With her love of unnerving surroundings and chilling characters evident throughout the book, Cynthia Cooke crafts a tale where the impossible occurs with convincing realism. The plot is packed with countless mysteries, and the disclosure of each of them only adds more fuel to the escalating suspense. With the surprising revelations of this series making it innovative in many ways, readers will be captivated with every page turned. There are some engaging characters introduced during the story, and each one is mesmerizing in their own right. Damien and Emma are two dynamically spirited characters, and Ms. Cooke certainly portrays them in a realistic fashion. Watching this couple come to terms with their true inner feelings is so touchingly depicted in each scene, as their genuine emotions cannot always be controlled during every situation. When faced with life-altering decisions, their distress or elation is made apparent by their sincere reactions. Seemingly fated to be together, Damien and Emma express some of the most heartfelt and often sensual thoughts I have read lately. They also have some delightful snappy responses to give when replying to questions. With unexpected twists and riveting moments, RISING DARKNESS is an exceedingly compelling story from start to finish.
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