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ZA: Run & Gun by I.D. Locke

Posted in Authors: J-L, B-, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction, tagged , on March 5, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

zarunandgun185Title: ZA: Run and Gun
Author: I.D. Locke
Length: 12,600 words
Publisher: Torquere Press
Genre: m/m science fiction horror romance
Rating: B-

Blurb:
The world has gone to hell in a hand basket with the dead shambling in the streets and attacking the living. Konrad and Jase have a Plan for the ZA, because, who doesn’t? Something that was just for fun is frighteningly real now. The married couple is separated by a hundred kilometers of zombie infested roadway. Konrad is at their condo and Jase is at the military base he’s assigned to. Neither one is going to let that stop them from reuniting with each other.

What follows is running and gunning that surpasses anything available in video games.

Review:
It’s the Zombie Apocalypse and Konrad is stuck in his apartment. Fortunately, he and his husband, Jase, have been planning for years for this eventuality and have a watertight plan ready-made for survival. Unfortunately the ZA hit when they were apart. Jase is on the military base 90 minute’s drive away and Konrad has no way of knowing whether he is safe.

This action packed story hit the ground running and didn’t stop the whole time. The first part follows Konrad as he sits in his apartment, looking out at the zombies and picking off those he can get a clear shot at. He’s got a plan and he’s sticking with it. Meanwhile, he’s missing his husband and hoping Jase is OK. It was a nice mix of romance/pathos, tense claustrophic scenes and thrills as we see the difficulties Konrad has in surviving when stepping out of his door would be almost certain death.

There’s an almost cinematic feel to the section from Jase’s point of view. It’s a trifle overblown as we see Jase attempt to get to his helicopter so he can fly back to Konrad. You may even say that it was tongue in cheek. However, it was also tightly written and included some nice detail about the military base and the helicopter so I could forgive the rest.

This wasn’t a perfect story, for example, there was a huge blank on how the ZA started and Konrad been left with permanent damage after suffering a type of stroke which is supposed to only have symptoms for about 24 hours which seemed odd, but it was still very entertaining nonetheless. The romance is a nice touch of sweetness amongst the gore and I liked that both men are loving and committed to each other.

If you like apocalyptic stories and want something fairly lighthearted but in keeping with the horror genre, then this could be the story for you.

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Slave to the Blood by I.D. Locke

Posted in Authors: J-L, B-, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, tagged , on July 4, 2012 | 2 Comments »

Title: Slave to the Blood
Author: ID Locke
Length: 13,000 words (46 pdf pages)
Publisher: Torquere Press
Genre: m/m paranormal sci-fi
Rating: B-

Blurb:

Jareth needs to find a new bodyguard and food source, as his last one came to an untimely end during a failed assassination attempt. Mayhem Inc. comes highly recommended, and what Jareth finds there is something better than he ever thought he’d get. From the moment Jareth is introduced to Liron, mutual attraction ignites, but can Liron be able to feed all of Jareth’s needs, from blood to bed to bodyguard?

Review:

This was an interesting story, although during one part I was left feeling distinctly uncomfortable. Liron is the former bodyguard of a royal prince on his planet. When the prince left to be with his lover on a space station, Liron went with him out of loyalty, and now primarily works as a freelance bodyguard. He is huge, seven and half feet tall, with huge wings. But he can also change into any shape, person or animal, that suits the job. He’s agreed to take the job as Jareth’s body-guard with the understanding that it includes giving blood and possibly having sex with the man. The prince doesn’t understand how Liron could agree to this, as homosexuality is frowned on in their country, however Liron was kidnapped as a child and raised a sex slave so he’s open to either men or women.

