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Bloodwind

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BloodWind is book one of the WindDemon Trilogy written by Charlotte Boyett-Compo. In one word, this book was Incredible!!!!!

Captain Kamerone Cree is the highest ranking officer in the Ministry of Acquisitions. Since birth, he has been conditioned and trained to uphold the beliefs of the brutal Rysalian Empire. He, along with six others, are known as Reapers. All of them are extremely dangerous and possess the power to shapeshift into something very, very . . . lethal. None of them are more dangerous than Kamerone Cree.

His savage/ruthless reputation causes men and women to flee from his presence. No one dares to confront Kamerone, fearing his wrath. He displays no emotion at all and is known as the Iceman. Whatever he wants, he gets. No questions asked. Nothing is denied him until the Tribunal questions his loyalty and decides to make an example of him.

Why is his loyalty in question when it has never been before? He believes he knows who is responsible. The Resistance . . .

He is ordered to the Ministry of Behavioral Modification where he undergoes cruel and brutal treatments. It is there that Dr. Bridget Dunne enters his life.

Bridget is young, beautiful and a member of the Resistance. Along with her co-workers, she seeks to gain freedom from the Rysalian Empire and their only hope is to have Prime Reaper Kamerone Cree join their side. Bridget never imagines the impact he will have in her life. As he is forced to go through brutal reconditioning methods, her feelings for him begin to change.

Kamerone is the most deadliest of his kind. A shapeshifting assassin that believes any emotion will leave him vulnerable. Yet, he falls very, very HARD for Bridget. He purchases her, forcing her to live with him. It is there that their feelings spiral out of control.

Unknown to these two, there are darker forces at work. There are some who will stop at nothing to insure that their evil plans come to life.

Kamerone Cree was the ultimate, tortured hero. He was simply to die for . . . (sigh!) He possessed such unimaginable power, a deadly force to be reckoned with if ever crossed yet he never harms Bridget. One scene comes to mind (can't give anything away). Bridget pushes Kamerone's emotions, willingly making him angry. She expects him to hurt her yet he never does. He touches her with gentleness and that soft caress is so very intimidating because it is in such contrast to the deadly fury roaring within him.

Will Kamerone join the Resistance and what will he do once he discovers Bridget's part in all of it?

BloodWind was worth MORE than 5 stars!! It is incredibly written. I, for one, eagerly await the continuation of Bridget and Kamerone's story in DarkWind.

Run and grab yourself a copy of BloodWind. Prepare to fall in love with the deadliest of all shapeshifting assassins - Kamerone Cree.

Bravo, Charlee!

After reading this book, I'm left with mixed feelings about it. While on the one hand, I very much enjoyed the book, on the other hand, something about it prevents a 5-star rating.

THE GOOD: Characterization -- wow. Ms. Boyett-Compo did an excellent job here. By the time I completed the book, I felt as if the characters were personal acquaintenances of mine -- no small feat. I could easily see them in my mind's eye, and their actions seemed plausible considering their personalities.

Scenes -- Another very good job here. The scenes were described in such detail that you felt as if you were there witnessing the events as they happened. Captain Kree's interactions with Bridget were sizzling...sigh. Even though feared by most as a dangerous man, he treated her with kid gloves. Hot, hot, hot. But, when angered or when you're not on his "good" list, watch out!

I also liked the different locations where the scenes took place. This and the actions that happened at each location added spice or adventure to the story.

Plot -- The plot was good too. Complexities were weaved into it which made it more interesting, and keeps you turning the pages. This book has adventure, danger, romance, and intrigue.

THE BAD -- Not much here. I think what keeps me from rating this book 5-stars is a romantic element. The focus of the story was the women seeking revenge on the men. As a result, a lot of attention was placed on that aspect of the story and the events that moved their plot forward. While that part of the book kept my adrenaline pumping, I wanted a little more development on the romance side. Ms. Boyett-Compo does an excellent job of setting up the romance and playing it out, but I felt as if a little more would have satisfied my craving. In other words, more romantic emphasis on the ending so that I get the "and they lived happily ever after...sigh" feel.

BOTTOM LINE: This is a very good book that I highly recommend. Why?, because I finished it a little over a week ago and I still wake up thinking about Captain Kree and Bridget. That to me is the sign of a darned good book.

I plan on reading the sequels to this book, and other books by this author. (This is my second book, and the first one is what sent me in search for more.) Good job Ms. Boyett-Compo, you've got a fan.

BLOODWIND by Charlotte Compo-Boyett is a science fiction thriller that strikes at both the heart and gut. This tragic story of people intent upon a path to self-destruction, as well as the tragic manipulation of a couple brought together for political purposes, holds power over both the imagination and the heart.

