At seventeen Cole found herself homeless with only a beat-up Volkswagen and a bag of Goodwill clothing to her name. The only things that got her through the nights she spent parked in truck stops and fields were the books she checked out from the library along with her trusty flashlight. Because of the reprieve these books gave her from her troubles, Cole vowed to become a writer so she could provide the same escape to readers who needed a break from the reality. http://www.colegibsen.com/
5 stars: I'm so glad Risen raised vampires from the dead. I love vampires and it never gets old so long as it's written well, and Cole Gibsen delivers. --Sasha Hibbs, author of Black Amaranth 5 stars: This was a complete surprise. As much as I tend to love vampire novels, they usually get repetitive after a while. Risen defied my expectations and kept me on my toes. --Alice, The Alley-Cat7 5 stars: Risen is a fresh addition to the world of vampire fiction. With its unique plot and captivating characters I was hooked from the first paragraph. --Jess Wright, Goodreads Reviewer 5 stars: I strongly recommend this book because it's a fun read and a unique-ish twist on vampire/supernatural books that we see today. --Tashy, Goodreads Reviewer 4.5 stars: From the first pages, I was totally hooked by the story. The writing is really smooth, pleasant and the action starts already in the first chapter. --Elodie, Further West 5 stars: This well developed storyline has it all from three vampire clans that have different gifts to action and just the right amount of romance and I love the characters. --Laura, YA/NA Book Divas 5 stars: I have never read anything from this author before. Risen was a well written story that kept you interested. --Kathy Dinisi, author of A Vacation From Hell 4.5 stars: Charlie is spunky, defiant, and sarcastic. I liked her immediately. She's also pretty fierce at times. --Kristi, Confessions of a YA Reader 5 stars: I love Charlie as a character. she's so strong and she always follows her heart even when it leads her to dangerous situations. She makes me want to be kidnapped by vampires but only if it's Sebastian or Edward. --Tiffany, Tiffany's Book Reviews & Blog 5 stars: I didn't know I needed a new Vampire obsession in my life, but Risen has fuelled that fire and jeeze did I love it! Ignore the tagline saying it's like Vampire Diaries and Twilight; it's so much better than those books! --Gem, @gemlovesbooks 5 stars: I don't know where to start with this book. Every aspect is outstanding! A true work of art. --GG Reads 5 stars: This was definitely a one more chapter read for me as I found myself half way through the book on the first night and finishing it the next day. --Erica Toole, Netgalley Reviewer Romance, action, wit, and fangs abound in this fast-paced paranormal fiction that will delight vampire fans... - SLJ