Think Anne Rice writing as a gay man; Beyond Love by J.A. Harmon

Wow! This book is one that every person interested in the afterlife, witches, ghosts and many other aspects of the paranormal should read. I read this two times and I am starting on my third time. My emotions shifted from fear to sorrow to triumph with each chapter. J.A.'s time in NOLA and his desire for answers related to the expanded thought realm mixes with his own love and death experiences to brew up a wickedly delicious literary cocktail.  By releasing Mr. Harmon's book Dreamspinner Press has shown once again why they are a force to be reckoned with in the new world of Publishing

J.A. Harmon’s Beyond Love is a unique breath of fresh air in the world of paranormal fiction…think Anne Rice writing as a gay man!  In similar fashion to Anne Rice’s style, Harmon’s writing entices and seduces all creeds, colors and sexual identities in a classically futuristic manner.   As I read this book I kept thinking of my emotions back in the eighties, as I read Anne Rice and her Vampire books.  Fresh, new and beyond what is expected in a fiction offering.  Then add the fact that Beyond Love is Harmons freshman offering makes him one to watch. 

The brief synopsis below was taken from the GoodReads.com website. 

“Sometimes love is stronger than death. Former foster child Gabriel Jacobs is determined to make something of his life. Easygoing and more comfortable in a pair of old sweats than the Brooks Brothers suits he will have to wear when he finishes his law degree, Gabriel is also a naïve romantic looking for love. That turns out to be a problem when the ghost of Adrien Beauchene, the son of a French plantation owner, makes an appearance in the house Gabriel just moved into. Adrien is convinced Gabriel is the reincarnation of his slave turned lover, a man he has spent 160 years waiting for.

Before long, Adrien gains control of Gabriel. He vows not to be parted from his love again, even if that means Gabriel must join him in the spirit world. But Gabriel’s best friend, Scott, won’t give up without a fight. He enlists the help of a gypsy witch and twin warlocks Jaivyn and Jaquan to keep Gabriel safe. As Adrien tightens his grip, Gabriel begins to fade, and Jaivyn grows desperate. He and Gabriel just met—Jaivyn can’t lose him now….”

After you read the book I would love to know your thoughts.  After Law School in New Orleans, Mr. Harmon moved to Louisville where he now resides.

Visit Harmons Webpage where you can purchase Beyond Love and learn more about this up and comming author.  I will be posting an interview with Mr. Harmon in the near future.