While nobody will deny the fantasy genre's timeless popularity, both readers and critics are currently crying out for wholly-unique new narratives that don't succumb to recycling of the "same-old" concepts. Thankfully, New Hampshire's Ava Vixion is stepping up to the plate with gusto -- releasing a totally new take on the good versus evil concept; one that forces readers to question every shred of their existence.
It all unravels in DARKEST BEFORE DAWN. Just be careful, the apocalypse is looming, and those tasked to protect could be letting their hearts get in the way.
Does circumstance predict if we'll turn out good or evil? Is one's fate really sealed from birth? Running from a past that left her riddled with scars and not just the visible kind, Ferrian hides not only herself away, but the demons clawing at her. Each day grows harder to get through, -- so does the desire to kill those who have hurt her, and killed those she once loved. That is, until the day she meets Remi. Tall, dark and heavenly, he slowly chips away the pain of the past and unleashes hope where hurt once resided.
Charged with watching over the one human who could change the fate of the world, and balances on the edge of the impending apocalypse, -- Remiel, a member of an elite League of Guardians, vows to protect the future Dark Angel from the murderous clutches of Xaphan. Remi's fear that Ferrian will become a Daemon grows as much as his desire, as the clock starts to count down to the hour of her transformation. He had a duty to protect her, even from herself, but can't he protect her from his love. Can his love make her forget where she came from, or will her past come back to haunt her once again and kill the one person who hopes to set her free from her pain?
"I'm a big believer that readers must be invested and engrossed in what they read, which is why I created a narrative that not only imparts a gripping story, but throws readers out of their comfort zone to face questions about life that only the brave dare explore," explains Vixion. "For example, they'll ponder if their childhood experiences are solely responsible for shaping who they are as adults, if past plights can be transformed into future opportunities to help others and if the lure of spreading hatred is too much of a temptation to walk away from. It's SO much more than just a story!"
Continuing, "At the same time, the narrative does take a very intimate look at one woman's rapid coming of age, and it explores the role her Guardian Angel plays against her past. In all, there's something for everyone, and that's exactly what I wanted to achieve. Due to the success of volume one, I have since created the 'League of Guardians' series and am furiously working on volume two. I hope to have this on the shelves early next year."
Until then, DARKEST BEFORE DAWN, from Lucid Fyre Publishing, is available now: http://amzn.to/1QhkRHg.
About the Author: Once a traveler, seeker of inspiration, Ava Vixion now calls the Hidden Valley of New Hampshire her home along with her family, one crazy cat and silly mutt. She's currently working multiple projects including a YA dystopian, and Urban Fantasy. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TSU, and Pintrest. Visit www.AvaVixion.com for more.
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