Men like Captain Kamerone Cree, called Reapers, cause fear in the population. Women are kept safely locked away, and men remain likewise concealed when Reapers can be seen. There are only six other men like Cree, carefully trained, conditioned, genetically manipulated, deadly, and capable of dangerous transformation.

Cree, highest-ranking warrior in the Ministry of Acquisitions, thought himself immune to mundane things like emotions, until the Tribunal decided to make an example of him. Ordered to the Ministry of Behavioral Modification to be treated by Active Reinforcement, Cree finds himself tortured and brainwashed. But his tormentors are not just the Tribunal members of the Rysalian government. There is another power at work within those subliminal messages.

Cree blames the Resistance for his torture at the Ministry Behavioral Modification. Indeed, the Resistance holds far more power over him than he imagines. So when their plot to insinuate the beautiful Dr. Bridget Dunne into his life succeeds, their goals move one step closer to fruition. They aim to stop the import of earth women to replace the complete loss of Rysalian women. They want equality and freedom for the women of the planet. And they want to stop the deaths of all female infants. While their goals are noble, there's a dangerous corruption within that threatens the wellbeing of the entire planet.

BLOODWIND's themes of revenge and love will captivate science fiction lovers. The vicious manipulations and vivid characterizations bring this story to life with extraordinary intensity. Vicious creatures seeking blood, DNA manipulated blood, and the shedding of the blood of innocents creates a story of remarkable depth. BLOODWIND is scheduled to followed by DARKWIND, the continuing story of Cree, and EVILWIND, the story of his son. This reviewer eagerly looks forward to the sequels!

The Rysalian Empire had been near extinction. All their females were useless. When the men learned that the females from Terra could be impregnated by their race, they created Retrieval Units to abduct them.

Of all the warriors in the Empire, the ones known as Reapers were most feared. They were the elite, feared by men and women alike. Trained from birth to hunt and kill, then altered at the age of ten for other special talents, Reapers knew no fear and no love. Prime Reaper Captain Kamerone Cree was the best of them all. The Fleet called him "the Iceman".

The Resistance had noticed Cree's looks toward Dr. Bridget Dunne. With careful planning the Resistance had Cree taken to Behavioral Modification (Be-Mod 9) for "punishment". Unknown to the Empire, the doctors of Be-Mod 9 were really re-programming the Prime Reaper.

That was easier said than done, for Reapers were what Terra called Vampires. A bloodbeast lived within each Reaper. They were usually merciless warriors with a high pain tolerance, but whenever one entered into Transition the beast took over. The Resistance chose Bridget as his mate. Cree and Bridget would be used to change the Empire, whether they liked it or not!

***** A lot of torture takes place within this book. Anyone who enjoys the series of STAR WARS will find themselves glued to the pages of this novel! I do not care if you are male or female! It is a Dark Fantasy novel with a touch of Romance. I practically GROWLED at anyone who made me stop reading for even a few minutes. It is THAT good! Highly recommended to ALL Fantasy and Sci-Fi fans out there! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch.

The eternal battle of the sexes rages on and this time it is fought among the stars.

Charlotte Boyett-Campo mingles the threads of ancient Roman history with Celtic myths of vampires and highland music to forge a world, an Empire, and a love among the stars. Although Kamerone Cree, Rysalian Prime Reaper, and Dr. Bridget Dunne form the central focus of Bloodwind, they are the sword tip upon which a galaxy and an empire turns. Bridget, hungry for the comforts and familiarity of home, falls irrevocably for the animal she feared and hated in Cree, even to offering her life's blood to save him from death, until she is the Empire he willing sacrifices his principles and his way of life to preserve. Add a rebellion of women stolen from nearby systems and Earth divided against themselves and the stranglehold of a despotic empire which has grown fat on hate and fear and you have a tale of dark myth with an even darker end.

Captain Kamerone Cree is the Prime Reaper - head of the most lethal killing unit any world has ever known. Programmed by birth, his Government has wiped out any tender emotions that would make their elite force vulnerable.

Not only are the Reapers feared by their enemies, they are feared by their own society. And no wonder, cursed at birth the Reapers are only partially 'human'. With a resemblance to both vampires and werewolves, these men need to drink blood survive. When they enter "Transition" their bodies lose all trace of humanity, transforming them into fanged monstrosities consumed with bloodlust and an overwhelming desire to feed.

To compensate for their cruel upbringing and as a reward for their unswerving loyalty to the Empire, the Rysalian Government awards them with almost unlimited wealth and power. Which is why Cree's summons to the Court of Military Inquiry is so unexpected. His conduct has been above reproach, his missions successful and his loyalty unswerving. Even more unwarranted is his punishment - two weeks of Active Reinforcement.

