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ELECTRIC EMPIRE BY VIOLA CARR

2/1/2018

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Solving the infamous Chopper case has helped crime scene physician Dr. Eliza Jekyll establish her fledgling career in the chauvinistic world of Victorian law enforcement. But the scrutiny that comes with her newfound fame is unwelcome for a woman with a diabolical secret. And there is the mercurial Royal Society agent and wolf man Remy Lafayette. Does he want to marry her, eat her, or burn her at the stake? Though Eliza is uncertain about Remy, her dark and jealous shadow self, Lizzie, wants to steal the magnetic and persistent agent, and usurp Eliza’s life.

It’s impossible to push Remy away when he tempts her with the one thing she can’t resist: a bizarre crime. The search for a bloodthirsty ritual torturer dubbed the Pentacle Killer draws them into a terrifying world of spies, art thieves, and evil alchemy, where the price of immortality is madness?or damnation—and only Lizzie’s dark ingenuity can help Eliza survive.

As Eliza and Remy race to thwart a foul conspiracy involving the sorcerous French, they must also overcome a sinister enemy who is all too close: the vengeful Lizzie, determined to dispose of Eliza for good.


The Devious Dr. Jekyll is yet another complex and intriguing story filled with mystery with it’s enthralling discoveries that are the perfect blend of historical and literary characters in one. – Abooktopia
 The Devious Dr. Jekyll is the sequel to Viola Carr’s ‘The Diabolical Miss Hyde’, which is an extension of the infamous tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde that follows the story of his daughter Dr. Eliza Jekyll and her dark side Miss Lizzie Hyde who resides within her.
 
Sharing the same body, Dr. Eliza Jekyll, a forensic investigator, continues to be at odds with her other half, Miss Lizzie Hyde who lurks in the shadows at night as an unapologetic woman who knows nothing of boundaries. Both reluctant to give the other dominance over their shared body, they must learn to work together when their mutual existence could be compromised with a serial killer on the loose, followed by uncanny rituals. As Eliza comes to uncover the truth behind the mystery of the gruesome and unnatural killings, her darker side, Lizzie, has grown restless of living in the shadows… But that’s not the only issue.  There is more to the murders than anyone ever could suspect. It soon becomes clear that the murders are part of a bigger picture that could have deadly consequences, and Eliza is caught up in the middle of it all.
 
Overall, this book is packed to the brim, full of murder, mystery and mayhem with dark twists turning everything you know upside down. Eliza and Lizzie’s complicated relationship continues to be full of surprises. Despite them sharing the same body, the two characters prove to be completely different entitles with their own unique and dynamic personalities where they each have different characteristics that define them.
***I received a personalised signed copy of this book in return***
***for an honest and unbiased review***

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Viola Carr was born in a strange and distant land, but wandered into darkest London one foggy October evening and never found her way out. She now devours countless history books and dictates fantastical novels by gaslight, accompanied by classical music and the snoring of her slumbering cat.

Viola also writes urban fantasy adventure and dark paranormal romance under a pseudonym known as
Erica Hayes.



Electric Empire by Viola Carr:
BOOK 1: The Diabolical Miss Hyde

BOOK 2: The Devious Dr. Jekyll

BOOK 3: The Dastardly Miss Lizzie
48 Comments
Darien
3/11/2016 10:50:32 am

is this like a steampunk?

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Abooktopia link
3/11/2016 11:25:27 am

Yeah it is.

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Darien
3/11/2016 05:31:30 pm

Coolios

Darien
3/11/2016 05:32:19 pm

It's a great genre btw like TID is also considered one

Abooktopia link
3/11/2016 05:42:57 pm

Couldn't agree more and I love how The Infernal Devices has that steampunk vibe with it's clockwork army and angel.

Darien
3/11/2016 06:03:08 pm

Theyre the best really

Angelina Lee
3/11/2016 11:03:58 am

I actually purchased this book a few months back since I saw it in store :D

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Abooktopia link
3/11/2016 11:26:08 am

Oh sweet! Have you had the chance to start it yet?

