an excitingly, nice paced story, as was book 1. I can’t wait to read more about the characters and what becomes of them in Book 3.
A copy of True Blue was provided by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
The story is split into three parts: teenage life, disappearance and rescue. The first section has a lighter, relaxing feel as it concentrates on Emily’s everyday life with her mother and her school friends, Seth and Tash. Many readers will love Seth’s sense of humour as we are subjected to his off-the-cuff remarks. He simply oozes fun! Tash also indirectly adds to this; she is so obsessed with how she looks that she goes to the extent of having botox and collagen, which ultimately ends with her face becoming expressionless! Although it does have it’s use at times! We are also introduced to Emily’s mother’s new fellow, Juke, who proves to be a fascinating character as the story moves on.
Emily’s initiation is becoming increasingly closer, and although her deepest desire is to be with Theo forever, she does have doubts about leaving normal life behind. Does she really want a deep, intense relationship with the love of her life, when sometimes she can barely breathe? Or, should she remain a mortal where she can be more relaxed and jovial with her family and friends? Who knows, maybe her and Seth could make a go of it? There are feelings there on both sides, albeit more on Seth’s!
With a prom to look forward to Emily can pretty much take her pick on who to go with. Although this does not register to Theo, who naturally expected to be the one to take her. There is a touching moment when Viyesha explains lovingly to him how such a huge change – the initiation – will affect Emily. She will be saying goodbye to the life she is used to in many ways; she won’t be growing old with her family and friends. This is Emily’s last chance to do something normal.
With the prom over abruptly, the story then begins to get darker, and not all in the de Lucis’ household can be trusted! Emily’s life is in imminent danger, and her best friend, Tash, has also got caught up in the turn of events as they both get kidnapped!
From hereon in there is plenty of action, suspense, with a dark, almost eerie atmosphere. The ‘feeders’ are certainly very gruesome and will make you shudder and cringe. The Dark One and his minions find ways to take the crystal, and one way is to take Emily, for he longs to turn into his human form once again. His only chance is to get hold of the crystal. In order to do this, he summons Mr. Nelson to carry out his evil tasks.
“… the time has come for action. I need the crystal. I have waited too long in the shadows, without form or function, and Viyesha has enjoyed the wealth and power that was rightfully mine for too long. Bring me the girl. The family cannot stand back and let her endure the tortures of the void. Once I have her, I will exploit their weakness.”
Although Mr. Nelson hears the Dark One, he doesn’t see him. Instead, it is the feeders that are present. The creepy, slimy, dark slug-like masses.
“… He couldn’t see the owner of the hissing, reptilian voice, but he could see what the chamber contained. Surrounding him on all sides and suspended high up in the vaults, he saw row upon row of strange black creatures, dark and malevolent, their glittering eyes watching all around him, he was filled with a loathing and dread so powerful he thought his head would explode.”
And, then there’s the brilliance of the shapeshifters, who sometimes make you wonder exactly whose side they’re on, which makes for great tense and fearful moments that are exhilarating. Not only that, but love also blossoms in unexpected places between other characters. I wonder where that will lead to!
Two new fascinating characters are introduced in True Blue in Juke and Bellynda La Drach! Australian Juke is Emily’s mothers new partner. He showed up in the village, Hartswell-on-the-Hill, as a hippy type, with a guitar. Emily is glad to see her mum happy, especially since the death of her Grandad, even though at times she knows that something doesn’t sit quite right with him. This provides the reader with curiosity, and I for one couldn’t wait to discover more about him! The de Lucis family were sent Bellynda La Drach after they expressed concerns of the blue crystal’s safety. She is present to keep the crystal and the family safe from harm. However, she is not very heart-warming, but rather cold and flippant. She will leave you wondering just whose side she is on. But one of the most interesting sides of her character is that she is a shapeshifter, and she is brilliant during the action and fight scenes, regardless who side she’s on!
Yes, True Blue is an excitingly, nice paced story, as was book 1. I can’t wait to read more about the characters and what becomes of them in Book 3.
A copy of True Blue was provided by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
June 22, 2015
Wow what a great follow up to the first book in this trilogy! I read that one just over a year ago and it was quite the find for an avid reader of paranornal book! With a great new twist a in depth characters you feel like you know I absolutely fell in love with it then and with this addition to the trilogy it has made it even better!
Emily is going to be changed at the new moon events have happened in a way that makes it impossible for her not to be, good thing this is what she wants. Or is it? A last minute hail mary offer has her questioning everything she thought she knew for certain.
With danger once again on the rise more than just Emily's life is on the line and it will take everyone including some new allies to keep them all safe. As time dwindles things become more and more dangerous and complicated!
Emily has grown up allot in a short amount of time, but she always has a firm head on her shoulders and doesn't let crazy situations get the best of her.
Theo is learning about human emotions he hasn't had to deal with before and is learning he doesn't quite like them, but is learning to deal with them.
We see more from characters we've come to love and a few new ones that quickly make their ways into the scenes with a bang. All give such great detail you can really get a good image on what they'd look like and how they'd be making it all the easier to feel like you're right there in the story.
A great addition and I can't wait to see to conclusion to this series!
Emily is going to be changed at the new moon events have happened in a way that makes it impossible for her not to be, good thing this is what she wants. Or is it? A last minute hail mary offer has her questioning everything she thought she knew for certain.
With danger once again on the rise more than just Emily's life is on the line and it will take everyone including some new allies to keep them all safe. As time dwindles things become more and more dangerous and complicated!
