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The Chosen Soul #3
Queen of Abaddon
Raven shoved herself to her feet, pulling from willpower she didn’t know she had, to scramble to the railing that overlooked the remainder of the library seven floors below.
Drake of Tanith stood at the base of the stairs, looking up. The gray marble flooring at his feet appeared to have been scorched; a black scar of searing evidence radiated out from his boots in a star pattern. The smell of smoke filled the air. An angry magic-formed wind ripped through his hair and tore through his cloak, and yet he remained unmoving, a statue of absolutely beautiful darkness, with glowing eyes.
Those eyes imprisoned hers. Time stopped.
In that new stillness, he held her fast and slowly began to climb the stairs, a predator stalking skittish prey. The rest of the world fell away, and they were alone.
“Raven,” he said.
His voice was that of the king of Abaddon now, and echoed with the power of his title. It was the embodiment of promise and need, that duo that tore down a strong person’s last defenses to lay them out for the slaughter.
His glowing eyes flashed, his gaze intensifying as stark shadows claimed his face and his look became hungry. “I know you think you have to run from me.” Another step, smooth and slow. “You believe there to be no other way.”
'There isn’t,' she thought. 'I have to… I have to do… something.'
“But some things were meant to be.”
She could almost feel him upon her, his heat, his strength. She could smell the leather of his armor, and the scent of smoke was stronger now. And something else – magic. It was the aroma of dark magic, like black diamonds crushed into wine.
So close.
There was the faintest hint of a smile curling the corners of his sensuous lips. “You can’t change fate.” He shook his head, just once. “And fate decided on us long, long ago.”
Drake of Tanith stood at the base of the stairs, looking up. The gray marble flooring at his feet appeared to have been scorched; a black scar of searing evidence radiated out from his boots in a star pattern. The smell of smoke filled the air. An angry magic-formed wind ripped through his hair and tore through his cloak, and yet he remained unmoving, a statue of absolutely beautiful darkness, with glowing eyes.
Those eyes imprisoned hers. Time stopped.
In that new stillness, he held her fast and slowly began to climb the stairs, a predator stalking skittish prey. The rest of the world fell away, and they were alone.
“Raven,” he said.
His voice was that of the king of Abaddon now, and echoed with the power of his title. It was the embodiment of promise and need, that duo that tore down a strong person’s last defenses to lay them out for the slaughter.
His glowing eyes flashed, his gaze intensifying as stark shadows claimed his face and his look became hungry. “I know you think you have to run from me.” Another step, smooth and slow. “You believe there to be no other way.”
'There isn’t,' she thought. 'I have to… I have to do… something.'
“But some things were meant to be.”
She could almost feel him upon her, his heat, his strength. She could smell the leather of his armor, and the scent of smoke was stronger now. And something else – magic. It was the aroma of dark magic, like black diamonds crushed into wine.
So close.
There was the faintest hint of a smile curling the corners of his sensuous lips. “You can’t change fate.” He shook his head, just once. “And fate decided on us long, long ago.”
212 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2015
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Heather Killough-Walden
61 books2,187 followersHeather Killough-Walden is a California native currently living in Texas with her husband and child. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the Big Bad Wolf series. Heather’s educational background includes religious studies, archeology, and law. She has traveled all over the world but hopes to one day live in a town with a world-class hockey team. (Let’s Go Pens!) Visit Heather’s website at www.killough-walden.com, where you can sign up for her newsletter. Also, be sure to keep in touch with her and other fans through her Facebook fan page and through Twitter (killoughwalden)!
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April 6, 2012October is too far away for a release date! Not cool!!
April 4, 2015
Great ending to an awesome trilogy. HKW never disappoints and this last book for The Chosen Soul was excruciatingly awaited but it was worth the wait.
April 2, 2015
seriously awesome Finnish of a really cool series! love all of Heather 's work. it has all the good parts, romance, fun and witty, action packed all and all really awesome!!
January 20, 2018
Loved the devil of a series
I loved this entire series. The twists and turns in the story of Raven and Drake kept me coming back for more. All of the characters grew into their own in these books.
I loved this entire series. The twists and turns in the story of Raven and Drake kept me coming back for more. All of the characters grew into their own in these books.
January 30, 2018
Messmerizing !!
A favorite series for me. Every chapter was total captive entertainment. Loved the feel good ending. When characters start out as what seems just ordinary, regular people, but develop into so much is heart lifting.
