Midnight Everlasting (The Undercity Chronicles #2) by S.M. Stelmack-Review and Guest Post

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When a brutal massacre rocks London’s underworld, Zephanie Sweetly must uncover why the legendary Rawheads have suddenly reappeared, shattering the age old truce with her bloodline.

Ten years ago Thomas Coyle’s son disappeared, the trail leading beneath the city’s streets to a shadow world ruled by secret clans.

Now, bound by the prophesy of an ancient lineage, the two must fight their way through a web of lies to save those they love from the wrath of an unknown enemy. But sometimes the deadliest enemies are the ones closest to our hearts.

London’s Rat Queen arises, and it’s time to pay the piper.

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REVIEW: Wow !!! What a ride

After reading the first book, I couldn’t wait to read the next book.

Tom is approached by Zephanie Sweetly, she is offering information regarding his missing son, who in turn wants his help in locating a missing client. A top computer hacker ( a twist I hear you cry )

For ten years Tom, a private detective has been searching for his son, believed kidnapped and taken into the tunnels underneath London. I liked this character, very much. Zephanie, isn’t your typical heroine. A leader of one of the most powerful criminal clans inhabiting the underground network of tunnels.

Again this writing duo knocks me off of my feet with their unique blend of Writing. This second installment in the UnderCity Chronicles takes place in and under London. And for me, it was even better than book one. There just seemed to be a so much more going on. A whole lot of new characters, and the ever present Rawheads, (these were the creatures from book one, who live underground and have recently started appearing to terrorise the underground dwellers).

It’s a fast paced book, and will keep you turning the pages until the end. (Which had me on the edge of my seat)

Who is the rat queen ? What is the prophesy ? And will the Rawheads be stopped ?

It’s a thriller, a little comedy, tons of suspense, and a dash of romance. What more could you ask for in a book ?

Highly recommended

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Reviewed by Julie B.

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If All Else Fails, then It Must Be A Story

You know the old adage about doing what you love? For writers that translates into writing what you love. Easy enough when you’re one person, but when two people with different tastes in fiction come together to create a story you get…well, you get what we write—a mash-up of science fiction, horror, paranormal, urban fantasy, thriller and romance.

When we published Undertow a year and half ago, we were eager to hear what category readers would assign it, because we hadn’t a clue. Turns out neither did they. They loved it but had no idea what it was. Kind of like having a long conversation with someone next to you on a plane and parting ways without getting their name.

With our second in the series, Midnight Everlasting, we seemed to have more elements that could be construed as urban fantasy, so we’re currently marketing it as that. But our fans still don’t know what to make of it. And we can tell you that our third book, Necropolis of Light, will not be any easier to pigeonhole because the urban fantasy elements are now swinging more to political conspiracy thriller. With romance, but not like the romances in the first two. Still with horror and paranormal, but introducing more contemporary science fiction elements. Choosing category words for our Amazon listing is a nightmare because we’re only allowed two.

We don’t see things changing. The UnderCity Chronicles has taken on its own milieu and momentum, and we’re happy to report that the genre blending will continue. We tell stories. Stories that men and women enjoy equally, that romance lovers can curl up with and science fiction/fantasy fans can explore.

Read a history book and you won’t find the stories to be neat and tidy. Politics goes hand in hand with both war and peace, which in turn are inspired by courage, terror, villainy and love. The most moving tales of real life are all romances, action adventures, horror yarns. Humans aren’t simple caricatures. We all have dreams and desires. Great strengths and secret weaknesses. To be really interesting, fiction must mirror that.

That’s why we strive to make our novels the same as every other good story out there, real or imagined. We are absolutely committed to the universal principles of storytelling: unforgettable characters, heart-stopping tension and compelling ideas. Because the tale is everything, so damn the genre.

~~S.M. Stelmack~~

S. M. Stelmack is our pen name, short for Serge & Moira Stelmack.

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We aim to give what we like in a story— gutsy men and women, high stakes and LOL lines. Serge is the storymaster who blasts out the beginning, middle and end. Moira comes behind, clucking and hemming, as the story undergoes countless rewrites till it meets our vision. She’s also the media relations manager, senior editor, marketing VP, director of operations (domestic and foreign), comptroller and the one who makes sure that Serge has a steady supply of cola while he works.

 

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