Phantom Saga

Before he became a Phantom, he was simply Erik. Before he found the Opera, he wandered the world. In this companion novella to the love story of The Phantom Saga, Erik, the legendary Opera Ghost, tells the story of his life in his own words. Born deformed to a mother who despised him, the bastard son of a cruel noble, then sold into a freak show to perform as "The Living Death," Erik's Tale is one of tragedy and loss. But it is also the story of hope found in the darkest of moments through music and an unquenchable desire to survive. A wanderer in search of belonging, Erik journeys from the musical grandeur of Vienna and the debauchery of Carnivale in Venice to the mystic hills of Ireland and the dangerous underground of India. Erik searches for hope that his life can be more than ugliness and death, joining the commune of Paris and serving the paranoid Shah of Persia on a perilous journey marked by catastrophe, triumph…and love. Erik's Tale invites readers into the Phantom's life before the Opera, with diverse characters, surprising twists, rich historical detail, and heartbreaking romance.

The timeless tale of The Phantom of the Opera brought to life as never before... Christine Daaé arrives penniless and hopeless at the steps of the great Paris Opera House, in search of an angel. What finds her instead is a man in a mask named Erik, a tortured soul masquerading as a ghost. Fascinated by Christine, Erik dons a new mask to be close to her: that of the Angel of Music. This strange patron awakens Christine's voice and soul...as well as desires she cannot understand. Their adoration growing, Erik and Christine remain separated by deception and darkness, tangled in a web of lust and lies. How far will Erik go to be close to his eager student? And will Christine be able to forgive her angel when she finally sees past his mask to the monster beneath? The first novel in “The Phantom Saga” takes readers on a lush, erotic journey from the depths of Paris's catacombs to the glittering, ruthless world of the Opera's stage. Full of diverse characters, rich detail, and intoxicating romance, “Angel's Mask” reinvents the legend of the Phantom and Christine with passion and twists that will leave readers breathless.

The Phantom Saga continues... Christine Daaé ventures into the underground world of The Phantom of the Opera, a mysterious man named Erik who brought her fame and ecstasy as The Angel of Music. Now she must learn to trust her teacher as a man if she is to survive the cutthroat intrigues of the opera above. Despite the horror of Erik's face and the darkness of his past, Christine is drawn to the man who awakens her soul with his music…as well as her desire. As Christine discovers the truth beneath the Opera, danger grows above as her first love, Raoul, remains intent on winning Christine for himself. Can he save Christine from the darkness that seeks to consume her? Or will he find that Christine has already given in to the temptations of her strange angel? For it is Erik that knows Christine's heart and will do anything to keep her. The second novel in The Phantom Saga continues the journey that began with Angel's Mask in a story full of darkness, lust, and hope. Erik's past is revealed as Christine fights for her career along with her soul. Brimming with romance and twists, Angel's Kiss tells the iconic love story of Erik and Christine with passion that leaves the reader no choice but surrender.

There are too many secrets in the Paris Opera House and Christine Daaé knows them all, for her lover, Erik, the infamous “Phantom of the Opera,” is at their center. To protect Erik from the cruel world above, Christine must deceive her childhood friend and first love, Raoul, a man committed to destroying Erik. But will the lies and darkness claim Christine's soul before she can save anyone? Faced with the ghosts of the past and the demons of doubt, Erik and Christine must navigate a world intent on tearing them apart. Will their love be enough to overcome their pain? Will those seeking revenge against Erik rip the lovers asunder? Who will live and who will die when all the consequences come crashing down? The third installment in “The Phantom Saga” brings this classic tale to a heartbreaking conclusion that turns the story beloved by generations on its head. Filled with lush romance, shocking twists, and haunting prose, Angel's Fall gives the iconic story of “The Phantom of the Opera” a new ending that is both satisfying and shattering.

Who is a Phantom without his opera? What is an Angel without music? Erik and Christine have fled Paris to pursue a new life, but their dark past is difficult to escape. Pursued across Europe by mysterious adversaries intent on taking all they have, the bonds of their love are tested. As husband and wife, they must confront their scars and demons, while as lovers, they delve into their most dangerous desires.Meanwhile, at the opera house the phantom left behind, a new mystery evolves as a new figure in a mask begins to wreak havoc on the patrons. Meg Giry, a curious young dancer who has only known the ghost as a legend, takes on a search for answers that leads her to the door of the infamous "Persian" and perils that will change her forever. Jessica Mason lives near Portland, Oregon with her wife, daughter, and corgi. She has studied opera, practiced law, and has worked as a fandom journalist and podcaster, among many varied careers. But first and foremost she has always been a storyteller. When she manages to stop writing, she enjoys gardening, travel, music, and witchcraft. Find her on social media: @ByJessicaMason