Today I am so pleased to welcome Annabelle Jacobs to Joyfully Jay. Annabelle has come to talk to share an exclusive excerpt from her latest release, The Altered. She has also brought along a great giveaway. Please join me in giving her a big welcome!
Excerpt
“It’s not our fight,” she protested, but Jordan was already moving toward the door.
Something pulled at him, urging him forward, and he couldn’t ignore it any longer.
“Jordan.”
Keira radiated frustration and anger, but Jordan grinned as she and Charlie fell in step behind him. She might not agree with him this time, but they always had each other’s backs.
The street out front was busy with people not watching the fight any longer, but neither Matt nor Daniel would be there, so Jordan didn’t stop to look. They followed the snarling and hissed words coming from the narrow alleyway around the corner, and Jordan struggled not to shift at the scene that met them.
All three shifters turned to look at them—Matt standing protectively in front of Daniel where he leaned against the wall for support, with two others in front of them.
Jordan flexed his hands, his claws sliding smoothly out. “Everything all right?”
He let his fangs come down too, baring his teeth so there was no mistaking his intent. Keira and Charlie flanked him as he took a few more steps into the alley.
Blurb
Twenty years ago the UK’s water supply was contaminated with an experimental pathogen, Lycanaeris, causing widespread panic across the nation. Terrorism was suspected but never proven, and when nothing happened–no epidemic, no unexplained illnesses–the whole episode was written off as an elaborate hoax. But Lycanaeris was selective. Only those of a certain age, and with a specific gene in their DNA were infected. Time would reveal the pathogen’s true nature, when those susceptible grew up Altered.
Daniel is one of thousands forced to hide his altered status by living a quiet life. He’s not like the others, though. Daniel can’t help looking so distinctive or being able to see every altered for what they really are. To those abducting altereds, that skill makes him valuable.
For Jordan, shifting from human to wolf means living under the radar to avoid unwanted attention. Meeting Daniel complicates matters. Daniel’s existence is a threat to Jordan and his friends, but Jordan can’t seem to shake the strange connection between them. When danger threatens, there’s little time for Daniel and Jordan to work out their feelings before lives are at stake.
Bio
Annabelle Jacobs lives in the South West of England with her husband, three rowdy children, and two cats.
An avid reader of fantasy herself for many years, Annabelle now spends her days writing her own stories. They’re usually either fantasy or paranormal fiction, because she loves building worlds filled with magical creatures, and creating stories full of action and adventure. Her characters may have a tough time of it—fighting enemies and adversity—but they always find love in the end.
Author Links
- Twitter – https://twitter.com/AJacobs_fiction
- Website – www.annabellejacobs.com
- Email – ajacobsfiction@gmail.com
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ajacobsfiction
Giveaway
Annabelle has brought a electronic copy of any of her backlist books to give away to one lucky reader. Just leave a comment at the end of the post to enter. The contest ends on Thursday, April 16th at 11:59 pm EST.
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Congratulations on the new release, Annabelle. I love the cover, and the excerpt is great. Thank you for the giveaway! 😉
Sounds good!
Totally loooking forward to reading thisss
This sounds like an awesome book. Thanks for the chance!
I have been enjoying the excerpts I have read. Thanks for the post and contest!
Ihave been following this book ont he blogs and it looks better and better.
Sounds good, adding to list.
The premise with the tainted water supply is scary but so plausible.
Congratulations on the self-publication! This book sounds great.
Sounds really good and the reviews are great!
I’m enjoying all I’ve read about this book. I’m looking forward to picking it up.
Please count me in. Thanks.
Congrats on your first self-published release Annabelle! The books looks great and I look forward to giving it a read.
Thanks for the post and the giveaway!
Thanks so much for the opportunity. Im a huge fan .i absolutely LOVE the Torsere trilogy. I tend to read theough them quiet pften. Its such a great series and I love to get lost in the world and imagine being a dragon rider
Congrats on the release. Love the way this sounds. It’s kind of dystopian PNR/fantasy, and at the same time, maybe it could really happen.