Invierea

The Lost Reflection #2

by Bruce T. Jones

Invierea: In Romanian, it is the resurrection; of the dead, of a curse, or of a legend. Brian Denmans legacy continues with all hope vanquished and all reason to exist only a distant memory. Brian must complete the epic task he began in the Crescent City.With the world on the brink of an apocalypse of his making and handicapped by a new affliction, Brian must adhere to a new way of life in an attempt to protect an unsuspecting population from encroaching evil.From its origins on the sweltering streets of New Orleans, to New York and the secret world of Romania, Denmans journey leads him to confrontations with his CIA roots, and the legendary origins of his family curse and the inescapable destiny set down centuries before his birth.Bruce T. Jones first vampire thriller, The Lost Reflection, was set in New Orleans and featured Brian Denman as the protagonist man on a mission. The series continues now with Invierea, and Denman traveling from New York to Romania in an attempt to unravel the bonds of a generational curse."

182 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Why vampires some ask. I’ve always held a fascination, all the way back to the days of Bela Lugosi for classic horror. So it wasn’t a huge surprise anytime my subconscious reeled off some fantastic tale of the undead. This story was certainly not the first, and most likely will not be the last of its kind.

But my brain has always told me bedtime stories, at all hours of the day, all the way back to my elementary school classrooms. Unfortunately, nobody ever told me I was supposed to be writing these down. It wasn’t until I stumbled across the legend of the Casket Girls of the Old Ursuline Convent in New Orleans, that I was moved enough to actually write my musings. Never believing I would become a writer, the story resided on my laptop for almost nine years. Things have changed.

Now I write. Not as often as I would like, but my day job has the tendency to restrict my writing, just a bit. What kind of day job? I am a master optician and own a small optical boutique, Studio Optix, in Virginia Beach. Before that, a ship fitter at Norfolk Shipbuilding and Dry Dock. Not really the classical foundation of a writer, but stranger things have happened.

I hope you will enjoy my work. Please, never mistake the opinions of my characters for my own, and enjoy each tale for what it is intended to do, entertain. I look forward to sharing many tales of suspense, romance and humor over the upcoming years.

Reviews

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this sequel to The Lost Reflection, CIA operative-turned-vampire-hunter Brian Denman continues to pursue his quarry from New Orleans to Miami, New York, and ultimately Romania. Along the way, he learns more about vampires, his own past, and his romance with his girlfriend Sam intensifies. A fun, action-packed thrill ride like the first novel. I do wish Jones had spent a little more time re-introducing his characters each time they appeared. It was sometimes a little difficult to remember who was who several months after reading the first book.

[Polly Krize · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the second book in the Lost Reflection Series, Invierea (the Resurrection) continues with Brian Denman battling with his destiny. With settings in New Orleans and Romania, this is a refreshing tale of those dark secrets and legendary figures that may inhabit our conscious and unconscious minds. Imagine, they may be walking among us!

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun quick read if you like vampires. It's set in New Orleans (I actually picked it up from a vampire shop there) and gives you a little bit of background into the Big Easy's "spirited" history.

[shannon Stubbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good

I loved this book better than the first. It kind of left a lot of loose ends so I will have to read the next book. I hope the series ends well.