Thursday, March 28, 2013

Virtual Book Tour: Sins of the Undead Patriot



SINS OF THE UNDEAD PATRIOT
By
a.c. Mason

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To save the President, Vaihan must trust the woman who betrayed him.
Vaihan Louchian, Ancient Zombie and Special Advisor to the President, dabbles in contracts for Homeland Security in Washington DC, the only remaining demilitarized zone. His latest mission: to seduce delectable Leera Waltz so he can take down her boyfriend Rowley, leader of the anti-zombie terrorist movement. Vaihan and the President work the Bill of Undead Rights through the Senate, but terrorist attacks rise. The futures of the living and undead are in jeopardy, and Ms. Waltz is not all she seems. Vaihan can’t help being more interested in rescuing her than in his assignment. Any human female who’s willing to put up with the complications of lovemaking with him and his bouts of OCD is worth the hassle.
Vaihan is powerful, intelligent and kind. So not what Leera expected of an undead. When she’s forced to betray Vaihan, she knows he will never understand. She must return to Rowley, and slips deeper into the city’s dark underworld. Then Vaihan’s suspected in an assassination attempt against the President, and Leera has to find the courage to do what’s right and save him, or lose not only Vaihan and the leader of the free world, but her heart and soul.
WARNING: Questionable sexual situations that will disturb some readers, such as abuse, bondage and drug use. Graphic violence and sex, including taboo play. M/F. M/F/M. M/M. And the sexiest undead civil servant you’ll ever meet.

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EXCERPT:
Temptation filled the dark lounge--half-clad human females danced in the center prancing for the zombies, who circled this evening’s “dishes.” Jaw clenched, Vaihan gripped his glass with a shaky hand. Sure, the government provided his kind cloned meat, but taste didn’t factor in. “I can’t believe it’s cloned human” was false advertising.

A petite blonde glanced his way for the third time and smiled. As she ground her hips to the rhythm of the music, her purple, skintight minidress hiked up her thighs.

He lifted the Lagavulin Scotch with an ounce of pureed organs mix to his lips and downed the contents to quiet the ache at the pit of his stomach. The smoky peat-and-metallic flavor of the dense liquid coated his tongue. Such concoctions helped keep the cravings at bay. However, the elixir only curbed the urge to taste flesh temporarily. The mouthwatering aroma of healthy humans permeated each breath, waking the “urge.”

He slammed his glass down on the bar and headed for the door. It wasn’t easy to be The Undead Poster Boy, when he too, struggled to keep his other needs caged.

The blonde stepped in his path. “Leaving?” Between the mounds of breasts, her cleavage was a deep gorge. She curled her lips upward on one side in what she likely hoped was a seductive smile.

“I’m stepping out a moment.” If she was legal, he’d guess barely. Not worth the risk. Not after every sacrifice he’d made the past thirty years.

“My place or yours?” Need beamed at him in her green eyes. Blue LED lights ran in tubes on the ceiling, flooding her youthful flesh. The bass of trance music thumped at the rate of a victim’s heartbeat when panic set in. An undead never tamed the predator inside.

“Neither.” Tonight she’d find a fix, but not from him. Others of his kind enjoyed toying with their food. He found such activities distasteful, so these types of clubs weren’t his scene. In the corner, a zombie licked a brunette’s neck and slid his hand up her skirt. Tasting the living didn’t hurt, but left an undead in a state much like blue balls. Her lips parted in a gasp as she rested her head on the wall behind her. An addict, no doubt.

“You sure?” The blonde leaned into Vaihan, pressing herself to his crotch.

Heat from her hip stroked his length, rousing suppressed need. He huffed. Maybe some were more easily swayed. He stepped back.

With wide eyes, she glanced up. “Holy Mother of God, and you’re not even hard.”

“Correct.” Clueless would understate her aptitude. The human females in this bar had no clue what they were getting themselves into. So many tasty treats were scattered about the room offering themselves up for a hit of Z-Luv, the neurotoxin zombies produced in their saliva, blood and semen, which paralyzed their victims in a state of pleasure until the feeding began. In this place, even the oldest of Ancient undead would suffer. Once a human was hooked, they spiraled out of control, losing their appeal. He enjoyed a more responsive lover in and out of bed rather than one half-baked out of her mind.
Perhaps he should show her.

