Drift: Drift

Drift #1

by Michael Dean

Hell hath no fury like one of its own. When young demon, Leo Cutler, commits treason against Hell for saving a life he was supposed to help end, punishment for his betrayal is on the menu...sure to be served cold by his overlord, Christian. It's not for fear of retaliation that makes Leo renounce Hell. It is because he has fallen in love with the near-victim, a human, Shade Lewis. Winning his freedom will not be easy, especially when the first test involves going through Shade's murderous ex-boyfriend, Darryl Kite, who has now, somehow, become a demon as well. With Shade's love compelling Leo forward, will he discover he has the courage to give up an eternal life for her while facing the many obstacles that Christian will surely have waiting for him? Or will it all prove to be too much, forcing him back into the confines of Hell? YouTube

175 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 20, 2013

About the author

Michael Dean was born in Mountain View California in 1976, raised in Tucson Arizona, and now resides just outside of Dallas Texas.

Michael’s adventurous style has led him to start and run a successful small business for the past ten years, as well as writing YA novels and playing music. His passion for music and the pen collided when he was younger, causing him to pick up a guitar and write his own music. That drive led him to starting his own band, getting it played on regional radio stations, even competing in Ozzy Osbourne’s battle for Ozzfest in New York City.

Still just as driven, now he prefers quieter days to himself, thus giving him time to improve on his main passion, writing. Drift, a YA paranormal fantasy, is a bi-product of that alone time. He hopes that when a reader picks up his works, he or she will love it just as much as he did writing it.

Reviews

[J.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drift captured me. I felt like I was watching a movie I found my self diving straight in to book 2 and 3!! Good enough for me to want this series on my book shelf not just my kindle. I really hope it be a tv show or movie one day

Merged review:

I really enjoyed this book ! I could picture it like I was watching a movie, you could feel what the characters were feeling, very well written and highly addictive. I found my self buying the sequel before I even finished the first book.thank you for an entertaining adventure Michael ;0)

[Michelle Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done for a first novel and I look forward to reading the rest in the series. There were a few things that should have been caught by beta/proof readers or the editor, some typos, story lags, etc.., but overall was an engaging story with well developed characters and an ending that leaves you wanting to see how the story finishes. I look forward to seeing how Michael Dean develops as an author as he gets more experience under him. I would recommend for YA paranormal readers.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been waiting a long time for this book, but it was well worth the wait!! Its was action-packed with romance, action, drama, suspense. This book will put you on the edge of your seat. Can't wait for book 2!!

[Cat75 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick read, and the cliffhanger at the end......WOW! Very well written for a first time author! The descriptions are fantastic and placed me right into the landscapes and scenarios in the book. I almost felt like I was really there! Looking forward to book 2!

[Jami · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very good read... i will read all of his books... i am a fan

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

a very cool YA paranormal fiction