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One Blood Kindle Edition

by Qwantu Amaru (Author), Stephanie Casher (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 282 ratings
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Horror/Suspense Lovers, Look No Further!

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One Blood is a supernatural thriller that will leave you wanting more from this author. Rich themes of voodoo, family curses, political ambitions and a quest for power are dominant in this roller coaster ride set in Louisiana. Governor Randy Lafitte is popular and beloved after battling back from brain cancer, but his political success has come with a price. When his daughter is kidnapped Lafitte is confronted with a past he thought died a long time ago. However, what hasn't caught you, hasn't passed you. And what comes for Lafitte may way more than he or the forces behind him can handle as he fights the demons (literally demons) from his past.

˃˃˃ Accolades for One Blood

Kirkus Review's Best of 2012

Winner of two 2012 International Book Awards

Winner of a 2012 Global eBook Award

Winner of a 2012 Indie Reader Discovery Award

Winner of a 2012 National Indie Excellence Book Award

Finalist in the 2012 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

2012 Reader's Favorite Book Awards Silver Medal

˃˃˃ Praise for One Blood:

"A novel of remarkable merit that blazes trails, plotted at breakneck speed that won't let up."

Kirkus Book Review

"This is one horror tale that is obviously the result of meticulous drafting and editing, as well as an awesome debut novel from a master of the craft."”�

Indie Reader.com

"ONE BLOOD is a richly detailed,intricately woven tale rendered in lush, evocative prose. This memorable debut heralds Qwantu Amaru as a talent well worth watching."

Brandon Massey, award-winning author of DARK CORNER and COVENANT

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"One Blood" is a very impressive first novel by Qwantu Amaru. It is epic in scope and the details in the book show that a lot of work and research went into crafting this tale."

LiteraryMayhem.com

"If you like novels that keep you on the edge of your seat, novels that keep you awake because you just have to know what happens next, and novels that are not a disappointment, then you will love this book."

Bella Online

"I highly recommend One Blood to those who enjoy dark, gritty, thought-provoking epics full of intrigue and aren't put off by characters who constantly get their hands dirty."

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"A governor and his sordid past are at the heart of a tale of retribution in Amaru's stunning debut novel. Amaru's greatest achievement is a nonlinear story that still manages to be clean-cut and precise. The plot bounces readers from one time period to another--flashbacks sometimes occur during other flashbacks, and dream sequences meld into memories and back into real time. Despite this narrative style, the story is, surprisingly, never perplexing. Amaru skillfully manages this feat by presenting uncertainty--such as Lincoln's relationship with a man named Amir--but immediately clarifying it with prior events, complete with a time stamp. Similarly, voodoo and many appearances of loa (spirits) are treated sincerely, not merely as wacky, otherworldly manifestations. The thorough examination of peoples' pasts allows for sharp, distinct characters. This heightens the tension between characters engaged in high-pressure situations, of which the author has ample supply. For deep-rooted characters immersed in violence, the novel's defining moment may be a wounded man reciting the Lord's Prayer aloud while dodging bullets in a blistering gun battle.

(One Blood) is a gutsy book that blazes trails, plotted at breakneck speed that won't let up."

From the Author

Hello Horror and Suspense Readers! Thanks for taking the time to check out my book. I began One Blood back in 2000 and my how the world has changed in the nearly 12 year's since I first put pen to paper. What hasn't changed is my love of great fiction and my commitment to keep bringing you exceptional story-telling. I sincerely hope you take a chance on this debut author and spend some of your hard-earned money on my novel. You'll be glad you did! Please follow me on twitter (@onebloodbook) and on goodreads so we can interact further and I can answer any questions you may have.Happy reading,Qwantu (kwan-too)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006GDO844
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Pantheon Collective (TPC Books) (November 29, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 29, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1505 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 414 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 282 ratings

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Hi, I'm Qwantu Amaru (kwan-too-a-mar-oo) - best-selling award-winning novelist of One Blood - a Kirkus Reviews Novel of Remarkable Merit. Nice to e-meet ya!

I was born in Pittsburgh, PA and remain true to the values instilled in me while living there until I was five years old - work hard, family first, and look out for opportunities. My grandmother owned a salon and was a true entrepreneur which inspired me to go out and build my own dreams. We moved to Louisiana when I was 11 and the six years I spent in this unique state from junior high through high school became the backbone of my first novel, One Blood.

One Blood represents a lifelong dream for me. It took me 12 years to realize this dream but the critical and audience response let me know that my dreams were not in vain. Hope you pick it up and let me know what you think!

I've always been an avid reader and Tolkein, C.S. Lewis, Isaac Asimov, and Ray Bradbury were some of my early favorites. Later on, I discovered Stephen King and never looked back! I've been fortunate to live all over the US and overseas as well and this diversity of experience certainly informs my work.

Follow me on twitter: @onebloodbook

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
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C. M. Briggs
5.0 out of 5 stars A debut novel that can hold it's own with the best.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2011
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Writing is re-writing. Here's proof.

Two months ago I gave Quantu Amaru's debut novel four out of five stars and thought I was being generous. I faulted the first few chapters for stylistic lapses. Then I tried to reassure people slumming through the literary sub-cellar of cheap reads that, in spite of its flaws, "One Blood" was worth a look.

