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Alive: An MM Dark Universe book Kindle Edition

by Sean Kerr (Author), Laura McNellis Alternative Edits (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
James has seen some big changes in his life of late. First, he was dealing with a debilitating illness, the consequence of which would leave him scarred for life. Then he split up from his girlfriend, who also happened to be his boss. To top things off, he fell for his doctor, a certain Jack Thesiger, a man destined to change the course of his life forever.

When a series of strange manuscripts fall into James’s possession, he finds himself drawn into an enchanting love story two hundred years in the making. It is the story of two young men who fall hopelessly in love, but as James sinks deeper into their tale, his growing obsession takes on a sinister dimension.

Someone is following him, a tall ominous stranger who seems to be connected to the manuscripts somehow. No matter where James goes, the stranger is never far behind, haunting his every waking moment until James starts to doubt his own sanity.

As illness once again ravages his body, Jack decides to take James away to Scotland so they can spend some quiet time together. It is there where the mystery really intensifies, and James finds himself plunged into a living nightmare where nothing is as it seems.

You know what they say when it comes to relationships. Love is what you make it.
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    Alive
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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    April 30, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07R3G2T8F
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SGK Publications (April 30, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 30, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 826 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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Sean Kerr

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My name is Sean Kerr, and I am a 47-year-old gay man living in Cardiff, Wales with my husband of almost 30 years, Derek. We have two cats, Rita and Harry, and a host of tropical fish.

I love writing, it has been in my blood since I was a child. It’s a wonderful thing to read a book, to be transported to another world, and nothing gives me more pleasure than reading a new novel, or indeed, starting to write one! When I was eight, my Aunt bought me a copy of Dracula in a jumble sale. That summer, I read that book over and over again, and even now it is still my go to book for inspiration. It fuelled my imagination, and it became a doorway to so many possibilities. Writing is a wonderful thing, for it shows us new worlds and new characters, horror and love, sadness and joy. I love it.

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'This seriously has to be one of the most thought provoking, genius pieces of writing that I have ever read and I need book 3 in my life right now so I can finally find out the truth of it all.'

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'Let me start by saying this author has a brilliant mind. His imagination took me on such a journey and had me captivated for the entire book. I can’t even begin to imagine the research he had to do for this first installment. The way this author engaged all my emotions is mind blowing.'

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Once again, Sean Kerr has left me breathless with another boom in this series.

This is such an amazing read and another incredible book to the series as a whole. This book is full of excitement, danger, love, anguish, even death and destruction.

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Very rarely does a book come along that floors me, a book that takes me to a place that the author creates, and I stay there until the last letter of the last sentence. Luckily, Dead Camp is one of those books!

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Thank you so much for reading my books, I really appreciate your support. I spend a lot of time trying to produce the best work I can, so I am so very appreciative of your interest and your kindness in giving my books a go. This is a wonderful community to be a part of, and I am very grateful to be included, so if you would like to see what else I get up to, or learn of new projects, then please stalk me at https://www.facebook.com/deadcampblog/. I look forward to meeting you! And thank you again for taking the time to purchase and read my work.

And don’t forget, if you like my work, then please take a moment to leave a review at your favourite retailer. It really does help.

Thank you very much, and I hope to see you again!

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Customers find this book to be an amazing and horror-filled read. They appreciate the storytelling, with one customer highlighting the master plan behind the plot twists.

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Customers find the book amazing and brilliant.

"...makes for great reading! Keep it up Sean ... you've found a ardent reader / admirer!!..." Read more

"...read the original Dracula book and enjoyed it this is likely a good book for you." Read more

"...can I say about this story without giving much away......Just......BRILLIANT!! The characters in the story was incredible...." Read more

"Just an amazing book with even better storytelling! I adore the classic stories of long ago and this retelling is phenomenal...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the storytelling in the book, with one review highlighting its unforgettable storyline, while another mentions its master plan of plot twists.

"...read the next book, but overall I can appreciate the creativity involved in making the story...." Read more

"...The story-line was unforgettable!! Kerr is a genus and a master at storytelling!! I was completely enchanted by this story...." Read more

"...There is a lot of thriller elements in this story coupled with suspense and mystery...." Read more

"Just an amazing book with even better storytelling! I adore the classic stories of long ago and this retelling is phenomenal...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the horror elements in the book.

"...It's a sexy, seductive, horror filled read and I loved it!! I highly recommend this read!!..." Read more

"...Alive' had everything I enjoy in my reading material. It's dark, disturbing, and hot...." Read more

"WOW, this book was scary as hell! Definitely a must read, twists and turns and secrets reviled lots of drama and excitement galore!..." Read more

