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Static [Kindle Edition]

Tawny Stokes
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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July 26, 2011
Praise for Static

“You’re going to love Static --- a deep, dark and sexy ride. This is a creepy and unique addition to the YA paranormal genre that goes a little bit further and gives a little bit more.” - Janet Gurtler, author of I’m Not Her and If I Tell, Sourcebooks Fire.

"STATIC is an edgy, dark, and delicious read! Tawny Stokes is a tasty new voice in YA fiction." –Michelle Rowen, national bestselling author of Demon Princess series

"Static is an edgy, unique, whirlwind paranormal story with great action and amazing storytelling. This one leads you down a path you won't forget. Don't miss it!" - Denise A. Agnew
award-winning author


During the summer before her senior year, 17 year old band groupie, Salem Vale, has been following her favorite punk rockers, Malice, from gig to gig hoping that one night she might get backstage and meet the sinisterly sexy guys. She’s been saving her virginity for the lead singer Thane. One fateful evening she gets her wish. It’s a dream come true.

Except the dream turns to a nightmare when she wakes up in a dumpster, tossed away like yesterday’s trash, with no memory of what happened the night before. She feels strange, different, as if something is trying to get out. Soon she realizes she’s changing…turning into something not quite human.

Now a hunger deep inside claws at her to feed, to siphon energy from those around her. Before she can do just that, Trevor, the band’s roadie shows up and stops her from killing. With his help she learns to control the hunger inside, because he’s just like her. And in return he wants her help to do one little thing…

Help him kill the members of Malice.


About the author:

Tawny Stokes has always been a writer. From an early age, she’d spin tales of serial killers in love, vampires taking over the world, and sometimes about fluffy bunnies turned bunnicidal maniacs. An honour student in high school, with a penchant for math and English, you’d never know it by the foot high blue Mohawk and Doc Martens, which often got her into trouble. No longer a Mohawk wearer, Tawny still enjoys old school punk rock, trance, zombie movies, teen horror films, and fluffy bunnies. She lives in Canada with her fantastical daughter, two cats, and spends most of her time creating new stories for teens.
You can visit her at www.tawnystokes.com

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About the Author

Tawny Stokes has always been a writer. From an early age, she’d spin tales of serial killers in love, vampires taking over the world, and sometimes about fluffy bunnies turned bunnicidal maniacs. An honour student in high school, with a penchant for math and English, you’d never know it by the foot high blue Mohawk and Doc Martens, which often got her into trouble. No longer a Mohawk wearer, Tawny still enjoys old school punk rock, trance, zombie movies, teen horror films, and fluffy bunnies. She lives in Canada with her fantastical daughter, two cats, and spends most of her time creating new stories for teens. You can visit her at www.tawnystokes.com

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  • File Size: 677 KB
  • Print Length: 298 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1463723067
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  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005ES6TXU
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Salem is a typical seventeen year old girl that is following her favorite band Malice around Idaho. She is infatuated with the lead singer Thane. The story starts with Salem and her best friend Chloe at Malice's last show. Salem manages to get a back stage pass, but only one. Chloe lets her go by herself and Salem ends up waking up in a dumpster later the next day. When she gets home she ends up dieing.

Waking up in the hospital, Salem realizes something is wrong with her, especially when her eyes turn solid black and start leaking tar like tears. Soon she sees a guy that was backstage at Malice. Trevor is trying to tell her that her life is going to get real strange real fast but that he can help her. When she learns that she was turned into a cambion after Thane, an incubus, almost killed her, Salem doesn't want to believe it. But when she almost kills the hottest guy at school, she if forced to face facts.

Trevor is also a cambion turned by Devon, the bands succubus. Trevor feels guilty that he didn't stop Thane from almost killing Salem. But he thinks that working together, they can find a way to kill Malice.

This was one heck of a great story! Salem got a crummy hand dealt to her, but she over comes it. I feel so bad for Trevor, but being around Salem helps him to start healing from his own past. If you like the paranormal young adult stories, this is one that you must read. I cannot wait to see if there is going to be a sequel.