A favorite series for me. Every chapter was total captive entertainment. Loved the feel good ending. When characters start out as what seems just ordinary, regular people, but develop into so much is heart lifting.
August 23, 2018
Dark, but i still enjoyed it.
June 2, 2015
I love this genre and Heather's writing style has always been appealing to me. I think I've read most of her work.
I enjoyed the feel of the last in this trilogy, the changing between locations using the portals; the depth of feeling that Raven can't deny for Drake. He's a powerful chap/Devil!
But then again, so is Raven, which is what we get more of in this book. I liked getting in her head a bit more.
We get her struggles and her turmoil and see her interaction with fellow characters and the effect of that on her too.
I was a bit 'will she/won't she' with the finale but I was pleased with the eventual outcome and there was a bit of 'oh yeah!' going on there!
I think I might just go back and re-read the trilogy again. You know just so I get the flow of all three! ;)
Ms Killough-Walden you've done it again! Thank you very much!
I enjoyed the feel of the last in this trilogy, the changing between locations using the portals; the depth of feeling that Raven can't deny for Drake. He's a powerful chap/Devil!
But then again, so is Raven, which is what we get more of in this book. I liked getting in her head a bit more.
We get her struggles and her turmoil and see her interaction with fellow characters and the effect of that on her too.
I was a bit 'will she/won't she' with the finale but I was pleased with the eventual outcome and there was a bit of 'oh yeah!' going on there!
I think I might just go back and re-read the trilogy again. You know just so I get the flow of all three! ;)
Ms Killough-Walden you've done it again! Thank you very much!
April 12, 2015
I have been a huge fan of Heather's book for what seems like forever and I enjoyed the conclusion to this series. I did re-read the first two books to refresh my memory as it had been awhile since they were released. Was it exactly what I thought it would be, well no, as there were times that it was a bit slow and drawn out but then the pace quickened and I was engaged once again. Raven and Drake were a captivating pair and obviously opposites do attract and sometimes the chemistry between them seemed like such a tangible thing. Despite the pitfalls of being the Chosen Soul Raven was instantly drawn to Drake who only looked out for himself before but she turned out to be his Kryptonite. There were a few surprises along the way and Raven made the only choice that she could live with. Although the ending was no real surprise I was still happy that it ended the way it did.
February 22, 2016
I have been waiting for this book forever and I am a bit turned. I enjoyed finally getting the end of this epic story but I guess I was expecting more as you always do when you wait a long time for a sequel.
In this last installment, Raven finally fulfills her destiny and saves the world and her king. This book was more of and an adventure and a quest than the first two book, less story more action which I guess is why I didn't like it as much. Drake is the Lord of Hell, more evil than he feared and willing to do anything to get his Queen back. This is a race against time and against one another.
And what a spectacular ending. Totally worth the wait.
In this last installment, Raven finally fulfills her destiny and saves the world and her king. This book was more of and an adventure and a quest than the first two book, less story more action which I guess is why I didn't like it as much. Drake is the Lord of Hell, more evil than he feared and willing to do anything to get his Queen back. This is a race against time and against one another.
And what a spectacular ending. Totally worth the wait.
April 3, 2015
The Best Book in the series!!!!
I love Heather Kilough-Walden Books. I love the fact their is always a strong female and strong male characters. This series to me is about love,magic,passion,friends,family,and good and evil. This series draws you in and then hold you there before letting you back up for air while pulling you back in for another round of the same.
Heather Kilough-Walden's writing is so imaginative that when you are reading her words you can see her characters play out in your mind. If you have not read this series yet,you are missing out on the wonderful world that comes from an excellent author.
I love Heather Kilough-Walden Books. I love the fact their is always a strong female and strong male characters. This series to me is about love,magic,passion,friends,family,and good and evil. This series draws you in and then hold you there before letting you back up for air while pulling you back in for another round of the same.
Heather Kilough-Walden's writing is so imaginative that when you are reading her words you can see her characters play out in your mind. If you have not read this series yet,you are missing out on the wonderful world that comes from an excellent author.
January 4, 2016
Final installment of the Drake of Tanith series.
I had to read the 2nd one all over again bec i couldnt remember the who's who and the actual plot (yes this last book came that long). But i do remember it having a good story thats why i waited for this book. In the end it was a good series. Lots of mystery and supsense. With good ending too. Although i would have wanted to know more about drake and raven's life after they've finally reunited. Epilogue please?
