Daywalker - The Beginning

A Dark Fantasy Short Story

By: Tessa Dawn

Narrated by: Emily Beresford

Length: 1 hr and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

From the best-selling author of the Blood Curse Series comes a new adult urban fantasy tale: Daywalker - The Beginning.

Every 100 years, a Daywalker is born.

During that time, immortal Nightwalkers search the Earth, hunting for that rare chosen soul, hoping to find the one special human who can give them the ability to walk in the sun.

Or kill them.

Lacy Logan thought she had a normal life. She was healthy, happy, and about to start her own paranormal investigations business...until she met the man in black. In a matter of days, she was fighting for her life, questioning her sanity, and hoping to uncover a secret from her past that would allow her to slay a demon.

©2012 Tessa Dawn (P)2016 Tessa Dawn

loved it!

Any additional comments?

Loved this story. Had my attention right from the start. And a Daywalker is something new for me in the paranormal genre. I do hope there will be more to come. Lacy has a great sense of humor and Tessa is so descriptive in her writing that you can feel Lacy's pain and fear one minute and then will be laughing at something she said the next. Emily has a great voice and really makes you part of the story. Looking forward to more!

Fast paced and fun

If you could sum up Daywalker - The Beginning in three words, what would they be?

Fast , fun, emotional .........wow

What was one of the most memorable moments of Daywalker - The Beginning?

When Lacey came to terms with what she is and what she wanted to do......she knew the truth and she knew what she wanted to do!!!

Have you listened to any of Emily Beresford’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

First time and I am very very impressed ....she WAS Lacy .

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Make me laugh and smile that this little girl found her way into a world of night walkers where she was a Daywalker and she wanted IN!

Any additional comments?

I sure hope we make a series out of this......Tessa u rocked it again.

What a fantastic and frightning story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would totally recommend this book to a friend and have already to many! It captures the imagination from the very first words and doesn't stop in its frantic pace until the very end.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the concept of this story, the horror and humor carried each other along very nicely, I found myself chewing my fingers and laughing out loud at the most ridiculous moments. Very few horror books tickle my fancy but this one did!

Have you listened to any of Emily Beresford’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No I have not but I will surely do so now, Emily got this book and brought it to life making the transition from reading a fun and crazy story to hearing the characters come to life and make me shiver with anticipation

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and infact I did so, I couldn't stop it if I tried, I recommend having plenty of time to listen and do this story justice. It was a total pleasure ride for me.

Any additional comments?

Tessa Dawn has always blown my mind with her Blood Curse Series but this stand alone book DayWalker had me screaming, laughing and shouting out loud. It truly was a fantastic book that was fast paced, ghoulish and garish in all the right places. Lacy Logan the main character was a hoot that I both wanted to slap and have a night out with. Get this book you won't be sorry!

Miss Dawn Rocks IT!!!

What did you love best about Daywalker - The Beginning?

The character and world presentations. Believable and relatable characters dealing with a real life issue that has an intriguing and paranormal twist.

What other book might you compare Daywalker - The Beginning to and why?

I cannot think of one comparable to Daywalker. It's fresh and unique.

What about Emily Beresford’s performance did you like?

OMGosh!! I Love her voice. The way she effortlessly switches between scenes and narration. Fantastic Job!!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! I knew it was gonna be an awesome read and wanted to experience it from start to finish.

Any additional comments?

Well written and easy to follow.

A gargoyle statue in a tight muscle shirt!

Would you listen to Daywalker - The Beginning again? Why?

Yes I would totally listen to it again! I WILL totally listen to it again! It was amazing! The narrator is so animated! I loved it!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Daywalker - The Beginning?

The first time that Lacy sees Joseph and the moments that follow.

Which character – as performed by Emily Beresford – was your favorite?

Lacy Logan hands down! Her character is awesome!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, it was incredible!

Any additional comments?

Waiting.... for the next one! :)

Lovin' Lacey

Where does Daywalker - The Beginning rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I put it up there with the other Tessa Dawn works as ranking high.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed Lacey's determination and fearless desire to seek out the nightwalker. Even though it was serious, I enjoyed the humor in times of crisis also.

What does Emily Beresford bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Emily brings a sense of strength and courage to the story that is nice to hear rather than just reading.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Young, strong and daywalking on.

Any additional comments?

Great short story that is fun, yet frightening. Lacey is a strong, intelligent female character that owns her power.

Clash of Light vs Dark!!

All grown up and on her own, Lacey decides to start her very own business....a paranormal detective! As seen from her eyes, this story is funny, scary, thoughtful....a full range of emotions each of us go through as we find our place in this world. Emily Beresford's portrayal of Lacey and her emotional journey is amazing! This is a short story worth listening to!!

Entertaining

Anything Tessa writes is awesome love the introduction of this new story can't wait to find out what adventures our new heroine gets inro

FRESH, ORIGINAL, AND FUN!

Would you consider the audio edition of Daywalker - The Beginning to be better than the print version?

Daywalker was such a fun and pleasant surprise, watching such a talented author shift from her usual series to a completely new world and character. I wasn't sure what to expect in a new adult story, or to hear it told from first person (instead of third), or to watch the author shift from vampires and dragons to nightwalkers!!! But all I can say is WOW! What incredible talent. I loved every laugh out loud minute of this story! And the narrator did a great job bringing all of the characters to life. Well done.

Great Introduction to an exciting new character!

Would you listen to Daywalker - The Beginning again? Why?

I think this story is a wonderful fast paced journey into a new Tessa Dawn world. It's exciting and as with her Blood Curse Series...leaves you wanting more.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Daywalker - The Beginning?

This short story is written in a 1st person POV which puts us in the head of Lacy Logan throughout. She's fun, spunky, curious and full of life making every moment of her short story exciting.

What does Emily Beresford bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Emily gives a voice to Lacy that seems to match her personality and follow the character arc well.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The only reaction I had was a desire for a longer story...perhaps a new series.

Any additional comments?

There are a few authors out there that I will stop everything for, just to read their work. Their use of the English language to create a world that captures me in the first paragraph is unmatched. Tessa Dawn has done this time and time again with her work...and has not disappointed with Daywalker. Her short story quickly takes us into a world filled with supernatural suspense and terror and as always...she leaves us wanting more. Her original ideas mixed with compelling and complex characters take Dark Fantasy to an entirely new level. I am intrigued by this character and I hope I have a chance to read more of her.