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Beautiful Immortals Series 2: Vampires of Maze #1
Vampires Of Maze (Part One)
From Tim O'Rourke #1 bestselling author of 'Werewolves of Shade' (Beautiful Immortals Series One) comes 'Vampires of Maze' (Beautiful Immortals Series Two) a vampire and werewolf romance with a twist. Witch, Julia Miller, has been sent by the Wicce to bring an end to the war that rages between the Beautiful Immortals. Joining a pack of werewolves, Julia must travel with them to a land unknown to her. Here she will learn the horrifying truth about the dark secrets hidden in the town of Maze. To stay alive, Julia will not only have to figure out who to trust but also who to love. For Julia's worst nightmares are about to get a whole lot more terrifying as she heads into the war raging between the vampires and werewolves where even her own magic abilities won't be able to protect her. Note: This ends on an unbearable cliff-hanger. Part two will be published within the next few weeks.
- GenresFantasy
116 pages, Paperback
First published September 8, 2015
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About the author
Tim O'Rourke
212 books1,043 followersTim is the author of over sixty books including the No 1 bestselling 'Kiera Hudson Series', 'Samantha Carter - Vampire Seeker Series', 'The Sydney Hart Mysteries', 'The Moon Trilogy, and 'The Mechanic' among other titles.
Tim is currently working on new Kiera Hudson books and other works.
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Tim is currently working on new Kiera Hudson books and other works.
Don't be shy; feel free to contact Tim at any of the following:
Email: Kierahudson91@aol.com
Website: www.timorourkeauthor.com
Tim O'Rourke Fan club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/offic...
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October 16, 2015
I know fans of Tim O’Rourke have been waiting eagerly for this short story series since Werewolves of Shade (series 1) ended. And, what a great start to the series! Not only does it have a great start, which reminded me of elements of O’Rourke’s Moonlight trilogy, and an adventurous and mysterious feel like the phenomenal Keira Hudson series, but the reader is subject to a great horror feel and a terrifying cliff hanger!
I love how this series takes us back to the days when familiar characters in Rush, Rea and Calix arrive in England for the first time with Trent and Julia. If you have read series one already then you will already be acquainted with these characters having already settled in Shade.
However, it was clear from Werewolves of Shade that this journey that they are embarking on is not straightforward due to the war between the weres and the vamps. It is fascinating for a reader, and I imagine for the author too, to go back and find out more about the war, more about Julia, the Wicce, and how she handles both the weres and vamps.
Julia has been sent with a spell book to negotiate between both parties. She doesn’t want the violence, the war, but peace. Travelling with the weres meant that she was already beginning to familiarise herself with them, but in order to negotiate successfully she knew she would have to keep her distance from them.
“… I knew that I mustn’t become too close with any of them – they were not to become my friends. My role was to help them – help negotiate a peace between them and their enemy, the vampires. That’s what I had been sent to do. That was my mission. If I could do this then I had a chance at starting a new beginning for myself…”
However, with the speedy attacks that seem to come upon her and the weres she is travelling with, will she have a chance to negotiate? Or, even a chance to live?
The interaction between the characters adds to the mood of the story. With Trent and Rea having been lovers in the past, there is some jealousy from Rea towards Julia as Trent looks out for her and begins to listen to Julia’s opinion. Calix is always candid, argumentative and possibly a tad immature, seeming to be the awkward one who wants to be brash and do things his way. His character actually reminds me of James Remar‘s character, Ajax, in the movie The Warriors. He is flirtatious in an abrupt kind of way, but there is a very slight soft spot in there somewhere. And, between Calix and Rea’s back-answering personalities, and Rea’s smoking, they also have a little bit of Potter in them from O’Rourke’s Keira Hudson series. Meanwhile, Calix’s brother, Rush, is a little more laidback with a kindness about him.
Although a paranormal, there are always elements of horror in O’Rourke’s work. Vampire’s of Maze is no exception, especially with the quick, gritty attacks from the vamps and an absolutely terrifying cliff hanger! It’s a great read for this Halloween season! Not to mention the usual suspenseful atmosphere that the author creates with great vivid imagination and action sequences!
Vampires of Maze part 2 will be released very shortly.
Vampires of Maze part 1 was provided by the author in return for a fair and honest review.
