Inquisition

Dark Days Book Two

 

As the rabies plaque rages outside of the compound walls, Randi Martinez strives to ignore the torments of her past and protect her family.

They live in the Texas Hill Country compound she built for scientist Reginald Barker alongside several families. As the group learns to work together to protect the compound from the ravages of the bloodbath outside of their fences, Randi enlists the help of Ethan Burke and Mark Barker to plan in case of an invasion by Reginald's former captor, Vixen.

Vixen's vengeful attitude threatens to rip away everything Randi holds dear. Can she stop the evil woman?

Published:
Cover Artists:
Gwen Phifer

Genres:
Dystopian, Young Adult

Tags:
Dark Days, Dystopian Future, Published Books, Rabies, Weaponized Viruses, Zombies

Excerpt:

Contagion

Dark Days Book 1

Weaponized rabies and power hungry politicians make for a deadly combination. Zombies roam the earth. Three families stand to lose everything.

An obsessed megalomaniac dumps weaponized rabies around the globe creating the zombie apocalypse.

As the cataclysm spreads, three families search for safety, or risk becoming part of the bloodbath. Randi Martinez, a carpenter hired to build a fortress in the Texas Hill Country, determines to take her family there when the infection ravages San Antonio. Will she find solace for her tortured soul if she can save her family?

Scientist Reginald Barker and his family set out from Silver Penny, Colorado. He fights his way toward the Texas Hill Country to save his family and redeem himself for the chaos he created.

Joshua Barker an Austin Homicide Detective is determined to fulfill his responsibility to protect his brother, as he strives to reach his uncle's home in the Hill Country.

Published:
Cover Artists:
Gwen Phifer

Genres:
Dystopian, Young Adult

Tags:
Dark Days, Dystopian Future, Published Books, Rabies, Weaponized Viruses, Zombies

Excerpt:
Reviews:Jessica Higgins on Amazon wrote:

An altered strain of rabies that turns its victims into Zombies has been unleashed turning the world into chaos and leaving three families to fend for themselves and try to stay alive.

When scientist Reginald Barker develops a deadly strain of rabies, he doesn’t have any idea it will be released around the world and turn people into zombies, but he fears what could happen if it winds up in the wrong hands and has a special fortress built in Texas to keep his family safe. When the outbreak happens, he takes his family and tries to get to safety, a task that is not as easy as he hoped it would be. The contractor he hired, Randi Martinez, knows it is not her property but sees Barker’s development as the only safe place to take her family. Reginald’s nephews also know about the compound and head that way to stay safe. All three families are in a fight to stay alive and ease the torture they feel for different reasons.

Normally for me, a book about Zombies would not be a go to for me. I have nothing against them, just not my usual read. Contagion was an incredibly enjoyable read that left me foaming at the mouth for more. The story was fast and strong with so much that I enjoyed. The characters were all written in a way that made them relatable and easy to want to see them succeed. Even the characters it was obvious that were not meant to be liked were written in such a way I enjoyed reading about them. The story itself had a good message behind it of hope and redemption even when things look their darkest. Dyer did an excellent job with this story and I can’t wait to see what the next installment has to offer. I recommend this to readers that enjoy a thriller with a heart to the story, and enjoying reading about zombies won’t hurt either.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.


Down & Out

Desert Winds Book 1

Going home again can be deadly.

Suddenly jobless, enterprising Candace Downs returns to the parched and dusty oil-town of Odessa, Texas as a trainee for her cousin's towing company.

Rejecting the romantic obsessions of a maniacal stranger intent on capturing her heart throws her life into a terrifying spiral downward.

As the clock ticks, and her hunter ups the ante, the charismatic, handsome security consultant, Josiah Bradley, is determined to keep her alive – at any cost.

Will they win this harrowing cat-and-mouse game? Or will the unrelenting stalker bury them both deep in the desert?

Published:
Cover Artists:
Gwen Phifer

Genres:
Romantic Suspense, Suspense

Tags:
Desert Winds, Murder, Published Books, Stalker

Excerpt:
Reviews:InD'tale Magazine on Goodreads wrote:

Author Marcy Dyer creates a disturbing villain by fluidly writing the character in a nearly flawless deep point of view, giving the reader an intimate understanding of the character without the author needing to explain anything.

