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Book cover for 'A Dance Between Light and Darkness' by M.C. Ryder. Features a silhouette of a girl standing on a dark hill with a swirling vortex of light in the background. Large wolf eyes are visible at the top, and fiery elements surround the scene.

YOUNG ADULT FANTASY

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Book Description

Will forgiveness redeem?

Perfect for fans of Twilight and The Cruel Prince, M.C. Ryder continues her spellbinding young adult urban fantasy series in this second novel. Exploring modern themes in the paranormal world of vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, and magic, this supernatural coming of age epic fulfills a destiny and brings a satisfying ending for the mythical warriors engaged in in a battle of good vs evil. Or is it the end?

Amelia is a teenager in a dysfunctional home. With her father dead and her selfish mother making her life miserable, she welcomed the opportunity to break the chains of her old life and enter the mysterious world she finds herself in. But she has a secret nearly lost to time, and while being tutored by a wise practitioner and manipulated by dark forces, she learns to dance between light and darkness.

Discover the power of love and the power within yourself.

The war is over. The dust has settled. The prophecy of the Dragon’s Eye has been fulfilled, but not without tragedy, losses, and great personal cost. It is always darkest before the dawn, and hope springs eternal that the sun rising on a new day will usher in an era where vampires and werewolves are united for the greater good. But threats to this fragile peace still loom.

While celebrating Vladimir’s defeat and mourning the love he lost, Vince finds himself in a role he never wanted – the leader of the vampires. But imminent danger lurks in the form of a great evil – one that exists not in the inky darkness of the shadows but inherited from his father in the blood that flows through his veins. Is Vince the one who can unite ancient foes and bring lasting peace between old enemies, or is he a ticking time bomb that will be the harbinger of more death and despair?

It’s a question that may be answered before anyone anticipates. When bodies marked with the Dragon’s Eye symbol begin piling up, Vince goes on high alert and braces himself to be tested like never before. While he battles his own insecurities and fears, someone from his past resurfaces with a personal score to settle as a sinister new evil threatens to quash the tenuous alliance that has been built. Can Vince rise to the occasion against these threats, or is his destiny already decided?

PRAISE FOR A DANCE BETWEEN LIGHT AND DARKNESS

  • "The suspenseful werewolves and vampire saga continues in M.C. Ryder's A Dance Between Light and Darkness. An excitingly dark and brooding mystery."

    Explore Authors Magazine


  • "Between Light and Darkness serves as an exceptional continuation, skillfully building upon the strengths of its predecessor while charting new and captivating territory for both the world and its inhabitants. It generates heightened anticipation for the forthcoming third installment, making it an unequivocal recommendation for enthusiasts of urban fantasy."

    Literary Titan

  • "...a world where themes of redemption, unity, and self-discovery take center stage, making "A Dance Between Light and Darkness" a must-read for fans of both fantasy and character-driven stories."

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Author

M.C. Ryder

Award-winning author M.C. Ryder has been composing stories, poems, and lyrics from the beginning of time, when reading became a hobby. The sky is the limit, but she enjoys exploring off the beaten path both figuratively and literally. She resides in the Keystone State with a clowder of felines who rule the house.

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