The Behavioral Modification Unit is reserved for those whose loyalty to the Empire needs reinforcing. Cree has done nothing disloyal, yet he has been sentenced to two weeks of torture at the Government Facility.

So why has Cree suddenly fallen from grace?

The only answer is the Resistance, worthless females rebelling against their kidnapping and slavery. And why him? How will loyalty reinforcement further their cause? Unfortunately Cree is about to find out, and he won't like the answers.

Mrs Boyett-Compo has created an outstanding work of fiction. Her characters are complex and believable; her world is new and exciting and the plot keeps you riveted. Charlotte is an outstanding writer, and this book surpasses most in the genre.

Charlotte Boyett-Compo has written an enthralling, exciting futuristic romance set in a world far, far away.

Captain Kamerone Cree, while undergoing behavioral modifications, is brainwashed to fall in love with his doctor. Love, or any emotion, is new to Cree because he's a Prime Reaper, a man whose DNA has been altered. When he gazes into Bridget's beautiful green eyes he is lost.

Bridget, a woman stolen from earth and now part of The Resistence, agrees to allow Cree to fall in love with her to aid the cause, freeing women and taking over the planet. After Crees behavioral modifications are over he is determined to purchase Bridget as his own. Now living in the same quarters, Cree falls deeper and deeper in love with Bridget, almost as an obsession. Unknown to Bridget, she is being brainwashed also to fall in love with Cree. As the two lovers fight the feeling for eachother, The Resistance is making plans for Cree to become one of their followers.

Bloodwind is a highly sexy, romantic and usual tale of love, honor and betrayal. Clear the day for this wonderful tale that will whirl you away into the future and into Cree and Bridget's exciting world.

The Rysalian Empire had been near extinction. All their females were useless. When the men learned that the females from Terra could be impregnated by their race, they created Retrieval Units to abduct them.

Of all the warriors in the Empire, the ones known as Reapers were most feared. They were the elite, feared by men and women alike. Trained from birth to hunt and kill, then altered at the age of ten for other special talents, Reapers knew no fear and no love. Prime Reaper Captain Kamerone Cree was the best of them all. The Fleet called him "the Iceman".

The Resistance had noticed Cree's looks toward Dr. Bridget Dunne. With careful planning the Resistance had Cree taken to Behavioral Modification (Be-Mod 9) for "punishment". Unknown to the Empire, the doctors of Be-Mod 9 were really re-programming the Prime Reaper.

That was easier said than done, for Reapers were what Terra called Vampires. A bloodbeast lived within each Reaper. They were usually merciless warriors with a high pain tolerance, but whenever one entered into Transition the beast took over. The Resistance chose Bridget as his mate. Cree and Bridget would be used to change the Empire, whether they liked it or not!

***** A lot of torture takes place within this book. Anyone who enjoys the series of STAR WARS will find themselves glued to the pages of this novel! I do not care if you are male or female! It is a Dark Fantasy novel with a touch of Romance. I practically GROWLED at anyone who made me stop reading for even a few minutes. It is THAT good! Highly recommended to ALL Fantasy and Sci-Fi fans out there! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch.

Due to their blundering warrior-scientific heritage, the Rysalians must steal females from other planets after accidentally eradicating their own women. Prime meat comes from places like Terra. However, these independent females refuse to simply turn into "loyal" subjects or sex fodder for the Reapers, another Rysalian warrior-scientific species experiment. The earthlings secretly head up the Resistance.

The lords sitting on the Bench of the Court of Military Justice declare Captain Kamerone Cree guilty, shocking all reapers since their word is usually law. Cree, the highest ranked and recognized most deadly of reapers, is sentenced to active reinforcement at the Ministry of Behavioral Modification. Kamerone knows the resistance is involved and thirsts for vengeance.

The resistance "controls" key Ministry of Behavioral Modification positions. They plan to insure that Kamerone falls in love with a Terran to win him to their side as the beginning of a more powerful opposition. They already have programmed Dr. Bridget Dunne to fall in love with Kamerone.

BLOOD WIND, the first novel in the "Wind Demon" trilogy, is an exciting science fiction tale that uses romance and vampire elements to enhance a strong plot. The story line never slows down as readers observe an advanced technological society using its science to control and change people. Cree has many vampire traits, but love is not supposed to be in his genetic make-up. Does he love Bridget, an intrepid heroine who turns his bark into more than his bite, because of science or his heart? Charlotte Boyett-Compro has written a fabulous novel that will leave readers thirsting for books two and three.

Harriet Klausner

Charlotte Boyett-Compo has broken the cookie-cutter mold of romances and wrote a science fiction story that will not only tug at your heart but leave you sitting on the edge of your seat. I read BloodWind quickly turning the page to see what happens next. I highly recommend this outstanding author and look forward to more of her great works.