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Hayle Coven Novels

I’m an international, multiple award-winning author with a passion for the voices in my head. As a singer, songwriter, independent filmmaker and improv teacher and performer, my life has always been about creating and sharing what I create with others. Now that my dream to write for a living is a reality, with over a hundred titles in happy publication and no end in sight, I live in beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada, with my giant cats, pug overlord and overlady and my Gypsy Vanner gelding, Fynn. ***WORLD'S BEST STORY2014*** Her mom's a witch. Her dad's a demon. And she just wants to be ordinary. I batted at the curl of smoke drifting off the tip of my candle and tried not to sneeze. My heavy velvet cloak fell in oppressive, suffocating folds in the closed space of the ceremony chamber, the cowl trapping the annoying bits of puff I missed. I hated the way my eyes burned and teared, an almost constant distraction. Not that I didn't welcome the distraction, to be honest. Anything to take my mind from what went on around me. Being part of a demon raising is way less exciting than it sounds. Sydlynn Hayle's teen life couldn't be more complicated. Trying to please her coven is all a fantasy while the adventure of starting over in a new town and fending off a bully cheerleader who hates her are just the beginning of her troubles. What to do when delicious football hero Brad Peters--boyfriend of her cheer nemesis--shows interest? If only the darkly yummy witch, Quaid Moromond, didn't make it so difficult for her to focus on fitting in with the normal kids despite her paranormal, witchcraft laced home life. Add to that her crazy grandmother's constant escapes driving her family to the brink and Syd's between a rock and a coven site. Forced to take on power she doesn't want to protect a coven who blames her for everything, only she can save her family's magic. If her family's distrust doesn't destroy her first.
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What are the characteristics of noir spy novels?
Dark and moody atmosphere. Noir spy novels often have a sense of gloom and danger lurking around every corner. For example, in 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold', the setting is a cold, unforgiving world of espionage where trust is scarce.
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2024-11-12 01:19
Can you recommend some good noir spy novels?
I really like 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' also by John le Carré. It's a complex and engaging story full of intrigue, with a great exploration of the spy world and the characters within it. The atmosphere is very noirish, with a sense of gloom and mystery.
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2024-11-12 15:37
How do neo noir novels differ from traditional noir novels?
Neo noir novels often incorporate more modern themes and settings. For example, they might be set in a contemporary urban landscape rather than the post - war era typical of traditional noir.
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2024-11-26 20:02
How do modern fantasy noir novels differ from traditional noir novels?
Modern fantasy noir novels often incorporate elements of the supernatural or magic. For instance, in a traditional noir novel, the mystery might be centered around a crime in a normal, urban setting. But in a modern fantasy noir, like 'The Dresden Files', there could be a werewolf or a vampire involved in the crime.
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2024-11-25 09:24
What are some notable noir crime novels from the 'top 50 noir crime novels'?
One of the well - known ones could be 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It's a classic with its complex characters and a convoluted plot centered around a valuable statuette.
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2024-12-10 01:04
Recommend American Noir Novels
Some American noir novels to recommend are 'Mystic River' by Dennis Lehane. It's about three childhood friends whose lives are forever changed when a young girl is murdered in their neighborhood. 'Chinatown' by Robert Towne is another good one. It captures the dark and mysterious atmosphere of the Chinatown area in a big city, with a complex story of corruption and family secrets. And 'The Killer Inside Me' by Jim Thompson is a disturbing but brilliant noir novel that gives an inside look at the mind of a deranged killer.
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2024-12-09 12:51
What are the characteristics of noir novels?
Noir novels often feature a dark and cynical tone. They typically involve complex, morally ambiguous characters. The settings are usually gritty urban environments, like the seedy underbelly of a big city. There's a sense of impending doom and a lot of focus on crime, corruption, and the darker aspects of human nature.
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2024-12-11 07:11
What are the top 10 noir novels?
One of the top 10 noir novels could be 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain as well. It's a story full of passion, betrayal and murder. Then there's 'Out of the Past' by Geoffrey Homes, which has a great sense of atmosphere and a complex plot with a private detective at the center.
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2024-12-15 20:36
What are the characteristics of black noir and comic noir?
Well, black noir typically emphasizes a sense of fatalism and a world filled with shadows. Comic noir, on the other hand, combines the dark themes with comedic or ironic twists. It can make the serious seem absurd and vice versa.
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2025-04-15 14:33
How do 'future noir graphic novels' differ from traditional noir stories?
Future noir graphic novels often incorporate advanced technology and science - fiction elements which traditional noir stories lack. For example, in a future noir graphic novel, you might have cybernetic enhancements or interstellar travel as part of the plot, while traditional noir is more grounded in a more or less contemporary setting like a 1940s city. Also, the art in future noir graphic novels can add a whole new dimension to the noir atmosphere, with vivid depictions of futuristic landscapes.
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2024-11-06 14:21
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