Colour of Light Series by Jacky Gray

An unrequited teenage crush. A suppressed super-power. A world under threat from evil incarnate.When Archer rescued Rory from bullies many years ago, she was smitten, but he was lukewarm. She doesn't realise what she'd do to grab his attention until her supposed BFF decides he'd look good on her arm. When Rory's gift, delayed from puberty, has her blacking out in the lighting box for a high school show, only he can help... moreAn unrequited teenage crush. A suppressed super-power. A world under threat from evil incarnate.When Archer rescued Rory from bullies many years ago, she was smitten, but he was lukewarm. She doesn't realise what she'd do to grab his attention until her supposed BFF decides he'd look good on her arm. When Rory's gift, delayed from puberty, has her blacking out in the lighting box for a high school show, only he can help. What was that about being careful what you wish for?The revelation that her mum and Archer come from a quasi-medieval alternate-world should have knocked Rory for six, but strange dreams clue her that she might have something in common with her idol, Buffy. As if! Archer's attempts to help control her powers bring a bittersweet torture, but with college looming, she must persevereArcher's mission to scope out the threat from the technology-obsessed world breaching into his own includes protecting Rory. But his orders are clear - inter-world relationships are verboten. It hurt to spurn her teenage crush, but grown-up Rory proves irresistible. As her gifts develop, the growing connection to the monster threatening his world makes her dangerous to be around, and he has to choose between his heart and duty.The chemistry between them unleashes a devastating energy as the monster escalates his evil plan. They must dig deep to endure unbearable torment, and defy fate to stop him from destroying everything they hold dear.A blend of magical realism, humour and mystery/adventure, this medieval-meets-modern romance will delight fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Masquerade series..Warning: Although mild in terms of sex, profanity and violence, some readers may be upset by the torment in a couple of scenes. Nothing fans of Hunger Games or Divergent can't handle. For those who dislike cliffhanger endings, part of chapter one from book #3 is included.This story runs in parallel with the Hengist series, but it is not necessary to read them before enjoying this series, as the stories in Context give a good summary of key events.Colour of Light series:#1 Context: Seven short stories of rebellion and redemption - Available May 2020 #2 Chrysalis: Medieval magic meets modern-day mystery - Available June 2020#3 Captive: Modern-day mystery meets medieval magic - Available August 2020#4 Catalyst: Modern military thriller meets medieval magic - Available October 2020 less

A kidnapped girlfriend. A deranged psychopath. An impossible puzzle.Can Archer solve the infuriatingly smug clues to rescue Rory from the fiend who has her captive?Thankfully, he knows a guy or three who are well up for Da-Vinci-style riddles. Just like in Die Hard 3, the nasty piece of work has him chasing all over the UK to collect tokens which will hopefully fit together to create a solution... moreA kidnapped girlfriend. A deranged psychopath. An impossible puzzle.Can Archer solve the infuriatingly smug clues to rescue Rory from the fiend who has her captive?Thankfully, he knows a guy or three who are well up for Da-Vinci-style riddles. Just like in Die Hard 3, the nasty piece of work has him chasing all over the UK to collect tokens which will hopefully fit together to create a solution. Rory needs every ounce of courage and resilience to withstand the incarceration, especially when her sensitivity makes her susceptible to dreadful experiences from the previous victim and the abductor himself. Despite subversive attempts to prevail, her particular gifts render her powerless to resist his mind-control techniques. What's behind his obsession with Gretna Green and those sobbin' women he keeps singing about?Digging into the monster’s past, Archer realises how little he knows about the man who caused such chaos and devastation in his world. Frustration abounds when Archer finally has Rory in his grasp but she chooses her captor over him. Stockholm syndrome appears to have kicked in and, if he believes the texts from her phone, she no longer wants to be saved. The stakes are raised as a powerful enemy from the past incapacitates Archer and Rory discovers more about the twisted man and their tangled history. But do they have what it takes to break free and fulfil their shared destiny?This blend of complex mystery and psychological thriller, sprinkled with dark humour and unexpected romance, will delight fans of intricate treasure hunt puzzles such as Hudson Hawk, National Treasure, and Indiana Jones.Colour of Light series:#1 Context: Seven short stories of rebellion and redemption - Available May 2020 #2 Chrysalis: Medieval magic meets modern-day mystery - Available June 2020#3 Captive: Modern-day mystery meets medieval magic - Available August 2020#4 Catalyst: Modern military thriller meets medieval magic - Available October 2020 less