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In the Dark (Children of Night Book 1) Kindle Edition

by PG Forte (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 34 ratings
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San Francisco, 1969. Vampire Conrad Quintano has been around for centuries—long enough to know that falling for a human is a terrible idea. Much less falling for adventure-seeking hippie Desert Rose. An even more terrible idea? Agreeing to raise her babies and protect them with his life.

Present day. Marc and Julie Fischer have always known they’re vampires. Raised in virtual isolation, they’ve never known their parentage or their unique status in the world. But once their uncle comes to take them home, the family reunion is nothing like they anticipated and they’re thrust into a world they’re completely unprepared for.

Each story in the Children of Night series is a standalone story and can be enjoyed in any order.
Series Order:
Book #1: In the Dark
Book #2: Old Sins, Long Shadows
Book #3: Now Comes the Night
Book #4: Ashes of the Day
Book #5: Fallen Embers
Book #6: To Curse the Darkness

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    Children of Night
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    352 pages
  3. Language
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    Entangled: Select Otherworld
  6. Publication date
    July 31, 2017
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    889 KB
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"IN THE DARK went far beyond my expectations. P. G. Forte brilliantly blends past and present, capturing the mood of both the sixties and the current time frame. I was intrigued by the plot as soon as I started reading and there were just enough tidbits to keep me hooked until the end. Ms. Forte sheds light on both the sexy side as well as the more animalistic side of the vampire. The storyline is complex and there are several secondary stories added into the mix that are just as compelling. This will appeal to both suspense and paranormal enthusiasts a like. I definitely look forward to the next release." ~ Rated 4.5 blue ribbons by Pamela Denise for Romance Junkies

About the Author

When she's not pestering her husband to help her research scenes for upcoming books, or being amused by her two vastly entertaining children, PG Forte can usually be found serving the needs and whims of her characters…or her cats. It's a difficult job, but someone's got to do it. Originally a Jersey girl, PG now resides with her family on the extreme left coast where she writes rule bending, genre blending romance and paranormal stories. In the Dark is her sixteenth published title.
 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073TSCFF7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Entangled: Select Otherworld (July 31, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 889 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1978100183
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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PG Forte inhabits a world only slightly less strange than the ones she creates. Filled with serendipity, coincidence, love at first sight and dreams come true.

Originally a Jersey girl, and forever a California girl at heart, PG currently resides in the Texas Hill Country where she continues to write contemporary and paranormal romance in a variety of sub-genres. The common thread linking them together? That would be the emotional connections between her characters--be they vampire foster fathers, Celtic demi-gods, futuristic cyborgs, or ordinary people living somewhat extraordinary lives.

PG loves hearing from readers. You can visit her website at www.PGForte.com, or join her reader group at www.facebook.com/groups/the-crones-nest

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Dawn
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book, great start to a new series.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2011
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Conrad is a very powerful vampire who leads a life full of parties in San Francisco 1969. When one night a dark haired beauty walks into one of his parties uninvited. Conrad takes one look at her and knows he must have her. Desert Rose is already in conversation with his lover Armand but this does not stop Conrad, there's something about her that he's drawn to. This will not be more then one or two night Conrad tells himself just fun, after the first kiss he knows he's lying to himself, they are both already lost to each other.
(Jump ahead 40 years) Conrad is missing and Damian his old friend has no other options but to involve two young vampires (Marc & Julia). Conrad has kept them secret for many years, their secret that can't get out. To many things hing on this secret.
Find out what happens with Desert Rose and Conrad, who are these young vampires, what happens to Armand, what is this big secret, and who is Damian.
This was a great book, I couldn't put it down. I love how PG Forte gets into the story. She jumps from past to present to be sure you don't miss anything. Her characters are strong, you will form quick opinions of them and then she goes and does something to make you change that opinion. I have become a fan of this series and can't wait to dive into the next book, Old Sins, Long Shadows.
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4.0 out of 5 stars good read
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013
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Like this book, and would read more books by this author..........like getting free books to see how I like the author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a well paced dark suspense for a vampiric ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2015
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This is a well paced dark suspense for a vampiric story where the hidden past has no choice but to come to light in order to save the progenitor and protector of twins who carry a deadly and fearful possibility with their existence.

Recalled from the East Coast America to San Francisco to help find their protector and father figure to of the first known born vampires become caught in the middle of a dark conspiracy for control of the nest and possibly more if their protector is not found in time. Do they have the strength and wisdom to do what needs doing in time or will they be too late to save the nest and find their protector?

