Enter writer Mark Wooden's "Shadowdance" action urban fantasy saga!
In the shadows of a supernatural war, one woman holds the key to reuniting two sisters bound by blood, broken by betrayal, and hunted by everyone.
After her mother’s brutal murder, museum curator Safia is blackmailed by a mysterious patron to import a legendary painting. Safia soon discovers the painting has ties to a supernatural legacy.
Enter Adriana, a lethal vampire assassin who may be Safia’s only hope in unraveling the conspiracy and finding the truth behind her mother’s murder.
But with enemies lurking in every shadow, can Safia trust Adriana? Or will she become the next target before finding the truth?
If you love Blade, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Interview With the Vampire, then you’ll devour Two Sisters, a heart-pounding urban fantasy filled with action, intrigue, and horror.
Begin your decent into the shadows!
Meet Your New Favorite Writer!
“Two Sisters” author Mark Wooden was a quarterfinalist in the 2017 ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story Contest for “Fall to Grace,” a short story from his “Shadowdance” urban fantasy saga.
The monster in his short horror film, “Where the Heart Bleeds,” earned the approval of horror maestro Clive Barker. Mark is also a member of the Horror Writer’s Association.
Mark’s command of the horror genre, combined with his love of James Bond-style action, creates stories that explore loyalty, manipulation, revenge, and redemption.
His day job involves setting up video equipment for concerts and corporate events. Ask him about the time he worked for Jimmy Buffett and literally ran into Harrison Ford.
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