His attraction to Jareth is immediate and he’s quite happy with the arrangement, although soon Jareth is asking for his history. Liron describes his time in captivity as a sex slave and this was where things got uncomfortable for me. He started “working” at the age of six and had his first full-on sex at ten. Ack! He’s all quite matter of fact about it, figures he was treated very well and was relatively happy with his life until he was rescued by the prince at fifteen. Liron claims that some people found these facts about his life titillating, and I think if Jareth had been one of those people I would have had trouble finishing the book, but Jareth is outraged and angry on Liron’s behalf for having to suffer that as a child, although Liron doesn’t really get it, to him it wasn’t so bad.

When they finally have sex, Liron is prepared to change his form. One of the reason he’s had trouble finding sexual partners is because of his size and his wings, but I thought the part where Jareth likes him exactly as he is, that he doesn’t want him to be someone/something else (part of his appeal as a sex slave) was sweet and touching as he realizes he can just be himself. It ends a bit abruptly after their first encounter and I would have loved to see more of their relationship now that they are finally together. As well, Jareth talks about the reason he needs a body-guard so it would have been nice to see some ‘action’ after the point of being a couple. As well some background is given to Jareth and who/what he is, I would have loved to explore that more.

The point of view shifts from both men, so it’s interesting to know Liron’s reactions to Jareth and vice-versa. It’s helps you to understand their feelings toward Liron’s childhood as you can see in each man’s head. The prince’s girlfriend or wife was also hilarious and snarky. I liked her a great deal even though she’s only in the book a short time at the beginning. I enjoyed the book, but I must warn people who have issues with child sexual abuse, Liron’s very matter of fact descriptions of his life may be disturbing. It’s not prolonged descriptions and not described in ways to titillate the reader, so it just depends on reader sensibility. I would definitely read more about the two as a couple, I think there is more story for them that would be interesting.

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Introducing ID Locke

Posted in Author Interview, Authors: J-L, tagged on July 4, 2012 | 3 Comments »

I’m ID Locke and I write m/m erotica. Most of what I write has a sci-fi/fantasy flair because that’s what I like to read. Sometimes it’s subtle and other times it’s a key element in the story.

Welcome to the blog, and let’s get on with the questions. 

 

1. If someone was coming to the Canada on vacation, tell them one place they MUST visit (can be as large as the Rocky Mountains, or as specific as a unique museum)?

I have a real soft spot of castles so Casa Loma in Toronto is my choice. It is a beautiful place (especially in the summer when the extensive grounds are in full bloom) and is even haunted. What more could you ask for?

2. Can you ice skate? Do you understand the rules of hockey and have a favourite team? (please don’t be the Maple Leafs)

I can ice skate although I haven’t done it in years. I understand the basics of hockey, but certain things just fly right past me. However, I may have my Canuck card revoked for saying this, but I really can’t stand hockey and if I was given tickets to the final game of the Stanley Cup with box seats, the first thing I’d do is put them up for sale on eBay to the highest bidder so I buy something I really wanted or bank the money.

3. Do you think there is a quintessential Canadian food? What would you serve guests who demand some real Canadian food?

Kraft Dinner is something that is in every Canadian cupboard. I have served US guests chicken & dumplings, something that my mom (Ontario French-Canadian) taught me to make. There’s also tourtierer, but that’s not a personal favourite, although I have had it made with ground moose, which would be very Canadian.

4. How many provinces/territories have you visited? Have you ever been to the arctic?

Just 1, Quebec. I’ve never been to the arctic but I have a friend who lives in the Yukon.

5. What was your first published story?

Blind Desire was my first accepted novel, but I had a short story, called Flying Lead Change, in an anthology that I got accepted later but was available to the public first. Blind Desire is still available for purchase, but Flying Lead Change is out of print. I am adding additional content to Flying Lead Change that I wasn’t able to due to word limits and I will be posting that as a free read on my author LJ/DW.