I love how this series takes us back to the days when familiar characters in Rush, Rea and Calix arrive in England for the first time with Trent and Julia. If you have read series one already then you will already be acquainted with these characters having already settled in Shade.
However, it was clear from Werewolves of Shade that this journey that they are embarking on is not straightforward due to the war between the weres and the vamps. It is fascinating for a reader, and I imagine for the author too, to go back and find out more about the war, more about Julia, the Wicce, and how she handles both the weres and vamps.
Julia has been sent with a spell book to negotiate between both parties. She doesn’t want the violence, the war, but peace. Travelling with the weres meant that she was already beginning to familiarise herself with them, but in order to negotiate successfully she knew she would have to keep her distance from them.
“… I knew that I mustn’t become too close with any of them – they were not to become my friends. My role was to help them – help negotiate a peace between them and their enemy, the vampires. That’s what I had been sent to do. That was my mission. If I could do this then I had a chance at starting a new beginning for myself…”
However, with the speedy attacks that seem to come upon her and the weres she is travelling with, will she have a chance to negotiate? Or, even a chance to live?
The interaction between the characters adds to the mood of the story. With Trent and Rea having been lovers in the past, there is some jealousy from Rea towards Julia as Trent looks out for her and begins to listen to Julia’s opinion. Calix is always candid, argumentative and possibly a tad immature, seeming to be the awkward one who wants to be brash and do things his way. His character actually reminds me of James Remar‘s character, Ajax, in the movie The Warriors. He is flirtatious in an abrupt kind of way, but there is a very slight soft spot in there somewhere. And, between Calix and Rea’s back-answering personalities, and Rea’s smoking, they also have a little bit of Potter in them from O’Rourke’s Keira Hudson series. Meanwhile, Calix’s brother, Rush, is a little more laidback with a kindness about him.
Although a paranormal, there are always elements of horror in O’Rourke’s work. Vampire’s of Maze is no exception, especially with the quick, gritty attacks from the vamps and an absolutely terrifying cliff hanger! It’s a great read for this Halloween season! Not to mention the usual suspenseful atmosphere that the author creates with great vivid imagination and action sequences!
Vampires of Maze part 2 will be released very shortly.
Vampires of Maze part 1 was provided by the author in return for a fair and honest review.
October 3, 2015
In true Tim O'Rourke fashion, this book is easily devoured and bam, cliffhanger! Here we finally start to get the long awaited back story to Werewolves of Shade. We get to see what happened before. However like I said just when you think something big is getting revealed, he end the episode! !!!
August 10, 2017
Excellent
I really enjoy the writing style of this author. I would recommend them to friends and family. I gladly give my 5 star rating.
I really enjoy the writing style of this author. I would recommend them to friends and family. I gladly give my 5 star rating.
August 26, 2016
Very Strange
A very strange story which ends, (as ever) on a cliffhanger. If you've read the first six of the Werewolf of Maze series, then this takes you back to before where that series starts, (a bit confusing but think the StarWars movies and you'll know what I mean) telling all thats gone before. Waiting now for the next book
A very strange story which ends, (as ever) on a cliffhanger. If you've read the first six of the Werewolf of Maze series, then this takes you back to before where that series starts, (a bit confusing but think the StarWars movies and you'll know what I mean) telling all thats gone before. Waiting now for the next book
October 7, 2015
Loved it !!!
October 18, 2015
Brilliant, and in true Tim style a huge Cliff Hanger!
June 5, 2016
WEREWOLVES OF MAZE ( beautiful immortals ) by TIM O'ROURKE
This book is a little slow to get into at first , however it then starts to become a very interesting read indeed.
This book is a little slow to get into at first , however it then starts to become a very interesting read indeed.
November 17, 2016
Good gracious
That Rae making me not like her very much in this book lol. She needs to get over herself! I see calix is always his self lol I like them all even Julia the witch
That Rae making me not like her very much in this book lol. She needs to get over herself! I see calix is always his self lol I like them all even Julia the witch
December 27, 2016
Fantastic read 5 star
I love the character's so far. This is a gripping story can't wait to find out what happens next in book 2....
I love the character's so far. This is a gripping story can't wait to find out what happens next in book 2....
April 23, 2017
ABSOLUTELY hooked loved the characters and storyline can't wait to read the rest of the series....this is my first book of Tim's that I have read but certainly won't be the last....
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