Blood Faerie - Urban Fantasy (Caledonia Fae, Book 1) [Kindle Edition]

India Drummond (Author)

Book Description

Blood Faerie: The Epic Fantasy Begins

Unjustly sentenced to death, Eilidh ran--away from faerie lands, to the streets of Perth, Scotland. Just as she has grown accustomed to exile, local police discover a mutilated body outside the abandoned church where she lives. Recognising the murder as the work of one of her own kind, Eilidh must choose: flee, or learn to tap into the forbidden magic that cost her everything.

The Caledonia Fae Fantasy Book Series

The modern tale begins in Perth, Scotland, where a police constable chases a serial killer, only to discover the crime has roots in the supernatural, a paranormal reality he never knew existed. During his murder investigation, contact with a mysterious woman stirs his dormant druidic powers, changing his life forever. She, and the killer, are fae. 

In this bestselling urban and epic fantasy book series, humans are plucked from Scotland, England, The Netherlands, Germany, The United States, Australia, and elsewhere and transported into the faerie realm. They learn to build a new life, tame their magic, even find love, all while facing danger, murder, kidnapping, and chaos. Those who survive will usher a new era into the Otherworld.

• Book 1: Blood Faerie
• Book 2: Azuri Fae
• Book 3: Enemy of the Fae
• Book 4: Druid Lords
• Book 5: Elder Druid

Reviews

"If you like a little magic with your murder, Blood Faerie will keep you turning the pages." L.J. Sellers, author of the bestselling Detective Jackson series   

"...from page one I was pretty much hooked like a carp." Mark Everett Stone, author of Things to Do in Denver When You're Undead   

"If you're looking for a compelling, well written mystery with a touch of romance, I highly recommend this book." - Talli Roland, author of The Hating Game   

"...by far one of the best books I have read with regards to the realm of the Fae."  -Darkissreads.com   

"This novel has a lot going for it. There is tension and evident culture clashes with a splash of romance thrown in for good measure." -ForBooksSake.net   

"All in all, this is hands down one of the most unique Fae stories I have ever read before- India Drummond has truly created a beautiful world." - Avery's Book Nook

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

HIGHLIGHT:

Eilidh detected the greasy scent of evil moments before she heard the scream below. She perched in St. Paul's steeple, watching Perth's late night pub-crawlers through rotting slats. The scurrying footfalls of humans did not hold her interest, nor did the seeping ruby blood that spread quickly over the flat, grey paving stones. Instead, her eyes turned north along Methven Street, seeking the source of that familiar smell.

Evil smelled like nothing else, worse than a rotting corpse, worse than sewage and disease, more vile than the fumes that billowed from modern machinery, more cloying than the shame of drunken whores. This particular evil was fresh, but not quite pure. It mixed with rage but was contained, refined, as though gestated in the belly of ancient hatred. This evil held promise, and for the first time in decades, Eilidh hesitated, slightly afraid.

About the Author

India knew from age nine that writing would be her passion. Since then she's discovered many more, but none quite so fulfilling as creating a world, a character, or a moment and watching them evolve into something complex and compelling. She has lived in three countries and four American states, is a dual British and American citizen, and currently lives at the base of the Scottish Highlands in a village so small its main attraction is a red phone box. In other words: paradise.

Product Details

• File Size: 369 KB
• Print Length: 262 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Trindlemoss Publishing (May 12, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0050Q4YBK
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #847 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
  • #16 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Fantasy > Epic
  • #39 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Fantasy > Paranormal & Urban

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Read! June 1, 2011

By Rayven

Format:Kindle Edition

Blood Faerie by India Drummond is the first book in the series " The Caledonia Fae", and by far the best books I have read with regards to the realm of the Fae. The Urban fantasy market is flooded with books that are easy to read and no substance. How fortunate for us that Blood Faerie is not one of those stories. This is a fantastic novel tells the story of Eilidh, one of the Fae that has been exiled into the human world. Eilidh who gives off a childlike innocence when it comes to the human world even though she lives in the shadows to protect her identity. Until one day she is forced to come into her own true power as a watcher when "her" city is threatened by one of her own. The two worlds of Fae and human merge when Eilidh is forced to forge a very unique relationship with a cop named Munro in order to catch a murderer.

