Today is the start of a book tour of Primal by D. A. Serra.  To start things off, I am holding a giveaway of the ebook thanks to D. A. Serra!  Be sure to follow the tour for extra entries for this giveaway and to enter in other giveaways of the ebook.  There will be lots of opportunities to win!!

Book Description:


Publisher: Perry Street Pictures, Inc., May 13, 2012
Category: Crime Thriller
Available in PDF & Kindle: 191 Pages

PRIMAL by D.A. Serra (screenplay originally purchased by James Cameron)

The most dangerous place on Earth is between a mother and her child…

With everything at stake – what are you capable of?  What if the worst happens and you’re not a policeman, a soldier, or a spy with weapons training and an iron heart?  What if you’re a schoolteacher – a mom?  In this gritty crime thriller a family vacation takes a vicious turn when a fishing camp is invaded by four armed men.  With nothing except her brains, her will, and the element of surprise on her side, Alison must learn to kill or watch her family die.

And then, things get worse.

Praise for Primal:

“I honestly loved Primal. It is incredibly well-written with deep, emotionally-charged characters and a storyline punctuated with fear and adrenaline. I found Primal to be an incredibly quick read, mostly because I had a hard time putting it down. I also liked the fact that author D.A. Serra delved into the emotional spiral eclipsing Alison’s life after the horrifying events on the island and wasn’t content to simply go for all-out action, although there’s action a-plenty. I highly recommend Primal if you are looking for a thriller to read this summer. You won’t be disappointed.”-Psibabe, GameVortex Communications (AKA Ashley Perkins )

“To some, Minnesota’s North Woods are a soothing antidote to the stresses of civilization. But to others, all that unpaved, unpeopled wilderness is just plain unnerving. And therein lies the seed of some very spooky storytelling.”- Amy Goetzman, MinnPost

“The book was originally written as a screenplay and there is certainly a cinematic quality to it, with moody descriptions, lively dialogue and a relentless sense of pace. The writing, however, is unexpected, poetic and philosophical by turn, without impinging on the action. The description of a mother hiding a gun in her son’s Batman pyjamas must be one of the most moving, yet ominous, passages of crime fiction I have read in a long time, while the use of household props to distract a rampant killer is ingenious.  A very confident debut novel, highly recommended as a summer read, although perhaps not if you are planning a camping trip.”- Marina Sofia, Crime Fiction Lover


“”Primal” the new book by D.A. Serra is a page turner. The story line and the characters engage you, and once you start you won’t put it down until you are finished. The story reminds us that no matter how carefully we craft the “bubble” around our every day existence, no matter how safe and secure we make our environment and our lives, a chance encounter with evil can shatter that bubble and change our very persona forever. This is a great read.”- Michael C Bertin, Amazon Reviewer

“Better than PD James. An astonishingly gripping tale, but more than that, it is full of insights, and wonderfully well written. The voice is unique, but it has that PD James quality.”- Patricia S. Churchland “Neurophilosopher”, Amazon Reviewer

“Mary Higgins Clark, watch out!  I downloaded Primal and the new Mary Higgins Clark at the same time, and of the two, to my surprise, although I am a big MHC fan, I really enjoyed Primal best. If you love a good thriller, like I do, this is the book to read! A real page turner, riveting suspense, – well conceived and beautifully written – this author should to be on every thriller lover’s ‘to read’ list!- Amazon Reviewer

“”Wow.” It might be an hour or two before my breathing slows down and my stomach unwinds itself from a tight knot. I only put the book down twice since I started reading it. The book was so vivid.  With confidence I can say Primal has brought out the most emotion of any book I have ever read. I have never been so consumed by a book before. The book is honestly one of the best I have ever read.”- Laura, Amazon Reviewer

“I love a great story, one that is packed with explosive action. Primal is right on top when it comes to a suspenseful thriller. I was always anxious to get to the next chapter. I wanted to read fast, but the dialog was so good I didn’t want to miss any of it. I was sad when I realized that I was coming to the end of the story.  The characters in this thriller came to life for me. I couldn’t help but put myself into the plot and to wonder what I would do if put into their same situation. If you love nail biting, explosive action that will not disappoint, Primal is it.” Max- Amazon Reviewer

About D. A. Serra:


Deborah Serra was a screenwriter for twenty years and recognized by the Writer’s Guild for her long term continuous employment. She has written ten TV movies, four feature films, and numerous TV episodes including two years as a staff writer for NBC.  She worked for top producers, directors, and actors.  She has taught writing at the University of California, San Diego, Wofford College and at writers’ conferences nationwide.  Serra has now turned her attention to novels, and she was honored as a recent recipient of the prestigious Hawthornden Literary Fellowship, and as a semi-finalist for the William Faulkner-William Wisdom Creative Writing Award given by the Faulkner Society in New Orleans, LA.

Deborah’s  Website.
Buy it at Amazon.com

Tour Stops:

Tea Time With Marcie Sept 4 Giveaway
So Many Precious Books, So Little Time Sept 15 Feature & Giveaway
Tea Time With Marcie Sept.17 Review
Over a Cuppa Coffee Sept 18 Review & Giveaway
Alchemyofscrawl Sept 18 Interview
MN Girl in LA Sept 19 Review
Black Hippie Chick Sept  20 Review
Black Hippie Chick Sept 21 Guest Post
Darlene’s Book Nook Sept 21 Guest Post and Giveaway
Thoughts of Joy Sept 26 Review
Succotash Reviews Sept 27 Review & Giveaway
Thoughts in Progress Sept 30 Review
Thoughts in Progress Sept 28 Guest Post
The Top Shelf Oct 1 Review
Dark Haven Maven Oct 1 Review
Dark Haven Maven Oct 2 Interview & Giveaway
Rhodes Review Oct 2 Review & Giveaway
I’d Rather Be Reading Oct 3 Review & Giveaway
Cheryl’s Book Nook Oct 3 Interview & Giveaway
Bloggin bout Books Oct  4 Review
Gina’s Library Oct 5 Review
Earth’s BookNook Oct  5 Feature
Moonlight Gleem Oct 5 Guest Post & Giveaway
Offbeat Vagabond Oct. 6 Review & Giveaway
Joy Story Oct 8 Reivew
Novel d’ Tales Oct 8 Review
The Wormhole Oct 9 Review
The Wormhole  Oct 10 Interview & Giveaway
Book Faery Reviews Oct 10 Review
Book Faery Reviews Oct 12 Guest Post & Giveaway
Books & More Books Oct 11 Review


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