Bonfire
Book 2
By
Imogen Rose
Second Haiku warning:
A boyfriend missing
A lover must pay in blood
A princess must die
Welcome back to Bonfire Academy.
Book Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVFSWpyCWJI
A Teaser Excerpt
Broken. I couldn’t think of a
better word to describe it. I felt as if I’d been torn to bits, maybe even
shredded. I was suffocating, surrounded by a wet tightness of skin and flesh
all crusted together. My body was home to excruciating stabs of pain searing
about randomly before a final thrust of sheer agony. I couldn’t tell if the
source of the pain was within me or if I was being repeatedly sliced open with
a knife. Did it matter? I felt as though it was only a matter of seconds before
my thoughts would end.
“Cordelia!”
My name. I flinched as the same
voice repeated my name again and again. Why? Who was it? It—he—sounded
familiar. I heaved as the voice triggered the memory of his face. Then, not
being able to stop the bile from traveling up my throat, I gagged and purged,
emptying my stomach completely. The next time he muttered my name, his voice
was laced with disgust. But his revulsion couldn’t compete with my utter
repugnance and disbelief at what he’d done. Him. Someone I had trusted with my
life, even though the rule was clear:
Trust
No One.
About
the Author:
Imogen Rose is the author of the
bestselling series, Portal Chronicles, which has attained cult status within
indie literature and become a favorite among teens and adults alike. An
immunologist by profession, Dr. Rose published her first work of fiction in
2010. She now writes full time and is currently working on her second teen
series, the Bonfire Chronicles. Imogen was born in Sweden and has lived in
several places, counting London among her favorites. She moved to New Jersey in
2001. A self-confessed Hermès addict, Imogen freely admits to being obsessed
with Kurt Cobain. She enjoys shopping, traveling, watching movies, and hanging
out with her family, friends, and Chihuahua.
Character interview:
Jagger
I have to be honest. I approached this interview with some
hesitation, perhaps even a little trepidation. After all, even though I feel I
know him a bit through Cordelia, I’ve never experienced Jagger directly. As he
sits before me, I can empathize with Cordelia. He is impossibly magnetic, his
aura both powerful and dangerous, the only release, a hint of humor gleaming in
his silver-gray eyes. I met with him in St. Moritz, just before the start of
Faustine’s Integration year.
Are you excited about starting a new year at
the Academy?
I am, though I’m not exactly sure what my role will be this
year. I guess I’ll find out when I get there.
So, you’re not heading back as the Student
Council President?
I wouldn’t think so. That position is usually only awarded
for a year. Plus, my time at the academy is officially over.
Why are you going back, then?
Mainly to keep an eye on my brother, Ryker.
And Cordelia?
Yes, hmm. You said that you had some questions from my
fans...
I do! Here is one from Sean Sweeney. He wants
to know what you got Cordelia for Valentine’s Day.
Myself. However, like any girl, she obviously needed a
“token” as well. I got her a little secret something from Harry Winston.
Nice! The next question is about Cordelia as
well. Al Kunz, the infamous celeb book blogger, aka The Snake, wants to know
what really happened on the slopes. He wants details.
He couldn’t handle the details.
LOL! There you have it, Al! Moving on...
Michelle Cable wants to know what you thought when you first saw Cordelia and
what you thought of that electrifying kiss.
That she’s stunning is apparent to all who are lucky enough
to behold her. I was struck by her beauty as soon as I saw her, when she first
arrived at the academy. It was my policy to stay away from demons, though.
Every kiss with her is electrifying, but I’m guessing you mean our very first
kiss. I was shocked, but immediately realized what had happened.
Too bad that doesn’t happen to humans. Synching
sounds unbelievably intimate...
It is, but the realization that one is bound forever to
this one being frightening, too. That’s unnatural in the supernatural world.
I can see that. Faustine seems to bridge the
gap between the human and the paranormal worlds. My daughter Lauren wants to
know what you think of Faustine, and Vickie Boehnlein wants to know if you’re
scared of Faustine.
I love Faustine. She’s like a little sister to me. I feel
very protective of her, even though I know that she can take care of herself.
And yes, I’m scared of her. I’d be stupid not to be. She’s one of the most
powerful demons I’ve ever come across.
10. Demons seem to like their food, meat in
particular. Lynn O’Dell would like to know if you prefer filet mignon or
T-bones?
I’m not a demon, but I do prefer Filet Mignon.
No comments:
Post a Comment