Literary Las Vegas: Bonnie J. Snowden
“Ankh: Dunpeal: Generation III” follows a young woman’s quest to learn of her heritage. Readers of Las Vegas author Bonnie J. Snowden’s fantasy novel learn from the start that Ankh is born of two worlds, an abomination as far as Queen Mira is concerned. And it is only the queen who can reveal the truth behind Ankh’s mother’s gifts and a vindictive ruler’s curse. Snowden, who works as a theater technician, revisits the world torn between vampire masters and men in “Chimera: Quadroon: Generation IV.”
Excerpt:
Rowinka gestured to the dark-skinned woman at The Queen’s right who bore a great bow on her back. “The herds are showing some signs of displeasure at their new ownership, but the remainder of the shepherds assured me they could handle everything. I still believe that with a little time and efforts on both sides, the herds could be used as a source of knowledge and support as well as revenue and nourishment if, my lady, you would only see how much good —”
But the Queen cut off the passionate speech Rowinka was about to deliver. She knew already what Rowinka was about to say and was unmoved by the plights of the sheep.
“Now what is this gift you offer to me?”
Rowinka discarded her cloak. It fell to the rock floor with a whispered drop. In a moment the cave atmosphere changed. The silence went from icy irritation to flaming indignation and terror.
