Okay so I have read all three books, and looking everywhere for perhaps the fourth one, but I find no mention of one anywhere??? You left us in a cliff hanger and I need answers.. so please can you tell me if there will be a fourth in the series? Curious minds want to know, and we also would like to know WHEN Woman WHEN..
I ripped through these 3 novels in less than a week, the equivalent to breaking the land speed record for me! I even took the time to go back and reread the particularly juicy parts. I love that you made allusions to Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the first book, and as a rabid fan, I was instantly struck by the similarities between the two love triangles. I guess that since I was always a devoted Spike-aholic, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I favor Reed over Cain, although I must say that they are both written as a dream come true. There’s just something about that underdog with the beautiful face that I can’t resist! Please write quickly, and please let the hottie with the bubbly be Abel!!!!
Finally I got my edition of Eve of Chaos and loved it like the other ones. The cliffhanger was really exciting ! Can’t wait for the next book!!!
One question: There was a link for a free short story coming soon, but I can’t find it anymore….Will it be released before the next part of the series?
i just have to say wow its been a while since i have fallen completely in love with a series as i did with the marked i read all three in three days and what a ride great story telling characters you love to hate, hate to love and everything in between i can hardly wait for more yes must have more of Eve, Cain, Able, ill take more of Able if anything!!!!!!!!
I purchased the first two Eve books on vacation looking for a pulp novel to relax and enjoy reading, without much thinking. What I got was an incredibly well written tale with a compelling story line and very strong lead female character. Add the mystery twists and vivid descriptions and I could not put them down until I had read all three. More of her story is highly anticipated.
Excellent Job! Your originality and talent are a breath of fresh air in the current environment of recycled story-lines and boring plot lines.
Hi, I just finished Eve of Chaos. I loved the 3 Marked books. What a terrific series you’ve created: a kickass heroine and 2 hot angel types!!
I love both Cain and Abel. Every time I think I love Alec better, in pops Reed and…and…oh, I just don’t know. I don’t know how you – as the author – having created 2 such hot leading males, can choose the one for Eve.
I love how you’ve drawn the 2 heroes: Alec, with his jeans and his overlong hair, the bad boy who’s not all bad; Reed, in his designer suits and perfectly groomed, the good boy who’s not all good… simply divine (and near to literally, too!!)
Also wanted to say the cover art is lovely (Eve is beautiful) and I love the blackwinged angel (Cain? Well he’s Cain to me!) on this site.
I am an aspiring writer, and I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how much I’m enjoying your work. My girlfriend and I are reading Eve of Chaos together. Long, bizarre story as to why we’re reading the third volume of the series first, but we were pleased to see that we were able to pick up the thread of the story easily. I decided in the very first chapter that I like Cain better, but my gf is still undecided on that subject.
I’m looking forward to reading more of your work. The story is really great, so far. I’m especially enjoying the religious sort of mythology you employ. And who doesn’t like a hot chick with a katana??
I have now finished all three books in your series and i must say is has been a while since i was so excited about a series. I read a lot of UF books and i must say that your series is truly addicting and refreshing. The ideas, twists and turns in your series make for a captivating read. i was so upset when i got to the last page!! I didn’t want it to end. I love books and really enjoy reading, but i hated having to even put this series down for a second! I’m so glad I picked it up! I can not wait to find out what the next book holds in store!! Please keep us all up to date on the next release!!
Thank you,
Charlene
I have read the first two Eve books and thought they were real good I am reading Eve of Chaos now this is a real big coo for me as I have dyslexia and most of the time I have to unscramble the word then unscramble the sentence. It usually takes me years if ever to read a book. I am real proud I have seen the Kindle 2 but it is out of my price range. I hope one day to get one so I can enjoy more of your books and other authors Thank you for helping me get back into reading. Many blessings to you.
I just finished Eve of Chaos. I absolutely love this series. My only complaint is that the trilogy is over too soon and with several major questions left unanswered. Sincerely hope you’ll write further books since this is definitely one of the better urban fantasy series in recent years. Keep up the good work.
Hello. I really liked your 3 EVE Books. When will the 4 one come out? Your website doesn’t have an “UP COMING BOOKS” section so I thought I’d try to use e-mail to find out information on the next book. Do you think that EVE OF cHANGE would be a good title?
