Deliverance
By Kristy Centeno
ISBN: (ebook)
978-1-939590-78-7
(Print) 978-1-939590-79-4
Page count: 327
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Blurb:
He’s been locked away his entire life.
He dreams of freedom.
The only way he can accomplish his goals is by
breaking free of the chains tying him to a dark past and gloomy existence. But
there’s one catch. He’s not human.
And he’s never set foot outside his jail.
Devoted to saving his peers as well as his own
life, he sets out to find the one person that can help him achieve his
objectives. He knows where she will be and what she will look like, but what he
doesn’t anticipate is the fact he finds himself caring for the girl whose life
he’s put at risk, more and more each day.
He has no name.
He has only known hatred and violence before
her.
However, she will teach him to have faith in
humanity, even if she can’t trust him.
Together they will embark on a journey to
bring down a corrupt system responsible for the loss of many innocent lives.
But when he finds his feelings compromised, can he still move on knowing that
doing so will put an end to the life she once knew? How far is he willing to go
to be free?
Excerpt:
I pull open the
driver’s-side door, only to have it brusquely shut by a rather large, pale
hand. Startled by the suddenness of the man’s appearance, I shift to my left
and come eye to eye with a bulky-looking individual with dark brown eyes, and a
scar that traces a fine line from his upper lip all the way down to his chin.
“Don’t attract attention,
missy.” He sneers at me.
I glance down at the feel
of something hard poking my ribcage and find, much to my horror, that he’s
leveled a gun at my stomach. Most of the weapon is concealed by a khaki trench
coat he wears.
“Keep your pretty little
mouth shut and all will sail smoothly,” he warns, standing rigidly beside me.
He glances briefly over the roof of the truck. “Tiger. Hello there, my dear old
friend. Didn’t take you long to make friends, huh?”
I grow stiff. So these
are the psychos that are after Tiger.
Dissension (A Deliverance Novel)
By Kristy Centeno
ISBN ebook: 978-1-945910-37-1
Print: 978-1-945910-38-8
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Blurb:
In an age where humans dominate
the world…
And supernatural creatures exist
in the cover of darkness…
He must find a place among his
rivals or risk losing it all.
Hayden has had his hands tied
coping with life outside of the Institutes. He’s come far despite all the bumps
along the way. He’s allowed himself to believe he could live a normal
life…until a new threat makes its presence known.
In an instant, his entire life is
flipped upside down once more. Those he cares for are not safe with or without
him. There’s no escaping his past. Or permanent solution to his problems. One
way or another he’ll become the target for all those looking to destroy the
hybrid who endangers their way of life and challenges everything they’ve ever
known.
Now he must decide between kill
or be killed, and risk becoming the very monster he’s fought so hard to prove
he’s not. Freedom has come with a price, but is he willing to pay the cost?
Excerpt:
I failed to notice before, caught up in my conversation with
Gabriel. My heart picks up speed as I come to the realization that something is
off. We may have walked straight into the mother of all traps.
“What the hell…?”
“Kristina, run!” Gabriel shoves me back the way we came before
I can make sense of what has made him so paranoid all of a sudden. I stumble, nearly
dropping the flashlight in the process, but regain my bearings and haul ass in
the direction of the SUV as fast as my legs can carry me.
The ground begins to shake almost violently as we start
running, making it very hard to maintain my balance. I struggle to stay
upright, the severity of the situation failing to register as I worry more
about getting to solid earth. But I’m slowed down by the constant sway, and can
feel myself falling behind with each step I take. My heart jumps at the
prospect of being left alone to fend with whatever the hell is out here, but
Gabriel grabs my arm and tows me at a pace I can barely keep up with.
Gabriel legs it, but staggers as the shaking increases in
intensity. I bump into him continuously in my desperate attempt to keep up
since he’s forced to slow down to prevent a catastrophic fall that could quite
possibly be the end of the both of us, but it’s basically a race I’m destined
to lose. He can get away, but that will require him to let go of me.
I certainly hope he doesn’t.
INTERVIEW
- What inspires you?
When
it comes to what inspires me to write, I’d say that pretty much everything
motivates new ideas or concepts. My brain is always working overtime. If I
watch a movie, I might find a spark of inspiration in one of the characters or
a twist in the plot. It’s a never-ending cycle, which is why I always have a
notepad and pencil at the ready wherever I go.
When
it comes to life in general, I’m inspired by my life. The need to be a better
person not just for the sake of those around me, but for a more comfortable
future as well. Life is never easy, but it’s getting up after you’ve fallen
what really strengthens you and shapes your outlook. I like to challenge
myself, it motivates me to keep going no matter what fate throws my way.
- What are your three most treasured material possessions?
Every
book I own, because I love to read. Memorabilia I have of when my children were
younger. And the countless pictures I have of my family over the years. Every
once in a while, I like to flip over those old memories and reminisce.
- What scares you the most and why?
Losing
my children. No parent wants to live through the nightmare of losing a child.
