Immortal Codex

"Petra is a powerfully written and incredibly well-researched vampire novel. Lasota's writing style reminds me of a cross between Anne Rice's Interview with a Vampire and Elizabeth Kostova's The Historian." -Marilyn Peake "Not only is the tale rich with historical detail, it is driven by fully realized characters who come to life on the page. I literally could not put the book down." -C. Jane Reid For those who love stories in the vein of Anne Rice, the Immortal Codex series is a fresh and unusual twist on vampire lore.__________________Petra is the Prima Vita, the only true immortal. But the darker the gift, the higher the blood price-and she has paid it all. At the moment of her making, at the turn of the first millennium amid the glories and horrors of Ancient Rome, two men died with her. Both reborn in Petra's immortal blood, one became her lover and the other her enemy. Petra promised the unspeakable to save Lucius from Clarius. The bargain, once struck, was simple: die with Clarius once a year to keep Lucius safe for an eternity.__________________In Book 1 of the Immortal Codex series, Petra's epic journey takes her across the centuries, from Ancient Rome to the bustling streets of Genoa… from plague-ridden Kaffa to Avignon, France in search of a way to break free from the one who would destroy her. "The rich and vivid imagery, and the vibrant prose kept me fascinated… [Petra] doesn't rely on tropes or cliches too much, forging its own path and setting up its own foundation for a unique story that horror and paranormal romance fans will definitely enjoy!" -The Upstream Writer "This book is enticing. Exquisite in detail. As soon as I began to submerge this amazing read, it gave me some major Interview with the Vampire feels." -John Valentin USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Cheri Lasota is a longtime author, artist, and designer. Her bestselling debut novel, Artemis Rising, is a 2013 Cygnus Awards First Place Winner and a 2012 finalist in the Next Generation Indie Books Awards. Cheri also helped found the Paradisi Chronicles, a massive open-source sci-fi universe set on the fictional planet, New Eden. Her Paradisi Exodus series focuses on the early years of the human exodus from Earth to the new planet. Cheri's most recent project is her ambitious Historical Fantasy series, Immortal Codex, which explores the lives of immortals throughout history. For those who love stories in the vein of Anne Rice, the Immortal Codex series is a fresh and unusual twist on vampire lore.In Book 1 of the series, Petra Valerii is the one true immortal, and all others originate through her. Her epic journey takes her across the centuries, from Ancient Rome to the bustling streets of Genoa… from plague-ridden Kaffa to Avignon, France in search of a way to break free from the one who would destroy her.Book 2 introduces readers to Leander, an immortal whose greatest love was torn from his arms in a vicious attack. But Petra, his maker, knows he must heal if he is ever to become truly one of them. Leander's journey takes him from his rural home in Scotland to Petra's secret-shadowed fortress in Sicily, to the dangerous streets of Paris and far beyond. Will he be able to outrun his past and love again? Even for an immortal, time can run short....The Immortal Codex series is best enjoyed in this order:PetraLeander

"The historical and geographical details alone are amazing, and the stories are so powerfully moving, I think you will be very pleasantly surprised at how much you end up liking these characters and their stories." -Kimberly Westrope For those who love stories in the vein of Anne Rice, Leander joins Petra Valerii's clan in this second book in the Immortal Codex series, a fresh and unusual twist on the origin of vampires.___________________Leander is… A Scot. A warrior. A murderer. A vampire. But strength beyond imagining means nothing if he could not save the one he loved. And, by God, he did love her. Now his maker has tasked him to find another soul to claim for her army. A nun in Venice, a woman lost and afraid. The need for the life draw of his maker is as strong as the need to protect. Yet soon he will have to make an impossible choice. If she does not join their clan… he will be forced to take her life.___________________ "Leander is filled with fascinating characters and places, danger and adventure. I got so caught up in the story toward the end of the book, I couldn't put it down and just read until I'd reached the end." -Marilyn Peake "The best author you will ever read!! Do not pass this book up!! I am a HUGE fan of Cheri Lasota's books. This one, like all of her others, never disappoints. Great story, fantastic plot, and complex and realistic character development!" -Kira Cronk USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Cheri Lasota is a longtime author, artist, and designer. Her bestselling debut novel, Artemis Rising, is a 2013 Cygnus Awards First Place Winner and a 2012 finalist in the Next Generation Indie Books Awards. Cheri also helped found the Paradisi Chronicles, a massive open-source sci-fi universe set on the fictional planet, New Eden. Her Paradisi Exodus series focuses on the early years of the human exodus from Earth to the new planet. Cheri's most recent project is her ambitious Historical Fantasy series, Immortal Codex, which explores the lives of immortals throughout history. For those who love stories in the vein of Anne Rice, the Immortal Codex series is a fresh and unusual twist on vampire lore.In Book 1 of the series, Petra Valerii is the one true immortal, and all others originate through her. Her epic journey takes her across the centuries, from Ancient Rome to the bustling streets of Genoa… from plague-ridden Kaffa to Avignon, France in search of a way to break free from the one who would destroy her.Book 2 introduces readers to Leander, an immortal whose greatest love was torn from his arms in a vicious attack. But Petra, his maker, knows he must heal if he is ever to become truly one of them. Leander's journey takes him from his rural home in Scotland to Petra's secret-shadowed fortress in Sicily, to the dangerous streets of Paris and far beyond. Will he be able to outrun his past and love again? Even for an immortal, time can run short....The Immortal Codex series is best enjoyed in this order:PetraLeander