Kayla West on Goodreads wrote:

So...I must say that I do not normally read books from cover to cover in a day. Even when I am not doing anything but reading, my normal record is finishing a book in about two days or more. However, Down & Out is one of those rare exceptions. I completely devoured this novel in a span of probably a few hours at the most. It just blew me away. The storyline is phenomenal, the characters are believable, and the dance between jealously and love between the two main characters is absolutely wonderful. The suspense, though, is what truly makes this book superb.

Books have to make me react in some way. Whether it be a laugh, a smile, a tear, or even anger, each book that I read has to create some emotion in me or I consider it a so-so story. This one caused me to react in a way that I have NEVER, EVER reacted. It caused me to shudder. Literally shudder. Every time the protagonist of the story, Candace's stalker, walked onto the page, a pit of fear would form in my stomach. My shoulders would go up to my ears, and I just wanted to get away from him. I felt like a part of the story. I felt like he was after me. Creepy, huh?

Because of that, this book blew me out of the water, and I am definitely going to devour the next book just as easily as this one. I just know it.

Kudos, Marcy Dyer, for such a phenomenal story. You definitely hit the mark.


Out for Blood

Desert Winds Book 2

Published:
Cover Artists:
Gwen Phifer

Genres:
Romantic Suspense, Suspense

Tags:
Desert Winds, Espionage, Murder, Published Books

Excerpt:
Reviews:Kayla West on Goodreads wrote:

I was absolutely, positively not disappointed at all by this book. It was a wonderful read packed with all the good bits and pieces suspense novels are made of.

It made me very happy to finally know what Hal's real name was. After being intrigued from the first book, I wondered what it possibly could be. I was also very happy to hear more about Ty, and see where love and duty would take him.

Out of some of the new characters brought in, I think that I enjoyed Leandra the most. She was flirting with EVERYONE!!! And the way she told her friend Dani what's what made me root for her all the way. She is a no-nonsense kind of gal, who obviously learned some very good morals from her momma.

Okay, and now about the main character...Dani. I liked her spirit and resilience throughout everything that was happening to her and the people she loved. She kept going even though she felt responsible for the actions of the protagonist in this book.
I kind of have to add a little something-something about my main man Moose. That dude is awesome. And we finally get to see where his heart is at and who has captured it. I was in the "aw" stage when it came to that moment. YAY!

The ending was PHENOMENAL and had me smiling all the way.

Cannot wait for more from this author. I just can't.

Wendy Huddler on Goodreads wrote:

As usual Marcy Dyer starts this story out with something horrible happening. Then the mystery begins. This book grabs you as you follow Dani and her friend, Leandra through all different events, including gun wounds and house burning. The security company of Viper is right behind them doing their best to protect them both but mainly Dani. This story takes you through many things and keeps you guessing for most of the book. Also addressed is someone who knew God but turned from Him because of the things that had happened in the past. I read this book in one day because I could not put it down. Now to the third book!


Perseverance

Dark Days Book 3

Dark background with white haired man and younger dark haired woman. Perseverance is the book name.
Part of the Dark Days series:
Editions:Paperback - First Edition: $ 10.99
ISBN: 979-8868055652
Size: 6.00 x 9.00 in
Pages: 348

While weaponized rabies continues to ravage the world, Randi Martinez seeks to end her internal battle. Can God really forgive a killer like her? As she works to overcome her personal turmoil, she’s determined to escort the disease creator to the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) in Frederick Maryland. Having seen jets flying overhead, can she find a functional military base nearby or will they have to trek across country and face the infected or even malevolent survivors?

Back home, can her sister, Adriana, create a community that is strong enough to withstand the continuing onslaught from infected or opportunists before her autoimmune disease ravages her body?

Published:
Genres:
Dystopian, Young Adult

Tags:
Dark Days, Dystopian Future, Published Books, Rabies, Weaponized Viruses, Zombies

Excerpt: