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Dark Operative: A Shadow of Death (The Children Of The Gods Paranormal Romance Book 17) Kindle Edition

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "One of the best PNR series ever written." I just can't put these books down! I.T. Lucas is a masterful storyteller and has woven a complex world filled with engaging characters, intense stories and amazing dialogue that draws the reader in and never lets go. Both Turner and Bridget appear in earlier stories and Ms. Lucas has made this their time to shine. As has been her pattern, there is a second story about Roni and Sylvia that has been developing along with others that is barreling to a conclusion. Finally, we have the conflict with The Doomers and human trafficking. That's another shoe that's sure to drop in future stories. "

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"Series is fantastic! IT Lucas did it again. Can't wait for next book. I could read this series a number of times. The characters are so diverse & the storyline is awesome. If you've read Black Dagger Brotherhood you have to try this series."

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"Love, love, love this series!!! IT Lucas has such a gift for writing. She takes a character like Victor who doesn't show a lot of emotion, and gets you so invested in his story that you are rooting for a happy ending for him. I can't WAIT for the next book in the series to see what happens!!!!"

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"FANTASTIC SERIES. This series is absolutely one of my favorite. I love being able to follow the lives of the characters from book to book and keep up with what is going on in their lives. In DARK OPERATIVE, Bridget meets Turner and the possibility of a long awaited love presents itself, but with obstacles on the horizon, there is a possibility that their romance will not be realized. As usual, I am anxiously awaiting the next installment. Oh, did I say I LOVE this series!!"

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"Brilliant as always. Totally captivating! This series gets me Every. Single. Time. My heart goes out to Bridget and Turner. I hope they are lovemates!
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As a brilliant strategist and the only human entrusted with the secret of immortals’ existence, Turner is both an asset and a liability to the clan. His request to attempt transition into immortality as an alternative to cancer treatments cannot be denied without risking the clan’s exposure. On the other hand, approving it means risking his premature death. In both scenarios, the clan will lose a valuable ally. When the decision is left to the clan’s physician, Turner makes plans to manipulate her by taking advantage of her interest in him. Will Bridget fall for the cold, calculated operative? Or will Turner fall into his own trap?
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The loneliness didn't bother Turner. He was entirely satisfied with his own company. Even sex wasn't a strong enough motivator to seek out partners other than the paid kind. Dealing with people in any capacity other than professional was a strain. He wasn't a charmer who knew how to pick up women, and he didn't arm himself with the latest jokes and sports statistics to entertain company. The things he liked to talk about were as effective at prompting others' hasty departure as small talk was for him. Bridget, however, was not only highly intelligent but one of the most alluring women he had ever encountered, maybe because she wasn't as transparent to him as most people were. And she was hot. As much as Turner liked to believe he was all brain and not susceptible to primal urges, apparently they were still there, lying dormant until the right woman triggered their resurgence. And yet, he could have stifled his immediate and quite disturbing attraction to the doctor if not for the mixed signals she was sending him. Those subtle flirtatious comments confused him. Was she like that with all her patients?
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THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS ORIGINS
  • Goddess's Choice
  • Goddess's Hope

THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS

Dark Stranger
  • Dark Stranger The Dream
  • Dark Stranger Revealed
  • Dark Stranger Immortal
Dark Enemy
  • Dark Enemy Taken
  • Dark Enemy Captive
  • Dark Enemy Redeemed
Kri & Michael's Story
  • My Dark Amazon
Dark Warrior
  • Dark Warrior Mine
  • Dark Warrior's Promise
  • Dark Warrior's Destiny
  • Dark Warrior's Legacy
Dark Guardian
  • Dark Guardian Found
  • Dark Guardian Craved
  • Dark Guardian's Mate
Dark Angel
  • Dark Angel's Obsession
  • Dark Angel's Seduction
  • Dark Angel's Surrender
Dark Operative
  • Dark Operative: A Shadow of Death
  • Dark Operative: A Glimmer of Hope
  • Dark Operative: The Dawn of Love
Dark Survivor
  • Dark Survivor Awakened
  • Dark Survivor Echoes of Love
  • Dark Survivor Reunited
Dark Widow
  • Dark Widow's Secret
  • Dark Widow's Curse
  • Dark Widow's Blessing
Dark Dream
  • Dark Dream's Temptation
  • Dark Dream's Unraveling
  • Dark Dream's Trap
Dark Prince
  • Dark Prince's Enigma
  • Dark Prince's Dilemma
  • Dark Prince's Agenda
Dark Queen
  • Dark Queen's Quest
  • Dark Queen's Knight
  • Dark Queen's Army
Dark Spy
  • Dark Spy Conscripted
  • Dark Spy's Mission
  • Dark Spy's Resolution
Dark Overlord
  • Dark Overlord New Horizon
  • Dark Overlord's Wife
  • Dark Overlord's Clan
THE PERFECT MATCH SERIES
  • Perfect Match 1: Vampire's Consort
  • Perfect Match 2: King's Chosen
  • Perfect Match 3: Captain's Conquest

