Blackwell: the Prequel by Lucas Astor and Alexandrea Weis (2017, Hardcover)

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PublisherVesuvian Books
ISBN-101944109242
ISBN-139781944109240
eBay Product ID (ePID)15038426404

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Book TitleBlackwell: the Prequel
Number of Pages291 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicOccult & Supernatural, Thrillers / General, Thrillers / Suspense, Gothic, Historical
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorLucas Astor, Alexandrea Weis
Book SeriesMagnus Blackwell Ser.
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight21.5 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in

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Reviews"A dark story of passion, revenge, and a Faustian pact ... a guilty-pleasure read that kept me captivated ..." -- New Orleans Magazine, "... a provoking yet absorbing read about the dark, twisted and dangerous part of the human psyche." -- Readers' Favorite, "... seamlessly blends mystery, magic and matters of the heart to create an enthralling read." -- RT Book Reviews, "A lush gaslamp thriller ... This cinematic novel is filled with Victorian style and a license for alternate history. The blend of African, French, Spanish and Caribbean cultures on display feels palpable and timeless. A bonafide gothic page-turner." -- BestThrillers, Awards Gold Medal Winner ~2019 NYC Big Book Awards: Cross Genre ~2019 Readers' Favorite Book Awards: Fiction -- Intrigue ~2018 American Fiction Awards: Horror--Supernatural/Paranormal ~2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards: Mystery "I love the storyline and period of time (turn of the century). The author throws fire on many pages through vibrant dialogue and fantastic scene writing. The end is far from predictable, and so satisfying and rewarding. The care and attention to detail with cover art and layout is near perfect." ~ Feathered Quill Book Awards Judges' Comments Silver Medal Winner ~2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards: Adult Fiction Bronze Medal Winner ~2017 Foreword Reviews Indies Book of the Year Awards: Horror Finalist Honors ~2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards: Series ~2019 National Indie Excellence Awards: Suspense ~2019 Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem Awards: Semi-Finalist (Winners TBA 4/2020) ~2018 Hollywood Book Festival: Wild Card ~2018 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Contest: Quarterfinalist ~2017 Readers' Favorite: Fiction: Supernatural ~2017 International Book Awards
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Synopsis"A dark story of passion, revenge, and a Faustian pact ... a guilty-pleasure read that kept me captivated knowing something sinister is looming ..." Jessica DeBold, New Orleans Magazine Hell has a new master In the late 1800s, handsome, wealthy New Englander, Magnus Blackwell, is the envy of all. When Magnus meets Jacob O'Conner--a Harvard student from the working class--an unlikely friendship is forged. But their close bond is soon challenged by a captivating woman; a woman Magnus wants, but Jacob gets. Devastated, Magnus seeks solace in a trip to New Orleans. After a chance meeting with Oscar Wilde, he becomes immersed in a world of depravity and brutality, inevitably becoming the inspiration for Dorian Gray. Armed with the forbidden magic of voodoo, he sets his sights on winning back the woman Jacob stole from him. Amid the trappings of Victorian society, two men, bent on revenge, will lay the foundation for a curse that will forever alter their destinies. WARNING: CONTAINS SOME MATURE SCENES "... an intriguing, dark tale complete with vividly drawn characters, and a uniquely compelling character in Magnus." Melanie Bates, RT Book Reviews Awards Gold Medal Winner 2019 NYC Big Book Awards: Cross Genre 2019 Readers' Favorite Book Awards: Fiction -- Intrigue 2018 American Fiction Awards: Horror--Supernatural/Paranormal 2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards: Mystery "I love the storyline and period of time (turn of the century). The author throws fire on many pages through vibrant dialogue and fantastic scene writing. The end is far from predictable, and so satisfying and rewarding. The care and attention to detail with cover art and layout is near perfect." Feathered Quill Book Awards Judges' Comments Silver Medal Winner 2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards: Adult Fiction Bronze Medal Winner 2017 Foreword