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Shadow of the Moon
Kwen D. Griffeth
Publication date: September 25th 2017
Genres: Adult, Mystery, Paranormal
The grisly murder of a diplomat’s son in Central Park draw NYPD Detective Gerald Meeker and FBI Special Agent Andee Trakes into a twisted and confusing investigation. Within hours, the evidence indicates the man was executed in the manner saved for werewolves. Andee Trakes is assigned to liaison with a history professor, who is an expert on folklore and legends.
Professor Alwyn Lloyd, handsome, articulate and successful, not only agrees the method of death was indeed an execution, he claims to be a werewolf. Andee is torn between the desire to date the man and the suspicion to arrest him.
From the initial killing in the park, a bloody spree is ignited that soon has Andee and Lloyd forced to work together to protect themselves and family members.
Shadow of the Moon explores the world of werewolves and paints a picture of what is good about them, as well as bad. The story explains what is beautiful as well as ugly about the wolf.
The story is fast paced and full of interesting characters and several twists and turns to keep both the fantasy as well as the suspense and romance enthusiasts entertained.
EXCERPT:
“I’m Special Agent Trakes, I’m with the FBI. I drove up from New York to see Professor Lloyd.”
“I’m Professor Lloyd’s assistant. Is he expecting you?” Her smile never wavered, though the hand dropped to her side.
“No, as I said, I’m with the FBI, and we don’t normally make appointments.”
Miranda, with smile still in place, walked to the door leading to the professor’s office as she said, “Let me check with him, but I’m sure he will be able to meet with you. I keep his appointment calendar, so I know he’s not overly busy.”
“Hey, I was here first, and I’ve waited thirty minutes.”
Trakes turned back to the office and noticed a blonde had stood to announce her displeasure. She tried to show her indignation with the agent, but her glare fell short.
Trakes smiled at the student and held out her FBI credentials for the blonde to see.
“I’m with the FBI, sweetie. We get cuts.”
Behind her, she heard Miranda say, “Sit down, Shelly, you know as well as I do the professor won’t change your grade.”
Trakes turned back to Miranda and waved the credentials one more time.
“These are really the only announcement I need, but thank you. I’ll just pop in. Then the professor and I will get acquainted.”
Before Miranda could object, the agent turned and stepped through the door.
Her first impression of the office was the desk. It was large, made of wood and appeared antique… Professor Lloyd sat behind the desk.
He studied papers with his head lowered, and her first glimpse of him took in the breadth of his shoulders and his hair. It was thick and dark, almost black down the center of the head, but shaded to grey by the time it reached the man’s ears. It was combed back, but a natural part down the center caused it to fall to each side. She wondered what it felt like, then forced herself to refocus.
As she stepped through the door, Trakes announced, “Good afternoon, I’m…”
He looked up from his papers.
The eyes were a pale blue. Ice blue. The shade of blue used to sell breath mints, and her intake of air seemed fresher as it travelled to her lungs. The eyes were hard and unwelcoming. Andee wished she had waited to be announced. She stepped into the room and tripped on the edge of the rug. She whispered a curse, caught her balance, held her blush to a minimum and muttered an apology.
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have…”
Those eyes, still focused on her, softened enough to indicate his irritation at the interruption had grown into a mild curiosity. As he studied her, he allowed an eyebrow to raise and his head to cant to one side. She suddenly felt exposed, and her blush from the ungainly entry deepened. Her heart paused, and then quickened. Her stomach tickled, then settled into nervousness. Her underarms damped and a question about deodorant flashed through her mind. She tried again to introduce herself, but discovered she had forgotten her name.
“Professor, I’m…a…I’m…”
Her words came in a small squeak. It may have been the squeak a mouse makes when she sees the hawk dive, but it was certainly the squeak of prey. She froze. The corners of his mouth turned.
“Uncle Alwyn, you stop this. Stop it, right now.”
The commands came from Miranda, and the professor looked past Trakes to his niece, who was standing in the doorway. As he broke eye contact, Andee gulped air. She realized she’d forgotten to breathe.
“Uncle Alwyn, I’m ashamed of you,” Miranda continued, and she took Andee’s arm and assisted her to one of the chairs in front of the desk. Andee smiled her gratitude as she felt dizzy. She looked up at the assistant, who smiled down at her.
“Don’t mind my uncle. He does that sometimes. It’s because he is an Alpha.”
“He’s a what?”
Andee felt as if she was clearing a fog.
“He’s an Alpha, and sometimes he takes advantage.”
“An Alpha? Is that a fraternity?”
Author Bio:
Winner of Readers’ Favorite Silver Award for Historical Fiction/Western, Kwen knew he wanted to be a writer when he was fourteen years old. He felt the urge when he finished Earnest Hemingway’s masterpiece For Whom The Bell Tolls. The story touched him in a way no other book ever had. It transported a kid born and raised on a farm and ranch in Idaho to the mountains of Spain. It took him back in time forty years to witness the Spanish Civil War. Kwen knew he wanted to share that wonder with other people.
John Lennon said, “Life is what happens while you make other plans.” While Kwen lived a full and varied life, his dream of writing remained in the back of his mind.
