Nightchild: A Clans Novel [Paperback]

J.A. Cummings (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 14, 1999

18th century Europe is the setting as Tobyn Reyes finds himself the object of vampire Michel Dumas' obsession. A Gypsy grandmother's spell may not be enough to protect Tobyn as he struggles to retain his humanity. "From day into night, until the end of time, they shall not become one of these." No, Tobyn did not become one of these, but what was he to do when he became one of those?

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"From day into night, until the end of time, they shall not become one of these." With the prophetic words of a Gypsy grandmother's spell a journey into a compelling new universe begins in Nightchild: A Clans Novel. Tobyn Reyes believed his grandmother's spell would protect him. Instead it opened the door to a new realm of magic and immortality...

Tobyn was a man like no other: half Irish, half Spanish gypsy and all chovihano. Under the protection of his grandmother's spell, he enjoyed the glow of his own uniqueness. That glow caught the attention of another uncommon man, the vampire Michel Dumas. Vampire power plush gypsy magic yielded a situation none of them were prepared to face.

No, Tobyn, did not become one of 'these.' But what was he to do when he became one of 'those?'

About the Author

J. A. Cummings graduated from Michigan State University in 1991 with a B. A. in interdisciplinary humanities (Spanish, Anthropology & History). While her day jobs have be in the insurance field, and currently as a proof-reader/editor of medical reports, she has been putting her diploma to good use in her main passion: writing. Nightchild: a Clans Novel is J. A. Cummings first full-length novel, as well as being the first volume in the on-going chronicles of The Kris. Ms. Cummings also has in the working stages books and stories in her many other areas of interest, among which are science fiction and world history. J. A. Cummings lives in Lansing, MI with her 4 four-footed furry compainions, one of whom is named Sheba, J. A.'s long-time muse.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Kresnak Press (June 14, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 0967066808
• ISBN-13: 978-0967066806
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,955,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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J. A. Cummings was born in Flint, Michigan. Her interest in writing began at an early age. This interest was aided and abetted by her family, including her maternal grandfather, Spiritualist medium Rev. Frank Pitkin, who introduced her to the typewriter in 1974. She is an historian and anthropologist by training, receiving a degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities (History, Anthropology and Spanish) from the Michigan State University Honors College. This broad-based knowledge of the human condition, past and present, colors her writing to this day.

Ms. Cummings still resides in Michigan.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great novel that challenges Ann Rice for the best!, August 11, 1999

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A great novel, especially for a first novel by a young writer. I couldn't put it down and wait avidly for the next one. Nightchild, a Clans Novel takes you through both the darkness and light of war, vampires, and interpersonal relationships. Wonderfully done - Congratulations, J.A. Cummings.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Novel, March 31, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Nightchild: A Clans Novel (Paperback)

I extremely loved this book. The way the author combined human and inhuman emotions was excellent. The only thing that I wish is that the author does a sequel. It was released on June of 1999 and I hope that the author decides to continue with the great book that was started. I would recommended anyone to get this book. When I got it, it was so interresting that I read it in two days. That has never happened with a book before!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastically spellbinding novel, June 28, 1999

By A Customer

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'Nightchild' was one of the most entertaining books I've read in a long time. It combined Romance, violence, incest, vampires, gypsies, suspense, drama, and mystery in one book. It was a captivating blend of reality and fantasy. Beautifully written, this novel seemed to take me through every emotion and has occupied my thoughts for the past many nights. A story of love and war, it traps you in a place that you never want to leave, with people that you wish you knew. I have to say it is definetly a great read that I'm sure to recommend to all of my friends.