"first glimpse into this fascinating world of Parafolk"
Aspiring singer Sharon Colson is desperate. She has lost
her job, her car broke down, and to top it off, her
landlord has locked her out of her room. But was she
desperate enough to work for Jonathan Knottmann, owner of
the All Night Inn, and who just happens to be a
nightwalker? When Sharon applied for a bartending job at the All Night
Inn she knew it would be demanding, but she didn't realize
how demanding. In order to work for Jonathan she would
have to take his mark, which would insure his protection
and her safety. Sharon would take "his mark" out of
necessity, but under no circumstances would she allow him
access to her mind. She had been down that road before and
would not go there again. Jonathan knew he should have sent Sharon away when she
refused a mind link, but he just couldn't bring himself to
do it; even though he knew that her life would be in
danger. Years of loneliness have clouded his judgment but
if Jonathan could make peace with his demons he might have
a chance at happiness once again. Sharon is wrestling with
demons of her own, and the seemingly insurmountable
obstacles threaten to deny the two a chance at
happiness. Imagine a world where Nightwalkers feed, Shapeshifters
frolic and Spellcasters work their magic just beyond the
realm of human awareness. Ms. Miller has created this
world, a dark and somewhat dangerous place, but once you
enter you will never want to leave. I was thoroughly drawn
into Jonathan and Sharon's developing relationship, which
was at once innocent, poignant, dark and humorous. The
supporting cast of characters was interesting enough to
have their own stories told. My first glimpse into this
fascinating world has me waiting impatiently for more of
the author's Parafolk. Review date: August 18, 2005
Reviewed by Dee Gentle
Posted September 21, 2005
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