Spotlight on SOULSNATCHER at The Bookie Monster September 12, 2014!
{Spotlight} Soulsnatcher by Kerry Alan Denney Posted by: Shana Festa in Spotlights September 12, 2014 5 Comments 114 Views
So many books, so little time. Enjoy them all! If there’s one thing The Bookie Monster loves, it’s to make sure our loyal readers are armed with as many great titles as possible. And for that, we give you the book spotlight. Enjoy!
Soulsnatcher by Kerry Alan Denney
Published by: LazyDay Publishing
Publication Date: April 29, 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy, General Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Superhero, Supernatural, Suspense/Thriller, Young Adult
✵ Buy on Amazon ✵ ✵ Add to Goodreads ✵
SOULSNATCHER Synopsis:
Children with extraordinary psychic powers are being used as pawns in a deadly supernatural war. Jasmine “Jazz” Tandy and her nine-year-old son Chaz, who can heal people with his touch, are fleeing from a ruthless organization that kidnaps these children. Children such as Kaylee Daley, who can control and manipulate plant life, and Mara Fleming, who can see into the future. Their only hope for salvation is a covert group called the Guardians, who protect these children from the organization’s merciless hunters. Dr. Larssen Sössnacher, the organization’s leader—called “Soulsnatcher” by the remarkable children he abducts and exploits—believes Chaz is the miraculous prodigy who will grant him the immortality he craves... and he’ll stop at nothing to get Chaz.
Cody Jackson, a Guardian and martial arts and weapons expert, rescues Jazz and Chaz from Soulsnatcher’s hunters and takes them to Homestead, a safe haven where the children learn to use their powers to help others. But Soulsnatcher’s hunters raid Homestead and battle the Guardians in a surreal deadly showdown—with the souls of all the children as the ultimate prize.
Stay connected:
• Website • • Facebook • • Twitter • • Amazon Author Page • • Goodreads Author Page •
“SOULSNATCHER grabs you by both the heart and the throat, as children with incredible powers are put in the path of villains with truly horrific ambitions. Here is a story rife with adventure, suspense, and a dash of humor, and it had me turning the pages deep into the night–and it will have you doing the same.” James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of THE EYE OF GOD and the SIGMA FORCE series
“SOULSNATCHER transcends genre, delving into the basic human desire to protect those who are persecuted. An edge-of-the-seat read I could not put down. Highly recommended.” Lynda Fitzgerald, author of IF TRUTH BE TOLD, OF WORDS & MUSIC, and the LIVE series
“Soulsnatcher is one of those books that surprise on every page. Mr. Denney has a knack for presenting characters that at first seem normal and like folks you know. Then, suddenly you realize there’s a depth to them–and powers you couldn’t even imagine–at work in the eternal battle between good and evil. There’s genuine worry when they get in a jam and there’s so much relief when somehow things work out. Mr. Denney is adept at story-telling with a knowing nod to the humorous aspects of life. I laughed at his wit. While the stakes are high, he never forgets the human touch as the suspense builds to a conclusion you never saw coming. A great read.” Michael J. Varga, former diplomat
“This book was absolutely radiant and I couldn’t put it down. The characters became alive for me and even though it’s fiction, the characters and their problems were real. I recommend this book to anyone that’s not afraid of amazing literary skills and beautiful imagination.” Tara from Goodreads
“Soulsnatcher has all of the attributes that one looks for in a thrilling novel. The author has a talent for drawing his readers in and delivering them right into the thick of the plot. As the tension builds to a crescendo, the characters seem to take you by the hand and lead you with them through their terrifying adventure. The drama and intrigue culminate in a sequence of events that are both breathtaking and unforgettable. An outstanding work of fiction; this book merits all five stars and a bullet for literary excellence.” Michael Marjenhoff, artist
“Soulsnatcher sounds like a story you may have heard before: children with special abilities pursued by evil people who want to exploit them for profit and defended by brave individuals who only want to protect them. But Soulsnatcher is so much more. Unlike the typical story of this type that focuses on the psychological, emotional and physical challenges of the ‘super human’ characters, Kerry Denney has woven the lives of ordinary, mundane people associated with them into a complex, intriguing tale full of insight and human nature, adventure and suspense. Denney lets the reader become part of the story, feeling at home with plot, comfortable with the characters, then surprise! Denney’s imagination, style and sense of suspense make this a masterful story. Soulsnatcher got me.” Richard Bowman
“I picked up Soulsnatcher expecting to be entertained. And I was. Denney knows how to tell a good story — the pace was relentless, but not rushed, the action scenes were strong and the characters were compelling with well-planned histories — and he tells it with heart and humor. If you are looking for an enjoyable read, this paranormal thriller and X-men inspired fantasy would be a good choice. But, at least for me, what lingers after the end of the tale are larger issues of meaning: the commercialization and exploitation of talent, the commodification of labor, the purpose of education, the plight of children trapped in oppressive systems. This is more than just escapist fiction; it is a call to stand up for the vulnerable, a good story with a social conscience. Well done, Mr. Denney.” C.H. Ramsey
(for more stellar reviews, please visit the links at Amazon & Goodreads)
Colleagues and readers alike have dubbed Kerry Alan Denney as The Reality Bender. A multiple award-winning author, Kerry incorporates genre-blending elements of the supernatural, paranormal, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror in his novels and short stories. With joy, malicious glee, and a touch of madness, he writes reality-bending thrillers…even when the voices don’t compel him to. His protagonists are his children, and he loves them as dearly as he despises his antagonists -- even when he has to kill them. Kerry lives near Stone Mountain, Georgia with his Golden Retriever Holly Jolly, a professional Therapy Dog, where he is currently writing his next novel. His post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel JAGANNATH will be published by Permuted Press in February 2015.