I’M HOPING THERE WILL BE MORE BOOKS TO THIS SERIES BECAUSE I WANT TO KNOW WHAT ELSE IS GOING TO HAPPEN WITH EVANGELINE,REED,& ERIC,THE ENDING TO EVE OF CHAOS HAD ME ON THE EDGE !
I really enjoyed the series so far. I purchased all 3 books at once and finished them in one week! I can’t wait for the next book to come out. Keep up the fantastic work!
I loved this series and I hope to read another one to find out what happens to the priest. I could not put the books down when I started reading. Very enjoyable. I had to read them twice.
I am a huge fan of your works and I read them all as soon as they hit shelves. I do have a question for you though; I was wondering if you had any idea (even a rough guess) as to when your next book would be coming out. Not including the e-book. I finished the third and I am simplily dying to for my next fix of Eve and Reed. I would very much appreciate it if you would get back to me.
I just got finished reading the 3rd book! I love the series! Eve is totally awsome! I love Alec and his “bad boy” image. Cant wait to read the next book!
I’ve purchased and devoured each of the books as they came out. Late last night, I got to “Because I have a question to ask you…”
Then I just about screamed! No more book, no teaser snippet of the next novel, not even a note telling me when I can get my next fix. Aaaargh! That was so MEAN of you!
Love the series. Thanks for lots of hours of enjoyment.
I just finished the second book in the Marked series. Wow! With each book I’m becoming a bigger fan. I wanted to tell you I’m happy about two things: discovering the series through Nalini Singh’s blog and having the three books come out within two months. Thank you and please, please, please let the series continue beyond the three books.
Hello!
You won’t remember for sure but we’ve already talked at goodreads before Eve of Darkness was released. I was the one who complained about how difficult it is to get your work in Germany. I finally got my copy last week and it was worth waiting. You’ve done such an amazing work here!
I love Eve and Cain is a real hottie. I always liked the “Bad Boy” most…
I’m a little late asking you to send me an ARC of Book2, and that’s why I have to endure the same torture for it as last time. But maybe you could send me an ARC of Eve of Chaos?
And can I hope for more Eve after that??
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed DARKNESS! Thank you for going to the trouble of getting it. I’m hoping that one of the German publishers will pick up the translation rights and the books will be easier to find there. *fingers crossed*
I’m sorry to say that no ARCs of CHAOS were made due to a production delay. That’s torture for me, too.
But yes, there will be more Eve! The first three books are launch books to a continuing series. There is lots more in store…
Your series looks like something I’d enjoy, but apparently your publisher is not releasing it for the Kindle. At this point I’m doing almost all my reading that way, so I’m unlikely to buy your book(s) until/unless I can get an electronic copy that I can read on my Kindle.
So I followed the link, with every intention of immediately purchasing the Kindle version. But as is my habit I first glanced at the price. Imagine my reaction when I saw the Kindle version is selling for $9.99 while it is available for $6.99 in paper.
I know that authors don’t (usually) determine the price their works are sold for, but do you have any idea why they’re charging over 40% more for the Kindle version than the paperback?
If the reason is that you, the author, receive $3.00 more for each Kindle version sold than you do for a paperback then I will buy the Kindle version, since I like to support authors. (For example, I was an early contributor to Lee and Miller’s “Fledgling” and “Saltation” projects.) But that seems extremely unlikely.
Please tell me that I am wrong in my assumption that Tor just doesn’t get it when it comes to digital publication. If you can’t, is there any chance you can pass along the name and email address of someone at Tor I can contact about this?
I saw this article the other day: “Barnes & Noble Follows Amazon’s E-Book Pricing Model: ($9.99 standard price)” — http://tiny.cc/rCjOQ.
So I don’t know if that $14 list price is Tor’s doing or not. I noticed that the list price for the Sony version was also $14.
You’re correct in the assumption that I don’t have any say in how the books are priced. I also don’t receive higher royalties for e-book sales. I’m not sure who’s taking in the lion’s share of those digital sales, but it’s not me.
I’m also not sure how to contact Macmillan’s digital rights dept. (all of my correspondence is routed through my editor) You could try emailing my house publicist and she could probably forward your email to the correct person: kyle.avery@tor.com
To clarify the pricing, the $9.99 price is for electronic versions of hardcover or, at times, trade books, not paperbacks. Electronic editions of paperbacks tend to be in the $5 to $7 range – a bit under the cost of the “dead tree” editions.
I just sent off a note to the publicist, and I’ll let you know what I learn.
