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Dissonant: A Prequel to The Eyes of The Sun (The Eyes of The Sun Series Book 0) Kindle Edition

by Christina McMullen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
A mysterious threat stalks New Orleans at night, leaving a trail of dead bodies, whispered rumors of vampires, and a terrified police force who want nothing to do with it. When he becomes the first to survive, Evan Conroy enlists the help of his best friends to investigate and find a rational explanation for the paranormal attacks. But every answer they uncover reveals even more questions and one among them will discover that she is not quite what she seems. Dissonant is a 15,000 word story that takes place 20 years before the events of The Eyes of The Sun and contains a chapter preview of book one.
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Dissonant
If Monsters aren't real, then what am I?
Christina McMullen, Sci-fi and fantasy author, robot apologist

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The Eyes of The Sun Series

With a dash of romance, a pinch of science, a dollop of nail-biting suspense, and a whole lot of butt-kicking action, this modern spin on an ancient evil has something to satisfy every book craving.

All books in the series:

  • The Eyes of The Sun
  • Bluebeard's Children
  • Mother of Darkness
  • Dissonant (a prequel novella)

Welcome to the World of Vampires and Robots

Your next adventure awaits. Christina McMullen's science fiction and fantasy tales promise action, thrills, and the occasional romance, all with a sharp sense of humor peppered throughout. Find a new favorite today!

Other series and titles available:

  • The Kyroibi Trilogy (Young adult space fantasy)
  • Rise of the Discordant Series (Humorous cozy urban fantasy)
  • Kind of Like Life (Genre-hopping young adult adventure)
  • Maxima City Talent Series (Multi-authored superhero satire)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E07XCOK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christina McMullen (July 17, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 17, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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Christina McMullen is a science fiction and fantasy author who just can't seem to keep humor from sneaking into everything she writes. When she's not writing (which is most of the time these days), she's either getting her butt kicked in Mario Kart or catering to the whims of a very small and very grouchy dog.

For updates and information on future releases, promos, and giveaways, please follow her on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mcmullenwrites

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Customers find this prequel well-written and fascinating, with one review noting how it draws readers into the story and another mentioning how it fills in the world quickly. They appreciate the character development, making readers care about the characters, and consider it one of the best prequels they've read.

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12 customers mention "Story quality"9 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it fascinating, with one customer noting how it draws readers in and another mentioning how it quickly fills in the world.

"...Once you scratch the surface, it is as interesting to discover the uniqueness about the vampires as it is to discover just what else this tightly..." Read more

"...I liked the story, the characters, the pace, and everything else when I read it but appreciated all those things even more after I read the first &#..." Read more

"...by Christina McMullen, the other being a light-hearted and entertaining zombie story titled "Going Green," and in both I found her writing..." Read more

"...a mystery after this short prequel, I found that the author's fresh take on vampires turned a contemporary tale typically off my radar into a series..." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting how it makes readers care about the characters.

"...the first pages, the story moved quickly to fill in the world, build the characters, and draw out the first twists of the plot...." Read more

"...I liked the story, the characters, the pace, and everything else when I read it but appreciated all those things even more after I read the first &#..." Read more

"...It also made me care about two characters that I really didn't feel like I got to know that well in the series...." Read more

"...than the others in the series, the author does a good job of developing the personalities and the personal backgrounds of the various characters,..." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing style"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted, with one customer noting it is written in first person and another describing it as fresh.

"...McMullen is without doubt an accomplished author, writing at a professional level, and turning out stories that keep you reading and looking forward..." Read more

"...Christina has a nice writing style, drawing you into a story and making you care about the characters...." Read more

"...This was a fun and fast read that was written in 1st person from the POV of Dara...." Read more

"Interesting and well-written, but inferior, prequel...." Read more

3 customers mention "Prequel quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers praise this prequel, with one noting how well it sets up the main series.

"Probably one of the best prequels I've read. It gives some background information without offering spoilers...." Read more

"...Foreshadowing/built up for the main series was good. I liked that...." Read more

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  • Kat Caffee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical vampire story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2015
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    From the first pages, the story moved quickly to fill in the world, build the characters, and draw out the first twists of the plot.

    Even though this is a short story (novella?) the story comes to a satisfactory close at the end. There are some unanswered questions, but if you somehow miss the rest of the series, there is enough closure it's not a constant ache of wonder.

    Set in New Orleans, there is enough of the real city shining through cleverly woven with the alternate city I often wondered if I had missed seeing some of the oddities the two times I have been through there. Then I remembered... this is an urban fantasy, not a historical fiction. Yeah, the world building was that good.

    The characters have a ton of depth and complexity. Each is distinct in their own way, whether they are a main character or a background character. From the CEO of a major corporation to the employees at the bottom of the corporate ladder, I felt that I could reach out on several occasions and just shake their hands. (Even the electronics at times had personalities - a phone acting up, an elevator panel, the works.)

