The Night Everything Fell Apart (The Nephilim) - Softcover

Nash, Joy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1941017010 ISBN 13: 9781941017012

Publisher: joynash books, llc, 2016

Synopsis

In this fast-paced launch of Joy Nash’s Nephilim series, descendants of fallen angels battle for control of fractured Nephil magic and the mastery of the human race. Arthur Camulus, heir to Merlin the Sorcerer, has inherited the vast and perilous magic of his ancestor. With gaps in his memory and blood on his hands, Arthur vows to wrest the leadership of the Druid clan from Mab, its beautiful and deadly alpha. Cybele Herne joins Arthur’s quest though she knows defeat will bring death or enslavement. As the young lovers race to find the lost staff of Merlin—their one hope to defeat Mab—a second enemy surfaces: a rival Nephil who seeks to use Arthur to resurrect a deadly evil from the legendary sorcerer’s past. One fateful night a beacon of hope shines. When Arthur reaches for it, the forces of Heaven and Hell collide. And everything falls apart.

About this title

About the Author:

Joy Nash is a USA Today Bestselling Author and RITA Award Finalist applauded by Booklist for her “tart wit, superbly crafted characters, and sexy, magic-steeped plots.” When Joy was seven years old, she read a book about a girl who lived on the moon. She thought it was real until her big sister came along and messed up the story with the truth. Ever since, Joy’s been of the opinion that fiction is way more interesting than reality. She credits her love of tortured heroes to the Brontė sisters, her fascination with magical adventure to J.R.R. Tolkien, and her weakness for snarky humor to Douglas Adams. www.joynash.com

Review:

Nash's energetic prose drives this supernatural,erotic romance that offers a new twist on the Arthurian legend. ~Kirkus Review

4 Stars HOT The first in Nash's Nephilim series is a rollicking good time. Characters arerealistically written and infused with humor and passion. Arthur and Cybele area beautiful couple, their relationship filled with passion, trust and comfort.Nash's take on the Nephilim, descendants of fallen angels and human women,creates well-drawn conflict, and this along with the suspense and romanceelements make this novel a thrilling fast-paced read. ~Keitha Hart, RT BookReviews

BlueInk Starred Review "A unique and exciting paranormal romance, The Night Everything Fell Apart brings angels and demons to life, all while blurring the line between good and evil.
 
Arthur Camulus has just woken, battered and disoriented, from his Ordeal, a dangerous rite of passage for Nephilim, or demons descended from fallen angels. Arthur has little control over his new demon powers, but he must adapt quickly because more than one potent entity seeks his power and will destroy him for it. Arthur has few allies, Cybele, a female Nephil and his true love, is by his side. 
 
In this exciting tale, Arthur and Cybele battle impossible odds against dangerous rival Nephilim and face the archangels on a quest to retrieve the powerful staff of Merlin, the one item that could save them.
 
Author Joy Nash deftly handles a plot with multiple settings, timelines, and important characters without ever losing the story's forward trajectory. She juggles a multitude of creatures and beings -- including Nephilim, angels, archangels, cherubs, and demons-- without creating confusion. 
 
Furthermore, her characters are wonderfully layered and appealing. With the exception of the hellfiends, evil entities who threaten all of humanity, all of the creatures have relatable human qualities. For example, while supposedly evil, the Nephilim feel friendship, loyalty, and love. On the other hand, the archangel Michael is surprisingly and satisfyingly flawed. Unlikely pals Maweth and Fortunato provide a touch of humor. And the romance and chemistry between Arthur and Cybele is strong and compelling, effectively driving the story.
 
The novel also delivers action-packed, epic fight scenes, and the folklore of Merlin and King Arthur is woven cleverly into the fabric of the story. 
 
Packed with thrilling action and heady romance, The Night Everything Fell Apart is a fantastic read for fans of paranormal romance. A strong series debut, the book resolves its primary conflict while opening the door for further stories to come." ~BlueInk Review

"The Night Everything Fell Apart is an appealing dark fantasy, with elements including angels, sorcery, and demons." ~Cindy Matthews, Foreword/Clarion Reviews, Dec 9, 2016

"Creating a compelling fantasy story with an original, solid plot line is no easy feat,and to combine that with rich, well-developed characters is even more rare. In The Night Everything Fell Apart,veteran author Joy Nash spins a fast-paced tale of partnership, loyalty, betrayal, lust, good and evil that will have readers hungry for the next installment. The premise is ambitious, the lead characters are impossible to forget, and the writing is a treasure trove of description and passion that defines a gifted writer...One thing is for certain, The Night Everything Fell Apart deserves a place in the collection of any fantasy genre fan with discerning taste." ~Self Publishing Review

About this edition

• Publisher: joynash books, llc
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1941017010
• ISBN 13: 9781941017012
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 370