New Novel Leaves Readers Breathless

Online, November 26, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Scott Prussing's Breathless is not your typical vampire novel. Vampires serve as the catalyst for the story, rather than as the main characters. For the male lead, Prussing created a new supernatural creature called a volkaane. Human in appearance, volkaanes hunt and slay vampires by means of a magical inner fire. Prussing also invented one-fanged vampires who are crippled versions of the real thing. Though they possess the same thirst for blood as their two-fanged cousins, they are unable to impart vampire powers to their victims. They do, however, pass on the weaknesses of their kind such as sensitivity to sunlight. Released in November 2010-just in time for the holidays-Breathless can be found at Amazon.com, or readers can order a signed first edition from www.scottprussing.com. Breathless is also available locally at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore.

Shy college freshman Leesa Nyland has heard about one-fanged vampires all her life-her mother has long claimed she was bitten by one. No one, including Leesa, believes the preposterous story, but her mother has refused to go outside during the day for many years. Her dysfunctional behavior and parenting has left Leesa a socially awkward young woman, but when Leesa's beloved older brother mysteriously disappears, she is determined to do whatever it takes to find him. She meets a gorgeous guy named Rave and is soon immersed in a world she never imagined existed. Leesa doesn't understand why Rave won't use modern appliances like cell phones and cars, and is even more puzzled by his refusal to kiss her. When Rave reveals his volkaane nature saving her from a rogue vampire, Leesa finally understands-the heat from his kiss could kill her.

Breathless is a modern fantasy/romance in the mode of Twilight, True Blood and Vampire Diaries, but with enough new ideas to excite even the most devoted fans. "There is a huge vampire fan base out there I wanted to tap into," Prussing explains, "but at the same time, I didn't want to write 'just another' vampire novel. That's been done and overdone. I think the creation of volkaanes and one-fanged vampires adds something totally new and exciting." Prussing seems to have accomplished his goal. One reviewer wrote: "Breathless breathes new life into the vampire genre." Comments from early readers have been equally enthusiastic. While the prime target audience is women age 15-30, readers of all ages have are enjoying Breathless, calling it a "page-turner," a "couldn't put it down thriller," and "totally freaking awesome!"
For additional information about Scott Prussing or Breathless, or to order a signed first edition, visit www.scottprussing.com.

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