Finally, in 2012, he wrote a novella named Dear Emma. He self-published through Amazon and asked people to read it. “The best way to see if I can write is to let people check it out,” he said. Like it, they did. Currently, Dear Emma enjoys a 4.8 out of 5 stars rating on Amazon.
Often asked what genre he writes, Kwen replies he writes stories about people and uses the genre that best fits the story. “I think of the genre, or setting as another character that interacts to help tell the story,” he says.
His most often received and constant comment is how real his characters seem. Upon the completion of his historical fiction trilogy Sam and Laura books, a reader telephoned Kwen and directed him to write more stories about the couple. When asked why the reader was so adamant about more stories, he replied he “wasn’t ready to tell Sam and Laura good bye yet.”
Kwen considers that comment one of his highest compliments.
Kwen’s books are getting some attention from the literary community. The Law of Moses, the Silver Award winner from Readers’ Favorite, and The Tenth Nail both received the Gold Award from Literary Titan Book Review. The Gold Award is given to books “found to be perfect in their delivery of original content, meticulous development of unique characters in an organic and striking setting, innovative plot that supports a fresh theme, and elegant prose that transforms words into beautifully written novels.” Many of Kwen’s books have received the Gold Award from Literary Titan. In addition, The Law of Moses was awarded five 5 Star Reviews from the reviewers of Readers’ Favorite.
Kwen’s books are available in several formats; e-Book, paperback, and audio. He invites you to check his writings out. Who knows? He might become your next favorite author.
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Pete, I know you are going to LOVE these names! Hehehehe!😂📚
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Andee Trakes is in the book! 🙂 x (How made-up is that?)
Kwen was going to go in too, but looking at his photo, I am guessing it might have some ethnic connotation, so I’m leaving that alone. 🙂 x
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I thought you would love the Andee Trakes one! LOL! I think Gerald Meeker even mad me giggle.
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Made* freaking typos!
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🙂 x
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Xoxo
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it was a nice review
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Thanks for your support on this promo post! I thought this title looked intriguing!😄
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Fab review Dani, and glad there’s another name for Pete to pounce on. 😀
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Thanks Fraggle!🤗😗 I am definitely intrigued after putting this promo post together. The names made me giggle. Lol. I’m glad you liked my post! *happy dances*
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It was a great review
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The title is interesting
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Thanks for commenting on my blog! I agree!😁
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I read the names….and I just knew there was going to be something from Pete: it was actually even more funny to see you point it out already lol 😂😂😂
Honestly though, this one looks like a fun read. I do have to say that it’s getting harder and harder to find something original in the werewolf (and vampire) genre, but will wait to see a review from you (if you are going to read this one that is), to see if it gets that Dani approved rating 😀😀
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Lol! I felt the same way! I was like these names are definitely going to make the cit! Thanks for leaving your LOVE, Michel!😄💖💛💙💚💜 I have been pretty sick the last couple days.🤕😢😷
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Awww, sweetheart, I’m so sorry to hear that 😢😢 I wish I could do something for you. Take some time to relax Dani and recover. Big virtual hug heading your way 😘😘
I hope you will recover soon, and please take care ❤️❤️
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Thanks so much. I have a lot of reviews to turn in but just got out the hospital so going to take it as easy as possible.😢
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Wait, what..out of the hospital? Oh Dani, I’m so sorry. Don’t worry about those reviews at all…they won’t be going anywhere, everyone knows how hard you work on them, and they are always worth the wait.
You just focus on getting better soon. Relax as much as you can. Am worried about you, I really hope you will feel better soon 😘😘❤️❤️
Take it easy okay? And if you need me, you know where I will be 😊😊
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Thanks so much for all your LOVE and support my friend!🤗😗 It’s been a rough couple days but I am making it through!😘 Don’t worry. I am a tough one. I am glad they are starting to find out some of the things that were going on with me so they can be better managed. Xoxoxoxo
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I know you are a tough one sweety. If there is one thing that I really know and admire about you, it is that. But I can’t help but be a little bit worried for you. That’s just who I am, especially when I really care about someone 😘😘
I’m glad that they are at least helping you, and finding things so that they can hopefully help you get better soon 😘😘❤️❤️
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Aww you are a great friend, Michel!😍 I will be okay. The pain is excruciating this morning so please pray for me. Hopefully they get new stable soon.
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Aww…sweetheart, that really brings a tear to my eyes. I’m so sorry to hear this. I will pray for you 😘😘 I really am worried about you Dani, I’m sorry but I just can’t help that. I hope you will feel better soon, with all my heart.
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Lots of hugs your way as well!!!! Xoxoxoxo💖💛💙💚💜
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😘😘❤️❤️❤️
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The excerpt sounds extremely interesting 😮
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I agree!😁📚💖
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Funny names aside, this does sound interesting.😁
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I agree, Kim!!!😍📚💖 Thanks for showing your love on my blog!😗🤗💖📚
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Fantasy AND suspense AND romance? This sounds so interesting!
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I agree!😁📚🤗😗
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Now I look at names and wonder “what would Pete think about this one?” 😂
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Hehehe
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This sounds interesting! I love wolves and werewolf stories so I’m intrigued where this would go 🙂 Great post, Dani!
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Thanks so much, Sophie! I agree completely! You ROCK!🤗😍
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Aww you too, hon! ❤ ❤
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Fabulous review, Dani.
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