Dance with the Dragon [Paperback]

E. F. Watkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 9, 2003

Peggy Walsh, the teenaged daughter of Senator Dan Walsh, is kidnapped into a dangerous cult, the Church of Eternal Life. When the FBI tries to get her back and fails, the senator accepts help from super-psychic Dr. Armand Renascut. Renascut warns him that cult leader Stephen Farkas may possess real supernatural powers-that he and some of his followers may at least "believe" they are vampires-and that they can be defeated only by special weapons.

Although Walsh learns that Renascut was dismissed from a top-secret Pentagon program because of bogus credentials, he still hopes the mysterious psychic can help him mount another assault on the CEL compound and rescue Peggy. But can Renascut be trusted? Who is he, really, and just how much does he have in common with the cruel Farkas? Only one person knows-Kat Van Braam, Renascut's beautiful partner, who is risking her life daily to keep him "on the side of the angels."

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A gripping, graphic, modern-day vampire story. Fans of TV's Buffy and Angel will love this book, too." -- Murder and Mayhem Book Club Reviews, March 2003

"Combines a bit of all your worst nightmares, and rolls them into an engrossing tale that's hard to put down." -- Ingrid Taylor, Writing for Independents, Sept. 2003

"I love this book--it introduces a whole new perspective on 'The Undead.'" -- All About Murder Reviews (4 Daggers), Aug. 2003

"Lovers of classic vampire literature will appreciate the subtlety and finesse with which this tale unravels." -- Christine Filipak, Dark Realms Magazine, Issue 12, Fall 2003

Best Horror Novel, 2004 -- EPIC (Electronically Published Internet Connection)

Product Details

• Paperback: 231 pages
• Publisher: Amber Quill Press, LLC (April 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592799337
• ISBN-13: 978-1592799336
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #573,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dance With The Dragon, June 21, 2010

By 

Anne K. Edwards "AKE" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dance With The Dragon (Kindle Edition)

There's a new cult in town. Barricaded behind hurricane fence with armed guards, the men and women are separated into cottages or barracks. Do you think it sounds inviting? Would you like to join? Wait until you meet the leader.

Peggy Walsh has been kidnapped and the FBI thinks she's to be found in the cult's compound. The problem is how do they get inside? And will Peggy's father, Senator Dan Walsh, be able to rescue her? Can the psychic, Dr. Renascut, help?

Peggy doesn't find the cult particularly something she wants to be a part of, but she does find the leader has a certain presence about him. She doesn't understand why they kidnap new members when they could simply recruit them? The whole situation is a puzzle to her.

The description of this cult is so well told that I can see it's similarity to the Jones cult in South America or the cult in Texas that was destroyed by fire. But there the likeness ends. The difference is in the leaders and their aims.

I'm pleased to highly recommend talented author E. F. Watkins tale of suspense and intrigue blended to a strongly paranormal base to any reader who likes mystery, suspense or the eerie sensation a good horror tale can create. While a paranormal, this tory cross blends horror into the mix and, after reading it, you will be watching where you walk on those dark streets.

Enjoy and beware anyone suggesting a little trip out to their van for whatever reason. Happy reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Action-packed Paranormal - Don't miss it., July 31, 2003

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Elaine Togneri - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dance with the Dragon (Paperback)

I just finished Dance with the Dragon and see why Watkins has been getting such excellent reviews. It read very smoothly and kept me turning the pages. There was plenty of action and paranormal strangeness. Don't miss this debut novel by a wonderful writer.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Dance with the Dragon" a scary ride., April 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Dance with the Dragon (Paperback)

Hold onto your seats! This modern-day vampire tale is one scary ride. It's a fun read, deftly plotted, and not for the squeamish.