Tiefling (Cerny)

Tiefling:  Angel Kissed, Devil Touched
Barbara T. Cerny, 2015
Phantasm Books / Assent Publishing
332 pp.
ISBN-13: 9781628279863


Summary
Transformed by the devil and betrayed by God, Branan Lachlan is made to battle demons with naught but his Scottish wit.

The soul of half an angel.
The body of a demon.
The devil on his tail.

When the devil came for Branan Lachlan and turned him into a demon, he expected to train the young Scotsman to be the antithesis of God and his own damned apprentice. Cursed at twenty-one, Branan fought his demonic character armed only with an iconic sword and an unwavering light in his belly. Plagued by an internal battle of good versus evil, one part of him playing against the other, he is destined to walk Scotland forever, neither living nor dying.

Until now.

Turning his brother to save Earc’s life, Branan returns to the fold of his tiny family to lead them on a strange journey through the devil’s world on Earth. He is helped by Fionna Frazier, a young peasant girl with a shocking secret of her own.

The trio travels around Macbeth’s Scotland trying to escape from the devil’s spawn, Raum. They meet vampires, druids, murderers, and a harpy, all which add adventure and demand they make choices between good versus evil. In the end, will they win the epic battle with Raum and return to God or will they lose their souls to Lucifer forever?

Author Bio
• Birth—N/A
• Where—Denver, Colorado, USA
• Education—A.S., Mesa State College; B.S., Arizona State University; M.S., Lehigh University
• Currently—Oakwood, Ohio


Author Barbara T. Cerny grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado, which at that time was a small town of 30,000 people.

She left that little burg to see the world, garner three college degrees, and to serve in the US Army. After eight years on active duty and fourteen years in the reserves, she retired as a lieutenant colonel in 2007.

While deployed to the Middle East in 2005, Ms. Cerny finally figured out she had to get going on the real love of her life, writing. She wrote her first two novels during that time and hasn’t stopped. She is presently working on novels number seven, eight, and nine.

When not writing, Ms. Cerny works as an information technology specialist and supervisor for the US Air Force. She lives with her loving husband, their two active teenagers, two needy cats, and two turtles. The turtles patiently watch her write and listen to her intently as she discusses plot lines with them. (From the author.)

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Book Reviews
(5 Stars) A fascinating read. The use of Gaelic words is a wonderful touch as it matched so well with the story. It is an interesting take on creationism and evolution, woven through with touches of Heaven, hell and life on earth in old Scotland. Love, hate, evil, fear, frustration, and anger all compete for your attention in this new twist on angels, demons, and myths of Scotland. It is a riveting read with an interesting plot, well written and totally engrossing. Barbara has a most vivid imagination and this shows clearly in the way she draws you into the story.
Carol Coetzee, Readers' Favorite


(5 Stars) I require that a novel be both well written and interesting. The Tiefling satisfied both of these requirements. The narrative, characters, and research reflected quality writing. The internal struggle of Brannan kept me enthralled. The entire plot and cast of characters were intriguing; however, I always gravitate toward inner conflict, even if the battle includes a demon within. I would highly recommend The Teifling for any lover of the time period or the genre.
Christina Bergling, author of Savages and The Waning


(5 stars) An excellent read that uses the first person point of view from more than one character. The author did a fantastic job introducing a cast of characters (human and not) and the book will keeps the reader turning pages.
JJ Hensley, author of Resolve and Measure Twice

Discussion Questions
1. The Tiefling is a new kind of demon, different from a vampire. Did this kind of “creature” set well for this story? Did you find the introduction of a tiefling well-done or overdone?

2. The book is told in first person POV from two different people’s perspective. Does this work for the storyline or would just one POV have been better. Why/why not?

3. Did you get the flavor of old Scotland from the setting and descriptions? Did the old language add to or detract from the story? Did it make it harder to read or add just the right spice?

4. Fionna followed Branan to hell and back. Could you follow your lover to hell? Do people actually fall that far into love as to give up everything they know and have worked for just to be with that person?

5. Was the turning of Earc necessary for the story? Could Branan and Fionna fought through to the end without him? Did his turning add to the plotline?

6. What was their most intriguing adventure and why? The demon horse? Druids? Hounds of Hell? Elpeth? The harpy? Why?

7. Do you believe there is angel light in any of us? Could that be what drives some people like Mother Theresa? Are we connected to angels?

8. Did you find The Tiefling to be spiritual? Why/Why not?
(Questions courtesy of the author.)

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