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2/28/2024

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​ Love Never Dies

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The Undead Wars
A Cry in the Moon’s Light Book 2
by Alan McGill
Genre: Horror Romance, Dark Fantasy

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 A LEADER WILL RISE AND A KINGDOM WILL FALL.

The former Duchess of Harcourt lives a quiet life. The events of the Dark Forest are a distant memory. But evil does not forget so easily. The sinister Witch King has sent new creatures to find the remaining witches.
Gruesome murders plague the land as eerie Wolf Song echoes from the mountains. Is this the return of Seth? Or something else?

Alessandra de Moreau must decide if she can work with those who killed her love, for only together will they be able to stop the Undead Army. But first, she will have to find the Dagger of Dark Silver and unravel the Mystery of the Wolf, if they are to survive The Undead Wars.

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​The men and women of the East Side watched in horror. It was devastating to see creatures they thought destroyed come back to life. What hope did they have if something can bring the dead back to life again and again?
But worse than that, they watched the Phoenix bring their dead neighbors back to life. Only they returned as undead. The resurrection bird would swoop in tight to a dead corpse, use its wings to sprint straight up and pull the body back as a member of the Undead Army.
The charred corpses of those who died by fire would rise with amber eyes that shined against blackened skin. They all moved in jerky motion like the Skeletons, stumbling along and picking up weapons. The peasants were horrified and reluctant to fight someone they once knew.
Those who didn’t run or fight were cleaved to death. The Phoenix wasted no time bringing them back to fight. Their wounds were still fresh and oozing blood. As with the burnt corpses, they picked up weapons and attacked in those weird jerky movements.
The Phoenix passed over the areas where the Skeleton Soldiers had concentrated first before it made its way to Alessandra. The bird swooped down over the Skeleton she dropped. Its wings flapped hard, climbing high into the air, but nothing happened.
The puzzled demon looked confused. This was not something the Phoenix had encountered before. Determined to carry out its master’s order, the creature made another pass but still nothing happened. An eerie cry of frustration erupted from its beak.
The Witch King watched but was not surprised. The black glow intensified as he recalled his flaming pet. The Phoenix immediately looked at him and with a blood-curdling caw, swooped down angrily toward Alessandra.
Alessandra rolled out of the way as the flaming bird tried to ram her. It flew past, going straight into her home. The creature then burst through the roof, engulfing the entire structure in flame. This was the most searing heat she’d ever felt. It was so intense she had to step back.
She returned home to help her neighbors, but she also wanted to retrieve the dreamcatcher. It was the one thing the Drabarni gave her to commune with Seth. Everything she owned, including that, was now lost.
As she stood helplessly watching her house burn, a singular blue flame materialized in the middle of the blaze. The light was so bright she used a hand to cover her eyes. The color was very distinctive, unlike the other flames around it.
The heat from the fire subsided. It was still too hot to approach, but not as before. Her eyes adjusted, allowing her to see. The blue flames center now turned white.
A shadow figure appeared in the flame. The figure of a man slowly came into focus. It was Seth! The only man she’d every loved. The man she’d grown up with from Parlimae village. How was he here? He died on that beach nearly fifteen years ago.
He wore a long dark coat, knee-high boots, and grey pants. His long blonde hair was tied in a ponytail. His blue eyes took in the surroundings before turning to her.
Then she heard his voice. It seemed to echo in her mind. “You must find the Drabarni” then a pause. “Do not blame him. You must work together.”
“Seth! Who? Don’t blame who?” She yelled.
Seth voice distorted, “Go to the Red Door.” The last sounds began to fade as the image disappeared. Within seconds, he was gone. The blue flame consumed the white, then diminished leaving only the blaze that consumed the house.
Alessandra wiped the tears from her eyes. As the shock wore off, she picked up a sword next to the pile of bones. Her mind ran through memories of Seth. His face at the Abandoned Church. Her stitching his wounds after the battle with the Black Wolf. And she remembered the kiss just before they had to flee.
The warm remembrance went away as her thoughts turned to anger. Right after that kiss they had to flee. They ended up on that beach surrounded by an angry mob from Mercel. That was when the Hessian shot and killed Seth in front of her.
Thoughts of the Dreamcatcher filled her mind. She looked at her home crumbling under the fire, that very Dreamcatcher somewhere inside. It was gone.
Her eyes moved over the entire area. Buildings were on fire, the whole neighborhood in turmoil, and people desperately tried to escape. Skeletons chased many across the Stone Bridge. Not all were fast enough and died horribly.
She looked again at the road north next to the river. There were two Romani wagons leading a group away. With the hordes of skeletons on the Stone Bridge, she thought it best to join the Romani.
The Phoenix was now perched on the Witch King’s pike. Its flames subdued as it rested. The Witch King had observed the blue flame. He didn’t see Seth, but he knew magic when he saw it. Now he watched as Alessandra went north to catch the caravan of people fleeing.
His eyes glowed black again as he instructed his forces to cut off her escape. The Witch King was ordered his minions to bring her to him, alive. The silver dagger and the blue flame convinced him she was the witch he sought.

