DRAGON SERIES BOOOK 1: DAY OF THE DRAGON
Rebecca York
ISBN: 978-0425-238189 (Mass Market Paperback)
ASIN: B004H9AT2  (Kindle)
December 2010 (Mass Market Paperback)
December 2010 (Kindle)
Penguin Putnam/Berkley Sensation
Paranormal/Shape Shifter
Paranormal/Fantasy

According to field experts Dr. Madison Dartmoor, a beautiful archaeologist has unearthed an astonishing find – one that could change man’s understanding of  his origins.  It may be a breakthrough for humanity in general, but for one man, who appears, but is not human, it could be the information he needs to unlock his dark and dangerous secret.  Shapeshifter Ramsey Gallagher defeated his brother, a psychopathic enemy Vandar, half-dragon and half-vampire,  in a horrendous battle which cost Ramsey dearly.  The worst thing lost was Ramsey’s skill to shift into dragon form as well as many other of his inherent mental abilities.  If what Madison has discovered is true, then she may hold the answers he’s been looking for since he was a lost child.

*** Ramsey Gallagher was first introduced in Ms. York’s Moon series in DRAGON MOON, and now his story picks up after he flew home to heal his body after almost being killed in the horrendous battle where he defeated his evil twin Vandar.  In DRAGON MOON, Vandar reigned terror in an alternate universe and was plotting to invade earth and annihilate the human race.  Ramsey’s interest in Madison’s discovery was high expectations to finding clues to his own existence as Madison’s discovery just happened to be near the location where he had been found wandering alone as a child.

Even though Ramsey was introduced in DRAGON MOON and his character was an essential element plot device for that story, it in no way impacts the plot line of this story other than the loss of powers Ramsey once had.  Accordingly, DAY OF THE DRAGON stands completely alone.

Ramsey is a divine lead and the sensual romance between he and Madison was extremely well done along with the fast-paced action adventure of trying to be one step ahead of the zealot villains who did not want Madison’s discovery to be further investigated.  York did an awesome job of research with believable elements described in the locations of the caves and conditions which made the reader feel like they were in the midst of the struggle.  The tension and attraction between our lead couple was both intelligent and sensual as Madison’s initial distrust of Ramsey and his motives lessened to a degree that allowed a soul connection of sensual intimacy.

Bottom line:  Another awesome tale from one of the finest paranormal authors to add to your auto-buy list.  Don’t miss it!

Marilyn Rondeau, for www.ck2skwipsandkritiques.com

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