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Battle of the Undead #0.5
Traitors' Gate
Only time will tell who the traitors really are…
Sixteen-year-old Lucinda is getting the home-coming from hell. England is in the grip of the War of the Roses and her tyrant father has promised her hand to a vile man three times her age. In need of aid, she seeks sanctuary with an old childhood friend only to find him accused of treachery and harboring a supernatural secret. All too soon Lucinda is caught in a fight that’s not her own but, to be with the man she loves, she’ll gladly take up arms.
When you stand at Traitors’ Gate, keep the vampires close, and the zombies as far away as possible!
14+ due to violence and adult situations
Sixteen-year-old Lucinda is getting the home-coming from hell. England is in the grip of the War of the Roses and her tyrant father has promised her hand to a vile man three times her age. In need of aid, she seeks sanctuary with an old childhood friend only to find him accused of treachery and harboring a supernatural secret. All too soon Lucinda is caught in a fight that’s not her own but, to be with the man she loves, she’ll gladly take up arms.
When you stand at Traitors’ Gate, keep the vampires close, and the zombies as far away as possible!
14+ due to violence and adult situations
- GenresZombies
52 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 21, 2016
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About the author
Nicky Peacock
39 books125 followersI'm and author of both YA and adult urban fantasy and horror. I have over 35 short stories published in anthologies - my latest is included in Little Brown Book Group's Mammoth Book of Jack the Ripper Stories.
I currently have 2 YA series with the publisher, Evernight Teen:
Battle of the Undead (3 books so far: Traitors' Gate, Bad Blood, Bad Timing) a vampires VS zombies urban fantasy
Twisted and the Brave (first book, Lost in Wonderland out April 16) Dark thrillers with a classic children's literature twist and a dash of the supernatural.
To learn more about me and my books please see my blog: http://nickypeacockauthor.wordpress.com
I currently have 2 YA series with the publisher, Evernight Teen:
Battle of the Undead (3 books so far: Traitors' Gate, Bad Blood, Bad Timing) a vampires VS zombies urban fantasy
Twisted and the Brave (first book, Lost in Wonderland out April 16) Dark thrillers with a classic children's literature twist and a dash of the supernatural.
To learn more about me and my books please see my blog: http://nickypeacockauthor.wordpress.com
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May 8, 2018
Lucinda is on her way home after a long stay in France. She never had a close bond with her father, so she isn't looking forward to be home again. On the evening of her return, her father introduces her to a mean man she's supposed to marry. After being assaulted by her appointed fiancé she seeks refuge at the home of a childhood friend. Lucinda soon realizes that the man living in this house is not the friend she once knew, but someone else. Someone who has secrets to keep and battles to fight.
Lucinda lost her heart to this man, who was there for her in her time of need. Will she be able to love him forever when she finds out what he truly is?
A war is at hand between the vampires and a dark warlock. It's a rule that women shouldn't be turned into vampires, but Lucinda is a force to be reckoned with, even as a human. She's being sent into Traitor's Gate to retrieve two princes, who have been captured by the warlock. The warlock has a lot of tricks up his sleeve and he even has zombies to prevent anyone from getting to the princes. The elders have made a promise that if Lucinda makes it out alive she can be turned. Will a mere human be able to survive Traitor's Gate and get the princes back to safety?
Traitor's Gate is a terrifying short story about vampires, zombies and warlocks. Lucinda knows that she has found her soul mate and she'd do anything to stay by his side. I love the idea of meeting each other in every single lifetime. Traitor's Gate is filled with action and unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. The story is part of the Battle of the Undead series and would be perfect as an introduction to the rest of the books. Nicky Peacock is very skilled at delivering fantastic creepiness and I absolutely loved this series.
Lucinda lost her heart to this man, who was there for her in her time of need. Will she be able to love him forever when she finds out what he truly is?
A war is at hand between the vampires and a dark warlock. It's a rule that women shouldn't be turned into vampires, but Lucinda is a force to be reckoned with, even as a human. She's being sent into Traitor's Gate to retrieve two princes, who have been captured by the warlock. The warlock has a lot of tricks up his sleeve and he even has zombies to prevent anyone from getting to the princes. The elders have made a promise that if Lucinda makes it out alive she can be turned. Will a mere human be able to survive Traitor's Gate and get the princes back to safety?
Traitor's Gate is a terrifying short story about vampires, zombies and warlocks. Lucinda knows that she has found her soul mate and she'd do anything to stay by his side. I love the idea of meeting each other in every single lifetime. Traitor's Gate is filled with action and unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. The story is part of the Battle of the Undead series and would be perfect as an introduction to the rest of the books. Nicky Peacock is very skilled at delivering fantastic creepiness and I absolutely loved this series.
February 21, 2023
A lot of promise for future stories.
I really enjoyed the premise that this book set up. A lot happens in a short amount of time, and some of the events aren’t believable, but for such a short story the characters are engaging and the created world shows a lot of promise for future stories.
I really enjoyed the premise that this book set up. A lot happens in a short amount of time, and some of the events aren’t believable, but for such a short story the characters are engaging and the created world shows a lot of promise for future stories.
December 17, 2018
Prequel to Bad Blood.
The story of how Lucinda (Britannia) and Nicholas met, fell in love, and battled a zombie horde. Like you do.
The story of how Lucinda (Britannia) and Nicholas met, fell in love, and battled a zombie horde. Like you do.
October 16, 2016
What a fantastic novella! A well rounded read full of mystery, intrigue, romance and horror as we encounter zombies and vampires and even an enchanter. Characters are strong and the world building pulled me into the novella. I now must read book one!!
March 12, 2016
This is a great intro into how Britannia and Nicholas came about. If you've read Bad Blood you know get more insight into how these two have so much feelings for one another . A great short story!
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