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078H9WYM8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evening Star Press, LLC.; 1st edition (February 15, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
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Isabell T. Lucas is the bestselling, top-10 Kindle All-Star author of the Children of the Gods and Perfect Match series. In addition to action, mystery, and sizzling romance, her stories blend paranormal elements with mythology, ancient civilizations, alternative history, and contemporary science. Her idea of bliss is relaxing with a great cup of coffee and a good book.

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☞ LATEST RELEASE: Dark Rebel's Mystery -->See below a complete list of books:

THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS ORIGINS

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• Goddess’s Choice

• Goddess’s Hope

THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS

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DARK STRANGER

• Dark Stranger The Dream

• Dark Stranger Revealed

• Dark Stranger Immortal

DARK ENEMY

• Dark Enemy Taken

• Dark Enemy Captive

• Dark Enemy Redeemed

MY DARK AMAZON

DARK WARRIOR

• Dark Warrior Mine

• Dark Warrior’s Promise

• Dark Warrior’s Destiny

• Dark Warrior’s Legacy

DARK GUARDIAN

• Dark Guardian Found

• Dark Guardian Craved

• Dark Guardian’s Mate

DARK ANGEL

• Dark Angel's Obsession

• Dark Angel's Seduction

• Dark Angel's Surrender

DARK OPERATIVE

• Dark Operative: A Shadow of Death

• Dark Operative: A Glimmer of Hope

• Dark Operative: The Dawn of Love

DARK SURVIVOR

• Dark Survivor Awakened

• Dark Survivor Echoes of Love

• Dark Survivor Reunited

DARK WIDOW

• Dark Widow’s Secret

• Dark Widow’s Curse

• Dark Widow’s Blessing

DARK DREAM

• Dark Dream’s Temptation

• Dark Dream’s Unraveling

• Dark Dream’s Trap

DARK PRINCE

• Dark Prince’s Enigma

• Dark Prince’s Dilemma

• Dark Prince’s Agenda

DARK QUEEN

• Dark Queen’s Quest

• Dark Queen’s Knight

• Dark Queen’s Army

DARK SPY

• Dark Spy Conscripted

• Dark Spy’s Mission

• Dark Spy’s Resolution

DARK OVERLORD

• Dark Overlord New Horizon

• Dark Overlord’s Wife

• Dark Overlord’s Clan

DARK CHOICES

• Dark Choices The Quandary

• Dark Choices Paradigm Shift

• Dark Choices The Accord

DARK SECRETS

• Dark Secrets Resurgence

• Dark Secrets Unveiled

• Dark Secrets Absolved

DARK HAVEN

• Dark Haven Illusion

• Dark Haven Unmasked

• Dark Haven Found

DARK POWER

• Dark Power Untamed

• Dark Power Unleashed

• Dark Power Convergence

DARK MEMORIES

• Dark Memories Submerged

• Dark Memories Emerge

• Dark Memories Restored

DARK HUNTER

• Dark Hunter’s Query

• Dark Hunter’s Prey

• Dark Hunter’s Boon

DARK GOD

• Dark God’s Avatar

• Dark God’s Reviviscence

• Dark God Destinies Converge

DARK WHISPERS

• Dark Whispers From The Past

• Dark Whispers From Afar

• Dark Whispers From Beyond

DARK GAMBIT

• Dark Gambit The Pawn

• Dark Gambit The Play

• Dark Gambit Reliance

DARK ALLIANCE

• Dark Alliance Kindred Souls

• Dark Alliance Turbulent Waters

• Dark Alliance Perfect Storm

DARK HEALING

• Dark Healing Blind Justice

• Dark Healing Blind Trust

• Dark Healing Blind Curve

DARK ENCOUNTERS

• Dark Encounters of the Close Kind

• Dark Encounters of the Unexpected Kind

• Dark Encounters of the Fated Kind

DARK VOYAGE

• Dark Voyage Matters of the Heart

• Dark Voyage Matters of the Mind

• Dark Voyage Matters of the Soul

DARK HORIZON

• Dark Horizon New Dawn

• Dark Horizon Eclipse of the Heart

• Dark Horizon The Witching Hour

DARK WITCH

•Dark Witch Entangled Fates

•Dark Witch Twin Destinies

•Dark Witch Resurrection

DARK AWAKENING

•Dark Awakening: New World

•Dark Awakening: Hidden Currents

•Dark Awakening: Echoes of Destiny

DARK PRINCESS

•Dark Princess: Shadows

•Dark Princess: Emerging

•Dark Princess: Ascending

DARK REBEL

•Dark Rebel's Mystery

•Dark Rebel's Reckoning

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PERFECT MATCH SERIES

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• Vampire’s Consort

• King’s Chosen

• Captain’s Conquest

• The Thief Who Loved Me

• My Merman Prince

• The Dragon King

• My Werewolf Romeo

• The Channeler's Companion

• The Valkyrie & The Witch

• Adina and the Magic Lamp

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Customers find the book series engaging and enjoyable. They appreciate the fresh perspective and new character development. The characters are interesting and likable, and the writing quality is good. Readers enjoy the insight into the Doomers and the world building, which takes them in new directions. Overall, they find the books to be a nice break from reality with inventive storytelling and world-building.

