PROGENY by Tosca Lee - SIGNED FIRST EDITION BOOKNew York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee brings a modern twist to an ancient mystery surrounding Elizabeth Bathory, the most notorious female serial killer of all time. Audra Ellison has no idea why she’s had her memory wiped clean, only that she chose to erase her past to protect someone else. But soon, a handsome stranger tells her she’s special. Unique. That she has the power to influence the minds of others. And that her life is in danger. She soon discovers that she is the descendant of a serial killer, the infamous “Blood Countess” Elizabeth Bathory, and that she, like all her relatives for generations, is being hunted for the sins of her ancestor. She also discovers that she erased her memory to forget something important—important not only to her, but to those who want to see the line of Bathory ended for good. Reunited with others like her—young, powerful Progeny living defiantly on the edge of extinction in Europe’s underground—she is hounded by danger at every turn and driven deeper into the inner circles of two ancient orders intent on destroying one another with a weapon only Audra can find. And as those around her start disappearing, Audra realizes the only thing that can save them all is piecing together a past she no longer remembers. As she works to unravel the web of secrets and lies, Audra is thrust into a world of faith and doubt, of truth and deceit, of life and immortality, and she must decide who to trust—and what to believe. What she ultimately uncovers will change everything she thought she knew about who she is and what her lineage means. A kaleidoscopic thriller that brings the underground world of the ancient cities of Eastern Europe to life like never before, The Progeny is a taut, breathless story of centuries-old intrigue and modern love and forgiveness.
Firstborn by Tosca Lee
by John Hutchinson, VJ Books
When THE PROGENY came out last year author J. T. Ellison wrote, “What a fabulous premise—and what a wonderful thriller. Tosca Lee has outdone herself with this twisty, intricate story. I can’t wait for the sequel.” The Progeny opened with Emily Porter waking in a haze, with only a fleeting recollection of the procedure she went through to erase her memory. We learn, as does Emily, that she is really Audra Ellison, a descendent of the Hungarian “Blood Countess” Elizabeth Bathory who killed some 600 people during her reign of terror during the 17th-century. Soon Audra is on the run (she is a progeny) from a secret society that is dedicated to erasing every descendant of Bathory. The Progeny ended with a serious cliffhanger – with us all waiting for the promised part two less than a year later.
Well take note those of you waiting for the sequel, J. T. Ellison included, the wait is over – FIRSTBORN is here!
Firstborn starts right as the previous book reached its ending moments, right as Audra learns that secret of who and what she is. Audra is a member of the Progeny, and the rival Scions with their elite Hunters seek to destroy Audra and her baby. Using her super powers: the ability to change the minds of others, Audra hunts down her archenemy, the Historian. She hopes to put an end to the war between the Progeny and the Scions. But how far is she willing to go to end the blood feud and free herself of the fear and uncertainty that all progeny face?
Firstborn is a thrilling and upbeat conclusion to The Progeny. It is a classic tale of good and evil and I highly recommend both books in the series. They can be read alone, but the best way to experience the depth of the story and the characters is to read them in order.
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