Hi Sylvia Wow, just read Eve’s book 1–loved it. Can’t wait for 2 and 3!!
Now I just have to go back and read it slower, to catch everything I missed running through the first time. (No patience, wanted to know how it ended)
Hi Sylvia,
Not a question but a comment. I work for the company that will typeset your new book. I hope that it is okay that I contact you. My son, Chad, now 23, is in the Air Force and graduated from the Language Institute in Monterey, CA three years ago,(Korean). My wife and I visited him there twice. He was in Irag until January and is now in Afghanistan. He was moved to another program after graduation along with some other top students and doesn’t use his Korean but loves what he does. It felt so good reading your comments in the book about you and your family and the institute. Thank you.
Dave
Thank you
Do you know how hard it is to read the excerpt and then realize how long I have to wait to get my hot little hands on the first book?!! It looks fabulous and I can’t wait for this to hit the shelves!
I picked up the ARC of your book, Eve of Darkness, at National yesterday, and I’ve already started it. Out of all the books I picked up (and there were many), yours has me hooked! Excellent job!
Okay so I have read all three books, and looking everywhere for perhaps the fourth one, but I find no mention of one anywhere??? You left us in a cliff hanger and I need answers.. so please can you tell me if there will be a fourth in the series? Curious minds want to know, and we also would like to know WHEN Woman WHEN..
I LOVE your Marked series and I really hope the adventure continues.
I ripped through these 3 novels in less than a week, the equivalent to breaking the land speed record for me! I even took the time to go back and reread the particularly juicy parts. I love that you made allusions to Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the first book, and as a rabid fan, I was instantly struck by the similarities between the two love triangles. I guess that since I was always a devoted Spike-aholic, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I favor Reed over Cain, although I must say that they are both written as a dream come true. There’s just something about that underdog with the beautiful face that I can’t resist! Please write quickly, and please let the hottie with the bubbly be Abel!!!!
Dear Sylvia,
Finally I got my edition of Eve of Chaos and loved it like the other ones. The cliffhanger was really exciting
! Can’t wait for the next book!!!
One question: There was a link for a free short story coming soon, but I can’t find it anymore….Will it be released before the next part of the series?
i just have to say wow its been a while since i have fallen completely in love with a series as i did with the marked i read all three in three days and what a ride great story telling characters you love to hate, hate to love and everything in between i can hardly wait for more yes must have more of Eve, Cain, Able, ill take more of Able if anything!!!!!!!!
Just finished Eve of Chaos….SO glad this is not a trilogy!! Can’t wait for the next one!!
Sylvia,
I purchased the first two Eve books on vacation looking for a pulp novel to relax and enjoy reading, without much thinking. What I got was an incredibly well written tale with a compelling story line and very strong lead female character. Add the mystery twists and vivid descriptions and I could not put them down until I had read all three. More of her story is highly anticipated.
Excellent Job! Your originality and talent are a breath of fresh air in the current environment of recycled story-lines and boring plot lines.
Hi, I just finished Eve of Chaos. I loved the 3 Marked books. What a terrific series you’ve created: a kickass heroine and 2 hot angel types!!
I love both Cain and Abel. Every time I think I love Alec better, in pops Reed and…and…oh, I just don’t know. I don’t know how you – as the author – having created 2 such hot leading males, can choose the one for Eve.
I love how you’ve drawn the 2 heroes: Alec, with his jeans and his overlong hair, the bad boy who’s not all bad; Reed, in his designer suits and perfectly groomed, the good boy who’s not all good… simply divine (and near to literally, too!!)
Also wanted to say the cover art is lovely (Eve is beautiful) and I love the blackwinged angel (Cain? Well he’s Cain to me!) on this site.
Can’t wait for the next story!
Cheers,
Vicki
I am an aspiring writer, and I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how much I’m enjoying your work. My girlfriend and I are reading Eve of Chaos together. Long, bizarre story as to why we’re reading the third volume of the series first, but we were pleased to see that we were able to pick up the thread of the story easily. I decided in the very first chapter that I like Cain better, but my gf is still undecided on that subject.
I’m looking forward to reading more of your work. The story is really great, so far. I’m especially enjoying the religious sort of mythology you employ. And who doesn’t like a hot chick with a katana??
