Join Danielle Bennett as she is drawn into the frightening, yet alluring world of supernatural turbulence and mortal danger in Maura Burd's new book, Deity of Darkness (now available through AuthorHouse). Harwick, PA (PRWeb) February 11, 2007 -- Join Danielle Bennett as she is drawn into the frightening, yet alluring world of supernatural turbulence and mortal danger in Maura Burd's new book, Deity of Darkness (now available through AuthorHouse).

Danielle lives in present-day Rochester, Ind., but is haunted by dreams of an evil presence from her past. She slowly discovers that the innocent realms of her dreams are beginning to cross over into her reality.

Upon meeting a mystifying stranger, Drake, and developing a friendship with a scheming, long-time admirer, Danielle finds herself thrust into a dangerous, supernatural world of dark sorcery. At the same time, she has a surprise reunion with her former lover, who offers her a potential for a normal future amid the uncertainty surrounding her.

While the reunion sets her desire ablaze, it is the compelling and handsome Drake who haunts her thoughts. Danielle's insatiable hunger for Drake builds to a fierce and seemingly endless intensity. Feeling like she is held captive by Drake's cruel, yet sensuous spell, she reaches out to a dubious source for help. Revealing her secret, however, may prove to be a regretful and grave mistake.

Danielle soon questions all the ideals she was brought up to believe and wonders if shedding these ideals from her consciousness is actually what destiny wants her to do. She greatly fears that it is only by embracing the relentless, dark immortal who is hunting her that she will ever get to the bitter truth.

Burd currently resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, Randell, and their dog. Her other books include White Light Parallel: 8 Stories of Love, a paranormal romance collection; A Lover's Whisper, a romantic poetry collection; and A Lover's Rapture, a passionate poetry collection. All of her books are available through AuthorHouse. She has also been published in poetry anthologies, including Poetic Voices and Sparrowgrass Poetry Forum. Burd received the Golden Poet Award from World of Poetry and is a member of Romance Writers of America. More information can be found at www.mauraburd.com.

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