UltraAgent Surefire’s plan is simple: Capture the transhuman thief Raven. Win back the respect of her father. Get a raise.Easy, right?Except Surefire just broke the number one rule of her employer, UltraSecurity, a niche security firm that solves crimes committed by genetically enhanced humans like Raven. She trailed Raven into a warehouse without backup. And something more powerful than any transhuman is waiting inside.Raven’s plan is simple: Atone for his past crimes. Return stolen spiritual artifacts to restore the world’s balance. Don’t get caught by UltraSecurity.Easy, right?Until a spunky UltraSecurity agent is suddenly on his tail, although Raven wishes she was on … well, never mind … he can’t get distracted from his mission. Because she’s followed him into a warehouse filled with his reclaimed relics, and Raven’s ex-partner in crime is about to unleash a supernatural-sized complication into his plan.His old partner has accidentally summoned an Aztec god who will destroy the world unless Raven stops this spirit with a superiority complex. To do this, Raven must team up with Surefire and reveal the truth about his powers, exposing her to a force that can either save the world or destroy them both.Following Raven into that warehouse throws Surefire into a surreal world filled with moody gods, day-glo skulls, dizzying dimensional portals, maniacal half-roach magicians, and a sexy thief who is more than he appears under his snug t-shirt. Is Raven a criminal, or is he working for a higher power? Surefire needs to be certain, because if she joins him on this mission, she’ll have to surrender everything she believed in for a surefire way to save the world, discover her destiny and find true love.__________________________Reviews from Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest (2nd round)ABNA Expert ReviewerWhat is the strongest aspect of this excerpt?The reader is immediately plunged into the action, the story hits the ground running. The world inhabited by Raven and Suirefire is original and well described, and contemporary elements are introduced that make the story relevant. The obvious attraction between the two leads is compelling.What aspect needs the most work?There is much high flown language that should be toned down a bit to help the plot move more quickly. Too much description puts a damper on the action. Ironically, there just seems to be too much going on.What is your overall opinion of this excerpt?Although described as a romance, this is also fantasy, sic-fi. Also young adult since I can't see it attracting many mature readers. The two main characters are lifted from the pages of graphic novels -- a format which seems as if it would suit the material better than straight narration.ABNA Expert ReviewerWhat is the strongest aspect of this excerpt?I have to say the personalities of the characters that developed were the most exciting, unique, and charismatic I have ever seen. Combined with the best vivid narratives full of just the right amount of sexual attraction and action packed irresistible scenes is a a winner. Content is just perfect.What aspect needs the most work?Honestly, I could not find fault with any aspect of this work. It was a well written, page turner.What is your overall opinion of this excerpt?I love it when 2 characters go head to head trying to fight what they know will happen sooner or later. These 2 may play a cat and mouse game, but it leaves the reader in suspense as to who the cat will be. One you will not be able to put down. I could picture this one on the screen.