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Fiction is one of the most popular genres in modern literature and art in general. In any top of the most popular books there will definitely be one or more fantastic works.
This direction in literature is vast and divided into many subgenres, so the reader with any preferences will be able to find something for himself in it. For example, among other varieties of modern fiction, the so-called paranormal novel is distinguished. As the name implies, the plot in such works is based on some mystical phenomena, being a mixture of science fiction and horror genres.
One of the authors who dedicated their work to this direction is Cynthia Eden. At the moment, several dozen paranormal novels have been published under her name.
Biography and personality
In popular sources, there is not much information about the biography of the writer. It is known that Cynthia Eden was born in the United States, probably in the state of Alabama.
She graduated from the University of South Alabama, where she studied sociology and public relations while writing articles for a local magazine. After graduating with honors from the university, Cynthia Eden changed several professions: she worked as a teacher, a consultant in a college, an editor in a publishing house.
Eden's professional career as a writer began in 2005 with the first publication of her book. It was the novel Bite of the Wolf (not officially published in Russian, but the title can be translated as "The Bite of the Wolf").
Currently, Cynthia Eden's books are considered bestsellers by such authoritative publications as The New York Times, USA Today and others.
On the official website of the writer, you can find some interesting facts about her personality. For example, one of Eden's favorite characters is Count Dracula. Eden's favorite movies are Friday the 13th and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Now Cynthia lives in Alabama with her family - husband Nicholas and son Jack.
Bibliography. Midnight Trilogy
Currently, about 30 novels by the writer have been published in English, but not all of Cynthia Eden's books have been officially translated into Russian. Among them are only a few works, including novels that are part of the Midnight trilogy.
First in a three-part series, It Gets Hotter After Midnight, written in 2008. The main character is a practicing psychotherapist Emily Drake. Her patients are not ordinary people with mental disorders, but dangerous mystical creatures: vampires, demons and others. One day, Emily meets a werewolf cop named Colin Geet.
Despite the fact that the bookCynthia Eden's "It Gets Hotter After Midnight" is positioned as a paranormal love story, in addition to the romantic line, there is also a detective story here, because Colin has to investigate a mysterious murder.
The second book in the Sins of Midnight trilogy tells a different story. This time, Kara Meloan is at the center of events, becoming the prime suspect in a series of brutal murders.
The protagonist of the third part of "Master of Midnight" is the demon Niall Lapen, whom journalist Holly Storm asks for help in another investigation.
Give me your blood
This novel was written in 2012. This time the plot revolves around the Greek god Apollo. He and other deities have lived on Mount Olympus for several millennia, and people do not remember them at all.
The Sun God's life changes the moment Apollo meets Teresa Lafitte. He is not even afraid of the dangerous fact that the girl is a newly converted vampire and thirsts for blood. But what is the mortal danger for the omnipotent Greek god? At some point, another vampire appears - Teresa's former boyfriend, and Apollo has to use all his strength to protect the girl.
Awards and prizes of the writer
Cynthia Eden is a laureate of many literary awards. For her novel Mortal Fear, she was awarded the RITA Award, the most distinguished award given to authors for works in the romantic fiction genre.
Also writerwon the Gale Wilson Award three times in various categories: fantasy, paranormal novel and others. Eden won this award for such works as "After Midnight Gets Hotter", "Immortal Danger" and the story "In the Dark".
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