Aiden James
I began writing stories roughly twenty years ago, after pursuing a career as a singer/songwriter in Denver and later in Nashville. My writing career could’ve been a brief one, as it started one night when it was my turn to read a bedtime story to my two young sons. Rather than read the ‘Mouse birthday book’ for the umpteenth time, I began a ramble about a mystical world parallel to our own, a world where sinister creatures sought to take a little boy into their hidden lair… forever. My first critical reviews from my young audience were mixed. My youngest child, Tyler, was enthralled about the magical place I created, and eagerly awaited more. However, my oldest, Christopher, thought it was the dumbest tale he had ever heard! Luckily, my wife, Fiona, listened nearby. She thought the idea had potential, although she kept that fact a secret until the following spring, 1997.
When she suggested I create a fuller blown version of this story, it marked the beginning of my love affair with writing stories. I wish I could tell you that the experience has always been a glorious progression, where crafting characters, incredible landscapes with captivating plots, and surprising twists was easy. Far from it. It took nearly three years for me to complete my first novel (The Forgotten Eden), which was based on the bedtime story to my boys who by then were young teenagers–and another two years to decide if I liked it enough to show it to anyone else. Since then I have written and co-written over forty novels, with more stories on the way.
My commitment to my readers is to always strive to deliver the best books possible, and to continue to grow as an author. To that end, I am open to feedback, and can be reached here on my website. I can also be reached on Facebook (Aiden James Paranormal Adventure Author) and Twitter (AidenJames3).
All the best to each of you,
Aiden
Blogs Of Authors Books
The Soul Taker
First in a brand-new paranormal mystery series by bestselling authors J.R. Rain and Aiden James!Gabriel Radu isn't your average 'thirtyish' detective... that's because he's a three-hundred-year-old warlock.
Residing in the quaint but quirky town of Denmark, Tennessee, the semi-immortal 'Gabe' is called upon from time to time to assist local law enforcement in solving unusual crimes that often end in murder. And, by unusual, the crimes always involve something he's quite familiar with:
Magic.
When Sheriff Billy McCain comes calling for help in solving the brutal slayings of a pair of homeless men, whose corpses have been marked by a dark snake and scythe symbol beneath the napes of their necks, Gabriel eagerly accepts the challenge to help solve the case and bring the killer, or killers, to justice.
But the assignment comes with a terrifying caveat... the mark left upon both victims points to an ancient entity that rarely visits our world. Known in Gabe's Romanian homeland as the Sufletul, or Soul Taker, in the previous centuries this immortal fiend has arisen, it has left widespread death and destruction in its wake.
The initial killings soon begin to multiply, and the mysterious reasons behind why this ancient menace has chosen the tiny town of Denmark begin to come into focus for Gabriel.
Relying on his investigative instincts and courage, as well as precious insights from trusted friends and his family of witches and warlocks, the quest to stop the growing body count before it erupts into uncontrolled carnage brings Gabriel closer and closer to a confrontation with... The Soul Taker.
