CRASH INTO DARKNESS - Paranormal Romance - Book 1 of The Cleaven Gene Series - prequel to The Song of Anger. Finalist of the 2009 R*by Award for Romantic Book of the Year (Romantic Elements).
Amber has no reason to leave the daily turmoil of life aboard a prison ship, created to house those with the violent Cleaven gene. Though now rehabilitated, she has chosen to stay and counsel the inmates who struggle to come to terms with their imprisonment. Possessing extraordinary gifts - an ability to assess situations with perfect clarity and to feel the emotions of others - her skills are in great demand in the volatile environment of the ship.
Jaden, also rehabilitated and with the special gift of mind reading, ploughs the seas on board the boat that delivers supplies and prisoners to and from the ship.
Amber and Jaden are thrown together when the prisoners rebel and an explosion breaches the hull of the ship during a storm. Together they battle the elements, a new, cold-eyed prisoner who has Amber in his sights and their traumatic pasts which sent them to the ship in the first place.
PRAISE FOR CRASH INTO DARKNESS
Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author, says, "A darkly compelling story--Suzanne Perazzini takes us on an emotional, action-filled journey into a unique new world."
Cocktail Reviews says, “This exceptional tale really pulled me in and didn't let go. I saw everything as though on a movie screen. Most impressive!”
Miranda from Joyfully Reviewed says, "It was almost like going to see an action movie. I felt as if I was right in the middle of the action. Just when you think you have it all figured out boom another surprise. The great thing about it to me was it didn’t feel like too much. I wasn’t sitting here thinking ‘yeah right, that’s not plausible’. Crash into Darkness has an amazing ending that I was not expecting, I so love when that happens. Crash into Darkness was an action-packed thrill ride that I found thoroughly enjoyable."
Lototy Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance says, "Solitude and serenity are blessed but non-existent commodities for Amber. Her job, her life, and even her genetics make those things impossible for her. She is aboard a prison ship, working as the ship’s counselor, but at one time was a prisoner herself. Jaden had a promising life and a beautiful fiancée, before he lost everything in one night of terror that has haunted him every day since. He was twenty years old when his Cleaven gene made itself known, and he was irrevocably changed. Uncontrollable rage and fear wreak havoc with the lives of those who are born with the Cleaven gene. The lucky ones end up aboard a specially designed prison ship where they are treated and counseled until they can be integrated back into society. Amber is one of the lucky ones, but the thought of living on dry land again scares her to death. She prefers her life at sea, no contact with the outside world, and no commitments. Jaden is floored the first time he meets Amber. He can see and feel the pain in her soul, and has an all-encompassing desire to help her heal her heart. His feelings scare him beyond belief; he has not wanted a woman like this since his fiancée. However they are in a maelstrom of stormy seas and a prisoner uprising, a deadly combination hell-bent on total destruction. No matter what the subject, Suzanne Perazzini masters every detail. Her ability to draw the reader into each and every scene is exemplary. The crashing waves, howling wind, and cold dark fear are such a tangible force, you will actually shiver in dread. Her characters are just as remarkable. You can feel their fear, and their struggle to control the demons inside. Recommending this book as well as Ms. Perazzini’s other work is a real pleasure, and I am thrilled to do so."
Amber has no reason to leave the daily turmoil of life aboard a prison ship, created to house those with the violent Cleaven gene. Though now rehabilitated, she has chosen to stay and counsel the inmates who struggle to come to terms with their imprisonment. Possessing extraordinary gifts - an ability to assess situations with perfect clarity and to feel the emotions of others - her skills are in great demand in the volatile environment of the ship.
Jaden, also rehabilitated and with the special gift of mind reading, ploughs the seas on board the boat that delivers supplies and prisoners to and from the ship.
Amber and Jaden are thrown together when the prisoners rebel and an explosion breaches the hull of the ship during a storm. Together they battle the elements, a new, cold-eyed prisoner who has Amber in his sights and their traumatic pasts which sent them to the ship in the first place.
PRAISE FOR CRASH INTO DARKNESS
Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author, says, "A darkly compelling story--Suzanne Perazzini takes us on an emotional, action-filled journey into a unique new world."
Cocktail Reviews says, “This exceptional tale really pulled me in and didn't let go. I saw everything as though on a movie screen. Most impressive!”
Miranda from Joyfully Reviewed says, "It was almost like going to see an action movie. I felt as if I was right in the middle of the action. Just when you think you have it all figured out boom another surprise. The great thing about it to me was it didn’t feel like too much. I wasn’t sitting here thinking ‘yeah right, that’s not plausible’. Crash into Darkness has an amazing ending that I was not expecting, I so love when that happens. Crash into Darkness was an action-packed thrill ride that I found thoroughly enjoyable."
Lototy Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance says, "Solitude and serenity are blessed but non-existent commodities for Amber. Her job, her life, and even her genetics make those things impossible for her. She is aboard a prison ship, working as the ship’s counselor, but at one time was a prisoner herself. Jaden had a promising life and a beautiful fiancée, before he lost everything in one night of terror that has haunted him every day since. He was twenty years old when his Cleaven gene made itself known, and he was irrevocably changed. Uncontrollable rage and fear wreak havoc with the lives of those who are born with the Cleaven gene. The lucky ones end up aboard a specially designed prison ship where they are treated and counseled until they can be integrated back into society. Amber is one of the lucky ones, but the thought of living on dry land again scares her to death. She prefers her life at sea, no contact with the outside world, and no commitments. Jaden is floored the first time he meets Amber. He can see and feel the pain in her soul, and has an all-encompassing desire to help her heal her heart. His feelings scare him beyond belief; he has not wanted a woman like this since his fiancée. However they are in a maelstrom of stormy seas and a prisoner uprising, a deadly combination hell-bent on total destruction. No matter what the subject, Suzanne Perazzini masters every detail. Her ability to draw the reader into each and every scene is exemplary. The crashing waves, howling wind, and cold dark fear are such a tangible force, you will actually shiver in dread. Her characters are just as remarkable. You can feel their fear, and their struggle to control the demons inside. Recommending this book as well as Ms. Perazzini’s other work is a real pleasure, and I am thrilled to do so."
