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The Dark Ones (Katie MacAlister): Book 2
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Description edit
Dark One n. <Origin: Czech, also known as vampires> A Moravian Dark One is doomed to spend his liftime cruising the singles’ scene in search of the one woman who can redeem his soul. You think dating is hard? Try it when you’re nine hundred years old and you’ve used every pick-up line in... read more
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Characters edit
- Allegra Telford: main character, Summoner
- Christian Dante: Moravian author of vampire romances
- Sebastian: also vampire, friend of Christian
- Roxy: Friend of Joy and Allegra (Allie)
- Joy: friend of Allegra and Roxy, wife of Rafael
- Rafael: Male human(?), mate to Joy, friend to Christian
- Guarda White: Leader of the Trust ARMPIT
- Eduardo Tassalerro: Noted physical medium, involved with Guarda White in ARMPIT
- Esme: Ghost for 50 years, motherly, talkative. Allegra's first Summoned human ghost, the first ghost was a three legged cat, Woogams, Esme's pet
- Raphael: Add a description of this character.
- Allie
- Asmodeus
- Noelle
- Phillippa
- Mr. Woogums
- Miranda
- Alis
- Antonio
- Mrs. Turner
- Honoria
- Corrine
- Carlos
- Timothy
- Jem
Quotes edit
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“"Dark Ones can do many amazing things. Sweating is just one of them."”
Christian Dante -
“"Stud muffin ?" "It's a term of endearment. It is supposed to convey appreciation and awe for your unspeakably fabulous sexual prowness.""Ah. Then I will accept that term."”
Christian questioning Allegra
Organizations edit
- UPRA-United Psychical Research Association: This is the organization that Allegra is working for when she comes to England in search of ghosts.
- ARMPIT: Association of Research Mediums and Psychic Investigation Trust, formed to 'further Knowledge of spirits and spectral activity in Britain today'.
- SIP: Society for the Investigation of the Paranormal: Britain's sister organization to UPRA
First Sentence edit
The message waiting for me at the hotel desk was short and concise: Either you come back from England with bona fide proof of a spiritual entity, or you needn't bother returning to the office.
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1-19
Epilogue
Glossary edit
- Dark Ones: Are NOT vampires, however have many of the characteristics of the mythical vampire, and are frequently called vampires by the un-informed
- Summoner: Someone who summons ghosts, poltergeists, and demon lords; A person with paranormal abilities, usually female, trained to summon ghosts, and Release them to move on from their earthly bonds
- Phantom: A ghost cursed by a demon into limbo, a horrible place between the earthly and ghostly planes
- Poltergeist: A ghost with the ability to effect physical objects, generally maliciously throwing them about, or hiding them
- triumverate: A joining of 3 person's paranormal powers to become extremely powerful due to the triangle/pyramid configuration's amplification
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Love conquers all: Dark One series: Love of the Beloved saves the Dark One from becoming evil or hopeless suicide; the love between the two creates a power that conquers all evil
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 18 in The Dark Ones (Katie MacAlister). (standard series)
Preceded by A Girl's Guide to Vampires, and followed by Sex, Lies And Vampires .
Authors & Contributors edit
- Katie MacAlister (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Love Spell Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0505525542
Page Count: 371
Publisher: Love Spell Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0505525542
Page Count: 371
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: CPB Box no. 2220 vol. 10
- Dewey: 813.6
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