A Hidden Fire: Elemental Mysteries, Book 1

Semi-finalist - The Kindle Book Review, Best Indie Books of 2012"The first book in the best-selling Elemental Mysteries series by Elizabeth Hunter, Elemental Mysteries has turned into one of the best paranormal series I've read this year. Little does he suspect a young librarian holds the key to an ancient secret, nor could he expect the danger Beatrice De Novo would attract. A phone call from an old friend sets mysterious book researcher Giovanni Vecchio back on the path of a mystery that has eluded him for centuries. It's sharp, elegant, clever, evenly paced without dragging its feet, and at the same time emotionally intense." —Nocturnal Book Reviews No secret stays hidden forever. Now both will follow a twisted maze leading from the archives of a university library, through the fires of Renaissance Florence, and toward a passion that could destroy them both.

One of the Best Books in Years A Hidden Fire (Elemental Mysteries) was a total shock, I bought this unassuming book for 99 cents and since it sounded like a decent mystery I grabbed it. This was NOT a hastily thrown together bit of fluff. As it turned out is was a mystery at its core wrapped around a deep story of love, desire and noble intentions. The growth of the relationships here are perfect and the actions and paranormal nuances are just enough to add to the story and not the "vampire love fest" I have seen in many recent novels. This is a slow evolving roman. Nikki JS said An Exceptional Vampire Read. Where to start about this excellent imaging of the world of vampires. I really liked Elizabeth Hunter's vampires and their world. The characters are amazing and well thought out and the delivery of the plot flowed effortlessly. For me, this was a page turner from the beginning. From meeting Beatrice and Dr. Giovanni Vecchio in the beginning and how they interacted, to being introduced to Gio's closest friends, Carwyn and Tenzin (who is one of my favorite characters). There is a book mystery to be solved, which opens the door for the v. Elizabeth Hunter is awesome! Don't miss this intro into the world of elemental vampires! Elizabeth Hunter creates one interesting, unique, multilayered character after another. They develop and unfold throughout the Elemental books in fascinating and surprising ways. I love stories about groups of friends who help each other and accomplish things together. In Hidden Fire you get a tiny taste of B's friends Carwyn and Tenzin and their long and adventurous history with Giovanni. Their wisecracks and interactions only get more fun as the series (a dozen great books and counting!) and adventures progress. The universe of elem