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A Cry in the Moon’s Light
A Cry in the Moon’s Light Book 1  

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In a time of castles, muskets, and hideous creatures of the night, a beautiful woman travels across the treacherous Dark Forest to be by the side of her dying grandmother. With only a young carriage driver to protect her, she must use her wits and all of her courage to cross the wild country—and to evade the mysterious beast who stalks her.
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What follows is a tale full of horror, mystery, and romance: gruesome murders at a village hidden deep in the forest, a castle that holds dark secrets, and a black wolf leading a deadly pack. Nothing is as it seems, and this journey has only just begun. The beautiful lady in the carriage will learn that only love can defeat evil, but is it love or danger that cries out to her in the deceitful light of the moon?


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​Several Minutes passed before the beast turned his gaze from the forest, satisfied the black wolf and his pack were gone. The air calmed, and the clouds moved away. The moon’s light returned, and the forest brightened. It was as if the beast had somehow cleared the sky when he defeated the pack.
He looked up at me with those glowing blue eyes. Large teeth still gleamed from behind a slight snarl. Saliva continued to drip from the edges of his mouth.
It was hard to catch my breath. The beast could easily reach up and yank me off the roof of this carriage. My musket still lay on the ground at his feet.
But just as the sky had changed, so did the beast. His snarl faded and his eyes softened. The look of rage left his face. After a few moments, he looked almost peaceful.
His gaze dropped from me to the carriage, where he no doubt found mi Lady. He didn’t approach her, though. Instead, the beast walked past the horses to the fallen tree. Each step shook under his weight and power. Not one of the horses moved. They still had whale eye, the whites visible beyond the black. But they had settled and started to calm. It was as if they understood him. Somehow, they sensed the danger had passed.
He walked to the giant tree that blocked the road, looked back at me, then pressed his shoulder against it. Battered and bloody, he pushed the massive tree aside. It took a few attempts, but he finally shoved the tree far enough out of the way that the carriage could pass. Then he stood up and looked back at the carriage.
I came down from the roof and picked up my musket. I pulled it to my shoulder, slowly taking aim at him. I was going to kill this thing before he decided to attack us.
Before I could pull the trigger, I heard the carriage door open and mi Lady step out. Soft footsteps slowly approached. As she passed me, she placed a hand over the barrel of my musket, lowering it to the ground. The whole time, she kept her eyes on the beast. He didn’t take his eyes off her either.
She let go of the musket once it was pointing down and started walking toward him. I whispered, “Mademoiselle, no!”
She slowly raised her hand and motioned that it was OK. In an expression of disbelief, I heard her whisper softly to herself, “It can- not be.”
She moved alongside the horses as he took a couple of steps back. She placed a calm hand over Arca’s mane then turned to face the beast as she removed her hood. I watched as they stood there facing each other. Her eyes moving slowly over his battered and bloody body, examining every wound. She winced at some of the tears in his flesh.
She reached out, with slight hesitation, to touch his face. A clawed hand met hers. Tears began to well up in her eyes.
He stepped back, pausing before taking off into the woods. She watched as he faded from sight. A teardrop fell from her eye. It slowly rolled across her cheek, finding its way to the ground. I could see it falling as if in slow motion. It landed in a puddle at her feet with a small splash.
The moment the tear hit the ground, a deep howl sounded in the distance. It was a cry of sorrow. A look of pain crossed her face, as if she felt the anguish in that sound.
The mood was somber. An immense sadness hung in the air.
Everything was quiet. The forest was still.
She turned, slowly walking back to the carriage. “We need to go.” Without another word, she stepped inside, shut the door, and disappeared into the shadows.
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Red Door