This will keep you guessing right up to the end of the story with several twists that just may very well keep you guessing.
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quest321
5.0 out of 5 stars A Different approach
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020
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This vampire tale takes a totally different approach to that we come to expect. Once you get into.this story, the magnitude
of this plot falls into place. This, I am sure is only the beginning!
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shixa
5.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2015
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In the Dark is a great story. It has mystery, family drama, and and plenty of paranoia to go around. The flashbacks of the past were my favorite parts of the story. No spoiler alerts here, read it for yourself!
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Cathy B
4.0 out of 5 stars Some new twists on a vampire story
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
I am a huge fan of vampire books. I am an even bigger fan of new twists to a vampire story. This was the first book I have read by this author, and I am so happy that I did. It combined the exotic and exciting life of being a vampire with the more relatable day to day issues of being part of a family. The characters had depth and the story kept me interested from the first chapter.
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HolJo
5.0 out of 5 stars The most unique vampire book I've read yet!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2011
Rated 4.5/5

Summary: Conrad is the apex around whom the characters in this book revolve. He is one of the most powerful vampires in the world, and he leads his San Francisco based nest with generosity, affection, fear and cruelty. The opposing facets of his power allow him to maintain control of his community without challenge.

Seemingly impossible, Conrad is missing and foul play seems to be involved. The only person who is aware of Conrad's missing person status is his former lover Damian. Although the relationship between the two men ended over 100 years prior, Damian is fiercely devoted to his sire. As a result, Damian refuses to stir up the vampire nest by revealing Conrad's disappearance. Instead, he acquires assistance from the only two vampires he can trust - Conrad's twin children, Marc and Julie.

In this world, vampires are never born. They are only made. Conrad defied the norm after falling deeply in love in the '60s with a young human woman named Desert Rose. Their relationship was passionate and tumultuous, and resulted in the birth of the twins against all odds. Desert Rose did not survive after the birth, so it was up to Conrad to raise the children in secret, away from those who would want to destroy the anomaly, and with only Damian to help him.

Now it is the up to the twins to save their father. For the first time in their lives, they have stopped hiding in the human world and are taking their place in their father's nest. Will they be able to find Conrad in time to save his life?

Review: This book was one of the best surprises I've read all year. Every good book has (what I call) an incision point. It is the point in the book when the cut has been made and I'm 100% in for the duration. Even in a really good book, it can still take several chapters before I hit that point of no return. In this book, I hit it in chapter one.

Based on the book summary and the introduction of the twins' history in the first chapter, I assumed immediately that they were going to be in their late teens or early twenties when Damian calls them to the nest for the first time. I expected a coming-of-age vampire story. Then all of a sudden - POW - the author casually divulges that the twins are actually in their forties. How awesome is that?? They aren't adolescents... they are older than me! That was the point I was hooked, because I knew this story would be unique. They might be children in the vampire community, but to us human readers, they are adults. What a fantastic dynamic to work with.

The second major surprise was the complete lack of boundaries within the vampire community with regards to sexual orientation. The vampires love who they love. Male or female, it makes no difference. They are not human, and they don't fall prey to human prejudices or labels. They simply fall in love with the one who is worthy. What an amazingly unique feature to be a natural part of this world. In all the vampire books I've read, I've never read anything like this.

For those of you who are sensitive to POV changes, this is a story that changes POVs with each chapter. It is also a book that changes timelines. There is a lot of jumping back and forth between the 60s (Conrad's relationship with Desert Flower) and current day (the search for Conrad. Once in a while I did get frustrated with the timeline changes because it would cut off a part of the story I was really engrossed in. But other than that, I enjoyed the format, the pacing, and the characters immensely. The book is really well written and very emotional.

I highly recommend this book to adult fans of paranormal and vamp romance novels. Expect the unexpected.
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LexySky
4.0 out of 5 stars Two stories entwined - leaves you wanting more
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2015
normally I have a problem with stories where the view changes and there are time "hops" but this book was structured so clearly I could enjoy it fully - both timelines, both stories that flow together into one and each intriguing, compelling and full of very likeable characters. It was breathtaking (and sometimes I really held my breath nearly until the story switches back to the part that left me off breathless) and exciting and I could feel with all of the characters, even if they sometimes did stupid or childish things (but all very fitting, psychologically developed). My heart breaks for poor Damian. I cried for him, literally. And now I can't wait to read more about him and about the twins and Conrad and Brennan and all the others... really good start into a series that will keep me hooked, I am sure!
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