In 700 A.D.
Teotihuacan, Mexico, the High Priest believed himself to be a powerful as the
gods. He set a plague on the city as a demonstration of his power. The Gods
took pity on the remaining loyal congregation. They granted each survivor
immortality and an extraordinary ability. Three loyal survivors were given a
mission of great importance: train the lone human descendant of their
civilization to stop the evil priest from damning the rest of humanity.
Now in San Diego, California, the time has come to finally
make Katalina Deckard aware of her destiny. Her life has been a constant
struggle since the loss of her parents when she was young. These struggles have
made her a fighter, but she doesn’t believe they have prepared her to save the
world. Her friends, who have survived for so long, must convince her that she
has what it takes to accept the mantle of the Redeemer.
Genre: Urban fantasy
About the Author:
I live in Southwest Missouri with my super supportive
husband and our three energetic young rascals. I work as an administrative
assistant during the week. Now I get to add published author to my list of
roles I play in life.
Being an author was not my first career choice. In my
younger years I wanted to be a dancer, but dance lessons are expensive! I also
wanted to be Dolly Parton from The Best Little Whore House in Texas. I could
really belt out Itty Bitty Piss Ant Country Place, just ask my parents, or
their former neighbors.
After a slew of other interesting job choices, I just could
not shake the writing bug I picked up in high school. I started writing poetry
and still write a poem whenever inspiration hits me. I also love to read,
especially paranormal romances and urban fantasies. The love of reading is what
spawned the desire to try my hand at writing a novel of my very own.
I love creating the characters and giving them their own
personalities and voices. I have also come to enjoy writing fight scenes. My
husband (the wonderful man that he is) will act them out with me so I know
exactly how I need to show it to the audience. Call us crazy if you like, but
it's really fun to act out a scene using a broom handle as a spear and a foam
baseball bat as an axe.
I hope you enjoy City of the Gods: The Descendant. The
second book of the trilogy is being edited and I’m working on the third and
final book now. I love to hear from fellow authors and readers. You can find me
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcmillansj, on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/mcmillansj, or swing by my website at www.mcmillansj.com.
Excerpt:
“Who did this?” Tristan asked quietly, almost more to
himself than to Kat.
“Probably that bastard Ryan. He is going to pay for every
last thing he demolished,” Kat replied, assuming Tristan was speaking about the
chaos throughout the rest of the house. She stepped forward and looked around
the room once more. It was then that she noticed the black flowers sitting on
her dresser. Kat walked over and pulled the small white card from them. She
opened the envelope to reveal a card with a beautiful picture of the same
flower in white. Tristan came to stand behind her as she opened the card. It
was a simple message, but one she would not soon forget.
I am coming for you.
Tristan plucked the card from her hand and reread it. Kat
stood frozen in place, shocked and confused. Her mind raced with unanswerable
questions. Who was coming for her? What did they want from her? Was this
actually some sick joke Ryan was playing or was someone really coming to get
her? Her stomach churned and her head began to pound. She doubled over in pain
while fear of the unknown trespasser flooded her brain. It was all too
overwhelming.
Kat hugged her arms around her stomach. Her legs gave out
and she fell to her knees on the floor. A cold sweat broke on her forehead. Kat
was almost glad when black spots started to swim in her vision. She tried to
ask Tristan for help, but she could not find her voice. Dizziness engulfed her,
and she felt herself begin to fall the rest of the way to the floor. Tristan
caught her just before her head and the floor collided. She could barely hear
his concerned voice calling her name as the blackness surrounded her.
“Katalina, open your eyes.” Tristan shook her a bit, hoping
she would regain consciousness. Sabine and Vivian had heard the commotion,
rushed into the room, and directly to Kat’s side. To Tristan’s great relief,
Katalina’s eyes opened a crack, enough to see the intensely harsh gaze she gave
him. Tristan looked to the girls, who looked equally surprised by her reaction.
“Katalina?” Tristan questioned.
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