Synopses & Reviews
A sexy gothic romance based on Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee"
Liam MacGregor is cursed. Haunted by the wails of fantastical Bean Sidhes and labeled a demon by the villagers of Dòchas, Liam has accepted that things will never get better for himuntil a wealthy heiress named Annabel Leighton arrives on the island and Liams fate is changed forever. With Anna, Liam finally finds the happiness he has always been denied, but the violent, mythical Otherworlders, who inhabit the island and the sea around it, have other plans. They make a wager on the couples love, testing its strength through a series of cruel obstacles. But the tragedies draw Liam and Anna even closer. Frustrated, the creatures put the couple through one last trialand this time its not only their love thats in danger of being destroyed. Based on Edgar Allan Poes chilling poem Annabel Lee, with references to many of his other poems including The Raven, Mary Lindsey creates a frighteningly beautiful gothic novel that glorifies the power of true love.
Perfect for fans of Lauren Kate's Fallen series, Kendra Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood, and Kelly Creagh's Nevermore.
Praise for Ashes on the Waves Achingly beautiful and darkly sensuous ... an extraordinary read that left me breathless at every turn!” Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Firelight Mary Lindsey, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has created a haunting, mystical world. I loved this tragic, romantic story.” Cate Tiernan, author of Sweep and Immortal Beloved
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"Tender, and engrossing, so richly textured and acutely rendered. . . . The chemistry between Varen and Isobel is positively simmering and as necessary as breathing. . . . Creagh totally and#8220;gets itand#8221;, the whole painful and traumatic high school experience. . . . An unforgettable and graceful story.and#8221; and#8211; FiendishlyBookish.com
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"Verses from Poe's poems and synopses of his stories are woven seamlessly into the story, and the ghoulish spirit Pinfeathers is memorably menacing and gory. . . . a creepy, otherworldly climax." --andlt;iandgt;Kirkusandlt;/iandgt;
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"This Gothic Romeo/Juliet story is an English teacher's jewel box, with high appeal for readers who might ignore classic literature. Veiled and overt allusions to Poe, Shakespeare, and Frost will support discussion about love, loyalty, popularity, and independence beyond the trendy, dramatic, supernatural action." --andlt;Iandgt;VOYAandlt;/Iandgt;
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"Always one step ahead of the reader, Nevermore is a book to engage in, speculate over, and savor." -New York Journal of Books
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and#8220; . . . I fell in love with andlt;iandgt;Nevermoreandlt;/iandgt;. . . . The chemistry is perfect and it simmers slowly throughout the novel at a beautiful, restrained pace. . . . Absolutely recommended.and#8221; and#8211;TheBookSmugglers.com
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"One of my favorite 2010 debuts. It has all the components of
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and#8220;Always one step ahead of the reader, andlt;iandgt;Nevermoreandlt;/iandgt; is a book to engage in, speculate over, and savor.and#8221; and#8211;andlt;iandgt;New York Journal of Booksandlt;/iandgt;
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andlt;divandgt;"One of my andlt;iandgt;favorite andlt;/iandgt;2010 debuts. It has all the components of
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and#8220;One of my andlt;iandgt;favorite andlt;/iandgt;2010 debuts. It has all the components of an amazing YA novel. A sympathetic, fun main character; a sexy, dark dude; a perfectly-paced plotline; a classic-inspired story arc; and a andlt;iandgt;damnandlt;/iandgt; good love story!and#8221; and#8211;NaughtyBookKitties.com
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Praise for ASHES ON THE WAVES
“Achingly beautiful and darkly sensuous ... an extraordinary read that left me breathless at every turn!” --Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Firelight “Mary Lindsey, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has created a haunting, mystical world. I loved this tragic, romantic story.” --Cate Tiernan, author of Sweep and Immortal Beloved
Synopsis
In NEVERMORE, cheerleader Isobel falls for Poe-fan Varen--but will she be able to save him from the madness taking hold of his mind?
Synopsis
And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,
And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted - nevermore
-- from "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
Cheerleader Isobel Lanley is horrified when she is paired with Varen Nethers for an English project, which is due--so unfair--on the day of the rival game. Cold and aloof, sardonic and sharp-tongued, Varen makes it clear he'd rather not have anything to do with her either. But when Isobel discovers strange writing in his journal, she can't help but give this enigmatic boy with the piercing eyes another look.
