Rising
Aug 2014 · The Rising Series Book 1 · Clean Teen Publishing
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In a war between the humans and the inhabitants of the sea—humans will lose. Xanthus Dimitriou—the most lethal Dagonian to rise from the ocean—is on a mission to save mankind from annihilation. But first there’s one small thing he needs to do… kill a beautiful young woman in a wheelchair.
Killing her doesn’t start out as part of his plan. He entrenches himself deep in the human world. Aligning himself with his enemies, he prepares to send them to Triton to face their punishment. Then Sara Taylor rolls onto the scene. Xanthus knows at once she’s a criminal. And her crime? Being born. She’s a human/Dagonian half-breed, an abomination. Killing her should be an easy job. All he has to do is break into her apartment, slit her throat, and feed her body to the sharks. Simple, right? Wrong. If only she weren’t so beautiful, so innocent, so sweet...
Killing her doesn’t start out as part of his plan. He entrenches himself deep in the human world. Aligning himself with his enemies, he prepares to send them to Triton to face their punishment. Then Sara Taylor rolls onto the scene. Xanthus knows at once she’s a criminal. And her crime? Being born. She’s a human/Dagonian half-breed, an abomination. Killing her should be an easy job. All he has to do is break into her apartment, slit her throat, and feed her body to the sharks. Simple, right? Wrong. If only she weren’t so beautiful, so innocent, so sweet...
Saving the world may have to wait. It appears Xanthus has a woman to save. But protecting her may cost him his own life.
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64 reviews
Melanie Newton
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June 10, 2016
If you are looking for a new take on mermaids then this book is definitely for you. Rising is a well written tale that provides an interesting blend of contemporary romance and mythology. I can honestly say I don't think there is anything else out there that is comparable ..... And that's a good thing! Holly Kelly has a wonderfully vivid imagination that she manages to transfer to the page and I guarantee you will never look at a fish tank the same way again! Plus to top things off right now this book is FREE and you can't beat that deal .... And honestly why would you want to! V""V
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Fisani
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July 28, 2024
This is one of those books that seem un assuming, but the moment you start reading, boy are you in for a big surprise!!!!? The transition from ocean life to land is so seamless. I enjoyed how descriptive the book is of sea life(from the tiniest fish to the colossal megadolons) .Kelly really has outdone herself on this one
Andrea Elliott
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June 4, 2019
Beautiful book, awe inspiring teaches all how powerful love can be.
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About the author
I’m a mom who writes books in her spare time: translation—I hide in the bathroom with my laptop and lock the door while the kids destroy the house and smear peanut butter on the walls. ;) I was born in Utah but lived in Salina, Kansas until I was 13 and in Garland, Texas until I was 18. I’m now back in Utah–”happy valley”. I’m married to a wonderful husband, James, and we are currently raising 6 rambunctious children. My interests are reading, writing (of course), martial arts, visual arts, and spending time with family.
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