Moon Cursed (40 page)

Hunter’s Moon

Dark Moon

Crescent Moon

Midnight Moon

Rising Moon

Hidden Moon

Thunder Moon

Marked by the Moon

THE PHOENIX CHRONICLES

Any Given Doomsday

Doomsday Can Wait

Apocalypse Happens

Chaos Bites

ANTHOLOGIES

Stroke of Midnight

No Rest for the Witches

PRAISE FOR LORI HANDELAND’S
NIGHTCREATURE NOVELS

THUNDER MOON

“Will absolutely rivet you to your chair. Murder, mayhem, humor, and horror form a tale that keeps the reader on edge to the very end.
Thunder Moon
is a well-crafted story that will leave the reader longing to dig into the next Nightcreature book as soon as possible.”

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Night Owl Romance Reviews

“Handeland is at the top of her game in this taut thriller. Part detective tale, part supernatural chiller, this is a full-on exciting read.”

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Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“Provocative, intense, and rife with creepy beings. The romance is sultry, solid, and very intense.”

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Romance Junkies

“Handeland has a gift for creating and sustaining a mood throughout her stories that keeps the reader eagerly turning the pages.”

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Fresh Fiction

RISING MOON

“Eerie atmospherics and dark passion intertwine, making this a truly gripping and suspenseful read.”

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Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“What makes the latest in her Nightcreature series stand out is how Handeland paints such a vivid portrait of the Big Easy and its inhabitants. The city itself is a character, not unlike its real-life counterpart … her gift to skillfully repel and attract commands the reader’s attention to the very end and will lure genre readers enamored of paranormal romance or mysteries.”

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Booklist

“Phenomenal … the story, characters and dialogue, and descriptive setting are perfect.”

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Romance Reader at Heart

“Keeps you guessing until the very end … I was awed.”

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Fallen Angel Reviews

“A great plot, wonderful characters and a setting to die for. You gotta pick this one up.”

—Fresh Fiction

“Mmm … mmm … mmm! Get ready for the ride of your life … an intriguing eye-opener … Twists and turns, secrets and shadows, captivating characters, a well-written, well-developed plot, and a romance.”

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Romance Reviews Today

“
Rising Moon
is suspenseful, passionate, and edgy, but it’s also a true feel-good read with a message of hope and redemption.”

—Eternal Night Reviews

CRESCENT MOON

“Strong heroines are a hallmark of Handeland’s enormously popular werewolf series, and Diana is no exception.
Crescent Moon
delivers plenty of creepy danger and sensual thrills, which makes it a most satisfying treat.”

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Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“Handeland knows how to keep her novels fresh and scary, while keeping the heroes some of the best … pretty much perfect.”

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Romance Reader at Heart

“An enchanting and romantic love story … compelling characters and a gripping plot … This captivating tale is wrought with mystery, mayhem, and an electrifying passion hot enough to singe your fingers.”

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Romance Junkies

“Enticing, provocative, and danger-filled.”

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Romance Reviews Today

“Will appeal to readers on the most primal level. It effectively centers on the dark side of life, the forbidden temptations.”

—Curled Up with a Good Book

DARK MOON

“A riveting continuation to Handeland’s werewolf series … Handeland displays a talent for creating characters that are original and identifiable to the reader … Her styling and creativity ensure that
Dark Moon
, though third in the series, can be read as a stand-alone work … Handeland has once again delivered a remarkable werewolf tale that is a superb addition to the genre. Fans of this genre won’t want to miss out on this paranormal treat.”

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Fallen Angel Reviews

“The end is a surprising, yet satisfying, conclusion to this series … another terrific story.”

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Fresh Fiction

“The characters are intriguing and the romance is sexy and fun while at times heart-wrenching. The action is well written and thrilling, especially at the end …
Dark Moon
is another powerful tale with a strong heroine who is sure to please readers and a hero who is worth fighting for. Handeland has proven with this trilogy that she has a bright future in the paranormal genre.”

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Romance Readers Connection

“Elise is Handeland’s most appealing heroine yet … This tense, banter-filled tale provides a few hours of solid entertainment.”

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Publishers Weekly

“Smart and often amusing dialogue, brisk pacing, plenty of action, and a generous helping of ‘spookiness’ add just the right tone … an engaging and enjoyable paranormal romance.”

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Bookloons

“A fantastic tale starring two strong likable protagonists … action-packed … a howling success.”

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Midwest Book Reviews

“Handeland writes some of the most fascinating, creepy, and macabre stories I have ever read … exciting plot twists … new revelations, more emotional themes, and spiritual awakenings are prevalent here.”

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Romance Reader at Heart

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

MOON CURSED

Copyright © 2011 by Lori Handeland.

Excerpt from
Crave the Moon
copyright © 2011 by Lori Handeland.

All rights reserved.

For information address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010.

ISBN: 978-0-312-38935-2

St. Martin’s Paperbacks edition / March 2011

St. Martin’s Paperbacks are published by St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010.

eISBN: 978-1-4299-5432-7

First St. Martin’s Paperbacks eBook Edition: March 2011