Perilous Confessions
The Possession Chronicles Book 1
by
Carrie Dalby
Carrie Dalby
Genre:
Supernatural Southern Gothic Family Saga
Supernatural Southern Gothic Family Saga
Their love brought scandal and demons.
Lucy Easton, an aspiring novelist, will do anything to help boost her
chances at publication—including betraying her family. But when she
crosses paths with the charismatic Alexander Melling, her aspiration
for success pales in comparison to the attraction she feels towards him.
chances at publication—including betraying her family. But when she
crosses paths with the charismatic Alexander Melling, her aspiration
for success pales in comparison to the attraction she feels towards him.
Alexander is a young lawyer from a powerful family, striving to free himself
from his father’s shadow. The more time he spends with Lucy, the
more desperate he becomes to shed the secrets of his past—a past
which can destroy both himself and the woman he’s falling in love with.
from his father’s shadow. The more time he spends with Lucy, the
more desperate he becomes to shed the secrets of his past—a past
which can destroy both himself and the woman he’s falling in love with.
While Alexander struggles with his past sins, Lucy must decide whether
loving him is worth risking her own safety…and her heart.
loving him is worth risking her own safety…and her heart.
From gossip magazines to gleaming Mardi Gras balls, Lucy and Alex navigate
the Edwardian era in the Deep South with both passion and guilt.
the Edwardian era in the Deep South with both passion and guilt.
Murmurs of Evil
The Possession Chronicles Book 2
During the spring of 1906, Magdalene Jones is hired to be a companion to
Ruth Melling at Seacliff Cottage, the Mellings' second home on Mobile
Bay. Magdalene's simple country upbringing is no match for high
society banter and a manor hour infested with demonic activity.
Alexander, the Mellings' bachelor son, and Magdalene find themselves
oppressed by demons playing upon their lusts. Claudio De Fiore--a
young Italian deacon training to become a priest--and newly arrived
from Scotland, Douglas Campbell, seek to protect Magdalene from the
evil within the walls but they themselves might be part of the trouble.
Ruth Melling at Seacliff Cottage, the Mellings' second home on Mobile
Bay. Magdalene's simple country upbringing is no match for high
society banter and a manor hour infested with demonic activity.
Alexander, the Mellings' bachelor son, and Magdalene find themselves
oppressed by demons playing upon their lusts. Claudio De Fiore--a
young Italian deacon training to become a priest--and newly arrived
from Scotland, Douglas Campbell, seek to protect Magdalene from the
evil within the walls but they themselves might be part of the trouble.
Carrie Dalby, a California native, has lived in Mobile, Alabama, since 1996.
She’s published several non-fiction articles in national and
international magazines, served two terms as president of Mobile
Writers Guild, worked as the Mobile area Local Liaison for SCBWI from
2012-2017, and volunteers with Metro Mobile Literacy Council’s
annual Young Author events whenever possible. When Carrie’s
not reading, writing, browsing bookstores/libraries, or
homeschooling, she can often be found knitting or attending concerts.
She’s published several non-fiction articles in national and
international magazines, served two terms as president of Mobile
Writers Guild, worked as the Mobile area Local Liaison for SCBWI from
2012-2017, and volunteers with Metro Mobile Literacy Council’s
annual Young Author events whenever possible. When Carrie’s
not reading, writing, browsing bookstores/libraries, or
homeschooling, she can often be found knitting or attending concerts.
Carrie’s two young adult novels are Fortitude(historical) and Corroded
(contemporary). Fortitude is listed as a “Best History Book for
kids” with Grateful American Foundation for its historical
accuracy and being an engaging read for fifth through tenth graders.
(contemporary). Fortitude is listed as a “Best History Book for
kids” with Grateful American Foundation for its historical
accuracy and being an engaging read for fifth through tenth graders.
Her current project is a historical Gothic family saga for adults, The Possession
Chronicles. The first book in the series, Perilous Confessions,
released in January 2019 from Bienvenue Press and the second book,
Murmurs of Evil releases June 11, 2019.
Chronicles. The first book in the series, Perilous Confessions,
released in January 2019 from Bienvenue Press and the second book,
Murmurs of Evil releases June 11, 2019.
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ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like a very interesting read.
ReplyDeleteThank you. You can read the first five chapters with the Look Inside option on Amazon.
DeleteBetraying your family sounds like a great way to get material for a bestseller, actually.
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun to write.
DeleteI absolutely love the cover! The long red cape is really stunning and catches my eye
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DeleteBe careful on them confessions might use it against ya. Lol That's funny I like the covers a lot.
ReplyDeleteThank you. The cover artist captured the "retro Gothic" feel I was going for with the series.
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ReplyDeleteThis genre is completely outside my wheelhouse so I don't really have any opinions about it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in the blog tour. I hope the following will help you--and other readers unfamiliar with the genres--understand. The Possession Chronicles is a "historical Southern Gothic family saga." Here's the breakdown, starting with what everyone is familiar with:
DeleteHISTORICAL= it's set in the past (1904-1929) with a ton of research to make things as accurate as possible. It spans the Edwardian Era through the Roaring 20s. Lots of opportunity for mayhem.
SOUTHERN GOTHIC= the story can't be told anywhere else in the world besides the American South because the setting, people, culture, etc. are deeply tied to the plot. Gothic refers to dark subject matters such as family secrets, madness, racial divides, class separation, and sexual depravity. (Books like To Kill a Mockingbird fall into this category.)
FAMILY SAGA= a multi-generation soap opera. (This genre was popular in the 1940s-1970s.) The eight book series spans a quarter of a century. Besides the main characters, you'll often get to know their parents and also the characters' offspring in later books. These characters are far from stagnant as they age. All the drama!
My favorite way to describe the series--especially the first book, PERILOUS CONFESSIONS--is Downton Abbey meets Peyton Place in the Deep South.
Again, thanks for commenting. I'm happy to answer any questions.