One Blood [Paperback]

Qwantu Amaru (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2011

Breaking news...One Blood is a Finalist in Next Generation Indie Book Awards Thriller/Suspense category!
*The Next generation Indie book Awards is the largest non-profit book awards program worldwide, judged by leaders in the indie book publishing industry to identify indie books that deserve to reach a wider audience.

Did you know, Brandon Massey recommends, One Blood, the #1 Kindle selection in Supernatural Suspense, New Orleans Fiction, Revenge Thriller, and Supernatural Thriller

Praise for One Blood
"ONE BLOOD is a richly detailed, intricately woven tale rendered in lush, evocative prose. This memorable debut heralds Qwantu Amaru as a talent well worth watching."
Brandon Massey, award-winning author of DARK CORNER and COVENANT

Other 5 out of 5 star reviews...
"A novel of remarkable merit that blazes trails, plotted at breakneck speed that won't let up."
Kirkus Book Review

"One Blood" is brilliantly written and edited. This book should be read by all and given a place of honor in modern fiction."
Reviewed by Alice D. for Readers Favorite

"...5 out of 5 stars for this superb supernatural thriller. One Blood is a page-turning delight hard to put down."
The African-American Literature Book Club - The #1 Site for African-American Literature

Overview of One Blood
A supernatural curse torments a group of people unaware of their hidden connections. Set in and throughout Louisiana, the story takes the reader on an epic journey from the 1800′s to the early 2000′s.

More praise...
"One Blood" is a very impressive first novel by Qwantu Amaru. It is epic in scope and the details in the book show that a lot of work and research went into crafting this tale."
LiteraryMayhem.com

"If you like novels that keep you on the edge of your seat, novels that keep you awake because you just have to know what happens next, and novels that are not a disappointment, then you will love this book." ~  Bella Online

"I highly recommend One Blood to those who enjoy dark, gritty, thought-provoking epics full of intrigue and aren't put off by characters who constantly get their hands dirty." ~ Black Sun Reviews

For anyone who loves a thought-provoking page-turner and can't get enough of Brandon Massey, Stephen King, Anne Rice, and Tananarive Due... One Blood is your next supernatural fix!

Editorial Reviews

Review

By Kirkus Book Reviews:

"A governor and his sordid past are at the heart of a tale of retribution in Amaru's stunning debut novel. Amaru's greatest achievement is a nonlinear story that still manages to be clean-cut and precise. The plot bounces readers from one time period to another--flashbacks sometimes occur during other flashbacks, and dream sequences meld into memories and back into real time. Despite this narrative style, the story is, surprisingly, never perplexing. Amaru skillfully manages this feat by presenting uncertainty--such as Lincoln's relationship with a man named Amir--but immediately clarifying it with prior events, complete with a time stamp. Similarly, voodoo and many appearances of loa (spirits) are treated sincerely, not merely as wacky, otherworldly manifestations. The thorough examination of peoples' pasts allows for sharp, distinct characters. This heightens the tension between characters engaged in high-pressure situations, of which the author has ample supply. For deep-rooted characters immersed in violence, the novel's defining moment may be a wounded man reciting the Lord's Prayer aloud while dodging bullets in a blistering gun battle.

(One Blood) is a gutsy book that blazes trails, plotted at breakneck speed that won't let up."

From the Author

Hello Horror and Suspense Readers! Thanks for taking the time to check out my book. I began One Blood back in 2000 and my how the world has changed in the nearly 12 year's since I first put pen to paper. What hasn't changed is my love of great fiction and my commitment to keep bringing you exceptional story-telling. I sincerely hope you take a chance on this debut author and spend some of your hard-earned money on my novel. You won't be sorry you did!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 488 pages
• Publisher: The Pantheon Collective (TPC) (December 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982719361
• ISBN-13: 978-0982719367
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #949,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Qwantu Amaru has been writing since the age of 11. An avid reader, he always aspired to write suspenseful page turners and socially significant literature like those of his writing influences Richard Wright, Anne Rice, Harper Lee, Walter Mosley, Tananarive Due and Stephen King. Qwantu draws his inspiration from his modest upbringing in small towns and cities across the US.

In addition to his first novel, ONE BLOOD, Qwantu has published six volumes of poetry. Qwantu is an active member of the outstanding socially active poetry collective Black on Black Rhyme out of Tallahassee, FL. He has performed spoken word in poetry venues from New York to Los Angeles. He is also part owner and one third of The Pantheon Collective, an independent publishing venture dedicated to bringing high quality independent books to the masses while empowering and inspiring other authors to follow their dreams. For more information visit his website www.qwantuamaru.com, follow him on twitter @onebloodbook, join his fanpage: www.facebook.com/onebloodbook, or e-mail him at [e-mail]. Qwantu currently resides in Jersey City, NJ.