A Cry In the Moon's Light Novella
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Father Daniel's Compendium of the Undead
A Companion Novella to A Cry in the Moon's Light
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Alan McGill is an American author who lives in Northwestern Pennsylvania with a clowder of cats. Alan was close to his grandparents who grew up in the Great Depression. They were married young and remained together until his grandmother’s passing. His grandfather served in the Navy during WWII and was a gifted storyteller who weaved humorous tales about tough events. Alan grew up with these stories of right and wrong along with watching fictional heroes such as The Lone Ranger, Adam West’s Batman and Captain America. Heroes who stood up to bullies and protected those who could not protect themselves. This made an impression on the author to always do what was right in his own life and shaped his love for storytelling. He is a multi-genre author with his debut novel being A Cry in the Moon’s Light which is a horror romance and mystery series. As with all his books, one of the primary themes involves characters who strive to do the right thing regardless of the adversity they face. The second theme present in all his books is love. A pure and deep love that defeats all evil.


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64 Comments
Beyond Comps
2/28/2024 04:06:38 am

Great cover!

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/1/2024 08:54:48 pm

Thank you.

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Alma Fisher
2/28/2024 06:10:55 am

Looks like a good read

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Valerie Seal
2/28/2024 06:34:05 am

LOOKS OK

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Marcy Meyer
2/28/2024 07:01:42 am

Sounds like a fascinating combo of horror and romance. I like the cover.

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/2/2024 03:19:25 pm

Thank you. Although it's got a lot of action and horror, at it's heart its a love story. Book one is more about Seth and Alesssandra. Book two is a bit broader with a much more sinister villain. You could read them as standalones, but once you read them, then Red Door and finally peruse Father Daniel's Compendium of the Undead, the entire universe I've created really comes together.

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Bea LaRocca
2/28/2024 07:08:04 am

I love the cover art, synopses and excerpt, this is a must read book and series for me. Thank you for sharing your bio and books' details and for offering a giveaway

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/1/2024 09:19:41 pm

Thank you for your interest. If you like it, give me a star rating on goodreads, Amazon or wherever you like.

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Carol G
2/28/2024 10:49:19 am

The cover is appropriately spooky and it sounds interesting.

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/1/2024 09:20:52 pm

Spooky is what I was aiming for on the cover and within the pages. It's got plenty of action and of course, some heartfelt romance. It might be a story about Werewolves and other night creatures, but at it's core, its a love story.

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Rita Wray
2/28/2024 11:41:02 am

Sounds like a good book.

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David Basile
2/28/2024 11:43:04 am

Looks like a good book.

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Lisa Vance
2/28/2024 12:45:31 pm

Horror and romance. That's cool. I think this sounds like a great read.

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/1/2024 09:21:41 pm

I really hope everyone enjoys it. It's got plenty of action and lots of spookiness, but at it's heart it is a love story.

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wendy hutton
2/28/2024 01:56:24 pm

this sounds like an interesting book

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corey Hutton
2/28/2024 02:46:52 pm

the excerpt sounds great

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Terri Quick
2/28/2024 03:22:16 pm

Loving the cover

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Sherry
2/28/2024 06:10:21 pm

I really like the covers and the excerpts.

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Danielle Day
2/28/2024 06:41:41 pm

Sounds good!

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Leela
2/28/2024 06:47:09 pm

It looks like a good read.

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Rajee Pandi
2/28/2024 06:59:34 pm

love the cute cover

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Jenn fike
2/28/2024 07:09:46 pm

This looks absolutely wonderful

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/1/2024 09:22:51 pm

Thank you. I really hope you get a chance to enjoy it.

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maria gabriel
2/28/2024 07:29:59 pm

This looks like the perfect read for a cozy night in!

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/1/2024 09:22:26 pm

I certainly hope so!

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Angela Heerde
2/28/2024 08:22:43 pm

I like book details.

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Jon Heil
2/28/2024 08:56:45 pm

Hope it does great!

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Thomas Gibson
2/28/2024 09:24:12 pm

The cover art looks amazing. Best wishes for your tour.

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/1/2024 08:57:49 pm

Thank you. It's a great representation of what is to come within the pages.

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Melissa
2/28/2024 09:31:32 pm

i love the skull on the cover!

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bn100
2/28/2024 09:41:14 pm

interesting

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Stephanie Liske
2/28/2024 10:54:06 pm

I like the book details.