I had to read the 2nd one all over again bec i couldnt remember the who's who and the actual plot (yes this last book came that long). But i do remember it having a good story thats why i waited for this book. In the end it was a good series. Lots of mystery and supsense. With good ending too. Although i would have wanted to know more about drake and raven's life after they've finally reunited. Epilogue please?
April 2, 2015
I loved this last installment of the series; I would love to see one from Drake's point of view but many of Heather Killough Walden's books are a fascinating read and leave you full waiting for the next installment! They build on each other to form great books. I enjoyed the twists and thought for certain the outcome would be different at different stages in the book; I was pleasantly surprised! Just when you think Raven's stuck... she amazes you!
April 6, 2015
Fascinating story intriguing characters adventure love this book has it all I didn't want to put it down and when I wasn't reading it I was thinking about it and couldn't wait to get back to it.I love Heather's books such an amazing writer. If your looking for that story to get lost in this is a must read.Excellent series
December 13, 2015
Queen of Abaddon book 3
I enjoyed the story. Lots of action, fighting and love. It would have been nice to hear more about Ravens marriage, but overall I was satisfied with the ending. I wasn't too keen on the character Summer. The elf King and Summer? Very questionable! And very unlikely!
I enjoyed the story. Lots of action, fighting and love. It would have been nice to hear more about Ravens marriage, but overall I was satisfied with the ending. I wasn't too keen on the character Summer. The elf King and Summer? Very questionable! And very unlikely!
April 26, 2016
I really enjoyed the ending to this series. There was definitely a sense of a race against time, and that Raven would be able to complete her quest.
The romance is there, but not in the way someone might expect to find it. It was perfect for the way this story is told.
Definitely a keeper and a series to read again.
The romance is there, but not in the way someone might expect to find it. It was perfect for the way this story is told.
Definitely a keeper and a series to read again.
April 15, 2015
I normally love this authors books - as I've read them all - but I didn't care for this one. I think it's because it's been so long since I read the other 2. It had a pretty obvious the ending....but I like the characters & the fantasy part of the book(s).
May 6, 2015
It's so good.. I really want a few short stories more... I just feel kinda bad that I wish it is not YA... I really want to read more steamy scenes between the two main characters. Also, i think the books would be much better if the book tell us more about the side characters.
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
March 22, 2016
Darn it's over.
Can't believe it. I just finished the series, still wanting more. So well written. I am going to miss these wonderful characters. Maybe the author will continue with Loki and the orc. Just really don't want it to end.
Can't believe it. I just finished the series, still wanting more. So well written. I am going to miss these wonderful characters. Maybe the author will continue with Loki and the orc. Just really don't want it to end.
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September 26, 2012This is INCORRECT...the 3rd book in The Chosen Soul series is called Queen of Abbadon and there is no release date as of yet.
December 9, 2015
Never disappointed with Heather Killlough-Walden books! She is such a great author. A must read.
April 4, 2015
An exceptional ending. I love this trilogy!
April 21, 2016
Good Book
The book was interesting with a great plot. Awesome characters and well developed. A must buy and keep coming because they are really good.
The book was interesting with a great plot. Awesome characters and well developed. A must buy and keep coming because they are really good.
July 1, 2016
Queen
If you as a follower of the series realize that some can be endless of a read this novel was a doubt one. Worthy read but I couldn't wait to I gotten to the end.
If you as a follower of the series realize that some can be endless of a read this novel was a doubt one. Worthy read but I couldn't wait to I gotten to the end.
February 22, 2016
A satisfying end to the trilogy. I rather enjoyed the cat and mouse chase through the novels.
April 4, 2017
I have been waiting a long time for this book to come out i fell in love with the first two books raven and drakes relationship was lovely and sweet but in this book there was hardly any it just seemed flat to me. the start of this book was great I really enjoyed it but once raven finishes her quest the ending was very rushed and abrupt when i got there i was like what thats it :'-( I was really disappointed with this I would of thought at the end drake and raven would talk some kinda scene but nope nada. there are quite a few things that weren't mentioned what happened to her mother and father her abaddonian farther? I don't want to give this book a small rating as it was good the ending was just not as good as I thought it would be I would give it a 5 if not for the ending so 3 half it is
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