Cove

Orchard #2

by Jed Quinn

My new life began the moment I woke up in a pitch-black room with only one memory; my own violent death. I was a vampire now, part of an ancient clan protecting the world from those who would destroy it. I still struggled with much of my new existence, but I'd come to learn I was a necessary evil. What made life bearable was my Violet, Mouse, Knife, and our newest member, Cove. But a new band of vampires, arose, threatening to take everything from us in a bloody bid to rule the world. Old enemies became friends, and old friends were exposed as enemies. An encient story of eternal love deepend my connection with Tanner and threatened to derail me even further as we uncovered a mysterious group known only as the Nameless Ones. As I desperately searched for answers and kept losing those closest to me, I had an almost impossible task; save Cove from the others, from herself, and even from me. Breathe, I can do this.

310 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2015

About the author

Born and raised amongst the rolling cornfields of Iowa, Jed Quinn spends his days teaching as a professor of history, volunteering as a school board member, keeping up with his five thoroughly respectable and oftentimes punctual children, caring for his charming yet demanding shi-tzu mix Benji, and stepping into random wardrobes in an attempt to find a way into Narnia. He has traveled the globe extensively, including years spent in Brazil, in search of wild adventures, ideas for his books, and exotic and frightening things to eat. Oh, and he’ll totally crush you at Chutes and Ladders, so bring it!

Quinn is the author of Orchard, a young adult novel about a young woman who awakens to learn she has become part of a small band of vampires tasked with protecting our world, and its sequel, Cove. The third book in the series, Violet, comes out summer 2018. He is also co-author, with Michael Koogler and Jaren Riley, of The Krypteia Conspiracy, a seven part series about a secret organization attempting to hijack the end of times and overthrow God. The first three books, Kingmaker, Risen and Ferryman are available now, with God King due out fall 2018.

Reviews

[Aaron Bunce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cove is a worthy follow up to Orchard. The story picks up right away, and avoids the clunky transition that so many second-in-series books suffer from. Orchard is more effectively fleshed out, and the world Quinn is building gets deeper and more complex. Relationships are tested, duties are questioned, and the scene is set for the finale. Bravo.

[Terri M. · Rating 1 out of 5]

My review can be summed up in quotes from the book.

"As much as I'd tried to convince her we were a force for good in this world, she just didn't see it. Probably because I didn't see it either."

"I can't breathe.
I can't do this."

"This made absolutely no sense."