I’ve been waiting for The Fragile Things Part II to be released!
It’s here and I can’t wait to read it!
Check out this cover art. Both books look awesome.
Keep reading to learn more about these stories and how you can get the first book free and a chance to win the second book!
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Description
Jennifer’s world continues to spiral out of control, but a chance meeting with her sister, Gwen, may or may not provide the lifeline she so desperately requires. Yet healing old family rifts is the least of Jennifer’s problems.
A monster has come to Blackcross, one who wears the skin of a girl and is capable of ripping a man to pieces.
Jennifer is the only one who knows its secret, and might be the only one who can stop it.
Tony has his hands full. Looking for Morris, his search takes him to an abandoned block of flats where an unfortunate event puts him upon the beginnings of an even darker path.
Ebony needs blood. Good blood. With the clock ticking and her strength rapidly fading, there may be only one way out.
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The Fragile Things is episode one of V. Shaw’s 4 part serial horror story.
My Review
Jennifer has kicked her long time drug habit, but temptation is great as she’s living with her drug dealing boyfriend, Tony.
In desperation, she flees Tony and his druggie friends and camps out in the woods. She’s estranged from her family and has nowhere to go.
Her neighbor, Ebony, from across the street, happens upon her and they form a tentative friendship.
It’s difficult for either woman to trust anyone, or themselves, as they both have baggage.
Jennifer is fighting her soul-eating craving for drugs and Ebony is fighting her craving to not drink Jennifer dry.
Two damaged women with no one to turn to but each other.
This book reads like a serial episode on TV.
You know before you start reading it, it’s going to be short and leave you hanging.
That didn’t bother me, as I’ve read another of the authors books and loved her writing.
This book is a dark, psychological read about hope, friendship, and overcoming huge adversities.
I was immediately drawn to Ebony and Jennifer. These flawed characters are genuine and my heart went out to them.
Sure, ones an ex-addict and the other is a vicious vampire, but you forget that somewhat as you learn what makes them tick.
The town of Blackcross has its secrets and something evil is coming.
There’s no shortage of suspense and the horror jumps out and says Boo!
A great beginning to this series and excited to read more, for sure!
5 Stars for excellent campfire storytelling.
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I’ve also read and reviewed V. Shaw’s The Lady of Chains and Other Stories
Description
“Remember; you have seventy-two hours to do the deed and not a moment longer. Cut her throat and remove her heart. That, my girl, is the only way to destroy the wretched creature.” Greylock. A city supported by a network of scaffolding, bleeding rust and wheezing steam. Patrolled by an army of ‘metal men’ – creatures who’re designed for nothing more than to kill and destroy. Nothing grows. Nothing truly lives. Viola, a young orphan girl, has been thrust into this nightmarish world by the devious Mrs Casket, caretaker of the mysterious tower and maid to the Lady of Chains, a woman imprisoned without a sentence. A woman who almost single-handedly destroyed the world . . . Viola has been gifted with a task which could either see her demise or be her salvation. But who is the Lady of Chains? And why does she insist that she is connected to Viola? With the clock ticking and the metal men drawing near, Viola is about to learn that not everything in Greylock is what it seems. A spellbinding novelette with elements of steampunk. **** ALSO INCLUDES THE SHORT STORIES; Hansel and Gretel Rogan and the Gargoyle The Silent World BONUS MATERIAL: Also contains a preview of the up-coming horror serial, The Fragile Things.
You can read my review here.
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About V. Shaw
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V. Shaw is the author of the short fiction collection, The Lady of Chains and Other Stories. Born in Scotland, she studied Film and Media at Stirling University. Having reviewed horror films for the now defunct FatallyYours.com, she has turned her attention to creating her own stories.
Writer. Urban explorer. Climber. Horror junkie. Beer guzzler. Book obsessed. Cinema and television fiend. Nerd for life.
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The Fragile Things Part I is free to download from Amazon Wednesday, Oct, 2nd and Thursday, Oct. 3rd.
Go HERE to get yours now.
To celebrate her new release , the author is giving away 25 copies of The Fragile Things Part II.
This is a quick giveaway!
The first 25 people to leave their email address and a comment will receive a copy of Part II.
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