GRAVE
FUTURE, my paranormal romantic suspense novel, has a very interesting history.
If I had to choose one word to describe the book itself, I’d pick “persistent.”
As you read on, you’ll understand why!
GRAVE
FUTURE was first conceived for a New York publishing line that had the theme:
Is he going to kiss her or kill her? In other words, the hero needed to be a
mysterious character. Maybe he was good, maybe he was bad.
The
good news was that the publishing line liked it. The bad news was that it
folded before GRAVE FUTURE had a chance. Then Dreams Unlimited acquired the
book and published it in 1999. Although I’d written a few books before GRAVE
FUTURE, this is my first book published.
GRAVE
FUTURE’s Cover With Dreams Unlimited
DRAGGED
INTO DANGER. When Jocelyn Hunter is stranded in an isolated cabin with an
antagonistic stranger, she has no idea of the danger that awaits her. Will she
be able to discover Dan’s dark secret and can she convince him to set aside his
obsession and listen to his heart?
OBSESSED
WITH REVENGE. Federal agent Dan Ferguson is haunted by his desire to bring a
killer to justice. When innocent Jocelyn unexpectedly comes into his life, his
first thought is to get her away from the danger lurking in the shadows. Can he
overcome his reluctance to accept her help and finally admit his growing love
for her?
GRAVE
FUTURE soon gained best-seller status, garnering a Gottawrite.com Award Winner
Favorite and many 5 star reviews including Euro-Reviews and Amazon.com.
Unfortunately, that publisher went out of business, but GRAVE FUTURE was soon
picked up by LTDBooks.
What if a Shakespeare-quoting ghost found a way to
avenge his death?
Again, my paranormal romantic suspense was on a
best-seller list. But this publisher also closed its doors. However, Awe-Struck eBooks (Mundania Press)
acquired the book and reincarnated GRAVE FUTURE where it has remained for your
reading pleasure!
An
innocent tourist is stranded in an isolated cabin with a hostile stranger, an
eerie fireplace, and a Shakespeare-quoting ghost.
Print book available at www.susanneknight.com/orders.htm
But
maybe it’ll move again in the near future. Who knows?! Now you can see why I
think GRAVE FUTURE is persistent!
This book is part of the
Uncanny Paranormals line.
Here
are some fabulous reviews:
If
you love the combination of a good mystery with a twist of paranormal, you’ll
enjoy this book. Although a fairly new writer on the scene, Ms. Knight could
certainly compete with some of today’s top writers. The characters are vivid,
the plot holds you until the last page and the author is a rare
gem.--Gottawrite.net. Picked as a GottaWrite favorite!!
5
Stars! GRAVE FUTURE was a fantastic book to read! I enjoyed every page of it! A
real “ghost” story, as you can read seldom nowadays. Susanne Marie Knight did a
wonderful job writing this novel, if you ask my opinion! You couldn’t help but
keep on wondering, the book contains one surprise after the other. If you think
you have the answer to a question, you’ll notice soon enough as you read on
that more and more questions (and answers) will come to baffle your mind! And
then I haven’t even spoken about the “mystic” atmosphere you sense during the
time you read this book... A real page turner combined with strong characters,
a lot of mystery and a touch of love; this is a must read!--Euro-Reviews
Susanne
Marie Knight sure knows how to create a book packed with mystery especially one
with ghosts and a woman so drugged up she thinks she has worms in her hair.
There were some funny scenes I liked, especially the Shakespearean ghost that
keeps talking to Jocelyn. I especially liked Dan each time trying to keep cool
when it’s obvious he’s attracted to Jocelyn. GRAVE FUTURE is definitely aptly
names since the cabin is right next to a cemetery the thought of which will
give you chills to the bone. This is a great book to pick up and read as it is
filled with suspense ending with a scene that will make you jump.--Fallen Angel
Reviews
Graveyards,
secret tunnels, moldy smells, ghostly lights, and some frightening characters
all make GRAVE FUTURE a creepy and scary romantic suspense. Jocelyn was hoping
for days of relaxation but instead gets involved in a nightmare of fear; and
Dan, hoping to get the goods on Perry for causing his cousin's death, is
determined to find out the truth and put Perry behind bars. Both are
interesting characters once Dan loses his surliness and readers meet the real
Dan. The secondary characters are equally fascinating, Velma, who is mentally
unstable, and her brother Perry, a drug runner who looks like an angel, but is
evil personified. They both heighten the thrills and chills of the tale. The
thought of living next to a graveyard is terrifying, but it certainly adds to
the eeriness of this story. Reminiscent of an old gothic novel, but with a
feisty heroine and a handsome hero in a modern setting, GRAVE FUTURE will
provide several hours of reading enjoyment for readers of romantic suspense
and/or paranormal romance.--Romance Reviews Today
The
conclusion will get your heart pumping and maybe even raise the hairs on the
back of your neck. For those of you who enjoy a modern-day romance with a good
dose of a thriller mixed in, this book is definitely for you!--Writers Club
Romance Group
GRAVE
FUTURE is more intriguing than most romances, with elements of danger, and
mystery that are sure to keep you guessing throughout. A story of love, death,
crime, betrayal and intrigue that will keep you hooked right to the
end.--Writers Exchange
A
fun read with touches of the paranormal, suspense, and romance blended by
talented author Susanne M. Knight to make for a well told tale that will keep
you reading. Recommended for a dark and stormy night when the wind is howling
down the chimney and the house creaks in response. Enjoy. I
did.--Mysteryfiction.net
This
story has a Gothic atmosphere to it. This adds to the feeling of fear and
suspense with the author handles admirably. The sexual tension is well-done, as
is the danger and fear the heroine experiences. Recommended for anyone in need
of a well-plotted thriller with a romantic edge.--Scribes World Reviews
I
felt that Knight did a wonderful job of meshing the transcendental threat into
the story with it being outlandish. The slow development of Dan and Jocelyn’s
relationship was especially believable. I would recommend this book to those
who enjoy an intriguing romance with some celestial interference.--Inscriptions
Magazine
I
enjoyed this book quite a bit. I recommend GRAVE FUTURE to a variety of people.
Anyone liking romance, mysteries, and paranormal should find this book
interesting.--Sime-Gen Reviews
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In
my books, I like to include a few experiences from my life. Since GRAVE FUTURE
is a dark suspense, I used some background from my job at the federal Drug
Enforcement Agency to enhance the novel. I also worked at a federal
correctional facility, where my training on how to use firearms came in handy!
In addition, I actually did get lost in the Poconos while looking for a friend’s
summer home, and the car was, in fact, a yellow Triumph! My tiny car, unlike
Jocelyn’s, fortunately survived the trip.
One
more real life connection: GRAVE FUTURE
features a fireplace that seems to be a gateway to Hell! One of the houses I
lived in inspired (!) me to write this passage:
“Even the pitted black
stones of the fireplace contributed to doom and gloom. A floor-to-ceiling ebony
slab of hardened lava rock? She’d never seen anything so ugly or so full of
misery. She fingered the gritty exterior of the stones. Nothing tranquil about
these rocks. Propelled from the bowels of the earth, they seemed to harbor
age-old secrets, age-old resentments.”
So there you have it. Get
ready for chills, spills, and... a Shakespeare-quoting ghost. Who could ask for
anything more?? GRAVE FUTURE's future is very bright, indeed.
I
hope you enjoy Jocelyn and Dan’s story.
Happy
reading,
Susanne
Marie Knight
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