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Touched: Book 1: The Hunter Legacy
A millennium ago, it started with a beautiful woman. She entered Preston Ciora’s life, captured him body and soul . . . until he discovered she was the “undead”. Preston’s heart would not allow him to run. And to prove that resolve, Preston renounced his mortality to live as a vampyre.
Three years of blissful living ended with the murder of his sire, and life-mate, by a dogmatist Carpathian hunter. The event left Preston alone, emotionally crippled, and on a path of destruction in which he punished anyone who displeased him.
Preston Ciora now regards America as his home and rules over the Western Vampyre clans, though not by choice. During the day, he works as a homicide detective to monitor suspicious activity that might lead to a vampyre. At night, Preston dishes justice out as judge, jury, and executioner, vampyre style.
A series of grisly murders rattles those under Preston’s protection and threatens to expose his people to the mortal world. Gathered evidence points to a delusional vampyre associated with an ancient shape-shifter – who is working an agenda of his own.
Making matters worse, a peculiar woman, during a palm reading, informs Preston love in the guise of a fire-breathing hellion named Lindsey is coming. Despite all efforts to defy the foretelling, Preston finds himself embroiled in an edgy battle to win her heart – a war he would prefer to lose.
Three years of blissful living ended with the murder of his sire, and life-mate, by a dogmatist Carpathian hunter. The event left Preston alone, emotionally crippled, and on a path of destruction in which he punished anyone who displeased him.
Preston Ciora now regards America as his home and rules over the Western Vampyre clans, though not by choice. During the day, he works as a homicide detective to monitor suspicious activity that might lead to a vampyre. At night, Preston dishes justice out as judge, jury, and executioner, vampyre style.
A series of grisly murders rattles those under Preston’s protection and threatens to expose his people to the mortal world. Gathered evidence points to a delusional vampyre associated with an ancient shape-shifter – who is working an agenda of his own.
Making matters worse, a peculiar woman, during a palm reading, informs Preston love in the guise of a fire-breathing hellion named Lindsey is coming. Despite all efforts to defy the foretelling, Preston finds himself embroiled in an edgy battle to win her heart – a war he would prefer to lose.
480 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2012
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March 18, 2014
This story reminds me why I like vampire stories. The bit of danger in loving someone who has the ability to suck life out of someone, as well as, the ability to out live anyone.
The romance seemed genuine enough with the fear of loving Preston. Preston having his own issue to deal with added to everything that needed to conquered in order to reach the ultimate goal.
The only issue I had was with the dialogue from Bubba. It was supposed to have been written with a Scottish accent, I think, but the reading of them was difficult to get through.
Marcus, while he could've been based on someone real, seemed a little overdone. Could he have done the damage he did while he was high on crystal meth? Sure he could've. There just seemed to be something missing from this part of the story. A further explanation or something.
Overall, a nice story.
The romance seemed genuine enough with the fear of loving Preston. Preston having his own issue to deal with added to everything that needed to conquered in order to reach the ultimate goal.
The only issue I had was with the dialogue from Bubba. It was supposed to have been written with a Scottish accent, I think, but the reading of them was difficult to get through.
Marcus, while he could've been based on someone real, seemed a little overdone. Could he have done the damage he did while he was high on crystal meth? Sure he could've. There just seemed to be something missing from this part of the story. A further explanation or something.
Overall, a nice story.
February 7, 2013
Aside from his partner, Preston has all but given up on mankind. Lindsey has never had much luck with men. When the two are "touched" by a gypsy, will they find love or give up before it has a chance? This is a gripping novel about love and hardships for both vampyres and humans. L.M. David has written an un-put-down-able book with suspense, humor and wit. If you love vampyres, love or a suspenseful tale, you will find this book fulfilling.
July 30, 2014
The book seemed to move very slowly, almost throughout, except for the conclusion in the last few chapters. It seemed like it came out of nowhere and then wrapped up very quickly. I was dissatisfied with how the ending unfolded.
February 26, 2013
Story was pretty good but the editing was horrible. I don't plan to continue with the series just because the editing was so bad.
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