The Rising: Awakening (A Modern Gothic Vampire Horror Set in the 90s) Kindle Edition

"The supernatural, Egypt, curses, treasure, vampires? The making of a blockbuster movie!!" Goodreads Reviewer What's buried in the sand should never be exhumed!When renowned Egyptologist, Samuel Clayton, inherits an ancient gold talisman engraved with mystical symbols, a perilous labyrinth draws him deep into a world of forbidden knowledge and ancient secrets. Haunted by long-forgotten memories of a flame-haired temptress, whose ethereal beauty once captivated him, he faces a truth that chills him to his very core.From the shadows emerges the vampire Kesha – her past inextricably woven with Samuel's. Love, loss, and twisted truths have weaved through her long life, and now an old threat pulls her from her sanctuary in Scotland. Kesha knows what must be done. She must stop the rising to keep the status quo, and kill the one responsible. Then she meets Samuel. The one they call Anubis. What is he to her? What justice is to be served? And on who?Immerse yourself in Samuel and Kesha’s epic journey from the expansive deserts of Egypt to the majestic halls of the British Museum, dark brooding libraries to tombs soaked in blood. Where twisted history, questionable alliances, deadly motives and earth-shattering revelations will clash within a destiny that will either consume or destroy them.Not all dead remain buried...GENRES: PARANORMAL, HORROR, SPECULATIVE, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, THRILLER, SUSPENSE, ROMANCE, 18+A thrilling read for fans of Anne Rice, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Dawn Kurtagich, Isabel Cañas or Deborah Harkness.(NB: New full edited edition as of April 25, 2023. (Author's preferred Edition))Editorial Reviews:★★★★★ An unusual tale - Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' FavoriteThe Rising by D. Ann Hall is a mixture of genres and is quite violent in places. There is some strong language but nothing out of keeping with the narrative. This is a well-written book. The story flows smoothly and the characters are well-developed - you get to know them and understand where they come from. There's plenty of family drama, and lots of twists and turns, providing us with a combination of the paranormal and sci-fi all rolled into one. An unusual tale! Recommended for those who enjoy paranormal stories and want something different to read.★★★★ Loved it! - Ankita Khataniar author of Murder in Cold BloodArchaeology unearthing an ungodly secret is always a winner. The story captured my attention starting from the prologue and if that is not the makings of a good book, I do not know what is. Samuel is an archaeologist, being in a profession of curiosity and a talk with his grandfather, leads to the events that make the story of The Rising. Apart from the fascinating storyline, the most appealing thing about the book was the vivid narration that has lifted the story up a notch. The author has been careful not to be heavy-handed with too many details and in the process, has saved the readers from being bored and in the worst case, leaving the book unfinished. While reading, flashes of movies like Indiana Jones and Tomb raider combined with supernatural elements came to mind. That made the reading experience exciting. The characters are well written and there is a good balance of thrill and action. Even though the story fits into several genres at once, there is no confusion and the story does not run all over the place. I could keep easy track of the events that were happening in the book. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and awaiting more from the author. Recommended to readers of horror, especially gothic horror. (18+) Read more