The story is one of exile, sacrifice, loss, determination and self-discovery. I loved the author's ability to portray deep emotions through the simplest of actions, and attention to detail. I found myself deeply submersed in the world in which the author creates. The blending of the human and fae worlds were very believable and realistic as I watched events unfold. I think what I enjoyed most was the portrayal of the differences between the human and fae. It was very evident that they come from completely different worlds, and both worlds with the help of Eilidh and Munro are forced to adapt and change.

The plot was well paced, along with a several subplots that blended nicely and helped move the story along. I really enjoyed the suspense and tension that the author was able to build. I found myself getting worked up and the feeling of suspense kept me turning pages. The evil in this book is very believable; the murders are described in gritty detail as we find ourselves caught up in events that lead to a dynamic outcome.

This book falls into the Urban Fantasy genre and does offer a crisp new perceptive when it comes to the world of the Fae. The author was able to blend suspense and fantasy, in a most interesting way. I liked the fact that the two main characters did not fall into bed with each other. The sexual tension was there and tangible, but there were more important things to do first....like catch a murderer.

With the US release of this book set for June 1st, which just happens to be tomorrow, I give this book a worthy 5 stars. I high recommend this book for those who are love to be kept in suspense until the very end. I for one am looking forward to reading the next book!

5 Stars!

Reviewed for Darkissreads. [...]

Blood Faerie (Caledonia Fae)

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Didn't quite do it for me. May 5, 2012

By Paul W. Millsted

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Another Urban Fantasy/Bad-ass Heroine/Romance story that cant really decide which direction it wants to go so tries to do everything and ends up not doing anything particularly well. Follow a Mystery Detective plot? but then we cant fit in the romance and fantasy so we'll cut it short and rush it\. Follow the romance? not enough room to really develop the attraction between the two leads so we'll cut it short with a magic 'bond'. Female lead is hardcore? but then the male lead doesn't have anything to do and comes across as a wimp, oh well we'll just have her stand over here quietly and wait while everybody else has a go at the bady, then she can have her turn. Besides killing off most of the cast makes the bady look menacing.

Some nice ideas, some decent writing, but to short and to rushed to tell the story it wanted to. A cut above most of the current crop of Urban Fantasy that's flooded the market lately but ... Blood Faerie didn't quite do it for me.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Cops and faeries September 13, 2012

By Scarlet Star

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Let me start out by saying I LOVE FANTASY. Faeries were never my favorite, but recently I've read a few and thought I'd give this book a try. It definitely didn't disappoint! The plot grabs you right away and never lets up. A faerie, exiled for unjust reasons, takes up as Watcher of a small town. She had to be lonely with no one else she could talk to. When she recognizes something special about a cop in town both their lives change. What begins as a friendship between two beings wanted to protect humankind turns into a deeper, more fulfilling relationship. The "who-done-it" aspect of the book is well written. The bad guy is interesting and evil, a threat to everyone in every realm. The process of discovery and the way new characters are introduced was well thought out and done well. I was just a tiny bit disappointed at the ending. I like it when there's a more romantic happy ending. I'm hoping that comes in the next book, which I will be starting soon. Thank you Ms Drummond for an awesome read and a wonderful start to a most anticipated series!

More About the Author

India knew from age nine that writing would be her passion. Since then she's discovered many more, but none quite so fulfilling as creating a world, a character, or a moment and watching them evolve into something complex and compelling. She has lived in three countries and four American states, is a dual British and American citizen, and currently lives at the base of the Scottish Highlands in a village so small its main attraction is a red phone box. In other words: paradise.

The supernatural and paranormal have always fascinated India. In addition to being an avid sci-fi and fantasy reader, she also enjoys mysteries, thrillers, and romance. This probably explains why her novels have elements of adventure, ghosts (or elves, fairies, angels, aliens, and whatever else she can dream up), and spicy love stories.