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Customers find the book series enjoyable and engaging. They appreciate the well-written dialogue that draws them in.

"...engaging characters, intense stories and amazing dialogue that draws the reader in and never lets go...." Read more

"Ok, I literally just finished reading book 17 and it was off the charts. I am completely hooked on this series...." Read more

"Book 17 and it just keeps reeling you in. Seriously can't get enough of the characters, the plots and twists, the great sex, and the overall story...." Read more

"...is very good and this story of Bridget and Turner is another very good read." Read more

35 customers mention "Story quality"35 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find it captivating and exciting, with a fresh perspective from Turner. The characters are well-developed and the world is complex. Readers appreciate the engaging characters and their passionate personalities.

"...I.T. Lucas is a masterful storyteller and has woven a complex world filled with engaging characters, intense stories and amazing dialogue that draws..." Read more

"...Lucas’ series continues to wow with an inventive spin on paranormal romance, keeping it fresh with her inventive storytelling and ever changing..." Read more

"...THis story is extra special because Dr. Bridget who is always coming to the rescue of her immortal family, finally finds a lover that challenges her..." Read more

"...Seriously can't get enough of the characters, the plots and twists, the great sex, and the overall story. Can't wait to start the next book." Read more

21 customers mention "Character development"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They find the characters interesting and likable, and appreciate the character and relationship development of each couple. Readers also like that Turner becomes more human with feelings, rather than being robotic.

"...masterful storyteller and has woven a complex world filled with engaging characters, intense stories and amazing dialogue that draws the reader in..." Read more

"Book 17 and it just keeps reeling you in. Seriously can't get enough of the characters, the plots and twists, the great sex, and the overall story...." Read more

"I liked that Turner is turning more human with feelings. The man he first was seemed more robotic...." Read more

"I love this series. Each character is unique and has a different story to tell. Bridget is the Guardians' doctor...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find the characters well-developed and the dialogue engaging. The author is described as a masterful storyteller who weaves complex worlds with intense stories and amazing dialogue. Overall, readers describe the book as an engaging page-turner with a gift for writing.

"I just can’t put these books down! I.T. Lucas is a masterful storyteller and has woven a complex world filled with engaging characters, intense..." Read more

"...The author's writing gets better and better with each book. I am so completely part of this world...." Read more

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"...a little amateurish but she kept growing and her writing as of this book is pretty darn good...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's insights. They find it filled with wishful thinking and hope for a happy ending for the Doctor and Victor. The book takes them in a new direction and is a nice break from reality. Readers appreciate the inventive storytelling and ever-changing world building. However, some feel there is too much introspection.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018
    I just can’t put these books down! I.T. Lucas is a masterful storyteller and has woven a complex world filled with engaging characters, intense stories and amazing dialogue that draws the reader in and never lets go. Both Turner and Bridget appear in earlier stories and Ms. Lucas has made this their time to shine. As has been her pattern, there is a second story about Roni and Sylvia that has been developing along with others that is barreling to a conclusion. Finally, we have the conflict with The Doomers and human trafficking. That’s another shoe that’s sure to drop in future stories.
    This is a series to to be missed. Truly, one of the best Paranormal Romance series ever written.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2018
    Dark Operative:
    A Shadow of Death - A Glimmer of Hope - The Dawn of Love
    Series catch-up:
    From the beginning of time there have been near immortal beings who have molded humanity, been the object of worship but who as a race almost destroyed each other and human civilization.
    Now only two Gods remain both sworn enemies:
    The followers of Morta, the Doomers and the descendants of the Goddess Annani.

