Saturday, 29 December 2012

BOOK OF THE DAY: Eden Plague - Romantic Edition by David VanDyke


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BOOK DESCRIPTION
 Shooting your future wife is never a good thing. Thus when special operations veteran Daniel Markis finds armed invaders in his home and it all goes sideways, he has to sort his feelings from his instincts. Who is this mysterious woman Elise, and why is he so drawn to her? And why has Elise pinned her future on a hopelessly damaged man?

     On the run from the shadowy Company, Daniel turns to his brothers in arms to fight back, to find Elise and get the answers he needs. Soon they have possession of a secret that threatens the stability of the world, as together they lead a conspiracy to change everything.

     The Eden Plague is a romantic thriller by David and Beth VanDyke, that leads readers into the exciting and engrossing Plague Wars speculative fiction series. It's an alternate and updated version of the original, which is included at the end as a free bonus.

     The second book, titled "The Demon Plagues," is available now. Look for it at your favorite e-bookseller. The third book, "The Reaper Plague", will be available Thanksgiving 2012.

PG-13 for language, violence and adult situations (non-explicit).



AUTHOR BIO



David VanDyke is a former US Army Airborne enlisted Soldier and US Air Force intelligence officer (mustang, up from the ranks). He served in and out of combat zones all over the world in the 1980s through the 2000s. He lives on the East Coast with his wife and three dogs.
If you are an established reader/reviewer, please contact the author at one of the places below to obtain a free review copy of any of his works.
David VanDyke is also a technical writer and freelance proofreader/editor. If you need editing services, please e-mail him at the address below. His base rate is $5/K words, variable depending on the quality of the manuscript.


REVIEWS
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well done November 30, 2012
By Sharon
Format:Kindle Edition
Very well done military/black ops with a bit of end of the world as well and have read both the "romantic" version as well as the original version.

Well developed characters, a new scientific discovery vaguely along the lines of Jurassic Park and others of that type, with nanobot technology, carried along by excellent presentation of the usual black ops/military type action. Good character development which included the changes in mindsets triggered by exposure to the Plague.
The romantic version has a bit 'softer' feel to it that the original version but gives more depth to the main characters in some ways, I think. Both are very well crafted and polished, particularly for a self-published work. In comparing the two versions, it is obvious that the author is a writer than can take a storyline in more than one direction.


5.0 out of 5 stars A fast-paced, intriguing tale November 6, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Daniel Markis is about to change the world with the help of an elitist military team, and it is tale that is remarkable well done. I finished this book in a matter of a couple of days, which is a sign that I heartily enjoyed it! There were plot twists galore to keep me turning the pages rapidly, wondering what would happen next. The prose was clear and the characters were compelling. It's clear the author has a military background, and that contributes to the realism of the novel.

I'm not usually a reader of guns and solider prose, but this book took me into the world of the military without overwhelming me or making it sound like it was dumbed down for readers like me. The romantic parts were real and subtly done, and go well with the overall pacing of the book.

Do I recommend it? Oh yeah! Now I'm on to the second book in the series!


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