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Book Blurb

After several deaths and near-deaths, chemist and introvert Bram Tillman wishes the last year would unhappen. Then a beautiful man shows up at his door, warning him that more danger lies ahead. Daniel Royer promises to use vodou ceremonies to help Bram discover what's trying to kill him. But while Bram feels a growing attraction to Daniel, vodou spirits change Bram in unexpected ways.

First edition posted in the anthology 'Bones (Gothika 2)' by Dreamspinner Press, October 2014.

Book Review

Bram has had a lousy year. His long-term partner died, he was in a bad accident, and three months ago a man tried to kill him in the grocery store. Bram defended himself, and in a weird accident ended up killing the guy. So when the man's brother, Daniel, shows up at Bram's door claiming an evil spirit is trying to kill him, well, you can imagine the response that logical, scientific Bram gives him. But when one more driver tries to run him over, and Bram has a very disturbing dream, he calls Daniel for help.

This was a fascinating introduction into vodou. Daniel explained about the Iwas, (Lo-ah) or spirit intermediaries between humans and Bondye, the Creator. Daniel's lwa, Ezili Freda, is the one who tells Daniel that a spirit is trying to kill Bram. The dream Bram has introduces him to a very powerful death and sex lwa named Ghede Nibo. Now Ghede Nibo has taken a strong interest in Bram, which is unusual as Bram is not an initiate into vodou. Nevertheless, Daniel, Freda, and Nibo are all on Bram's side to help him get rid of this angry spirit, and stay alive.

Kim Fielding is a favored author of mine, and I adored this story. Daniel and Bram were very easy to care for, and I was intrigued by the Iwas, and the changes Nibo brought to Bram's consciousness. My only complaint? I could've read an entire book with these characters.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 92 pages
Heat Level
Publication Date	10-March-2020
Price	$0.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Kim-Fielding-ebook/dp/B0851917KG