Kevin B Dibacco

Badge of Horror (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Badge of Horror," Kevin B. DiBacco crafts an atmospheric supernatural thriller set in the shadowy streets of New Orleans. NOPD detective Angelo Dubois harbors a centuries-old secrethe's a vampire, turned by the ruthless Sapphira LeCroix during the aftermath of a historical battle. Using a magical lapis lazuli ring that allows him limited daylight tolerance, Angelo maintains his human facade while solving crimes that cross between the mortal and supernatural worlds.

The story begins with Angelo investigating a series of brutal murders bearing vampiric markings. When the killing of a young woman leads him to a remote cabin, he confronts the perpetrator only to discover the crimes are connected to his maker, Sapphira, who has returned to New Orleans with deadly intentions. The murders are part of a larger pattern that threatens both supernatural and human communities.

Angelo's investigation leads him to Andrea Deveraux, a gifted witch running a flower shop in the French Quarter. Their initial warinessborn from centuries of vampire-witch animositygives way to respect and eventually deep attraction as they realize they share a commitment to protecting innocents. As they collaborate, flashbacks reveal both characters' complex histories, including Angelo's struggle for redemption after centuries of predatory behavior and Andrea's own mysterious family connection to Sapphira.

The stakes escalate dramatically when Sapphira begins targeting children, leaving ritualistic markings to taunt Angelo. After a particularly horrific child murder, Sapphira confronts Angelo directly, threatening Andrea and making it clear the killings are punishment for his defiance of her authority. Meanwhile, Captain Rhemann, Angelo's superior at the NOPD, reveals himself as another vampire with complicated ties to Sapphira, forming an uneasy alliance with Angelo.

As Angelo and Andrea's professional partnership blossoms into romance, they discover Sapphira rules through a powerful vampire council with rigid hierarchies. Andrea uses her position and family connections to challenge Sapphira's authority in a witch tribunal, narrowly preventing Angelo's execution through supernatural legal maneuvering.

The narrative builds toward a confrontation in the mysterious Versailles Mausoleum, where supernatural factions gather to put Sapphira on trial for her crimes. When the trial erupts into chaos, Angelo, Andrea, and their alliesincluding the enigmatic witch Lenoreengage in a cataclysmic magical battle against Sapphira. Their combined powers eventually banish her, though at great cost to many supernatural beings of New Orleans.

In the aftermath, Angelo and Andrea begin rebuilding supernatural society along more egalitarian lines. Their work is punctuated by a deeply romantic subplot culminating in Angelo's marriage proposal, which Andrea joyfully accepts. The epilogue reveals they face ongoing challenges from conservative factions in both vampire and witch communities who oppose their union, setting up the conflict for the sequel, "Blood and Magic: Forbidden Desires," in which a Supernatural Council threatens them with exile unless they renounce their engagement, fearing their union could create a dangerous hybrid "Shadowborn."

Throughout the novel, DiBacco weaves rich New Orleans history with supernatural lore, creating an immersive urban fantasy where romance, detective work, and magical confrontations merge against a backdrop of jazz, voodoo, and centuries-old supernatural politics.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Chelsea House Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798231956319
• Artikelnr.: 74259484

Autorenporträt

Kevin's lifelong passion for powerlifting and fitness has been nothing short of remarkable. Though the journey has been marked by numerous injuries and surgeries, Kevin has persevered with unwavering determination. His medical history reads like an orthopedic textbook - 6 knee operations, 2 major back surgeries, 2 hip replacements, brain surgery and brain radiation. But no amount of adversity could extinguish Kevin's inner fire and drive.

At the age 62, Kevin undertook a monumental fitness journey to shed 60 pounds, proving that age is just a number. His passion for health and fitness remained undimmed by the passing years. Through all the ups and downs, Kevin persevered with an indomitable spirit.

He now aims to share his hard-won wisdom with others who are facing adversity. Drawing from his own experiences, Kevin developed "ISO QUICK STRENGTH," a program designed to help people rebound after setbacks. He recognized that overcoming difficulties requires both physical and mental strength.

Kevin spreads his message of resilience and determination through a blog, books, and his personal mantra: "Those who quit will always fail." These simple yet powerful words encapsulate his incredible journey. After 37 remarkable years as a filmmaker, Kevin now uses his gifts as an author to share inspirational stories.

Earning the moniker "Life Warrior," Kevin stands as a shining example of the human capacity to overcome any adversity. His unwillingness to ever quit or back down, no matter the obstacles faced, is a testament to the motto he lives by: "A Life Warrior is willing to do whatever it takes to overcome life's challenges."

Kevin's journey has not been linear or easy. But through perseverance, inner strength, and an unbreakable warrior spirit, he has overcome obstacles that would have defeated lesser men. Though battered and bruised, Kevin stands tall as a shining example of human potential. His story is one of courage, resilience and the power of embracing life's challenges with an open heart.