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Dark Creations #6
Dark Creations: Dark Ending
Time is ticking down to the dark ending of humankind…
Gabriel James races into the heart of darkness hoping to rescue the only woman he has ever loved, Melissa Martin. Will he be able to save her, or is she lost forever?
Jack, Alexandra and Daniella make a stand in an attempt to save a town from certain destruction. Will they succeed or are they fighting an insurmountable force?
Amber and Kyle race to stop the release of a virus so deadly, it will eradicate humankind. Will they make it in time or will humanity fall?
Find out in this heart-stopping, action-packed final installment of the DARK CREATIONS SERIES.
Gabriel James races into the heart of darkness hoping to rescue the only woman he has ever loved, Melissa Martin. Will he be able to save her, or is she lost forever?
Jack, Alexandra and Daniella make a stand in an attempt to save a town from certain destruction. Will they succeed or are they fighting an insurmountable force?
Amber and Kyle race to stop the release of a virus so deadly, it will eradicate humankind. Will they make it in time or will humanity fall?
Find out in this heart-stopping, action-packed final installment of the DARK CREATIONS SERIES.
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First published April 1, 2013
About the author
Jennifer Martucci
43 books116 followersJennifer and Christopher Martucci hoped that their life plan had changed radically in early 2010. To date, the jury is still out. But late one night, in January of 2010, the stay at home mom of three girls (all under the age of six) had just picked up the last doll from the playroom floor and placed it in a bin when her husband startled her by declaring, “We should write a book, together!” Wearied from a day of shuttling the children to and from school, preschool and Daisy Scouts, laundry, cooking and cleaning, Jennifer simply stared blankly at her husband of fifteen years. After all, the idea of writing a book had been an individual dream each of them possessed for much of their young adult lives. Both had written separately in their teens and early twenties, but without much success. They would write a dozen chapters here and there only to find that either the plot would fall apart, or characters would lose their zest, or the story would just fall flat. Christopher had always preferred penning science fiction stories filled with monsters and diabolical villains, while Jennifer had favored venting personal experiences or writing about romance, as romance was far easier to invent fictitiously than it was to attain in real life. Inevitably though, frustration and day to day life had placed writing on the back burner and for several years, each had pursued alternate (paying) careers. But the dream never died. And Christopher suggested that their dream ought to be removed from the back burner for further examination. When he proposed that he and his wife author a book together on that cold January night, Jennifer was hesitant to reject the idea outright. His proposal sparked a discussion, and the discussion lasted deep into the night. By morning, the idea for the Dark Creations series was born.
The Dark Creations series was written while Jennifer and Christopher continued with their day to day activities and raised their young children. They changed diapers, potty trained and went to story time at the local library between chapter outlines and served as room parents while fleshing out individal sections of the book. Life simply continued. And in some ways, their everyday lives were reflected in the characters of the series. In fact, the main female characters are named after three very important people in their lives: their three daughters. Their likenesses end there, however.
As the story line continues to evolve, so too does the Martucci collaboration. Lunches are still packed, noses are still wiped and time remains a rare and precious commodity in their household in upstate New York, but it is the sound of happy chaos that is the true background music of their writing. They hope that their work, though penned for a young adult audience, will be appreciated by the young of every age, and that all enjoy reading it as much as they enjoyed writing it.
The Dark Creations series was written while Jennifer and Christopher continued with their day to day activities and raised their young children. They changed diapers, potty trained and went to story time at the local library between chapter outlines and served as room parents while fleshing out individal sections of the book. Life simply continued. And in some ways, their everyday lives were reflected in the characters of the series. In fact, the main female characters are named after three very important people in their lives: their three daughters. Their likenesses end there, however.
As the story line continues to evolve, so too does the Martucci collaboration. Lunches are still packed, noses are still wiped and time remains a rare and precious commodity in their household in upstate New York, but it is the sound of happy chaos that is the true background music of their writing. They hope that their work, though penned for a young adult audience, will be appreciated by the young of every age, and that all enjoy reading it as much as they enjoyed writing it.