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Angelina Lee
3/11/2016 02:37:17 pm

Yeah I quite enjoyed it. Do you know if there will be a third book? Well at least what it'll be called

Angelina Lee
3/11/2016 02:38:00 pm

Or what it might be called

Angelina Lee
3/11/2016 02:39:02 pm

uhhhh sorry I repeated my self. That's kind of awkward...

Abooktopia link
3/11/2016 05:44:03 pm

The third book will be called The Dastardly Miss Lizzie and I believe it will be released early next year in April. The cover is gorgeous by the way.

Angelina Lee
3/11/2016 07:14:13 pm

I'll have to check it out thanks

Abooktopia link
3/11/2016 08:42:05 pm

No worries!

Jessica
3/11/2016 11:16:32 am

This kinda looks familiar tbh

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Jessica
3/11/2016 11:16:59 am

Did you ever write a past review for this series?

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Abooktopia link
3/11/2016 11:27:01 am

Yes I did in fact. I wrote a review for the first book, last year some time when I had first started up my blog.

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Jessica
3/11/2016 07:24:20 pm

I had thought so(:

Sienna
3/11/2016 11:57:20 am

Murder and mystery sounds right up my alley 😉

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Abooktopia link
3/11/2016 05:44:27 pm

it's the perfect combination really.

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Sienna
3/11/2016 08:43:28 pm

Yep 😀

Amyn
3/11/2016 12:25:17 pm

I lived your photos of this series on your IG

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Abooktopia link
3/11/2016 05:44:49 pm

So glad to hear that you loved them!

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Amyn
4/11/2016 02:46:59 pm

Of course you're account theme is gorgeous

Abooktopia link
4/11/2016 11:54:22 pm

Aww truly thank you!

Sandra Cassiograce
3/11/2016 04:33:51 pm

I read the first book so long ago> I must now conquer this read next!

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Abooktopia link
3/11/2016 05:45:35 pm

That'll be a great idea. How did you enjoy the first book?

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Sandra Cassiograce
3/11/2016 08:45:39 pm

I quite enjoyed it actually

Sandra Cassiograce
3/11/2016 08:46:36 pm

Though may I ask, is the romance with Remmy still there?

Abooktopia link
4/11/2016 11:55:29 pm

It's present in the book however the two characters have a lack of spark between them, though it may be intentional.

Sandra Cassiograce
6/11/2016 07:50:04 pm

A lack of spark sounds really good to me since I still don't trust the guy.

Victoria
3/11/2016 05:09:38 pm

Wait did you get a signed copy?

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Abooktopia link
3/11/2016 05:46:22 pm

I was fortunate enough to have the author send me a copy that was personally signed which I adore.

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Victoria
4/11/2016 08:21:32 am

So lucky 😭😭

Victoria
4/11/2016 08:22:10 am

Could you maybe send me a photo of it? It's okay if you can't

Abooktopia link
4/11/2016 11:56:59 pm

I'd be more than happy to! Could you fill out a contact form on my blog so I can email you a photo? (so you don't have to publicise your email address or social media contact on here)

Victoria
6/11/2016 08:51:23 pm

That sounds like a good idea. I'll do it in a few ticks

Bianca
3/11/2016 06:28:41 pm

Is there any background info that I require to read this?

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Abooktopia link
3/11/2016 08:42:57 pm

None really. The beginning of the book with explain a few things if need be.

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Bianca
4/11/2016 07:14:04 am

Okay thanks

Abooktopia link
4/11/2016 11:57:21 pm

No problem!

Katy Benson
4/11/2016 11:35:06 pm

This sounds like a lovely read

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Abooktopia link
4/11/2016 11:58:05 pm

You should try giving it a shot whenever you get the chance.

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Katy Benson
6/11/2016 07:50:41 pm

I reckon I'll be sure to 😄

kulturalna_szafa (instagram)
6/11/2016 09:07:34 pm

Oh my! Why we dont have this books in Poland yet? 😭😭

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Abooktopia link
6/11/2016 09:09:29 pm

If you can purchase online, I recommend pitching them from Book Depository for they provide free shipping internationally and all their books are reasonably priced ☺️

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kulturalna_szafa (instagram)
6/11/2016 09:09:56 pm

oh! Thank you, i didnt know about this side 😱 I will check it out 👌

Abooktopia link
6/11/2016 09:10:18 pm

You're most welcome!




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