I have now finished all three books in your series and i must say is has been a while since i was so excited about a series. I read a lot of UF books and i must say that your series is truly addicting and refreshing. The ideas, twists and turns in your series make for a captivating read. i was so upset when i got to the last page!! I didn’t want it to end. I love books and really enjoy reading, but i hated having to even put this series down for a second! I’m so glad I picked it up! I can not wait to find out what the next book holds in store!! Please keep us all up to date on the next release!!
Thank you,
Charlene
I have read the first two Eve books and thought they were real good I am reading Eve of Chaos now this is a real big coo for me as I have dyslexia and most of the time I have to unscramble the word then unscramble the sentence. It usually takes me years if ever to read a book. I am real proud I have seen the Kindle 2 but it is out of my price range. I hope one day to get one so I can enjoy more of your books and other authors Thank you for helping me get back into reading. Many blessings to you.
I just finished Eve of Chaos. I absolutely love this series. My only complaint is that the trilogy is over too soon and with several major questions left unanswered. Sincerely hope you’ll write further books since this is definitely one of the better urban fantasy series in recent years. Keep up the good work.
Hi faechilde,
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the series, especially since the Marked series isn’t a trilogy, so it’s not over yet.
I keep the site updated, so as soon as I have more information, I’ll post it here.
Thank you for stopping by and for the awesome compliments. I’m grateful!
That comment right there just gave me hope that there *is* a god.
lol
I can’t wait for the next book, now.
I think it goes without saying that the marked series is made of pure win. Aka, it’s awesome.
Dear S. J. Day,
Hello. I really liked your 3 EVE Books. When will the 4 one come out? Your website doesn’t have an “UP COMING BOOKS” section so I thought I’d try to use e-mail to find out information on the next book. Do you think that EVE OF cHANGE would be a good title?
I’M HOPING THERE WILL BE MORE BOOKS TO THIS SERIES BECAUSE I WANT TO KNOW WHAT ELSE IS GOING TO HAPPEN WITH EVANGELINE,REED,& ERIC,THE ENDING TO EVE OF CHAOS HAD ME ON THE EDGE !
Whew!! Just finished Eve of Chaos. LOVED the series! I am looking forward to more “Marked” books. Great art, great story and great writing.
Dying to know who’s giving her the ring, the next book can’t come quick enough!
I really enjoyed the series so far. I purchased all 3 books at once and finished them in one week! I can’t wait for the next book to come out. Keep up the fantastic work!
I loved this series and I hope to read another one to find out what happens to the priest. I could not put the books down when I started reading. Very enjoyable. I had to read them twice.
I love Eve Of Chaos but is the ending going to remain like that or is their going to be an explanation??? haha, I really want to know!
Hello SJ
I am a huge fan of your works and I read them all as soon as they hit shelves. I do have a question for you though; I was wondering if you had any idea (even a rough guess) as to when your next book would be coming out. Not including the e-book. I finished the third and I am simplily dying to for my next fix of Eve and Reed. I would very much appreciate it if you would get back to me.
Thank You
Brianna
I just got finished reading the 3rd book! I love the series! Eve is totally awsome! I love Alec and his “bad boy” image. Cant wait to read the next book!
omg! what an ending to book 3! is there going to be a book 4? there has to be! XD
I’ve purchased and devoured each of the books as they came out. Late last night, I got to “Because I have a question to ask you…”
Then I just about screamed! No more book, no teaser snippet of the next novel, not even a note telling me when I can get my next fix. Aaaargh! That was so MEAN of you!
Love the series. Thanks for lots of hours of enjoyment.
Marked books are awesome!!! Can’t wait for Chaos!!! PLEASE, PLEASE MORE MARKED BOOKS!!!!
Hi!
I just finished the second book in the Marked series. Wow! With each book I’m becoming a bigger fan. I wanted to tell you I’m happy about two things: discovering the series through Nalini Singh’s blog and having the three books come out within two months. Thank you and please, please, please let the series continue beyond the three books.
Hello!
You won’t remember for sure but we’ve already talked at goodreads before Eve of Darkness was released. I was the one who complained about how difficult it is to get your work in Germany. I finally got my copy last week and it was worth waiting. You’ve done such an amazing work here!
I love Eve and Cain is a real hottie. I always liked the “Bad Boy” most…
I’m a little late asking you to send me an ARC of Book2, and that’s why I have to endure the same torture for it as last time. But maybe you could send me an ARC of Eve of Chaos?
And can I hope for more Eve after that??