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Debbie P
2/28/2024 11:41:57 pm

This sounds like a book that I would really enjoy.

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Cynthia C
2/29/2024 06:46:24 am

The excerpts are interesting. Thank you for sharing them.

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Debbi Wellenstein
2/29/2024 07:51:48 am

I enjoyed the excerpt. Thank you for the giveaway!

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Misha
2/29/2024 12:02:47 pm

Looks interesting!

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Jamie Martin link
2/29/2024 02:33:29 pm

Do you have any advice for new writers?

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/1/2024 09:00:07 pm

Enjoy your stories. Don't write for an audience nor write defensively. (trying to satisfy critics). Just enjoy your time in the story. You will serve your audience better when you have a passion for the story.

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Ellie Wright
2/29/2024 05:21:30 pm

The cover is great. I'm looking forward to reading it.

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/1/2024 09:01:23 pm

Thanks. I really hope you enjoy it. These are books one and two in the saga. It will end up being four books to complete the story. This one is very intense. Lots of spooky creatures and intense battles. There is some heartfelt romance too!

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David Hollingsworth
2/29/2024 07:11:46 pm

Amazing cover.

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beth shepherd
2/29/2024 08:50:38 pm

This looks like a great read. Love the cover!

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Tracie M Cooper
3/1/2024 10:23:17 am

What part of the book did you enjoy writing the most and which part was particularly difficult?

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/1/2024 09:08:00 pm

That's a really good and tough couple of questions. I always enjoy the suspenseful horror parts. And I enjoy writing the characters Alessandra and Colonel Voelker. But this time, the Witch King and his evil council of 13 was especially fun. He is such a sinister and unstoppable antagonist.

The most difficult parts for me trying to keep the reader guessing. I know the plot so nothing is a surprise to me so I never know if the reader will be able to say "didn't see that coming." I'm not trying to do gotcha moments, but I want dont' want the reader to predict everything and take away from their enjoyment.

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Barbara Montag
3/1/2024 10:38:15 am

I enjoyed reading this well done excerpt.
Thank you for sharing it.

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/1/2024 09:08:30 pm

Thank you. I really hope you enjoy it.

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MICHAEL A LAW
3/1/2024 01:07:14 pm

This looks like a great novel. Thanks for hosting this tour.

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Nancy
3/1/2024 02:17:31 pm

Fascinating cover

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MICHAEL A LAW
3/2/2024 09:32:12 am

This looks really good. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/2/2024 03:21:54 pm

Thank you for the kind words. There is a certainly a lot of action in both, but book two really ramps it up with the Witch King bringing his unusual army to sack the city. And of course there is so much more with all the wicked creatures. Alessandra and Seth's romance continues as well.

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Cindy Merrill
3/3/2024 04:29:39 pm

Innocence is a very powerful weapon against pure evil, at least that's what I've read.

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Jeanna Massman
3/4/2024 03:23:22 am

I love the combination of genres! It makes for an interesting read!

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Bonnie
3/6/2024 09:41:17 pm

What a fascinating series! Great covers and excerpts. I'd love to read more.

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Wendy Jensen
3/13/2024 05:04:36 pm

The book details sound like a book I should not read before going to sleep!

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Heather Kaufman
3/15/2024 01:30:54 pm

The cover matched the excerpt perfectly.

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Alan L McGill link
3/23/2024 05:10:37 pm

Thank you. I wanted to make sure I picked the right chapter.

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heather
3/21/2024 11:16:13 am

This so sounds like my kind of read.

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Daniel M
3/21/2024 04:54:30 pm

like the cover

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Susan Smith
3/21/2024 05:39:01 pm

This sounds like a great horror romance dark fantasy read. I like the cover.

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/23/2024 05:13:58 pm

I hope you enjoy them. I'm anticipating four books in the series plus a few other stories to accompnay them. Red Door is the prequel and Father Daniel's is an artbook/guidebook to everything. I'm working on book three right now which will finish up where The Undead Wars ends. The fourth is really going to be fun.

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Calvin
3/22/2024 01:33:57 am

Wonderful new dark themed book.

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ALAN MCGILL link
3/23/2024 05:14:22 pm

I hope you enjoy them. '

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Betsy Kaplan
3/27/2024 02:15:20 pm

Looks great.

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jason jennings
3/28/2024 05:29:51 pm

like the cover cant wait to read it

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