Reviews Indies Book of the Year Awards: Horror Finalist Honors 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards: Series 2019 National Indie Excellence Awards: Suspense 2019 Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem Awards: Semi-Finalist 2018 Hollywood Book Festival: Wild Card 2018 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Contest: Quarterfinalist 2017 Readers' Favorite: Fiction: Supernatural 2017 International Book Awards, "A dark story of passion, revenge, and a Faustian pact ... a guilty-pleasure read that kept me captivated knowing something sinister is looming ..." ~Jessica DeBold, New Orleans Magazine Hell has a new master In the late 1800s, handsome, wealthy New Englander, Magnus Blackwell, is the envy of all. When Magnus meets Jacob O'Conner--a Harvard student from the working class--an unlikely friendship is forged. But their close bond is soon challenged by a captivating woman; a woman Magnus wants, but Jacob gets. Devastated, Magnus seeks solace in a trip to New Orleans. After a chance meeting with Oscar Wilde, he becomes immersed in a world of depravity and brutality, inevitably becoming the inspiration for Dorian Gray. Armed with the forbidden magic of voodoo, he sets his sights on winning back the woman Jacob stole from him. Amid the trappings of Victorian society, two men, bent on revenge, will lay the foundation for a curse that will forever alter their destinies. WARNING: CONTAINS SOME MATURE SCENES "... an intriguing, dark tale complete with vividly drawn characters, and a uniquely compelling character in Magnus." ~ Melanie Bates, RT Book Reviews Awards Gold Medal Winner ~2019 NYC Big Book Awards: Cross Genre ~2019 Readers' Favorite Book Awards: Fiction -- Intrigue ~2018 American Fiction Awards: Horror--Supernatural/Paranormal ~2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards: Mystery "I love the storyline and period of time (turn of the century). The author throws fire on many pages through vibrant dialogue and fantastic scene writing. The end is far from predictable, and so satisfying and rewarding. The care and attention to detail with cover art and layout is near perfect." ~Feathered Quill Book Awards Judges' Comments Silver Medal Winner ~2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards: Adult Fiction Bronze Medal Winner ~2017 Foreword Reviews Indies Book of the Year Awards: Horror Finalist Honors ~2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards: Series ~2019 National Indie Excellence Awards: Suspense ~2019 Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem Awards: Semi-Finalist ~2018 Hollywood Book Festival: Wild Card ~2018 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Contest: Quarterfinalist ~2017 Readers' Favorite: Fiction: Supernatural ~2017 International Book Awards, Hell has a new master In the late 1800s, handsome, wealthy New Englander, Magnus Blackwell, is the envy of all. When Magnus meets Jacob O'Conner--a Harvard student from the working class--an unlikely friendship is forged. But their close bond is soon challenged by a captivating woman; a woman Magnus wants, but Jacob gets. Devastated, Magnus seeks solace in a trip to New Orleans. After a chance meeting with Oscar Wilde, he becomes immersed in a world of depravity and brutality, inevitably becoming the inspiration for Dorian Gray. Armed with the forbidden magic of voodoo, he sets his sights on winning back the woman Jacob stole from him. Amid the trappings of Victorian society, two men, bent on revenge, will lay the foundation for a curse that will forever alter their destinies. WARNING: CONTAINS SOME MATURE SCENES Awards Winner -- 2018 American Fiction Awards -- Horror: Supernatural/Paranormal Gold (1st Place) Winner -- 2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards -- Mystery Silver (2nd Place) Winner -- 2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards -- Adult Fiction "I love the storyline and period of time (turn of the century). The author throws fire on many pages through vibrant dialogue and fantastic scene writing. The end is far from predictable, and so satisfying and rewarding. The care and attention to detail with cover art and layout is near perfect." Feathered Quill Book Awards Judges' Comments Bronze Winner -- 2017 Foreword Reviews: Indies Book of the Year -- Horror Finalist -- 2017 International Book Awards Honorable Mention -- 2018 Hollywood Book Festival -- Wild Card Honorable Mention -- 2017 Readers' Favorite -- Fiction -- Supernatural

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