The
Blackthorn Series by Lindsay J. Pryor
Blackthorn began as a concept over 16 years
ago – of the ‘third species’ (vampires, lycans and so on) outing themselves to
the human population and what the effect of this would be. I came from the
angle that, as a collective, self-preservation and survival is top of the human
agenda. Far from being accepted, the third species had to prove they could be
trusted. A whispered prophecy of vampires one day taking control only added to
human paranoia.
The third species were therefore treated as
a threat. A whole new social, political and geographical system was set up
globally. Now the third species are trapped in impoverished and overpopulated
district cores, ruled by the iron-fist of human control. The truth or fallacy
of the prophecy is yet to be confirmed, only that the uprising of a vampire
leader could happen at any time.
The questions I was left with were how, and
if, the third species will find the
equality and regained-freedom they seek, whether there will be an implosion
along the way, and just how catastrophic that could be for the third species
and humans alike.
I’m a romance writer at heart, so it became
inevitable that love stories were going to become integral to the series.
Blackthorn is about four couples whose forbidden romances become the catalyst
for change – love stories about dangerously dark heroes and the heroines strong
enough to stand eye-to-eye with them. Daring to cross boundaries that are there
for a reason, these couples’ relationships breach conventions, break the rules
and, for better or for worse, manipulate the fated outcome of the world in
which they live.
If a small group of individuals truly can make a difference, these couples are
the ones to prove it.
Links for Blood
Shadows (book 1 in series)
Praise for the
Blackthorn series
“I
am officially addicted to this series. Why, you ask? Because Lindsay Pryor
is my kind of fearless author. She isn’t afraid to “go there”, to create
characters and situations that challenge me as a reader.” Janice, reviewer at The
Demon Librarian
“It
pulls no punches, its heroes are on the edge, and its sex scenes are
off the charts.” The Demon Librarian
“Lindsay
J. Pryor…writes paranormal romance mixed with urban fantasy the way I like it –
clever world-building, intense characters and no easy options for them
to take.” Nocturnal Book Reviews
“Not
only are Pryor’s characters and fathomlessly dark love stories fabulous, but
her continual world building of Blackthorn blows me away.” GraveTells
“If
you’re looking for a new PNR series that has a dark world and complicated
characters, then you’ll want to grab a copy of this.” ~ Fiction Vixen
“I
cannot say how much I love this author. She is creating a world which
sucks you in, which makes you want to know more about Blackthorn and its
inhabitants.” ~ I Heart Books
“I
absolutely adore the world she’s put into place here. Everything is so well
formed with its own history and culture that it really feels like I’m living in
Blackthorn whenever I’m reading. I love the story, and I love the
characters, and I really love the world they’re living in…five stars
aren’t nearly enough to even begin to cover it.” Marked by Books
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