    Books 17, 18 & 19 the Dark Operative mini-series novels are the love story of Bridget, the immortal clan’s doctor and (Victor) Turner who we’ve met in former novels, Andrew’s former boss and the only human who is allowed to know about the existence of the immortal clan. Lucas’ series continues to wow with an inventive spin on paranormal romance, keeping it fresh with her inventive storytelling and ever changing world building. These books had a turning point feel to them that may have kept the pace a bit slower but not to worry it doesn’t affect the enjoyment and readers will still get their immortal fix, an exciting side-story romance while catching up with the rest of the clan including a cameo appearance by the Goddess Annani herself. And like the rest of the books in this series they must be read in order.

    SUMMARY:
    As a black ops operative Turner has faces life and death situations on a daily basis but now with a diagnosis of cancer he’s facing certain death – unless his intuition that he’s a dormant immortal is true and he can convince the leader of the clan to allow him to try to transition. He’s got one ace in the whole his new love interest is the clan’s hot blooded, fiery redheaded doctor.
    Bridget has lived a long time (she’ll never tell just how long) and in that time she’s only loved one male, her son. But now this sexy, intense dark operative has come into her life and he could just be the one. There’s just a few problems, he’s human, he has cancer and he could be delusional because he thinks he’s a dormant but even if he is he’s way to old to transition.
    In the mean time back at the keep the clan’s new village is ready to start taking residents and there’s another immortal and dormant falling in love.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018
    Ok, I literally just finished reading book 17 and it was off the charts. I am completely hooked on this series. I can't believe it get it through Kindle Prime. I. t. Lucas always promises at great story into the clan's lives and the troublesome Doomers. THis story is extra special because Dr. Bridget who is always coming to the rescue of her immortal family, finally finds a lover that challenges her smarts and her heart. I can't believe that she picked Turner, but it works. I am dying for book 18 to determine if they will have a happy ending.

    The author's writing gets better and better with each book. I am so completely part of this world. I love her and I can't wait until April for the next book. Kudos to you I.T, Lucas!, You're the bomb!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023
    Book 17 and it just keeps reeling you in. Seriously can't get enough of the characters, the plots and twists, the great sex, and the overall story. Can't wait to start the next book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2018
    As much as I love all the books in this series, this recent one moves the story forward in a different way. I haven't finished the 2nd book yet, but the first one, this one, takes us in a new direction. While, in the past, we have enjoyed the stories of the individual immortals, and, in this regard, the Turner book is hardly different, but, the question of whether or not he will transition is left to the next book.

    What I find different about these two books is that they bring up the question I'm sure we've all asked: if there are, all of a sudden, lots of new dormants, then where are they coming from? The idea that the Fates are responsible is just silly. To me, anyway. Turner, and Bridget's son, (in the 2nd book, actually, which I haven't yet finished), toss around the idea of there being a wholly unknown group of immortals who are manipulating mankind and its reality.

    This makes sense, and is exciting to me. The possibilities are endless now. Maybe there will be an immortal mate for Annani out there somewhere. Maybe they are more powerful than Navuh, and are simply waiting for the right moment to dispose of him. Maybe this whole new group needs mates. And so on.

    Anyway, I like Turner much more than I thought I would. I can empathize with him, and I see why he might think he is a dormant, and not just because he wants to be immortal. He understands that if he doesn't have the genes, he won't transition, and may die from the attempt. And, his cancer is not terminal. He believes he might have the necessary DNA.

    I recommend this book to those of you who think you might not want to read about Turner. I can assure you that you will.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
    Bridgette and Turner are an interesting couple. Adding the cancer angle as the catalyst for Turner wanting to transition is interesting. I am also looking forward to finding out what happens with Losham, who is behind Turner’s stabbing, who is Xavier, and what has happened to the missing doomers. There are so many things happening.
    Also I want to her more about Robert and Sharon.

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  • Hilary Collins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2023
    Dark Operative: A Shadow of Death (Children Of The Gods Book 17) by I T Lucas. Toni eventually transitions and Turner and Bridget get closer. Will she give the go ahead for him to try transitioning?
  • Debbie Wood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love
    Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2020
    I’m hooked on this series of stories, just cannot put them down. It’s well written so no mental editing required.
  • Booksworm
    4.0 out of 5 stars I.T. Lucas non delude mai!
    Reviewed in Italy on July 13, 2018
    I.T. Lucas non delude mai! Le sue trame e i suoi personaggi sono sempre accattivanti e ti lasciano con il fiato sospeso ad ogni libro!
  • Bates
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing series
    Reviewed in Australia on June 28, 2020
    Thoroughly enjoying this series. Just can't put it down!.something you can sink your teeth into, but without the blood and gore
  • Miss L. M. Welch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2021
    After reading this book I am really routing for Turner and Bridget. Always goes to show everyone should look beyond the exterior

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