Emily has grown up allot in a short amount of time, but she always has a firm head on her shoulders and doesn't let crazy situations get the best of her.
Theo is learning about human emotions he hasn't had to deal with before and is learning he doesn't quite like them, but is learning to deal with them.
We see more from characters we've come to love and a few new ones that quickly make their ways into the scenes with a bang. All give such great detail you can really get a good image on what they'd look like and how they'd be making it all the easier to feel like you're right there in the story.
A great addition and I can't wait to see to conclusion to this series!
May 3, 2015
True Blue is book two of a trilogy, its set in a english village where there's some interesting characthers living, not all of them supernatural!
If you enjoyed Blue Moon, you will absolutely love this book, so much happens, lots of twists and turns but at the centre of the book is Emily and Theo and their love for each other.
I loved Seth in this book, he was comical and really entertaining.
When reading the book I felt like I was watching a movie as I could picture everythiing going on, thats the beauty of Pats writing.
If you like your books paranormal you will not be disappointed there is shifters, gross dark things and other paranormal entities......
A definite page turner, will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end, which will leave you wanting book 3 now.
**I received an arc for an honest review**
If you enjoyed Blue Moon, you will absolutely love this book, so much happens, lots of twists and turns but at the centre of the book is Emily and Theo and their love for each other.
I loved Seth in this book, he was comical and really entertaining.
When reading the book I felt like I was watching a movie as I could picture everythiing going on, thats the beauty of Pats writing.
If you like your books paranormal you will not be disappointed there is shifters, gross dark things and other paranormal entities......
A definite page turner, will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end, which will leave you wanting book 3 now.
**I received an arc for an honest review**
June 23, 2015
I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR AN HONEST REVIEW AND THIS IS MY HONEST OPINION
ANOTHER TERRIFFIC BOOK FOR PAT SPENCE....KEEP THEM COMING !!!
Well book 2 doesn't fail you, even more interesting then the first one. Take all the excitement of the first one and start adding to it as new things are added, multiple kinds of shifters, subterranean cathedral, magic crystal, old coffins,magic powers, centuries of bodies, a supernatural sect. Still their is Badru head of the Lunari, who seems to pop up and change things to whatever he wants at the time. Add in mysterious Juke who works with Emily's mother and is her new boyfriend, with very interesting secrets of his own, which you will only discover a little at a time. And what every high school needs a prom (True Blue Prom), everyone must wear blue, of course that always brings up who is taking who and why. So there has to be jealously, and all the normal high school mix ups , kidnappings,fights , rescues, trades between groups, re-rescues, a conduit, all out secret war (good against evil). Worse is even if you win you discover you didn't.Traitors among those you trust most. At this point I also have some questions concerning Emily or more importantly her mother, something about her pass or things that seem familiar or things she had a long time ago that she remembers when needed most, but she doesn't seem to be able to fully remember the when or why of things. That's very interesting. Then when needed, they find there worse fear has happen, and they don't even know the worse part of it yet. You will be biting your nails waiting for the last of these three books, I CAN"T WAIT.
ANOTHER TERRIFFIC BOOK FOR PAT SPENCE....KEEP THEM COMING !!!
Well book 2 doesn't fail you, even more interesting then the first one. Take all the excitement of the first one and start adding to it as new things are added, multiple kinds of shifters, subterranean cathedral, magic crystal, old coffins,magic powers, centuries of bodies, a supernatural sect. Still their is Badru head of the Lunari, who seems to pop up and change things to whatever he wants at the time. Add in mysterious Juke who works with Emily's mother and is her new boyfriend, with very interesting secrets of his own, which you will only discover a little at a time. And what every high school needs a prom (True Blue Prom), everyone must wear blue, of course that always brings up who is taking who and why. So there has to be jealously, and all the normal high school mix ups , kidnappings,fights , rescues, trades between groups, re-rescues, a conduit, all out secret war (good against evil). Worse is even if you win you discover you didn't.Traitors among those you trust most. At this point I also have some questions concerning Emily or more importantly her mother, something about her pass or things that seem familiar or things she had a long time ago that she remembers when needed most, but she doesn't seem to be able to fully remember the when or why of things. That's very interesting. Then when needed, they find there worse fear has happen, and they don't even know the worse part of it yet. You will be biting your nails waiting for the last of these three books, I CAN"T WAIT.
January 23, 2016
ALLURING SECRETS - AND DANGER
The de Lucis family guard a secret so alluring that others will stop at nothing to steal it. Drawn into the family by her love for Theo de Lucis, 17 year old Emily is placed in mortal danger. Not only must she save her best friends, but her own life and even Theo's hang in the balance. Holy water and urban angels simply aren't enough to combat the ancient evil that threatens them.
Pat Spence's second supernatural thriller ratchets up the tension - and even when the battle is over, it's clear that the war isn't won yet. Very readable.
The de Lucis family guard a secret so alluring that others will stop at nothing to steal it. Drawn into the family by her love for Theo de Lucis, 17 year old Emily is placed in mortal danger. Not only must she save her best friends, but her own life and even Theo's hang in the balance. Holy water and urban angels simply aren't enough to combat the ancient evil that threatens them.
Pat Spence's second supernatural thriller ratchets up the tension - and even when the battle is over, it's clear that the war isn't won yet. Very readable.
July 16, 2015
By the time I started True Blue by Pat Spence, I was expecting there to be more action and fighting than there was. There were only a couple of chapters that dealt with action and defending themselves against the Dark Angel. It was a tad disappointing that there wasn't more to the fighting.
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