"engaging paranormal romance"
Megan and Finn Douglas perform their musical act in Salem,
Massachusetts hotel during Halloween week. Instead of a
warm return home for Megan, who once lived here, nightmares
plague her. She dreams that Finn is evil and wants to harm
her. Sex after they fall asleep turns very rough and
frightens Megan. At the same time, Megan hears tales about
the history of Salem besides the highly publicized
historical witch-hunt. She learns that at one time
Satanists attempted several times to bring forth the demon
Bac-Dal. Several people including her cousin warn her that
Finn is evil. Finn worries about his wife and the strange occurrences
including a weird fog that engulfs them. He calls an
acquaintance from New Orleans. Lucian, who arrives faster
than a human could, comes to help. Lucien and his friends
struggle to keep Megan and Finn safe, but against what and
who are unknown. Though ALL HOLLOW'S EVE takes time to set the cast and
location, once the troubles begin, this becomes an engaging
paranormal romance. The exciting tale keeps readers
wondering until the final confrontation who the identity of
the bad guys are. Finn and Megan are delightful
protagonists and the secondary players bring life to Salem
or are a well-developed part of Lucien's pack. Shannon
Drake continues to display that she is one of the best
authors at providing an exhilarating paranormal romantic
thriller. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted September 24, 2003
SummaryThe tree-lined streets and mystical shops of Salem,
Massachusetts resonate with a seductive and brutal
history. New Orleans musician Megan O'Casey has returned
to the home of her ancestors to perform, with her husband
Finn, in a weeklong series of concerts, culminating on All
Hallow's Eve...and to renew her connection with the past.
But from the moment they arrive in Salem, Finn seems
different—sensual beyond belief one moment; cold and
ruthless the next. The locals—even Megan's
relatives—regard him strangely, with a distrust
bordering on hatred. Megan must soon face the face that
something powerful is rising, a malevolence that may
already have claimed Finn for its own...
As the night of the full moon approaches, Megan senses
that she, too, is in great danger. Sinister forces seem
to be bringing her closer to darkness in a centuries-old
ritual that music cannot tame...and time cannot conquer...
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