Soul Masters: The Hunting Grounds by K.R. Gastreich
He wants to claim her soul. But could she capture his heart?
What happens when a rational woman of science finds herself linked, heart and soul, to a mysterious, otherworldly man? You get a novel like K.R. Gastreich’s sweeping supernatural romance, Soul Masters: The Hunting Grounds.
Filled with unique mythology, conflicting desires and some shocking twists, Soul Masters is a must-read for all supernatural romance readers.
Let the Hunt Begin
A few years after the death of her husband, ecologist Mayela is just trying to live an ordinary life — but that’s easier said than done. Plagued by vivid and twisted hallucinations, Mayela’s world is turned upside down when one of those hallucinations walks through the doors of her friend’s café.
Nathan may be the most handsome man she’s ever met, and she may find herself inexplicably drawn to him, but there’s definitely more to him than meets the eye. And Mayela knows he’s somehow connected to her recent disappearance at her family’s farm.
Mayela soon learns the truth about Nathan — that he’s a Soul Master, an immortal creature that stalks the Hunting Grounds for souls to claim. And when she learns that he’s intent on securing her rare soul, she doesn’t know how to handle her growing desires. How can she love a man who’s after more than just her heart?
But Mayela is keeping secrets of her own.
As malevolent forces awaken on the Hunting Grounds, Mayela and Nathan must risk everything to protect each other. The final hunt is on… but will their love survive?
Supernatural Romance at Its Finest
The world of Soul Masters is unlike anything readers have seen before, with a unique portrayal of the afterlife and engaging mythology. While readers may at first find themselves struggling to navigate the Hunting Grounds, things slowly begin to click into place as Mayela dives deeper into the world.
Author K.R. Gastreich keeps readers on the edge of their seats with this tense and atmospheric tale. The circumstances surrounding Mayela’s visions are cryptic and ominous, and Gastreich keeps readers in suspense until exactly the right moment.
Part of what makes Soul Masters such a unique take on supernatural romance is how Gastreich slowly unravels the story in flashbacks. Readers will learn more about the characters and the story’s fantasy elements through the POV of not only the enigmatic Nathan, but also Mayela’s mystical mother. Readers will enjoy piecing together these mysterious bits between the story’s growing romantic plot.
All in all, Soul Masters is a fun supernatural read with a smoldering romance, perfect for readers to take with them into the chilling fall days ahead.
Karin writes paranormal romance under the name K.R. Gastreich and epic fantasy under the name Karin Rita Gastreich. She is a recipient of the OZMA Award for fantasy fiction and the Andrews Forest Writer’s Residency, as well as a winner of the Women on Writing Flash Fiction Contest. Her women-centered fantasy trilogy, including Eolyn, Sword of Shadows and Daughter of Aithne, has been favorably reviewed by top editorial magazines such as Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. Eolyn has occupied the number one spot on Amazon’s best sellers list multiple times. In addition to The Silver Web trilogy, Karin has published short stories in Zahir, Adventures for the Average Woman, 69 Flavors of Paranoia and World Jumping.