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  • Paige Sauvetterre
    5.0 out of 5 stars Old subject ... new twist ... as expected from Sean Kerr, Master of the M/M Macabre!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2019
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    Have to admit that I wasn't sure about the format: it can feel a bit disjointed but I'm not sure the author could have presented it differently. I think his aim was to make the reader feel a bit uncomfortable, just like James. By the end, it all works out (all be it, a bit creepy and unexpectedly) and introduces a few new characters ... this is a complete book but his after thoughts indicate it's part of a series (need a beta reader?!) so the new characters are ... interesting. I was very surprised by the reveal but it does all make sense ... SPOILER: I just felt really sorry for James ... not sure the ending is any better for him! Sean Kerr has a way of taking situations we're knowledgeable about as readers and turning them on their head (as in Dead Camp ... still haven't finished this one ... Book Three was a doozy and I still haven't recovered) ... makes for great reading! Keep it up Sean ... you've found a ardent reader / admirer!! EDIT: Okay, it's been a week or so since I finished the book and I'm still thinking about it ... this is what happened with Dead Camp ... doesn't happen with a lot of writers. I keep going back to the beginning: what happened to William?! Is James scarred? Is he in the next book? SPOILERS: Does he get a HEA? Can't wait for the next book ...
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Alrightttt
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021
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    I’m having a difficult time with this one. I had a hard time with the writing (it felt antiquated which I realized might just be the authors preference/writing style) and had quite a few repetitive descriptions; ie there were a lot of “explosions,” lol. The book was maybe a thriller/romance for the first 80% then veered toward horror the last bit. I almost stopped reading because I really didn’t like James character but toward the end I appreciated the parts of his personality that had bothered me initially. For me the ending clarifies enough that I likely won’t read the next book, but overall I can appreciate the creativity involved in making the story. I think if you read the original Dracula book and enjoyed it this is likely a good book for you.
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  • Jenny Zimmerman
    5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2019
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    Wow, what can I say about this story without giving much away......Just......BRILLIANT!!

    The characters in the story was incredible. They felt so real and I felt a true connection with James and all he went through.

    The story-line was unforgettable!! Kerr is a genus and a master at storytelling!! I was completely enchanted by this story. This author weaves a tale like no other that I have ever read before. This author always has a master plan to his plot twists, which keeps me on the edge of my seat until the very end. My mouth was figuratively on the floor once I got to the end of this story. It's a sexy, seductive, horror filled read and I loved it!! I highly recommend this read!!

    CAUTION: Due to language, explicit sex and horror scenes, reader discretion is advised.
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  • Sunni D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019
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    It's not often I'm left guessing what's going on and having to wait for the big reveal to figure it out. That's exactly what this book delivered. Every time I thought I was certain, boom, I was proved wrong, and I loved every minute of it. I hated having to set my tablet down to do everyday 'real-life' things.

    'Alive' had everything I enjoy in my reading material. It's dark, disturbing, and hot. I mean, I have a pretty big web full of different things I like while reading, ranging from innocent to holy crap, but disturbing and steamy, well, sign me up. Will absolutely be reading more from Sean Kerr.
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  • Katie Blythe
    4.0 out of 5 stars *This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review*
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019
    A few years ago, James noticed he was having an issue with his leg. He goes to the doctor, Jack Thesiger, and after getting check out, Jack gives him some shots that may help him. James has a girlfriend and never considered that he could possibly be gay until he realizes that he is extremely attracted to Jack. It turns out that Jack is also attracted to James. Unfortunately, the issue doesn’t seem to have gotten better so he has to have his leg amputated. His girlfriend is not supportive at all, seems distant, and unloving towards him so he breaks up with her, and pursues a relationship with Jack. James always thinks that Jack is going to leave him because he doesn’t feel sexy anymore because of his missing leg, no matter how many times Jack says he won’t because he loves him. James is a script rewriter who hasn’t had a lot of work lately, but one day James starts getting letters sent to him. They seem to be about a forbidden romance that happened about 200 years ago. He doesn’t know who is sending them, but he notices that he is also being watched by a beast of a man who is following his every move. No matter who he tries to tell about what is going on, they don’t believe him until it all ends with a monstrous showdown.
    I had a strong feeling when I started it that this was a retelling of a classic, but it wasn’t until the middle that my suspicions were correct. (I also won’t spoil what the classic story is because it is revealed pretty late in the book.) I loved how it weaved the present story with the letters from the past and brought it all together in the end. I thought that all the characters were great, and the surprise twist ending was amazing. I love Sean Kerr’s storytelling and I can’t wait for more in the future.

    ***Review has been done with conjunction with Nerd Girl Official***
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  • Angel Kennedy
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 Stars A story with two romances.
    Reviewed in Australia on May 7, 2019
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    3.5 stars.🌟 A two stories in one book with time zones in place.
    The start of the book got me in but its a sight gruesome as things happen. The story gets going after that with the arrival of the mystery pages. Who is VVF?  Mister Clerval and William and V at Lake Geneva in 1788. Time switches from past to present. Includes mysterious beings, a puzzle to work out, hot sexy scenes, missing body parts in both zones, betrayal, a little banter and the ending is a WOW twisted shocker..lol I liked the book overall, except the ending it lost me with what happened.

    Past: James watched as his brother, William was killed in the snow by the unknown and frozen in fear. 
    Present: James 28 yrs and Doc Jack where a happy couple except for James bung leg causing him pain.
    When a mystery manuscript written from a VVF is sent to James, he's got him baffled as to why.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Past
    Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2020
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    The story was so real, some of my past of years ago, of who I as but did not want to be, and how I would dream of being followed, unreal, I will read your next books as they get released
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  • Jackie Thorogood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2019
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    What a fantastic book, it's a little on the dark side, I knew I was going enjoy it from the first page it drew me in and wouldn't let me go. Fabulous story telling and I loved most of the characters, well worth reading. This is one that I will definitely read again at a later date so damn good.
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  • loolabell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow what an amazing retelling and rollercoaster
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2019
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    This amazing retelling of a classic wow attention absorbing. I've just seen the next in the series in now available as well. My sure if you read this you read Man Inside me by the same author. A wonderful story telling with a captivating mystery running through. I'd definitely recommend this book 😁
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