Mask by Jan Irving
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Genre: Erotic, GLBT, M/M, BDSM, Paranormal
Summary: Hiding behind the safe mask of Obsidian, his online persona, Kain Mitchell woos Nick Anders, an untouched artist. Nick tells himself that Obsidian is merely his erotic muse, but when Kain drags him down into his dark world, echoing the myth of Hades and Persephone, Nick discovers he wants to see him, touch him, and move beyond the limitations of masks. Because as seductive as Obsidian is, Nick senses Kain’s real isolation.
Implicated for the murders of young men matching Nick’s description, Kain lives under a shadow, and troubled by the mystery, Nick pushes to get closer. Driven to prove Kain’s innocence, Nick pursues the killer with Kain’s reluctant help—and strives to become the human submissive and tender lover needed by the lonely and otherworldly warrior.
My Review: Mask by Jan Irving is a book with a very unique twist to storytelling. I have never read a book that utilized instant messaging as a technique to get into the personalities of the characters. I have to admit, it was a little odd at first, but I really grew to love it. The quick banter was fascinating and revealing as to Nick and Kain’s personalities. The way in which Jan Irving allowed the characters to have a security in the instant messaging that they didn’t have face to face really came through for me. Not only did this lead to interesting character
dimensionality, it also allowed the reader to feel Nick and Kain’s insecurities in a way that I really didn’t think would be possible with this technique.
The flow of the book was well thought out, pulling the reader along from one scene to the next with no dull moments rearing their ugly heads. Jan Irving kept you guessing as to what would happen next and questioning the whole way through how there could possibly be a happy ending. Throughout the twists and turns, the reader gets to know each of these characters along the way and can appreciate their actions and reactions to events.
Any reader who enjoys paranormal suspense is likely to enjoy Mask. I am certainly interested in seeing what Ms. Irving has to share with us next.
Rated 4 1/2 Delightful Divas by Jen!
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Genre: Erotic, GLBT, M/M, BDSM, Paranormal
Summary: Hiding behind the safe mask of Obsidian, his online persona, Kain Mitchell woos Nick Anders, an untouched artist. Nick tells himself that Obsidian is merely his erotic muse, but when Kain drags him down into his dark world, echoing the myth of Hades and Persephone, Nick discovers he wants to see him, touch him, and move beyond the limitations of masks. Because as seductive as Obsidian is, Nick senses Kain’s real isolation.
Implicated for the murders of young men matching Nick’s description, Kain lives under a shadow, and troubled by the mystery, Nick pushes to get closer. Driven to prove Kain’s innocence, Nick pursues the killer with Kain’s reluctant help—and strives to become the human submissive and tender lover needed by the lonely and otherworldly warrior.
My Review: Mask by Jan Irving is a book with a very unique twist to storytelling. I have never read a book that utilized instant messaging as a technique to get into the personalities of the characters. I have to admit, it was a little odd at first, but I really grew to love it. The quick banter was fascinating and revealing as to Nick and Kain’s personalities. The way in which Jan Irving allowed the characters to have a security in the instant messaging that they didn’t have face to face really came through for me. Not only did this lead to interesting character
dimensionality, it also allowed the reader to feel Nick and Kain’s insecurities in a way that I really didn’t think would be possible with this technique.The flow of the book was well thought out, pulling the reader along from one scene to the next with no dull moments rearing their ugly heads. Jan Irving kept you guessing as to what would happen next and questioning the whole way through how there could possibly be a happy ending. Throughout the twists and turns, the reader gets to know each of these characters along the way and can appreciate their actions and reactions to events.
Any reader who enjoys paranormal suspense is likely to enjoy Mask. I am certainly interested in seeing what Ms. Irving has to share with us next.
Rated 4 1/2 Delightful Divas by Jen!
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