"A satisfying journey for readers"
When author Selene Hastings decided to take a walk on a
deserted autumn blown beach, she had no way of knowing
that her life would be forever changed. The discovery of
an antiquated box was a mystery but not as mysterious as
its contents; a scroll, a quill and a ring. The coded
message called to her in a way she could not explain, and
frightened her beyond reason. Believing that returning the
box to its original resting place would thwart the
possible consequences of unearthing it, Selene quickly
reburied it. But what is done cannot be undone when the
objects mysteriously show up on her doorstep. When a
disturbing presence begins to exert its control, Selene is
powerless but to bend to its sensual will. As she attempts to reflect on what is behind these ghostly
visits, she is caught up in a whirlwind romance with Avrum
Devon, a wealthy businessman. Being whisked away to his
opulent mansion, Devon’s Lair, where she discovers an
intriguing portrait of “The Woman in White” that bears a
striking resemblance to herself; this fact does not go
unnoticed by the guests of the house and an elaborate plan
begins to reveal itself. She once more finds herself at
the center of strange happenings, though this time she may
be in over her head. When high powered media mogul,
Vincent Helious enters the picture, she is drawn into a
sensual triangle where she must use all of her instincts
to discover the truth about the ancient mystery, and
herself. Rions’ Child is a compelling mystery that pulls the reader
into a world of danger and power. Ms. Mandell’s skillfully
crafted first person telling allows the reader to
discover, as Selene discovers, what is behind the
supernatural happenings she is experiencing; effectively
building an air of mystery and suspense. Rions’ Child is
an ambitious work that is carefully plotted and the
author’s voice creates an airy, almost transcendent tone
to her writing that is pleasure to read. A satisfying
journey for readers who enjoy the literary side of the
paranormal genre.
Reviewed by Dee Gentle
Posted November 7, 2006
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When author Selene Hastings stumbles upon an ancient mystery, she enters a plot she may or may not be writing. Cults, betrayal-secret codes-obsessive love, target her in a triangle between high tech genius Avrum Devon and media mogul Vincent Helious. Forced to redefine the free spirit of today´s woman, her truth becomes a startling fact when she discovers the Dynasty of Rions´Child.
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