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Goddess of the Wild Thing
by Paul DeBlassie III
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GENRE: Thriller
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BLURB:
Winner of the Independent Press Award and the NYC Big Book Award
for Visionary Fiction!
Eve
Sanchez, a scholar of esoteric studies, is driven into unreal dimensions of
horror and hope as she encounters a seductive and frightening man, criminal
lawyer Sam Shear.
Sam
introduces Eve to a supernatural world in which the wicked powers of a
surrogate mother’s twisted affection threaten love and life. Struggling to sort
through right from wrong, frightened yet determined, Eve nears despair.
Goddess
of the Wild Thing reveals the dramatic tale of one woman’s spiritual journey
where metaphysical happenings, unexpected turns of fate, and unseen forces
impact her ability to love and be loved.
In
the magical realm of Aztlan del Sur, a mythopoeic land of hidden horrors and guiding
spirits, Eve, with three friends and a wise old woman, is caught in an age-old
struggle about love—whether bad love is better than no love— and discovers that
love is a wild thing.
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EXCERPT TWO:
Unending
man dramas weren’t necessary to life and well-being. She was educated, had
plenty of common sense, and was street-smart. Countless members of the male
species spoke of her in hushed tones at the cantina, in university hallways, and
at social events when friends and colleagues were relaxed and enjoying
themselves during the cool, high-desert nights. The thought of hooking up with
the most desirable of fantasy felines for the evening rippled through the
undercurrent of verbal exchange. She should be able to attract the right kind
of man, one who was kind and caring and didn’t bring tidal waves of emotional
drama.
Eve
had no time to waste. She needed the counsel of her trusted friend and
spiritual guide. This turn of events was unlike any she’d ever encountered. It
was violent and bloody and made her fear for her safety.
This
new fellow had seemed genuine, courtly, romantic, and hot. He gave off a
world-wise and street savvy vibe. There was a gentleness and sensitivity to
him, more so than the typical single, middle-aged male on the lookout for
female companionship and mind-blowing times.
However,
she’d unwittingly found trouble and needed guidance from Graciéla, a
seventy-eight-year-old wise woman, crone, and seer into confusing matters of
the heart. Graciéla waited for Eve at the Sage Metaphysical Bookstore where she
served as resident manager for an absentee owner. Even after an exhausting day
of seeing one desperate soul after another, Graciéla agreed that Eve’s
situation was critical. She’d stay late for a friend and frightened soul.
Eve
had to park blocks from the store because lately, downtown had become a hub of
clubs, theaters, and trendy restaurants appealing to a congestion of new money
and hot times. Close-in parking was locked up by happy hour, so blocks away was
her only choice. She caught herself looking nervously from side to side and
down twilight-shadowed alleyways as she hurried along the cracked sidewalk. She
felt safer along these edgy streets with Shirley by her side, a genuine person
and mystic cohort.
“Eve,
honey . . .” Shirley paused before going on.
Eve
knew Shirley hesitated because she was trying to be conciliatory—not an easy
talent for a hard-bitten woman.
The
pause passed. “On the other hand, maybe if bad love is what we get, bad love is
just what we take. If there’s something better, I’m in . . . just saying I’ve
never seen it. Till I do, I for one gotta go with what I get.” Her look
toughened. “It’s just not come my way, and I’m not holding a
sure-to-turn-me-blue breath.” A tough attitude toward life, love, and men was
her stock-in-trade.
Eve
smiled a bit. She loved her friend and all her rough spots and edges. There
were people who were mean but not nasty, malicious, or toxic. Shirley was
hardened and mean but only when and if she needed to be.
Shirley’s
hair floated a few inches away from her shoulders, static currents conjuring
magic. Eve’s peripheral vision caught the streaks of what she imagined as a
bonfire during a war dance. Shirley spoke from experience, a woman smitten by
man potential going south quicker than a rattler hisses and bites.
Eve
kept up her pace as she contemplated Shirley’s words. Settling for less than
what she wanted was no good. It left her cold and empty. It was definitely no
good. Plus, Shirley didn’t know the whole story, only that gloom about the
prospect of men and love had descended, and Eve was taking it hard.
“Bad
love’s a risk, Shirley. No good for me. If I need to cut this thing short, so
be it. But I’d rather see it through. Maybe there’s a chance that the bad I’m
afraid of isn’t there. Maybe I’m blowing it up into something it isn’t. Maybe
there’s good and I’m thinking it’s bad. So if the good is down deep, real deep—I
want to hold on and give it a chance.” Eve pondered the words as a light rain
started up. Then she went on, “I need to hear what Graciéla has to say. I’d
like to give things a chance. I’m not giving up unless there’s no way out of
emotional dead-ends and never-ending heartache.”
Mists
formed along the edges of the potholed asphalt and cracked sidewalks. They
twisted and curled, arising out of a subterranean ether sphere. Usually, they
arose during the early morning and hovered inches above the downtown park’s
green expanse, hardly ever at night with its fading daytime desert heat, and
hardly ever along the paved spaces. Darkness descended and pressed down like a
heavy hand, edgy and ominous.
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BOOK TRAILER:
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**Disclaimer: I received a
complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and
unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**
Paul will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B/N GC to
a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
MY BOOK REVIEW:
This book is an intriguing, compelling, thought-provoking, and engaging read!!
I liked
the main and supporting characters as they seemed important for the story line
and each added value to the book. I liked
Eve best. She was a strong, smart,
caring, thoughtful, compassionate woman.
She has clearly had her struggles – both in love and life, but she
continues to push forward.
A strong character development journey to root for and enjoy watching
it unfold!
This book was filled with excellent plot obstacles that the main
characters had to face. They were well
constructed and thoroughly thought-out.
It’s
clear that the author is well versed in love, affection, and drama as his day
job is in psychology. The author brings
the story down to a level that can easily be understood and enjoyed by all
readers.
I was very intrigued by the story line and found the concept to
be creative and innovative.
This
book genre is marketed as a thriller book and yet the author found a way to
throw in adventure, mystery, magic, paranormal, romance, intrigue, and suspense
elements into the book. It definitely
added a fascinating extra component to the story!
I
loved that the author snuck hidden messages throughout the book. It really raised more questions and allowed
other viewpoints and helped me see things in different ways. I don’t want to give away too many spoilers
out, but some of the messages are about love, the true value of love, the
hardships of love, and how far you’d go for love. I think many of us just throw that
four-letter word out there and may not really think about what it truly means. Also, included themes are good vs evil and
second chances.
The writing style is fluid, well developed, and at a steady
pace.
This
book is on the longer side at 199 eBook pages, but mostly direct.
It does lavish on some details, but it is mostly to the point. For instance, I feel even though it was a
long journey to the end, every chapter and scene was needed to make this book
the success that it is.
There are some predictable scenes. However, there are still a few very
unexpected twists and turns that you won’t see coming!
This book is not currently listed as part of a book series. It can be read as a standalone.
All in all, I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend
it! I think all thriller fans will like
this book too! So, add it to your TBR
List and get to reading – you won’t be disappointed!
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AUTHOR BIO:
Paul DeBlassie III, Ph.D. is a
depth psychologist and award-winning writer living in his native New Mexico. He
specializes in treating individuals in emotional and spiritual crisis. His
novels, visionary thrillers, delve deep into archetypal realities as they play
out dramatically in the lives of everyday people. Memberships include the
Author’s Guild, Visionary Fiction Alliance, Depth Psychology Alliance,
International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, and
the International Association for Jungian Studies.
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Paul ~ Good morning! Welcome back! It is so great to have you here again! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! I enjoyed reading and reviewing your book, thanks for providing the copy! :)
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