So many books, so little time. Enjoy them all! If there’s one thing The Bookie Monster loves, it’s to make sure our loyal readers are armed with as many great titles as possible. And for that, we give you the book spotlight. Enjoy!
Soulsnatcher by Kerry Alan Denney
Published by: LazyDay Publishing
Publication Date: April 29, 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy, General Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Superhero, Supernatural, Suspense/Thriller, Young Adult
✵ Buy on Amazon ✵ ✵ Add to Goodreads ✵
SOULSNATCHER Synopsis:
Children with extraordinary psychic powers are being used as pawns in a deadly supernatural war. Jasmine “Jazz” Tandy and her nine-year-old son Chaz, who can heal people with his touch, are fleeing from a ruthless organization that kidnaps these children. Children such as Kaylee Daley, who can control and manipulate plant life, and Mara Fleming, who can see into the future. Their only hope for salvation is a covert group called the Guardians, who protect these children from the organization’s merciless hunters. Dr. Larssen Sössnacher, the organization’s leader—called “Soulsnatcher” by the remarkable children he abducts and exploits—believes Chaz is the miraculous prodigy who will grant him the immortality he craves... and he’ll stop at nothing to get Chaz.
Cody Jackson, a Guardian and martial arts and weapons expert, rescues Jazz and Chaz from Soulsnatcher’s hunters and takes them to Homestead, a safe haven where the children learn to use their powers to help others. But Soulsnatcher’s hunters raid Homestead and battle the Guardians in a surreal deadly showdown—with the souls of all the children as the ultimate prize.
Stay connected:
• Website • • Facebook • • Twitter • • Amazon Author Page • • Goodreads Author Page •
“SOULSNATCHER grabs you by both the heart and the throat, as children with incredible powers are put in the path of villains with truly horrific ambitions. Here is a story rife with adventure, suspense, and a dash of humor, and it had me turning the pages deep into the night–and it will have you doing the same.” James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of THE EYE OF GOD and the SIGMA FORCE series
“SOULSNATCHER transcends genre, delving into the basic human desire to protect those who are persecuted. An edge-of-the-seat read I could not put down. Highly recommended.” Lynda Fitzgerald, author of IF TRUTH BE TOLD, OF WORDS & MUSIC, and the LIVE series
“Soulsnatcher is one of those books that surprise on every page. Mr. Denney has a knack for presenting characters that at first seem normal and like folks you know. Then, suddenly you realize there’s a depth to them–and powers you couldn’t even imagine–at work in the eternal battle between good and evil. There’s genuine worry when they get in a jam and there’s so much relief when somehow things work out. Mr. Denney is adept at story-telling with a knowing nod to the humorous aspects of life. I laughed at his wit. While the stakes are high, he never forgets the human touch as the suspense builds to a conclusion you never saw coming. A great read.” Michael J. Varga, former diplomat
“This book was absolutely radiant and I couldn’t put it down. The characters became alive for me and even though it’s fiction, the characters and their problems were real. I recommend this book to anyone that’s not afraid of amazing literary skills and beautiful imagination.” Tara from Goodreads
“Soulsnatcher has all of the attributes that one looks for in a thrilling novel. The author has a talent for drawing his readers in and delivering them right into the thick of the plot. As the tension builds to a crescendo, the characters seem to take you by the hand and lead you with them through their terrifying adventure. The drama and intrigue culminate in a sequence of events that are both breathtaking and unforgettable. An outstanding work of fiction; this book merits all five stars and a bullet for literary excellence.” Michael Marjenhoff, artist
“Soulsnatcher sounds like a story you may have heard before: children with special abilities pursued by evil people who want to exploit them for profit and defended by brave individuals who only want to protect them. But Soulsnatcher is so much more. Unlike the typical story of this type that focuses on the psychological, emotional and physical challenges of the ‘super human’ characters, Kerry Denney has woven the lives of ordinary, mundane people associated with them into a complex, intriguing tale full of insight and human nature, adventure and suspense. Denney lets the reader become part of the story, feeling at home with plot, comfortable with the characters, then surprise! Denney’s imagination, style and sense of suspense make this a masterful story. Soulsnatcher got me.” Richard Bowman
“I picked up Soulsnatcher expecting to be entertained. And I was. Denney knows how to tell a good story — the pace was relentless, but not rushed, the action scenes were strong and the characters were compelling with well-planned histories — and he tells it with heart and humor. If you are looking for an enjoyable read, this paranormal thriller and X-men inspired fantasy would be a good choice. But, at least for me, what lingers after the end of the tale are larger issues of meaning: the commercialization and exploitation of talent, the commodification of labor, the purpose of education, the plight of children trapped in oppressive systems. This is more than just escapist fiction; it is a call to stand up for the vulnerable, a good story with a social conscience. Well done, Mr. Denney.” C.H. Ramsey
(for more stellar reviews, please visit the links at Amazon & Goodreads)
Colleagues and readers alike have dubbed Kerry Alan Denney as The Reality Bender. A multiple award-winning author, Kerry incorporates genre-blending elements of the supernatural, paranormal, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror in his novels and short stories. With joy, malicious glee, and a touch of madness, he writes reality-bending thrillers…even when the voices don’t compel him to. His protagonists are his children, and he loves them as dearly as he despises his antagonists -- even when he has to kill them. Kerry lives near Stone Mountain, Georgia with his Golden Retriever Holly Jolly, a professional Therapy Dog, where he is currently writing his next novel. His post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel JAGANNATH will be published by Permuted Press in February 2015.
A very special thanks to the fabulous Shana Festa aka The Bookie Monster for interviewing me... you're awesome, lady!
