Have you ever wondered what made Crispin so wicked; why his heart is so black? What drives his hunger for total control, and his need to cause such horror and pain to others? Was he born this way, or did something horrific happen to him as a child? What goes on behind those dark, hauntingly beautiful, blue eyes? Step into the mind of a killer. He is charming, cunning, and his velvet voice will … will enchant you. Is Crispin really as evil as he is portrayed, or is there more hidden beneath the skin?
Now you can find out all about Crispin, and what makes him tick.
Warning: This book is very addictive. It also has sexual content, bad language, violence and the most malevolent man you will hate to love.
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I love this book! You can read this book, then jump into the Chosen Saga or if you have already read the series, Then be prepared to find out why Crispin is the way he is. I really enjoyed finding out about what made him so bad. Poor Crispin, His mom was forbidden to see him after he was born. And how evil his father was, killing everything he loved or could love. It’s no wonder Crispin turn out the way he did, 20 years of hard core evil, will change a person.
Just grabbed all of this author’s books, I have read all of them. They are fantastic.
I totally recommend it!
A dark, evil and vicious read!
Xen is cunning and ruthless as seen in the prologue, which definitely caught my attention, making me curious as to what will happen in the upcoming chapters.
An emotionally charged read – I feel so sorry for Rain. Xen is so cruel and vicious! Such a vile creature Xen is – utterly cruel!
Overall, a deliciously dark and sexy read!
Full of magic, betrayal, lies, darkness, demons and in the freedom from a tyrant.
Perfect for readers of dark fantasy.
Audiobook
An enjoyable listen made worthwhile by the narrator.
**Possible Minor Spoilers**
This was a quick, but absolutely amazing read! OMG! From page 1 I was absolutely hooked on the story line and already HATED one of the characters. That’s very rare for me because it usually takes a lot for me to HATE a character. Not this time!
I know that this is essentially the prequel to the rest of the series but I don’t think I have actually looked forward to a series as much as I do in this moment! I have this and book 1 from the Chosen Saga and I am already planning on getting the rest of the series, that’s how amazing I think this book is!
From what I understand (Since I have not read the first book yet) this book was written to explain why Crispin became the kind of guy he is and I have to say, I don’t blame him. With his father being the cruel, power hungry man he was, weaving lies and deceit at every turn, it’s no wonder Crispin is a little messed up. (Again, I haven’t read Book 1 yet, just this prequel, but by the end of the story, he was definitely a little messed up!)
There are some dark scenes in this story, slightly gruesome ones, and just a bit of steamy, hot sex that is, in no way, overdone! In my opinion, that makes the story that much better!
I have to say, Ms. Clayton has definitely become one of my favorite authors now! Her writing style is amazing, easy to follow, but still descriptive enough to give you a clear picture as to what is going on! That’s rare, at least in my opinion. You either get an author who describes too much and turns it boring, or doesn’t describe enough so that you end up getting lost. That was definitely NOT the case! Ms. Clayton has some AMAZING talent and even more amazing ideas.
For all of you who love books about magic, even dark magic, this series is a must read for you!
Definitely 5 out of 5 stars!
This little book packs a lot of information and suspense in its small package. It is very well written from several points of view, starting with the father. It is a very good introduction to Crispin and his background. It begins with a bang and goes out the same way. Thank you Ms. Clayton for giving me the opportunity to read this book, I absolutely loved it from start to finish.