Sands
of Time
Fate
of the True Vampires
Book
One
Christine
Church
Genre: Paranormal
Publisher: Grey Horse Press, Createspace
Date of Publication: October 26,
2015
ISBN: 978-1518815232,
ASIN: B0187LY2P2
Number of pages: 90
Word Count: 26,000
Cover Artist: Christine Church
Book Description:
The main character in this first
installment is Kesi (later known as Kesi Akhede, as in ancient Egypt they
really had no last names). Kesi is a hybrid; half human and half "Pet
Mer," a term used for her father's people who are from another place after
theirs was destroyed.
She appears a delusive Goddess.
She is ageless. But what she wants most is family. Unable to bear children
through her own body, and after the death of her husband, she travels the world
searching for a way to "create" a child (later known as “Vampyr”).
She offers aid to those who need her. But, her deep desire to have a family of
her own is never met until she comes across an alchemist by the name of Yin.
Taking what she needs and leaving
behind chaos, Kesi continues to run, to search, and to hope. Her everlasting
quest takes her through history, from one continent to the next; from her home
in Egypt, to China, Scotland, Rome, and finally France.
Read the journals to hear her
story, learn about the truth behind the "myth" of what humans call
the vampire, read about her unique take on her species and those they create,
and discover the chaos and bloodshed caused by a man determined to put an end
to vampires forever.
Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/gaCXGCv87AA
Excerpt:
“Queen
of the Nile”
Entries
found on Papyrus sealed and preserved within a tomb in Egypt
Circa
20th Dynasty
English
Translation, 1958
Believed
to be written by Kesi, who lived in a village near Giza, and is later known as
Kesi Akhede.
Wind over the
desert creates a sandstorm that has left all in ruin. The days of old. Eras
long past. Will he believe that I existed long ago and was dubbed "The
Nile’s Graceful Queen" by pharaohs and kings? Will he believe that, to
Amenhotep I in the eighteenth dynasty, I was viewed as an "exquisite work
of art?"
I pray now. Not
to the gods the desert people bow to, but to my ancestors and my family. I pray
that he will understand what it is I must tell him. Who I am. Where I come
from. And where I must go.
I think about
the time that has passed so quickly. My heart swells with love for my family,
for the desert so cruel yet forgiving, the people, and most of all for Jabari.
Life was once
simple yet elegant and my people worshiped. When I was young, I heard say that
all of the gods had blessed me with a part of themselves. The grace of Bast,
the eyes of Horus, the wisdom of Thoth, and even the cruelties of Seth made me
who I am. Perhaps this is true still. And yet I remain as I always have and
life around me continues to weave its gradual yet inevitable web anew.
Now, the sands
of the Sahara have drifted, propelling the destiny of the Pet Mer in a new
direction, forcing me to choose, to make the most difficult decision of my
life. A decision on which I have procrastinated for too long. A decision, I
know, I must make on this night. And so,
I prepare my journey with a questionable destination.
Entry Two
The journey was
a familiar one. The mud-brick estate stood on the edge of the village, far
enough from the Nile that few had business in that direction, yet close enough
to Jabari’s estate to place little travel time between the two. My thoughts had
already run too far and I needed to make haste.
I saw her before
she saw me. Head bowed, ebony hair flowed over her shoulders. Though they were
lowered, I knew her russet eyes. My heart pounded, loins ached, each time I saw
her. She stood half hidden behind a copse of rose bushes, palm and myrrh trees,
nestled within the vast gardens, just as we had arranged. I approached, letting
my presence be known.
She raised her
head. "Mistress. No one saw me come but I have little time this night, as
my chores are vast."
I nodded. This
one I had known for over a year. One of few humans remaining who, through
family ties, still revered Father’s people. One of few raised to recall a time
when my people were seen as Gods from the Sky. When offering their blood to us
was an honour.
Yet still I did
not know her name. Usually, it mattered little. She was merely a servant,
though a generous one with the sweetest scent in all of Giza, Saqqara,
Alexandria, and all the Nile Delta. Even as far as Abydos. So many I had tasted
none of their names known. But tonight it mattered. Tonight everything
mattered. This could be my last eve here.
"I know the
time has been long," said I, "but please, tell me your name. I need
to know it now."
The girl raised
an enigmatic brow. "Zahrah."
About
the Author:
Christine began writing at the
age of nine, penning and illustrating picture books, taping them together, and
even creating a publishing company. In school, she could be found sitting in
the back of the class, writing short stories (she aced English and literature).
By 1992 she was professionally published in both nonfiction and short stories.
In 1998 her book was traditionally published, which led to many more book deals
(nonfiction).
Her books and articles have won
many awards. She lives for the paranormal, writes in the deep dark night and
has a closet full of Goth clothing rarely worn any longer. By day she works at
a horse barn caring for 7 horses, including her own noble steed--her best
friend, her “son.” She is a professional photographer, actress, and voiceover
artist as well. In rare spare time, she loves riding, archery, swimming,
singing and auditioning for “Survivor.”
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