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December 16, 2017
A difficult journey
This was a satisfying read, from volume one through volume six. I waited until I finished them all to write a review and am happy to say this is a really good series. Excitement peaks over and over. New characters are introduced in plausible ways and with interesting roles. The likable characters had admirable qualities; the bad ones were complex and scary. Perhaps this series is a bit too romantic but, honestly, that was a welcome relief to me. I recommend these books to the young and romantic, and for those not young but still romantic.
This was a satisfying read, from volume one through volume six. I waited until I finished them all to write a review and am happy to say this is a really good series. Excitement peaks over and over. New characters are introduced in plausible ways and with interesting roles. The likable characters had admirable qualities; the bad ones were complex and scary. Perhaps this series is a bit too romantic but, honestly, that was a welcome relief to me. I recommend these books to the young and romantic, and for those not young but still romantic.
May 22, 2015
A decent book series. Quite gruesome at times, and I hated at first how the books would jump from one storyline to another right in the middle of the exciting part, it was just like how a soap opera presents cliff-hangers, which is annoying at times!
But over time I got used to it, the story got better at blending the action with more logical breaks rather than just jumping out of one story into another at the action climax.
Sad about little Gabe at the end, I was expecting something sad, I was expecting at least one of the main characters to be killed.
But the revelation about little Gabe was heartbreaking.
Still. Gabriel Snr was not supposed to ever feel anything, yet he grew to feel. So maybe the same will happen to little Gabe when the right person or event triggers his emotions.
I'd rather believe that, anyways.
But over time I got used to it, the story got better at blending the action with more logical breaks rather than just jumping out of one story into another at the action climax.
Sad about little Gabe at the end, I was expecting something sad, I was expecting at least one of the main characters to be killed.
But the revelation about little Gabe was heartbreaking.
Still. Gabriel Snr was not supposed to ever feel anything, yet he grew to feel. So maybe the same will happen to little Gabe when the right person or event triggers his emotions.
I'd rather believe that, anyways.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 10, 2015
a pretty good read
Some lines got to be a little repetitive after a while, and in the last books, after Melissa and Gabriel had supposedly been together a couple of years, they should have gotten past the teen-age insecurities. And it should have been well established that he didn't want her in danger, she wasn't going to listen, he was going to give in and she would go along anyway. It almost seemed as if certain parts were "copy/paste" repeatedly over and over. Just like using the exact same wording to describe the virus.... But, overall it was a decent set for the price. I see potential. May read some of their other works to see how it goes.
Some lines got to be a little repetitive after a while, and in the last books, after Melissa and Gabriel had supposedly been together a couple of years, they should have gotten past the teen-age insecurities. And it should have been well established that he didn't want her in danger, she wasn't going to listen, he was going to give in and she would go along anyway. It almost seemed as if certain parts were "copy/paste" repeatedly over and over. Just like using the exact same wording to describe the virus.... But, overall it was a decent set for the price. I see potential. May read some of their other works to see how it goes.
November 12, 2014
On pins and needles
I read the complete series of books. the first three were free,and it was so thrilling it had me constantly on edge. I had to buy the remaining 3 parts. I was not disappointed. I recommend this is anyone who likes excitement, action and romance. its all in here.
I read the complete series of books. the first three were free,and it was so thrilling it had me constantly on edge. I had to buy the remaining 3 parts. I was not disappointed. I recommend this is anyone who likes excitement, action and romance. its all in here.
August 26, 2013
Such a great concluding novel to a beautiful series. I'm sad to know its over but was delighted with the ending. All loose ends were tied and everyone got their happy ending. Sad to know about Gabe tho, I had a feeling that was the case :/
October 3, 2013
What a great series, I felt each book just got better and better and I gobbled all 4 books in less than a week. I love that everyone got their happily ever after.
April 17, 2014
This was a good series but the authors were overly descriptive. It was annoying at times.
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