What Part of Clandestine Don't You Understand?
Today I'm listening in as author John F. Allen interviews Ivory Blaque from The God Killers. So make sure your artwork's firmly fastened to the wall, get Grandpa's ancient pistols out from under the bed (yes, my Granddad really did have a WWI gun hidden away--I found it when I was playing hide 'n seek one day), and make sure you don't have any scarily incriminating documents lying around...
Sitting down warily at the computer, may I welcome John and Ivory:
John: Hello everyone! Today is day four of
the John F. Allen book tour. I’d like to thank my publisher, Seventh Star Press
for this fantastic opportunity and also Sheila Deeth for hosting today’s stop
on the tour. This entry is an interview with the protagonist of The God
Killers, Ivory Blaque.
John: What is your real, birth name? What name do you use and why?
Ivory: My birth name is
Dominique Blaque, but I work and operate under the name Ivory Blaque. Ivory is
the nickname my father gave me because of my light complexion due to a rare
form of albinism.John: Do you have a job? If so, what is it?
Ivory: Yes, I own
an art gallery in River North; Chicago, IL called The Blaque Gallery. I also
recover stolen art for private owners/collectors. Lately a clandestine
government agency has been after me to work for them…I’m not completely sold on
that idea.
John: What agency is it?
Ivory: What part of clandestine don’t you understand?
John: Err…yeah, moving right along. When did you go through whatever made you supernatural?
Ivory: I was born with the ability to see the auras of both humans
and supernatural beings. So, in some respects I’ve always had some inherent
supernatural ability I suppose. But, things really took off when I first
touched the God Killers, a pair of powerful mystical pistols.
John: What do you think now of being supernatural? Is it cool, or have you been screwed?
Ivory: It has its advantages for sure. Enhanced senses, strength,
speed, endurance, agility and healing. I can also say that it usually ends up
getting me into some sort of problem as now I’m forever tied to the
supernatural world. I’ve always been an action junkie, but this takes it to a
whole other level!
John: Is it true you hate vampires? If so, why?
Ivory: Apparently you’ve never met one
in person? They also happen to be the most ruthless, manipulative, arrogant and
egotistical bastards to ever walk the earth. I hate them because they were
responsible for the death of my parents. Only one of them has earned my respect
and that was only because he’s never lied to me and hates them almost as much
as I do.
John: What do you think of the other denizens of the World of Darkness? Why for each? (If you haven't met something, do you think it exists, and if it does, is that bad or good?)
Ivory: I’ve come to accept that all of
the creatures of fairy tales, myth and folklore that go bump in the night are
real. I have encountered werewolves and although they tend to be extremely
aggressive, possessive and bordering pathological, they can be good friends.
Another thing they have going for them is their general disdain for vampires.
As for other creatures, zombies are mindless animated corpses and mummies are
animated corpses wrapped in cloth only they are possessed by the spirit of
their last inhabitants or somebody with an ancient relic that controls them.
John: Do you believe in God? If so, what do you think God thinks of you and what you do?
Ivory: Yes, I believe in God although I
often struggle with my faith. I’ve been told that my ultimate destiny is earth
changing and prophetic. If that’s true, I’d think God must find that I’m on the
predestined path that has been chosen for me.
John: What kind of equipment do you consider indispensable in your line of work, and why?
Ivory: I wear an iron and silver cross
at all times. Most preternaturals are extremely allergic to iron and/or silver.
I also wear a specially designed bodysuit made of flame, cut and bullet
resistant material. The bodice is plated to protect my major organs from most
types of gunfire and puncture weapons. I also carry several blades made of
titanium still and edged with silver. Of course I’m always armed with The God
Killers, which never run out of ammo and can kill any sort of supernatural
baddie out there, including gods, hence the name.
John: What is your greatest fear?
Ivory: As cliché as it may sound, my
greatest fear is fear itself. I still experience fear, but I’ve never let it
cripple me and that type of fear is what I fear most because that can get me
killed. Even though I’ve grown extremely difficult to kill, it doesn’t mean
that it can’t be done.
John: Well, it appears our time is up. Thank you for the interview Ivory.
Ivory: You’re welcome, thanks for
having me.
John: Please join me tomorrow for another entry of The God Killers blog tour. I’d again like to thank Sheila Deeth for hosting this entry.
Thank you John, and Ivory. It was a pleasure to host you both.
Book Synopsis: In The God Killers, the first book of The God Killers Legacy, former professional art thief Ivory Blaque is hired to procure a pair of antique pistols and gets much more than she bargained for when several attempts are made on her life.
Her client turns out to be a shadowy government agent who reveals that she is descended from a race of immortals, and that the pistols are linked to her unique heritage and the special psychic gifts she possesses. He uses the memory of her father to guilt her into working for him.
Ivory eventually gives in to his request, and in return, he presents her with her father's journal, which was written in an unbreakable code. Bishop believes that she is the only one capable of breaking the code and unlocking the plans of the vampire hierarchy. But when the city's top vampire is a sexy incubus with an attraction for her and she's assigned a hot new lycan enforcer to protect her, she finds herself caught between two sets of rock hard abs.
To regain her autonomy, clear her name, unlock the secrets of her past, and protect the lives of those closest to her, Ivory must play along with the forces trying to manipulate her. Ivory's life is rapidly spiraling out of control and headed for an explosive conclusion which she just might not survive.
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Find out more by following the Tour:
9/23 A Haunted Head Interview
9/23 Azure Dwarf Promo Spotlight
9/24 SpecMusicMuse Review
9/24 Come Selahway With Me Guest Post
9/24 The Dan O’Brien Project Promo Spotlight
9/25 Bee’s Knees Reviews Review
9/26 Beauty in Ruins Review
9/27 Readings Sunshine Promo Spotlight
9/27 Word to Dreams Promo Spotlight
9/27 Armand Rosamilia, Author Guest Post
9/28 Sheila Deeth Character Interview
9/28 Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews Guest Post
9/28 Workaday Reads Review
9/29 Jess Resides Here Author Interview
9/29 Illuminite Calginosus Promo Spotlight
Buy the Book at:
Amazon Print Version http://www.amazon.com/The-God-Killers-John-Allen/dp/1937929167
Kindle Version http://www.amazon.com/God-Killers-Legacy-ebook/dp/B00E4TD5QO
Nook http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-god-killers-john-f-allen/1115994725?ean=2940148771142
Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-god-killers
iBookstore https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-god-killers/id691145926?mt=11
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