The Emerald Talisman [Paperback]

Brenda Pandos (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2010

Take a chance on a trilogy readers are calling "explosive", "a home run", and "a perfect ending to an exciting trilogy". The Onyx Talisman-book #3 released 12/16 has received sixteen 5-star reviews from readers so far. 

The Emerald Talisman, book 1 in the Talisman Series

You can run from your destiny, but you can't hide.

To be normal, sixteen-year-old Julia Parker would shed her empathic gift in a second. Life has been difficult since her mother's mysterious disappearance ten years earlier - an event she witnessed, but can't remember. Julia's situation becomes more complicated after a near death experience from a blood thirsty stalker. As high school students go missing it is clear there is a connection to her own experience--past and present. Someone has to stop the madness and a chance encounter with a creepy psychic foretells that only Julia is the key to stopping the madness, but it may require the life of the one she loves. 

Readers who enjoyed Twilight, Vampire Diaries, Blue Bloods and The Morganville Vampires will enjoy The Emerald Talisman.

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More books by Brenda:

The Sapphire Talisman, book 2 - Talisman Series (available now)

The Onyx Talisman, book 3 - Talisman Series (AVAILABLE NOW)

Everblue, book 1 - Mer Tales (available now)

Evergreen, book 2 - Mer Tales (coming in 2012)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Ms. Pandos hit the ball out of the park with her debut novel..."

--Lisa Sanchez, Author of Eve of Samhain

"This is a great series for anyone who loves vampires. So fast paced, it's hard to put down..." --Abra Ebner, Author Knight Angels Series

From the Author

The first two books, The Emerald Talisman and The Sapphire Talisman are out. The third--The Onyx Talisman will be out November of 2011. You can find out more at: brendapandos.blogspot.com. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Obsidian Mountain Publishing (August 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982903308
• ISBN-13: 978-0982903308
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (93 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brenda Pandos lives in California with her husband and two boys. She attempts to balance her busy life filled with writing, being a mother and wife, and spending time with friends and family. Working formerly as an I.T. Administrator, she never believed her imagination would be put to good use. After her son was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder her life completely changed. Writing paranormal romance became something she could do at home while tending to the new needs of her family, household and herself.

Three years later, Brenda now has four books published, The Talisman Trilogy, and Everblue, book 1 of Mer Tales. She is currently working on the second book of Mer Tales, Evergreen, coming 2012.

You can follow her journey at http://brendapandos.com or join her email distribution list for new releases and contests at [e-mail]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Emerald Talisman, February 22, 2011

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Kara Squire "just sayin -Kare" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Emerald Talisman (Paperback)

I really had to convince my self to read this but I wasn't disapointed! The Emerald Talisman was truly an amazing read. The pros include a strong and daring leading lady, who has a knack for getting in and out of tight spots. Julia is an original character with an incredible power that only she knows about. Her love interest, Nicholas, is the only thing that keeps her alive, literally. He is a mix between a guardian angel and Buffy the vampire slayer male style! He is her protector. This created a crazy kind of love connection.

I have to be honest vampires have been thing I have purposefully avoided because of the Twilight hype but this book sure swept me into a magical place beyond what I expected. Specifically I enjoyed that the main character was distinctively different from any other female character, I liked how she didn't whine over things or throw self-pity parties. She had courage smarts, and wit.

A truly refreshing story about a girl, Evil vampires, and the love of her life!

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Emerald Talisman, April 2, 2011

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Rhonda - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Emerald Talisman (Talisman Series, Book 1) (Kindle Edition)

Julia is a sixteen year old girl that has to go through life without her mother. Although she has her father and brother there, she still needs her mom and she can`t help but feel she may be to blame for her death. Julia was very young when her mom died and she blocks out some of what happened and she doesn`t realize that since her mother`s death she has had someone not only following her but also protecting her. When Julia finally finds love, she also finds herself having to fight for her life and for her town!

After I finished The Twilight books, I wanted to read something else. I am not normally a reader but as I looked up books on Amazon This book caught my eye and I am so glad it did. The Sapphire Talisman is book #2 in this series and I was very pleased to see how Brenda connected the two books together. I love the fact there is not cussing in this series and no sexual content!

47 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Let's be honest here.., July 8, 2011

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Cooper - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Emerald Talisman (Talisman Series, Book 1) (Kindle Edition)

If you enjoy books where the main character is crying, sobbing or tearing up for 80% of the story then you will love this book.