That’s my biggest fear. It’s become the source of nightmares for me.
- Do you believe in destiny?
If
I’d been asked that questions five years ago, I would have answered yes. Today,
I’m not so sure anymore. I don’t know if things happen because they have to or
if our future is influence by every bad/good decision we make. That’s a mystery
I might never have the opportunity to crack.
- If you could go back to any place and time in history, where would you go and why?
I’ve
always complained that I was born in the wrong time. I’m old-fashioned,
probably the only one in my family. I prefer the simpler lifestyle.
- What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Perfect
happiness to me would be to enjoy life without so many restrictions.
- What is your favorite childhood memory?
My
favorite childhood memories consist of many Christmas celebrations when our
home was filled with family members that traveled far to join us for dinner. I
recall playing with cousins I hadn’t seen all year, the delicious food, the
sound of laughter in the background. Good times.
- A weekend camping in the woods or in a luxury hotel with a spa?
A
weekend camping in the woods for sure.
- If your personality was a color, what would it be?
Black.
Not because I’m dark inside, but because I have a little of every color in me.
- What book(s) have most influenced you?
Almost
every book I’ve ever read have impacted my life one way or another. Especially
recently. I’ve come across some hidden gems in the kindle store that I’ve
really enjoyed and have inspired me to get to writing again.
- What is your favorite cartoon character?
Raven
from Teen Titan.
- Are you a morning or night person?
Total
night owl. I’m not a chipper person in the morning. In fact, I don’t normally
say a word until after I’ve had a cup of coffee. I’m sluggish and sleepy too.
However, come nightfall I’m wide awake, have a ton of energy, and can never
fall asleep at a decent hour because my mind is racing.
- What is your favorite TV show?
That’s
a difficult question to answer. My tastes vary and change very often. But right
now, I’m enjoying Supernatural. Next week, something else might catch my fancy.
Truth is, my favorite show doesn’t always stay my favorite for very long.
- If you were to place yourself as a character in a novel, would the story be Mystery/Suspense, Fantasy, or Romance?
I
love romance, but if the opportunity for a great mystery/suspense popped up, I
wouldn’t want to pass it up. I love solving problems, so this would be right up
my alley.
- If you could change any one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?
Self-doubt.
I’m always doubting whether I did this right, or made the right decision, or if
my next manuscript makes any sense. It’s a annoyance I contend with every day.
- If you won a paid vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?
There’s
three places I really want to visit. I’d have to choose between South Korea,
Japan, or China. That’s a tough choice to make.
- Do you prefer summer or winter?
Winter.
I’m not very fond of the heat.
- Would you rather listen to rock or country music?
Rock.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve enjoyed a good country song here and there. But I
prefer rock.
- What are the 10 most played songs on your iPod/Mp3 player?
As
with TV shows, my taste in music changes all the time. I don’t have a top ten
songs only because I listen to whatever I’m in the mood for at that moment. I
can be in the middle of writing the next chapter in my current project and be
listening to rock. And in the next instant be cleaning and organizing the house
and have pop or Spanish music playing in the background.
- Are you an introvert or extravert?
Introvert
all the way.
- Do you prefer the country or the city?
Country.
If I could pick up and move into a cabin in the middle of nowhere, I would. In
fact, I might just do that one day.
- Are you spontaneous or are you a planner?
Depends
on what I want to do. If it’s a long trip, I might plan every single detail
weeks ahead of time. If it’s a Saturday morning and I’m looking to do something
fun, I might just pick up and leave and see where I end up.
- Do you play video games?
Absolutely.
Who doesn’t? I’m a huge Resident Evil and The Last of Us fan.
- What is your favorite rainy day activity?
Reading.
Give me a good book and a cup of hot coffee and I’m golden.
- Do you prefer cats or dogs?
Dogs.
- What is your favorite food? Least favorite?
I
love pasta. However, I don’t have a least favorite. If it’s cooked well, with
just the right amount of flavor and spices, I’ll try whatever catches my eye.
- If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
Only
one, huh? That’s a tough call. But I’ll settle for teleportation. I’d be
amazing to be able to think of a place and be there in an instant. No money,
luggage, or passport required. A gal can only dream.
- What personality traits do you most admire in others?
Honesty.
Respectful. Kindhearted. And loyal.
- Some people believe we can tell a lot about a person by the books on their shelves. Share 3 titles from your bookshelf and tell us what you think they say about you.
Blood
Ninja- I enjoy books with Asian influence.
The
Séance – Paranormal? Bring it on. The scarier the better.
Z
for Zachariah – I’m a post-apocalyptic loving freak.
About the Author:
Kristy Centeno is the author of
the Secrets of the Moon saga and Keeper Witches series.
She has always had a passion for
books and after years of being an avid reader, she decided to transform her
desire to write into a reality and thus, her first novel was born. When she’s
not busy taking care of her five children or holding down the fort, she finds
time to sit and do what she loves the most: writing.
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