Momma Says: 5 out 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Crisis Alert is well-written in third person POV with chapters alternating between main characters, Anna and Zale. This is book three in the series and I recommend reading them in order as key characters are introduced in Demon Hunter and Demon Tracker. It fits wonderfully into the Urban Fantasy genre and is a great mix of Romance, Suspense, and Action as well. It is steamy and there is graphic violence, so I would recommend 18+ readers.
Demons are growing in mass numbers and destroying vampires, mankind's protectors. To stop an outbreak of demons, the best field agents from the Divine Syndicate and Union of Justice must work together.
Anna and Zale hit the streets of Indianapolis to locate the demon masters and end the bloodshed. Although Zale holds biases against vampires, he's impressed by Anna's strong morals and commitment to saving the human race. He's drawn to her in a way he's never felt before. The need to protect her thrives deep in his soul. Anna can't deny her attraction to Zale. Captivated by the werewolf's nobility and compassion, she considers giving in to her heart's desire. But preventing an outbreak must come first.
Anna and Zale's struggles increase when the vampire leaders demand deadlines for exorcising the masters and reducing the demon population. Vampires are outraged over the increased destruction of their kind and want revenge. But killing humans is a crime. The UoJ will have to cease helping the DS to serve justice on those who break the law.
In a race against time, Anna and Zale must find the masters to avoid more carnage and the damnation of humanity. Their devotion to their mission and each other prevails as they encounter dire circumstances. But can they stop evil from ruling the Earth?
Anna and Zale hit the streets of Indianapolis to locate the demon masters and end the bloodshed. Although Zale holds biases against vampires, he's impressed by Anna's strong morals and commitment to saving the human race. He's drawn to her in a way he's never felt before. The need to protect her thrives deep in his soul. Anna can't deny her attraction to Zale. Captivated by the werewolf's nobility and compassion, she considers giving in to her heart's desire. But preventing an outbreak must come first.
Anna and Zale's struggles increase when the vampire leaders demand deadlines for exorcising the masters and reducing the demon population. Vampires are outraged over the increased destruction of their kind and want revenge. But killing humans is a crime. The UoJ will have to cease helping the DS to serve justice on those who break the law.
In a race against time, Anna and Zale must find the masters to avoid more carnage and the damnation of humanity. Their devotion to their mission and each other prevails as they encounter dire circumstances. But can they stop evil from ruling the Earth?
I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in the series, but they were just the appetizers, whetting the appetite for the entree that is Crisis Alert. Anna, demon hunting vampire, partners up with rogue vampire hunter, Zale, and the sparks fly - in more ways than one! The action is can't catch your breath, non-stop as this pair searches for the masters behind the outbreak of demons possessing the human population. And just a heads up for the squeamish, there is violence as the vampires and wolves battle for their lives, and it does get rather graphic. Let's just say that it's a very good thing these characters are supernatural and can heal quickly.
Abshire shows just how talented she is with great characters, excellent world-building, an original premise, and some sexy fun. Crisis Alert is everything a good Urban Fantasy should be - entertaining, gripping, and absolutely impossible to put down.
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**Read on for an Excerpt from Crisis Alert
The officers continued to point
their weapons at Zale and the two on their knees. The cop nearest the road kept
glancing at her.
"Ma'am you need to stay
back," the cop yelled.
She walked slowly toward them.
"You're pointing a gun at my partner. We're undercover agents for the
local government. I demand you release him."
When his partner turned his gun on
her, she stopped. "Hold it right where you are."
"Anna, don't!" Zale
yelled.
The two men kneeling turned their
gazes at her. Their skin tone and lack of beating hearts indicated they were
vampires. They looked weak and reeked of blood. Besides the cops and Zale's
heartbeats there were two others nearby, but she couldn't see anyone else. The
other two bodies on the ground were dead. The scene didn't look right.
She met the cop's gaze. "Lower
your weapon."
She disliked tinkering with the
minds of humans, but the situation called for it. Other law enforcement would
soon arrive. She needed to set the vamps free and she had to make sure the
humans didn't suspect their presence. The clock was ticking.
"What?" he said.
She slipped into his mind.
"Lower your weapon. Return to your car. The two dead were the only ones
you saw tonight. They shot at you first. You defended yourself. Nobody else
besides your partner was here."
She removed the memories of the
vampires and Zale from his mind. Slowly he lowered his gun. He had a blank
expression on his face.
"Michael," his partner
said.
Anna approached Michael. "Sit
in your car and wait. Once I leave, you will not remember me either."
Michael began walking around the
front of the cruiser.
"Michael! Michael!" the
other officer yelled.
Anna met the cop's gaze.
He directed his gun at her.
"What the fuck did you do to him?"
"Lower your weapon. Return to
your car. You didn't see anyone here except the two men you shot. Nobody else
was here, including me. Now, wait in your car." She drifted into his brain
and plucked the memories.
The cop put his gun back in its
holster. As he headed for his cruiser, the two men with heartbeats emerged from
behind the other parked cars. They lifted their weapons while Zale dashed
toward her. He grabbed her and shoved her down to the ground. At the same time
the vampires kneeling shot around the car. She dropped her helmet and smacked
the pavement while shots fired from the guns. The bullets pinged on the cop car
and shattered one of the headlights. Zale used his body as a shield over her
until the loud pops stopped.
"Shit!" he said after a
few seconds of silence.
He rose fast and took off. Gravel
crunched under his shoes.
"Zale, wait," she said as
she hurried after him.
One of the vampires held a man by
his throat, pinned to the hood of a car. The taller vamp held a man from
behind. Gripping his hair, the vamp kept the man's head back and neck fully
exposed. The vampire looked ready to sink his canines into the man's throat.
"Don't kill them," Zale
said. "Trust me, you don't want to do that."
Anna came to his side. "If you
kill them, you will be considered a murderer."
"They shot at us first,"
said the tall vampire ready to bite.
"This one is a demon. He
should die," said the other vamp.
"No," Anna and Zale said.
"They need to come with me.
I'm with the Divine Syndicate. I can exorcise the demon and then interrogate
the two. They may have information to help me find the masters," she said.
"If you kill them, I will have
to take you to the Union of Justice for punishment," Zale said. "I
don't want to do that. So please, let us take them to the DS
headquarters."
In the distance, Anna heard sirens.
"We need to go now!" she
yelled. "More officers will be here within minutes."
They were out of time. If more local cops arrived, she'd
have to either wipe their minds or come up with some explanation as to why two
men dripping blood and with bullets were still standing. She didn't think she
could handle the latter well.
About the Author:
Mary
is a romantic at heart and a lifetime lover of the paranormal, fantasy,
and science fiction. When she's not working or binge watching television,
she enjoys creating fantastical stories with vampires, demons, werewolves,
angels, and/or other supernatural creatures. She often adds mystery and
suspense to spice up her books. For the most part, she lives a quiet life
in Indianapolis. She aspires to become a full time writer one day.
She also hopes to meet a vampire, werewolf, or angel who will sweep her
off her feet. Hey, a girl can dream. And Mary does.
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