ck2skwipsandkritiques.com
gave Touch the Dark 4
½ stars!
Touch
the Dark by Karen Chance is a stunning adventure that speeds
along to the thrilling conclusion…which is really just another new
beginning. It is apparent
Karen Chance still has a lot in store for Cassie and this reader is
sure to keep going, looking forward to the next installment of this
exciting world.--Kelley A. Hartsell |
SFRevu.com had this to
say:
With Touch the Dark, Karen
Chance takes her place along with Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlain Harris,
MaryJanice Davidson and J.D. Robb to give us a strong woman who doesn't
wait to be rescued-she takes responsibility for herself. I was
hooked by the middle of the first chapter. Recommended.
--Gayle Surrette
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Explorations
SF/F Reviews had this to say:
"In the hot-blooded vein of Laurell
K. Hamilton's Anita Blake saga and Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan series,
Karen Chance's debut novel is a contemporary dark fantasy revolving
around a gutsy female protagonist with supernatural abilities that
blends mystery and romance with hair-raising horror."--Paul Allen
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Heart
to Heart Reviews had this to say:
"Chance suceeds on all fronts here: The world she has created, filled
with mages and feys, vampires and clairvoyants, thugs and gentlemen, is
dramatic and imaginative. The ending -- really -- is quite a surprise.
Good thing there's a sequel in the works."--Ginger Curwen |
Nathan
Brazil at the SF Site remarked:
Touch
the Dark is a worthy beginning . . . this is a series I can
recommend getting into on the ground floor.
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Emerald City noted:
Touch the Dark is a fast-paced, entertaining adventure in the best
tradition of contemporary supernatural fiction with the added bonus of
first-novel freshness.
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BellaOnline gave Touch the Dark a strong
recommendation!
"Touch the Dark by Karen Chance is
an interesting take on the vampire mythos that includes all kinds of
supernatural forces and beings. Cassie is the perfect
heroine--interesting and strong. Her story is exciting and will keep
you turning pages to see where she is headed. If you like your fantasy
a little on the dark side with a touch of romance, this is a great
choice."
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A Romance Review:
Gave Touch the Dark 4
½ out of 5 stars!
"Touch the Dark was one
fantastic read that will grip reader's attention from page one. Cassie
is a strong, kick-butt heroine that readers will find
fascinating. Karen Chance has created a world and characters that
will enthrall readers and have them impatiently waiting for more."
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Road to Romance
gave Touch the Dark its
highest honor, The Reviewer's Choice Award!
"Ms. Chance makes the genre her own
with memorable characters, fast-paced action and some of the best
vampiric creatures ever. Take a chance with Karen Chance and Touch the Dark, readers won't want
to miss this one!"
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Fresh Fiction
called Touch the Dark a
"Totally absorbing, hugely packed fantasy."
"Fast paced and heavy on the action, Touch the Dark is a blend of
fantasy and romance that will satisfy readers of both genres."
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The Mystic Castle
gave Touch the Dark their
highest accolade--a five heart rating!
"Karen Chance
is one of the most original voices in paranormal fiction that I have
ever encountered. Touch
the Dark is a "Do Not Miss" novel for fans of great
storytelling."
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Coffeetime
Romance gave Touch the Dark
a five cup rating--their best!
"This is the best vampire novel I have read in a long time.
The author has created a vivid world where
vampires, werewolves, witches and the Fey exist alongside humans.
The author drew me so far into Cassie's world that I am
reluctant to leave it." |
Romance Reader at
Heart made Touch the Dark
a Top Pick--it's highest award!
"Touch the Dark is a
fast-paced, action packed, wildly imaginative book. Chance
creates an entirely new present day world that amazes, enchants and
delights . . . this one should NOT be missed!" |
Romance Junkies
gave Touch the Dark five blue
ribbons, their top award!
"An
outstanding, must read paranormal! Karen Chance has
expertly blended mystery, suspense, romance and the supernatural."
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Harriet Klausner
called Touch the Dark
"an entertaining supernatural thriller" and added:
"The action-packed story line never slows down for a nano-second, so
wear seat belts and set some time aside as this is a one-read thriller."
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