Well, after some fine-tuning, "One Blood" is now, officially, a five star read. You know it from the first sentence. Don't believe me? Check out the Kirkus Book Review above. (Of course, we AMATURE reviewers were FIRST!)

I won't tell you that that "One Blood" reads like a Stephen King novel - because it doesn't. (We've read ENOUGH imitation Stephen King.) No. Quantu Amaru has AN ORIGINAL VOICE - one worth listening to. The prose is tight and vivid - enviably lean where it needs to be, reminding you of James Patterson on his best days but with more depth of character. The story ambitiously takes a cross section of Louisiana society: good cops, bad cops, politicians, prisoners, preachers, ghosts and demons and forges them into a complex but coherent tale of murder and political intrigue -- all rounded off by a good, old-fashioned, Voodoo blood curse.

You may think, like I did, that with so many characters and an unusual plot structure that jumps back and forth through time, that you'll have trouble keeping track of everything -- but Quantu's ear for dialogue is dead on. (The characters are pains-takingly drawn. His bigoted villain, who isn't the cardboard cut-out you were expecting, uses his racial slurs with casual, chilling conviction. Amaru's gang-banger swears like a gang-banger - and the rest of the characters don't.) You won't have any trouble following this.

The last third of the book is a virtuoso display of the writer's craft, providing you with a taut, multi-layered and satisfying climax. At that point, you will NOT be able to put the book down.

In the end, "One Blood" proves to be thought provoking, original, exciting and suspenseful -- and like the best genre fiction, a book that forces you to care. The price is cheap. Buy it. Read it. Enjoy.

Five stars - and the author earned every one of `em.
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EH
4.0 out of 5 stars Spellbinding thriller with Louisiana flavor
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2012
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"One Blood" is an epic, gritty, surprising, and fun read. I love a story that spans generations and jumps back and forth in time, challenging the reader to put many of the pieces together without being spoon fed all the answers. The narrative structure is reminiscent of Kate Morton's "The Forgotten Garden," but the plot is unique among all the suspense novels I've ever read. The glimpse into the world of voodoo is both fascinating and disturbing, and gave me the "heebie jeebies" at times. Perhaps my use of that phrase reveals my Louisiana heritage. As someone who grew up there and spent a lot of time in the southwest area of the state, I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the attention to detail that the author gave to the setting. Whether the characters were driving down I-10 or spending time at one of the waterfront mansions in "Lake City," I was transported to the places I know well.

"One Blood" certainly isn't a novel for the faint of heart. To say more would give away too much of the plot, but just know that there is plenty to keep you gasping, cringing, and having trouble going to sleep - if you ever actually put the book down (it's a real page turner!).

The reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is that I would have liked to see a little more character development, particularly with Randy Lafitte. There were some gaps in his backstory that left me wondering why he ended up the way he is portrayed in the present day storyline. Some other characters' actions also seemed at odds with who they were, so further information about their motivations or thought processes might have been clarifying.

But the action packed story more than makes up for my small complaint about character development. The author very capably handles themes of family, revenge, love, power, and race, weaving them in and out of a tale that never slows down from start to finish.
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CLM
3.0 out of 5 stars Just OK
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2014
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I got this book for free off a website that lists all Kindle books daily. I did enjoy this book but I couldn't quite give it a 4. There are a lot of characters and timeframes. Sometimes I felt there was too much jumping between characters and times that there wasn't enough development. The premise was interesting - a man who issued a curse has it coming back against him. Randy is definitely a guy you love to hate. Honestly, I'm not even sure who I would really consider to be the "main" character as it seemed to jump equally between a few of them. It did have some really good suspense and twists and turns. The ending wasn't quite as solid as I would've liked. I think, for the price, it's a good suspense novel.
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a student of life
2.0 out of 5 stars not what I expected
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2013
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I picked this book up because of the historical location of New Orleans. But it is so poorly written that I stopped reading after the first chapter. I found myself trying to figure out who the characters where and their purpose which was vague and confusing. I have deleted it from my Kindle.
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Sharon Grimshaw
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent debut novel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2012
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I'm a big fan of indie and new authors, but many times I find myself struggling to finish poorly written books with an obvious plot (that's if they have one at all!) Not so this debut novel; it is a well-crafted and fascinating story that twists and turns in different timelines. Even though the story is told through these different timelines, it never feels jarring or awkward when we switch from the present to the past. The characters are well fleshed out, and each one has their own agenda, faults, foibles and redemptive qualities. Nothing is completely black or white, and you can see each character's motivation clearly. I could have happily sat down and immersed myself in this story from beginning to end in one sitting (had I not had two children clamouring for attention!) An excellent book, and I look forward to more if this is the quality we can expect!
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Michelle Ann King
4.0 out of 5 stars Grippping
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2013
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Compelling dark tale with a twisty plot that unravels at breakneck pace through different characters and timelines. A great read: fascinating and entertaining.
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sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2018
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Rena Johnson
2.0 out of 5 stars Don't like it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2013
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Too much chopping and changing of years & characters doesn't keep my attention I seem to be wading through it.
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