Master Of Obsidian [Paperback]

Jamie Craig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 10, 2007

Jesse Madding has been working for Gideon, a vampire fighting to maintain the balance between good and evil, for two years, and has loved him for nearly that long. When Gideon slams him against an alley wall and demands sex, Jesse is too happy to oblige, but it opens doors in their relationship that Gideon isn't sure he wants to enter. Especially since he suspects he was under the powerful influence of an unknown substance, and Jesse is his best friend. As they try to negotiate a new relationship involving Jesse's willing submission to Gideon's darker desires--including bondage, pain, and bloodplay--they learn that a new drug is being distributed in the city. Known simply as "obsidian," this drug unleashes a vampire's demon, destroying any sense of self-control. Widespread use of obsidian could bring chaos to Chicago and turn the city into a bloodbath, but even as Jesse and Gideon race to contain it, they're consumed and distracted by their own growing passion and burgeoning emotions...

Editorial Reviews

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"5 Hearts!...With a keen eye to detail, and an outstanding imagination, Jamie Craig writes a story that literally leaves the reader hungering for the next volume in the series...The sensuality sizzles right off the page, and readers should be cautioned that it is hot, erotic, and explicit!"--Annie, The Romance Studio

"5 Stars!...Dark-erotic tale...The characters indulge in every sexual act known to man and vampire. It is my guess that when you have been around for hundreds of years you require something extra during sex. This seemed to be true for Gideon. He relishes his partner's submission and tests it on many occasions. Jesse is always up for whatever Gideon has in mind. Loosing blood is nothing compared to what he gains. It is crazy how much I like this story. The blood letting alone should repulse me, but here I am singing the novel’s praises. The sex is amazingly erotic...As for the plot, it could not be more dramatic...The supporting cast is wickedly entertaining...It is definitely a keeper. Matter of fact, I believe I will read it again."--Suni Farrar, Just Erotic Romance Reviews

"4 Angels!...An excellent erotic vampire story. I was hooked from the first page. The emotions between Gideon and Jesse felt real and I felt like I was a part of their journey from friends to lovers...These two characters are what I look for in a book, they had a presence and they complimented each other extremely well...A fantastic story about the darker side of love. Jamie Craig has found a new devoted fan with me."--Ashley, Fallen Angel Reviews

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Amber Quill Press, LLC (May 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602729905
• ISBN-13: 978-1602729902
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #777,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Master of Obsidian, June 27, 2007

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This review is from: Master Of Obsidian (Paperback)

Jesse Madding has been working for vampire Gideon Keel for two years, assisting him in his investigations. Their current case, the bizarre death of a city councilman's son, is the most difficult case they've ever worked on. While checking out a warehouse, Gideon suddenly begins acting strangely, demanding sex in an alley. Jesse, who's loved Gideon for years, gladly agrees. Later, when Gideon realizes he was under the influence of a powerful substance, he feels guilty and angry at himself. Can the two men prevent the vampire drug Obsidian from destroying the city while coming to terms with their feelings for each other?

I'm going to preface this review by saying that Master of Obsidian is a not for the faint of heart. If you don't like hardcore BDSM, torture, blood play, group sex, and the like, then you won't like this book. Any and all sensitive readers should stay far away from this one. If, on the other hand, those things don't bother you, then read on! I found the storyline of Master of Obsidian fascinating. The idea of a drug that tears away all of the vampires' inhibitions was unusual, and Gideon and Jesse's quest to uncover the origin of the drug and stop the city's descent into chaos was suspenseful and entertaining. Intellectual, caring, and secretly submissive Jesse was an interesting character. Gideon's many contradictions made him interesting as well, but not always likeable. His dark past and sometimes violent present were contradicted by his care for Jesse and his determination to do the right thing, even if he had to do some wrong things to get to the right thing (and believe me, he does a couple of very wrong things in the process of saving the city). Jamie Craig did a very good job of portraying the many contradictions of the characters, as well as the dark atmosphere of the tale. Even though I very much enjoyed the overall story, however, I didn't enjoy the sex scenes all that much. The first scene, in the alley, was just too rough for me. I like to read a bit of light BDSM now and again, but Master of Obsidian shows a lot more pain than I like to read about in a sex scene. I wanted to see more evidence of love, or at least some level of caring, from Gideon. Near the end of the book, the sex scenes begin to take on a more loving tone. While the storyline and characters of this book were enthralling, several of the sex scenes and a few of the other scenes left me feeling a bit uncomfortable (and, at one point, downright queasy). Ms. Craig has created a fascinating world that is a worthwhile read, but please be sure you know what you're getting before you buy.

Cassie
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4.0 out of 5 stars Porn with a bit of plot, December 9, 2010

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ReaderFanatic (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Master Of Obsidian [The Master Chronicles, Book I] (Kindle Edition)

It's exactly what I thought it was going to be and I was pleased. I was looking for hot gay porn with a bit of plot that had some action and decent dialog and cool characters. I'm not sure how well the rest of the series can pull this formula off without getting boring, but I'm willing to take the plunge. So off I go to purchase book 2.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, September 20, 2009

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This review is from: Master Of Obsidian [The Master Chronicles, Book I] (Kindle Edition)

This is a well written and exciting series. The characters are developed through out and grow in depth. A great blend of vampires, occult and eroticism.