    The supernatural elements had enough explanation to not only make them plausible, but realistic. Yes, this is a vampire story - but it is not your typical vampire story. Once you scratch the surface, it is as interesting to discover the uniqueness about the vampires as it is to discover just what else this tightly woven roller coaster ride is going to throw at you next.
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  • Eric Padilla
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... of the Sun series and as such does a great job in providing the back story and history that ...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2015
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    This book is the introduction to the Eyes of the Sun series and as such does a great job in providing the back story and history that makes Book 1 even more interesting. I liked the story, the characters, the pace, and everything else when I read it but appreciated all those things even more after I read the first "official" book in the series. See my review for Eyes of the Sun for more information on this series.
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  • Ken
    5.0 out of 5 stars A well-written, compelling read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2015
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    Although vampire stories are not my usual read, I found this one to be unique and very well written. Christina McMullen is without doubt an accomplished author, writing at a professional level, and turning out stories that keep you reading and looking forward to the next one. Dissonant is a shortish novel, or longish novelette, that begins the "Eyes Of The Sun" series. A complete story on its own, it nevertheless provides a compelling hook leading into the next book in the series. This is the second book I've read by Christina McMullen, the other being a light-hearted and entertaining zombie story titled "Going Green," and in both I found her writing to be fresh and entertaining. I rate this one at 4 1/2 out of 5 stars, rounding up to 5.
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  • K.A. Lentz
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Taste of the Series to Come
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2017
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    This book is the first I've read by Christina McMullen and, I have to say, it really wet my appetite for the remainder of the series. The story is a little slow to start, however, I've found that many slow starters can lead to one heck of a ride and this story certainly fits that bill. While most of their backstory is still a mystery after this short prequel, I found that the author's fresh take on vampires turned a contemporary tale typically off my radar into a series I look forward to continuing.
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  • KindleCustomer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Prequel
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017
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    Probably one of the best prequels I've read. It gives some background information without offering spoilers. It also made me care about two characters that I really didn't feel like I got to know that well in the series. And it was pretty funny in parts.

    I would love to see stories like this or other extras giving some more insight into life before or after the series for a few of the more interesting characters like Lona and Miles, Cynda and Anil, Gumbo...
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  • Duane
    5.0 out of 5 stars What would you do if you suddenly found out you were a vampire?
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2014
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    And what's even worse is, what if you suddenly found out the hunky guy you've had a crush on since college was genetically incompatible with you, and even kissing him made you violently ill? What's worse is that loving him could even kill you. That's the problem that Dara's facing in Christina McMullen's prequel to her Eyes of the Sun series, Dissonant.

    Bringing genetics into the world of vampires has been done before, but here it's handled in a way that works, yet doesn't beat you over the head with all the technicals. Even though this is a shorter novel than the others in the series, the author does a good job of developing the personalities and the personal backgrounds of the various characters, and by the end, you'll find yourself wanting more.

    The author has a talent for creating a scene and setting a mood. There's almost an urgent feel to the whole story. Shortly after it begins, things start happening and it just goes from there.

    Since it's a short novel, it's a relatively quick read, but it's a good one and will leave you wanting to continue on with the whole series.
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  • Sarah S
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and well-written, but inferior, prequel.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2015
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    I read this after reading the first book in The Eyes of the Sun, so the characters/world were fresh in my mind.

    Having it be first person rather than third was a jarring shift from the other books. First person is very hard to pull off credibly in my opinion, and I'm not sure the prequel sold me with it. Dara's journey was similar Lucy's in that they both coped with not being, eh, entirely normal, but I think Lucy reacted in a more natural way with it. The narrator seemed vaguely too cool with what was going on with herself, initially anyway. Her later reactions and actions made more sense, with the not-eating meat and all that.

    Foreshadowing/built up for the main series was good. I liked that.

    As for the romance aspects, it was known what was going to end up, so having the tone be of an eventuality rather than a will-they-won't they sort of thing was smart. The steps in the relationship was a bit cliche, but it was satisfying, which is what matters most in romances.

    So conclusion: It was okay. I'm being honest: I compared the two in my mind as I read it. To me, it pales to the main series due to the POV and narrator choice. If I went in blind I might believe differently, but I'd say the The Eyes of the Sun is superior.
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  • Jane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2017
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    An astonishingly clever prequel that leads you into the world so easily that it would be easy to become addicted before you know where you are.

    Gonna have to get The Eyes of The Sun. Today
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great fun read.
    Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2015
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    First a disclaimer on my part. Vampires, werewolves and zombies are really not my "thing," so Christina McMullen's contemporary vampire fantasy came as a pleasant surprise as it avoids many of the common clichés that seem to dominate that environment. Her characters are solid and likeable, the plot moves forward briskly and her sense of story is excellent, even down to providing an ending that is satisfying while
    still leaving you wanting more.

    There's plenty to like here: supernatural goings on, mysterious killings, a New Orleans setting and thankfully (for me at least) an absence of ultra-pretty teen stereotypical Hollywood types. Some of the biological/genetic discussions were a little eyebrow raising, but that is just my science critic kicking in.

    A great fun read. Fans of the genre will love it!
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  • Deborah
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting.....
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2015
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    I downloaded this book back in July last year and I've no idea why it's taken me so long to actually getting round to reading it especially considering I also downloaded the next book 'The Eyes of The Sun' at the same time.
    This book was a surprise, yes it's a vampire book but it's well written vampire book and it hooked me completely.
    The book is based around three main characters Dara, Evan and Abe, they met in college and have remained very close friends ever since
    Evan Conroy is attacked one night, he survives but the girl who attacked him dies after drinking his blood, luckily Evan controls EJC Research a state of the art lab where Abe is a genetics specialist, courtesy of the local police they're given the body of the girl to test this along with Evan and Dara's blood gives some interesting results and they need to discover what's going on because the attacks are continuing.
    Like I said this book was a surprise and I can't wait to start the next book, still can't believe it's taken me so long to get round to reading this.
    It's not often I'd give such a short book 4 stars but I loved this and didn't think it was fair to give less.
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