SINS OF THE HEART

Author: Eve Silver ISBN: 9780373774821 8/2010 PARANORMAL/OTHERWORLD Publisher: HQN

Half human, half god, Dagan Krayl is the Underworld's most powerful soul reaper. When one of his brothers is murdered, Dagan must use every ounce of his power to hunt down those responsible for his brutal death. But he must move swiftly—and carefully—if he's to have any chance of resurrecting his brother. Yet that resurrection could wreak havoc on the mortal world. As an Otherkin, Roxy Tam has sworn to protect the human race, and it's her mission to stop Dagan. But when she sees him face-to-face, she realizes that she has seen him once before—a meeting that changed her life forever. Neither Dagan nor Roxy expect to join forces for the sake of mankind. Or to have their loyalties tested as they struggle against the potent desire that threatens to consume them both….

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

Reckless and wild, Eve Silver's new series starts out with a showstopper! SINS OF THE HEART is nothing less than a thrill ride from beginning to end. It has undeniable appeal, with so many twists and turns that I have lost my center of gravity! Fast-paced and hard-hitting, this one is a winner!

Some of the subject matter in SINS OF THE HEART may not be for the faint of heart, so be prepared for some rough scenes and material. The story is gritty, gory, and downright brutal at times, but when dealing with a storyline featuring demons and soul-eaters, I wouldn't expect anything less. It is not graphic just because it can be, but because when dealing with the many rulers of the Underworld, it has to be! The characters (and creatures) are dark and creepy, with Gothic appeal that wonderfully serves as icing on the cake.

Since this is just the beginning of what I hope will be a truly unique and surprising series, I will not give much of the plot away in this review. Suffice it to say that myths, legends, cults, and Gods unite in the pages, and spin a tale full of passion and blood that this paranormal junkie can't resist.

Shannon Johnson