Soon, Isobel finds herself making excuses to be with Varen. Steadily pulled away from her friends and her possessive boyfriend, Isobel ventures deeper and deeper into the dream world Varen has created through the pages of his notebook, a realm where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life.
As her world begins to unravel around her, Isobel discovers that dreams, like words, hold more power than she ever imagined, and that the most frightening realities are those of the mind. Now she must find a way to reach Varen before he is consumed by the shadows of his own nightmares.
His life depends on it.
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A page-turning psychological mystery that is equal parts horror, humor, and romance, Nevermore is the story of Varen—a Poe fan and Goth—and Isobel—a cheerleader and unlikely heroine. When a Lit. project pairs the two, Isobel finds herself swept into Varen’s world, one that he has created in his notebook and in his mind, one where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life. Isobel slowly learns that dreams and words can be much more powerful than she’d ever imagined. As labels of “Goth” and “cheerleader” fade away, Isobel and Varen slip into a consuming romance, braced against the ever-clearer horror that the most chilling realities are those within our own minds. When Isobel has a single chance to rescue Varen from the shadows of his nightmares, will she be able to save him—and herself?
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andlt;Iandgt;And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting andlt;BRandgt;On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door; andlt;BRandgt;And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming, andlt;BRandgt;And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor; andlt;BRandgt;And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor andlt;BRandgt;Shall be lifted - nevermore! andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;-- from "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Cheerleader Isobel Lanley is horrified when she is paired with Varen Nethers for an English project, which is dueand#8212;so unfairand#8212;on the day of the rival game. Cold and aloof, sardonic and sharp-tongued, Varen makes it clear heand#8217;d rather not have anything to do with her either.andnbsp;But when Isobel discovers strange writing in his journal, she canand#8217;t help but give this enigmatic boy with the piercing eyes another look. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Soon, Isobel finds herself making excuses to be with Varen. Steadily pulled away from her friends and her possessive boyfriend, Isobel ventures deeper and deeper into the dream world Varen has created through the pages of his notebook, a realm where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;As her world begins to unravel around her, Isobel discovers that dreams, like words, hold more power than she ever imagined, and that theandnbsp;most frightening realities are those of the mind. Now she must find a way to reach Varen before he is consumed by the shadows of his own nightmares. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;His life depends on it.
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A page-turning psychological mystery that is equal parts horror, humor, and romance, "Nevermore" is the story of Varen--a Poe fan and Goth--and Isobel--a cheerleader and unlikely heroine.
Synopsis
A sexy gothic romance based on Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee"
Liam MacGregor is cursed. Haunted by the wails of fantastical Bean Sidhes and labeled a demon by the villagers of Dòchas, Liam has accepted that things will never get better for himuntil a wealthy heiress named Annabel Leighton arrives on the island and Liams fate is changed forever. With Anna, Liam finally finds the happiness he has always been denied, but the violent, mythical Otherworlders, who inhabit the island and the sea around it, have other plans. They make a wager on the couples love, testing its strength through a series of cruel obstacles. But the tragedies draw Liam and Anna even closer. Frustrated, the creatures put the couple through one last trialand this time its not only their love thats in danger of being destroyed.
Based on Edgar Allan Poes chilling poem Annabel Lee, with references to many of his other poems including The Raven, Mary Lindsey creates a frighteningly beautiful gothic novel that glorifies the power of true love.
Perfect for fans of Lauren Kate's Fallen series, Kendra Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood, and Kelly Creagh's Nevermore.
Praise for ASHES ON THE WAVES
Achingly beautiful and darkly sensuous ... an extraordinary read that left me breathless at every turn!” --Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Firelight Mary Lindsey, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has created a haunting, mystical world. I loved this tragic, romantic story.” --Cate Tiernan, author of Sweep and Immortal Beloved
About the Author
Mary Lindsey says that writing is a natural expression of her love of reading and her fascination with the flexibility of the human imagination. Having received a B.A. in English literature with a minor in drama from the University of Houston, she currently teaches acting to children and teens at a private studio in Houston, Texas. Mary lives with her husband, three kids, two dogs, her daughter’s pet rats, an Australian bearded dragon and dozens of Madagascar hissing cockroaches. You can visit Mary Lindsey atwww.marylindsey.com and follow her on Twitter @marylindsey.