Review:

I enjoyed the voice, first of all. Give me zombies any day of the week, but I especially liked the unique spin on them in this book. Vaihan is a great main character and Leera was compelling as well. Dark and brooding, this story has elements that the more adventurous of us will love. The politics, betrayal and intrigue were well done and worth the read.

The motivations of Leera were sometimes in question, but as the story developed and you begin to understand what is really going on, it all snaps together.

Great characters, awesome undead and some dark and sexy scenes to die for.

4/5



AUTHOR INFORMATION:

Born from the union of her Scottish and Belgian mother and an African American and Cherokee father, a.c.Mason’s youth was filled with dichotomies and moving from place to place. She developed a curiosity to explore through writing the seedy side of our nature and desires. Add to that her fascination with theology, politics, history, horror, and erotica. And voila, her distinct voice surfaced. Given her own diverse background, she writes stories that represent the world she grew up in. She enjoys delving into the realms of the unknown and blurring the caution lines. Her stories are the place where darkness meets human desire and fairytales endings are not promised but earned.
She is fluent in French and English. She’s an avid traveler, including most of Canada, both of the United States seaboards, England and Europe. For the past nine years of her life, she has worked with one foot in the past spanning from 18th century, the Bering Strait theory to modern day and now late Victorian and WWII. She advocates the preservation of our natural and cultural riches for future generations.
Take a journey with her characters and come face to face with what lays beneath their illusions. Emerge…on the other side changed.
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28 comments:

  1. I can't wait to read this book.:)

    glass.amra@gmail.com

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    1. Thank you for commenting Glass. I look forward to it as well. :). Good Luck.

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  2. Thank you for hosting! I'll be back this evening.

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  3. What a really great review. This is a fantastic sounding book.

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    1. Thank you MomJane. = ) I appreciate your taking the time to comment. Good Luck.

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  4. A lot of reviewers have used the word "dark" to describe this book and this reviewer cautions that it's for "adventurous" readers. HMMM...Very interesting. I've stepped a little out of my comfort zone recently, but I don't think I'm adventurous.

    a.c. - Do you write full time of do you have a "day job"?
    catherinelee100 at gmail dot com

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    1. I've heard that some prefer adventurousness in their books rather than in real life. :D.

      Great question Catherine. I was doing both. I'm now also the president of an RWA chapter so I've had to balance my hours.

      I have an amazing day job that brings me a lot of satisfaction. When the time come I might have to pick but for now I'm working balance.

      Thank you for the questions. Good Luck.

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  5. I loved the excerpt, it was great.

    Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Thank you for commenting Ingeborg. Good luck.

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  6. What dark elements? I mean zobies are dark if you consider their origin.

    lyra.lucky7 at gmail dot com

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    1. Great question. I'm interested to find out as well. Thank you for commenting. Good luck.

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  7. Do you have a favorite secondary character?

    moonsurfer123 AT gmail DOTcom

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    1. Excellent question. I'm curious too. Thank you for commenting Anas. Good luck.

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  8. Magnificent review Erzabet! I'm trilled that you enjoyed it.

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  9. Nice excerpt

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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  10. Hi, a.c.! I've enjoyed following along on your blog tour! :-)
    Wishing you the best,
    Chelsea.

    justforswag(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  11. Sounds like an interesting premise. Thanks for the giveaway and the excerpt.

    elewkf1 at yahoo dot com

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    1. Thank you for stopping in and commenting Elf2060. Good luck.

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  12. It's the uniqueness that really excites me here.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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    1. Thank you Mary for commenting. It's definitely a different take.:) Good luck.

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  13. You know, I really can't get into the zombie fetish thing as much as the vampire one. I mean...they still strike me as rotting corpses...

    andralynn7 AT gmail DOT com

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    1. OMG... No rotting. That's not how the undead in The Undead Patriot world stay alive. Thank you for commenting Andra. Good Luck.

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  14. Wonderful thoughts! I like the sounds of this one! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Kate

    hense1kk AT cmich DOT edu

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  15. Thank you Erzabet hosting the Sins of the Undead Patriot Review Tour. I'm overjoyed you enjoyed the spin on zombies. Good luck!

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Thanks for commenting!