I received this book from Roxanne at Bewitching Book Tours for review.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
page turner November 22, 2011
Format:Paperback
"Parents hide your little rockers because the demons are coming to town to suck out their souls"
At first glance at the cover I expected I would be getting into a contemporary novel about a girl in a band, but when you read that synopsis, it's anything but.
I devoured this book when I started reading it pulled me in. I always tend to be on the side of the "bad guys" in the books. I love the dark side that challenges, overpowers and sometimes protect the main characters. It happened again to me here. I always find myself asking, if this (main) character cannot overcome and fight back from what is put upon them, how can I truly root for them? Why would I recommend this book to others if I don't appreciate what the characters are put through?
As she has become more than human (but I will not spoil you with what exactly happens)there is a lot of heavy make out scenes and sexual tension that pushes Salem to act on her desire, or urges. Now that kinda sounds dirty, but really the story does not go into explicit details beyond what can be found in other Young Adult novels.
The cover really starts to make sense a little more than halfway through the book. The characters in the band and Salem begin to really get intertwined and get more complex. I really liked the twists and the idea of "shadow ways" I cannot remember if she actually refers to it as "shadow walking" but that's how I remember it in my head. It's creative and intriguing.
The chemistry between Trevor and Salem was my favorite part of the story. How there was always an edge of uncertainty when they were around each other or figuring things out. I think Salem is a fantastic lead character that does fight back in her way and takes on new challenges, she is somebody I rooted for.
Great characters, twists and energy happening in this one, I give it 5 stars, highly recommend.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Awesomely awesome November 20, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm not a huge reader of YA books. I've noticed that some (not all) authors dumb down their writing for a younger crowd. Authors I love in their mainstream genres will tackle a YA and I wince my through it.

Tawny Stokes isn't one of those authors and Static isn't one of those books.

I became sucked into Salem's story immediately. Salem is a regular teenage girl who has a massive crush on a rockband, especially the lead singer Thane. Things do not go according to plan for Salem is giving up her virginity to the musician. Instead she finds herself turned into a half-sucubus demon. Yeah, no vampires, angels or werewolves in this world. Tawny went the naughty root.

And considering that Cambian's feed on sex - there was no sex. Some heart-pounding kissing scenes and bra action but that was it. The budding romance is sweet, the growing pains of her demon half are heart-breaking and Salem is a heroine you just have to love. She doesn't sit on the floor and whine that she's a half-demon. There's no "Woe me? Why me? It's so unfair!" foot stamping attitude. Sure she has the denial...who wouldn't. But she never loses sight of who she is. Even before she was turned, Salem was a strong character. There was none of the usual "Oh I'm an outsider boo-hoo, my teenage life sucks" that I've read in some YA books. She marches to a different drummer and doesn't apologize for that. She's a tough little cookie and I adore her.

Static is a wild ride as Salem deals with her new self, falls for a half-incubus demon named Trevor and tries to figure out how to rid the world of Malice. Not what the usual 17 year old deals with. All of the characters (the heroes, villains and secondary characters) are strong and balance each other well. The story is unique and Tawny's writing is awesomely awesome.

If you're looking for a YA book that's unique with a strong heroine, go no further. It's a book that will appeal to the late-teen crowd and the adult crowd. A good read is a good read. Period.

There is some underage drinking, undertones of sex and a girl with a kick a$$ attitude. Read Static. Do it. Right now.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Just how dangerous is the music kids are listening to?
Another page-turner by Tawny Stokes.
This tale reminds you to be careful what you wish for. Because you just might get it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cinette Santangelo
Great book!
Talk about some life changing music! I really loved this book. I think the plot line of this book really grips the reader. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Savannah (Books With Bite)
Refreshing and Unique Paranormal Story, it's One-of-a--Kind YA
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Static. It's a fast-paced story, with an incredibly unique paranormal aspect going on. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ambur (Burning.x.Impossibly.x.Bright)
Great book!
This is the second book I have read by this author and it is as much of a page turner as the first. The plot is original, the characters are interesting and have you grow to care... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dana19018
Static Cling
I'm not one to rehash the plot in my reviews, as you can read the description. Tawny Stokes has created memorable characters who will remain with you long after you close the pages... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jamie Dierks
Loved it!
Sounds a bit like Jennifer's body, Right?
Wrong.
I can say that once I started reading this book, I wasn't reminded of that movie at all. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Rainey Day Reader
Awesome paranormal romance!
Static is an edgy YA paranormal book. I was pretty impressed actually - it was even better than I thought it would be. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tishia
Not your average YA novel
Reviewed by Shayla Colt
Review copy provided by Bewitching Book Tours

Right out the gate I realized that Static wasn't your average YA novel. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Romancing the Book
Fast, fierce and fun
I just finished Static and loved it. The thing I really like about this author is she doesn't moralize - she's relevant and her book was fast-paced and fun. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dara Snow
Another exciting YA novel!
Static is thrilling and edgy and a great paranormal read. The heroine, Salem, is a groupie who discovers there's more to Thane, the lead singer of her favorite punk rocker band... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sheila Seabrook
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Tawny Stokes has always been a writer. From an early age, she'd spin tales of serial killers in love, vampires taking over the world, and sometimes about fluffy bunnies turned bunnicidal maniacs. An honour student in high school, with a penchant for math and English, you'd never know it by the foot high blue Mohawk and Doc Martens, which often got her into trouble. No longer a Mohawk wearer, Tawny still enjoys old school punk rock, trance, zombie movies, teen horror films, and fluffy bunnies. She lives in Canada with her fantastical daughter, two cats, and spends most of her time creating new stories for teens. You can visit her at www.tawnystokes.com.

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