6. Have you ever written a story set in Canada? Which one?

At least half of my stories are set in Canada, specifically in the Greater Toronto Area. Most of those fall under the umbrella title of The Big Mystic Smoke, since they not only centre around Toronto, but have a supernatural/paranormal aspect. The titles published under The Big Mystic Smoke are: Blind Desire, Ermine & Bougainvillea and Claiming Rights. The WIP’s in this line are The Ugly Incubus, Hush Of Angels and Ride A Wild Horse.

The Dragon’s Muse (release date June 20th) is set in the mountains of Collingwood and another WIP called ZA: Week 1 is set in Toronto (although not related to The Big Mystic Smoke titles).

7. Who is your favourite Canadian actor or actress?

Jim Carey. With the exception of Dumb & Dumber and The Cable Guy, I’ve enjoyed all of the movies I’ve seen of his.

8. Who is your favourite Canadian musical artist?

iVardensphere. They’re based out of Edmonton and they’re an EBM (electronic body music) band. They have several albums out and ‘m hopeful that I’ll be able to catch them the next time they come to Toronto.

9. If you could be a Canadian animal shifter, what would you be?

Wolverine. They’re really cool and badass and I like the unusual.

9. Winter – yay or nay? Discuss. :-)

Nay. I have Reynaud’s and asthma so the cold can actually cause me pain and make my breathing difficult. I like the visual of snow falling gently and I do enjoy cross-country skiing as well as sliding, but the cold doesn’t play well with me.

11. What’s the best thing about being Canadian?

Being recognized the world over as being polite and well-mannered.

It is nice being known for being nice guys. Thanks for joining us and you can find ID Locke around the web at the following places: 

My personal Livejournal: http://2metaldog.livejournal.com/profile
My author LiveJournal:  http://id-locke.livejournal.com/
My Torquere Press author page: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=263&main_page=index
My Dreamwidth; http://id-locke.dreamwidth.org/

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Claiming Rights by ID Locke

Posted in Authors: J-L, B-, BDSM, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, tagged , on May 5, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Title: Claiming Rights
Author: ID Locke
Length: 7,500 words (26 pdf pages)
Publisher:Torquere Press
Genre: m/m fantasy paranormal (shifter) BDSM
Rating: B-

Blurb:

Etireh and Wynn, from Ermine & Bougainvillea, are settling into their relationship with each other and enjoying the domination/submission that’s an important part of their time together. When Wynn finds a full-blood Fae trying to convince Etireh to sleep with him, Wynn decides that Etireh needs a few marks of ownership to let others know Etireh is taken.

Etireh thrills Wynn by letting him take the dominant role. After their role reversal, Etireh surprises Wynn by offering him tangible proof of ownership by Etireh that will stay with Wynn when he shifts. Etireh pledges himself to Wynn as well, deepening their relationship.

Review:

The blurb pretty much says it all as far as plot goes for this one, the pleasure it in is the interaction between Wynn and Etireh. Wynn is outraged when he hears the Fae trying to convince Etireh to have sex with him despite Etireh’s refusal. The arrogant creature figures Etireh should be grateful to have someone of his stature lower himself to have sex with a half-blood, and thinks sleeping with a shifter is ick. Wynn decides to make his claim known and doesn’t care if he ticks off a Fae.

Wynn wants more though. While he’s been happy to sub for Etireh in the BDSM games they play in the bedroom, his shifter nature rears its jealous head, and he wants to make a statement. A little to his surprise, Etireh agrees and some kinky playtime ensues. However after the marking, Etireh makes a commitment to Wynn, formalizing their relationship as more than just good times.

This is a sexy and sweet story. Wynn and Etireh are as kinky as ever, and totally perfect for each other. There is less of the BDSM aspect to this story than the original Ermine and Bougainvillea which you can find reviewed at my other blog HERE. But the realization that they are more to each other than just a casual relationship was sweet and showed that outside of kinky sex, they have a real connection and love which comes through strongly.

This could be read as a stand-alone. You would get a feel for their relationship and the world created, but I think to truly appreciate it you need to read the first book. I highly recommend both books though, I really enjoyed them.

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