TRANSCEND by Christine Fonseca
Short Blurb:
All seventeen-year-old composer Ien Montgomery
desires is an escape from his family's rigid expectations for his life; someone
to inspire his music. When he meets a beautiful violin-prodigy, Kiera McDougal,
his life music takes on new life. With her, he imagines a future outside of his
parents’ control. That is, until a horrible accident tears them apart.
Sent to die in a sanatorium, Ien’s obsession for Kiera grows unbearable. Tortured by thoughts he can’t escape and the truth of his monstrous disfigurement, he flees, desperate to exact revenge on the people that ruined his life – his parents. But, vengeance is empty. Betrayed by those closest to him, Ien discovers that the price for his happiness may be his sanity.
Set amidst the landscape of New York's Gilded Age, and inspired by Phantom of the Opera, TRANSCEND exposes the fine line between love and madness.
Sent to die in a sanatorium, Ien’s obsession for Kiera grows unbearable. Tortured by thoughts he can’t escape and the truth of his monstrous disfigurement, he flees, desperate to exact revenge on the people that ruined his life – his parents. But, vengeance is empty. Betrayed by those closest to him, Ien discovers that the price for his happiness may be his sanity.
Set amidst the landscape of New York's Gilded Age, and inspired by Phantom of the Opera, TRANSCEND exposes the fine line between love and madness.
Character Bio – Introducing Jenna
Thanks so much for hosting a leg of my tour today! I’d like to introduce you to one of the characters that plays an important role as the story unfolds—Jenna Avery:
Born in 1878, Jenna works in the Montgomery household. Born into her current status, she knows that her place will always be that of servant. She is blond and pale, her hands rough from the hard work she is forced to complete every day. She first came to the Montgomery household as a young child when her mother took a job in the household. Being close in age to Ien, they formed a friendship that has lasted through the years. She is always the one to fill Ien in on the happens of the house. When she turned 13, she stopped her education and joined the ranks of the servants. Although Mrs. Montgomery discourages any friendship between Ien and the staff, Jenna and Ien have maintained their close friendship throughout the years, sharing letters and secrets as they always have. Jenna expects nothing more from her life that what she currently has, though she secretly fantasizes about something much more.
Jenna Quote: Jenna drew a long, slow breath. “I know you, Ien. You. And your face…it doesn’t define who you are. Not to me.” (Transcend, p72)
You can learn more about Jenna with a special character interview on 10/4 with the Cover Contessa.
-- Christine Fonseca, Author
Opening the door to new realms
Coming Soon:
Praise
for Transcend:
Coming Soon:
- TRANSCEND (Sept. Compass Press) - YA Psychological Thriller inspired by Phantom of the Opera - "Hauntingly dark and achingly beautiful"
- LIBERA ME (Oct., Compass Press) - Book 2 in the Requiem Series
- THE GIRL GUIDE (June, Prufrock Press) - A book of self-discovery for teenage girls.
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- DIES IRAE (Requiem .5) - See where the story begins - "Filled with action, emotion, and drama"
- MEA CULPA (Requiem 1.5) - Zane's story - "Heartbreaking story of love"
Other Titles:
- LACRIMOSA (Requiem 1) "The last book you'll need to read to understand sacrifice"
- 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids
- Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students
Praise
for Transcend:
“So powerful, so deep, and dark. It took me on
an amazing journey into places most people fear to go...leaving me breathless.”
~Heather McCorkle, Author of To Ride A Puca
“…hauntingly dark and achingly beautiful. A
story of love, loss and obsession set against the decadent backdrop of historic
New York that sucked me in and wouldn't let go, from the first page until long
after I'd finished.”
~ Michelle McLean, Author of Treasured Lies (Entangled, 2012)
“ The story is disturbing and intense and
utterly unique…”
~ Ali Cross, Author of Become
“…thought-provoking and emotionally heart
wrenching. I haven’t felt this way after reading in quite a while!”
“It is such a powerful and deep story; it will
leave you completely breathless.”
Availability:
Publisher: COMPASS PRESS
ISBN: 9780985180478
SPECIAL EDITION Signed and numbered
Hardback available for preorder NOW (ships in Decemeber) – for a limited time
only, and only form the author. - http://christinefonseca.blogspot.com/p/get-your-hardback-of-transcend-here.html
About Christine Fonseca:
Critically acclaimed
nonfiction and YA author Christine Fonseca is dedicated to helping children of
all ages find their voice in the world. Drawing on her expertise as an
educational psychologist, her nonfiction titles address issues of emotional
intensity, resiliency and giftedness. Her titles include Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, 101 Success Secrets for Gifted
Kids and The Girl Guide,
releasing April 2013.
In fiction, she
explores the darker aspects of humanity and delivers gothic thrillers that take
you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions not to be missed. Recent titles include
Dies Irae and Lacrimosa, from the Requiem Series, and the recently released
thriller, Transcend. For more
information about Christine Fonseca or her books, visit her website –
http://christinefonseca.com or her blog http://christinefonseca.blogspot.com.
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