Thinking she was carefully hidden, Cassandra Palmer is used to being on the run, yet this time, truly wishes that for once, she could be normal. A clairvoyant disguising as an everyday, normal woman, Cassie flees the life she’s come to enjoy when goons of Mafia Don track her down.  Tony, aka Mafia Don, is a powerful man, even moreso, since he’s also an ancient vampire. The two components combined, make the danger surrounding Cassie all the more life-threatening.

Cassie turns to the FBI, only to be assigned to Tomas, who is also an ancient vampire, whose true orders are to bring her before the Council. The vampire Senate needs Cassie to use her powers to rid them all of a rogue vampire.

Working with Tomas, who could be more dangerous to Cassie’s well-being than even Mafia Don, she has no choice if she wants to stay alive. Cassie feels more confused and more torn than ever. Everyone around her seems to want something from Cassie as she struggles to understand everything, including her own powers, and a master vampire who beckons her like none other…

Karen Chance is a gifted author who pens a tale of vivid imagery, paranormal excellence and draws her readers in, helplessly keeping them begging for more of the same splendid riches.

Touch the Dark is a unique and awesome paranormal tale that sets itself apart from the regular paranormal tales readers have received as of late from various sources. Ms. Chance makes the genre her own with memorable characters, fast-paced action and brings some of the best vampiric creatures ever created to life.

Mere words can’t express the greatness of this story, which is why it is the recipient of The Road to Romance Reviewer’s Choice Award, to show that it’s the cut above the rest. It’s highly recommended and I hope has a sequel in the near future. Take a chance with Karen Chance and Touch the Dark, readers won’t want to miss this one!!

Reviewed by Tracey West for The Road to Romance

May 1, 2006