Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor did a fantastic job of weaving in just enough flashes back to the prequel that even "new to the series" readers will not be lost or confused. Weis and Astor sucked up the charm, architecture and mystic of New Orleans on the pages. I felt like I was walking down Bourbon Street.
And dare I say I actually liked Magnus Blackwell this time around. I still don't trust him 100% so we shall see if a leopard can change his spots.
My favorite character was Lexy Arden, the MC. She really put Magnus in his place and that was a long time coming. Her character was strong and resilient. Who knew what she hiding under her bouncy ponytail! I can't wait to see what else NOLA has in store for her.
I gave Damned 5 Stars. It's a haunting, thrilling tale from Maine to Louisiana. Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor make a fantastic writing duo. I look forward to reading more from them in the future.
***I received an ARC from the author but this did not influence my review of the story.
~Lynn
Damned
Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor
Publication date: October 3rd 2017
Genres: Adult, Supernatural
Over a hundred years after the death of Magnus Blackwell, Altmover Manor sits abandoned.
Lexie Arden and her fiancé, Will Bennet, are determined to rescue the neglected Mount Desert Island landmark. They want to make Altmover Manor their home. But Magnus has other plans.
A spirit bound to his former residence, Magnus finds himself inexplicably drawn to the young woman. She has a supernatural gift; a gift Magnus wants to exploit.
As Lexie and Will settle in, secrets from Magnus’s past begin to surface. Compelled to learn all she can about the former owner, Lexie becomes immersed in a world of voodoo, curses, and the whereabouts of a mysterious dragon cane.
Magnus’s crimes won’t be so easily forgotten, and what Lexie unearths is going to change the future … for everyone.
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Author Bio:
Lucas Astor is from New York, has resided in Central America and the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He lives a very private, virtually reclusive lifestyle, preferring to spend time with a close-knit group of friends than be in the spotlight.
He is an author and poet with a penchant for telling stories that delve into the dark side of the human psyche. He likes to explore the evil that exists, not just in the world, but right next door behind a smiling face.
Photography, making wine, and helping endangered species are just some of his interests. Lucas is an expert archer and enjoys jazz, blues, and classical music.
One of his favorite quotes is: “It’s better to be silent than be a fool.” ~Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Alexandrea Weis is an advanced practice registered nurse who was born and raised in New Orleans. Having been brought up in the motion picture industry, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective and began writing at the age of eight. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her award-winning novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story memorable. A permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Weis rescues orphaned and injured wildlife. She lives with her husband and pets in New Orleans.
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