Hi Christina,
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed DARKNESS! Thank you for going to the trouble of getting it. I’m hoping that one of the German publishers will pick up the translation rights and the books will be easier to find there. *fingers crossed*
I’m sorry to say that no ARCs of CHAOS were made due to a production delay. That’s torture for me, too.
But yes, there will be more Eve! The first three books are launch books to a continuing series. There is lots more in store…
Your series looks like something I’d enjoy, but apparently your publisher is not releasing it for the Kindle. At this point I’m doing almost all my reading that way, so I’m unlikely to buy your book(s) until/unless I can get an electronic copy that I can read on my Kindle.
Perhaps you can nudge your publisher?
Thanks,
/Andy
Hi Andy,
Just wanted to let you know that EVE OF DARKNESS is now available in Kindle format: http://tiny.cc/EgK0x
Sorry it took so long.
S. J.
Thanks for letting me know.
So I followed the link, with every intention of immediately purchasing the Kindle version. But as is my habit I first glanced at the price. Imagine my reaction when I saw the Kindle version is selling for $9.99 while it is available for $6.99 in paper.
I know that authors don’t (usually) determine the price their works are sold for, but do you have any idea why they’re charging over 40% more for the Kindle version than the paperback?
If the reason is that you, the author, receive $3.00 more for each Kindle version sold than you do for a paperback then I will buy the Kindle version, since I like to support authors. (For example, I was an early contributor to Lee and Miller’s “Fledgling” and “Saltation” projects.) But that seems extremely unlikely.
Please tell me that I am wrong in my assumption that Tor just doesn’t get it when it comes to digital publication. If you can’t, is there any chance you can pass along the name and email address of someone at Tor I can contact about this?
Thanks,
/Andy
Hi Andy,
I saw this article the other day: “Barnes & Noble Follows Amazon’s E-Book Pricing Model: ($9.99 standard price)” — http://tiny.cc/rCjOQ.
So I don’t know if that $14 list price is Tor’s doing or not. I noticed that the list price for the Sony version was also $14.
You’re correct in the assumption that I don’t have any say in how the books are priced. I also don’t receive higher royalties for e-book sales. I’m not sure who’s taking in the lion’s share of those digital sales, but it’s not me.
I’m also not sure how to contact Macmillan’s digital rights dept. (all of my correspondence is routed through my editor) You could try emailing my house publicist and she could probably forward your email to the correct person: kyle.avery@tor.com
Thank you.
S. J.
Thanks, S.J. -
To clarify the pricing, the $9.99 price is for electronic versions of hardcover or, at times, trade books, not paperbacks. Electronic editions of paperbacks tend to be in the $5 to $7 range – a bit under the cost of the “dead tree” editions.
I just sent off a note to the publicist, and I’ll let you know what I learn.
Sorry to be such a pest!
/Andy
Hi Sylvia Wow, just read Eve’s book 1–loved it. Can’t wait for 2 and 3!!
Now I just have to go back and read it slower, to catch everything I missed running through the first time. (No patience, wanted to know how it ended)
=>
Catherine
Hi Sylvia,
Not a question but a comment. I work for the company that will typeset your new book. I hope that it is okay that I contact you. My son, Chad, now 23, is in the Air Force and graduated from the Language Institute in Monterey, CA three years ago,(Korean). My wife and I visited him there twice. He was in Irag until January and is now in Afghanistan. He was moved to another program after graduation along with some other top students and doesn’t use his Korean but loves what he does. It felt so good reading your comments in the book about you and your family and the institute. Thank you.
Dave
Thank you
I picked up the ARC of your book, Eve of Darkness, at National yesterday, and I’ve already started it. Out of all the books I picked up (and there were many), yours has me hooked! Excellent job!
The site looks awesome. Can’t wait for the series to be released.
sounds like an exciting up-and-coming series
The site looks great! Thanks for the Myspace add.
I’m waiting on word from my editor. Once she gives me the okay, I’ll post excerpts, etc. I can’t wait!
Can’t wait for the first book to come out. The actors all look so gorgeous…When are the other 2 excerpts coming out?
This series is going to rock!! The website looks wonderful. I’m so excited for you!
Thank you, everyone!!
I’m excited, too.
this series sounds exciting…can’t wait to read it!
Sylvia,
Lynne!
Love your new site and can’t wait till this “marked” series comes out it sounds fantastic
Congratulations!
Congraulations.Hope to read all.
i love your new site and new name and i cant wait for the books “marked” to come out.
mary
Can’t wait for this series, it sounds superb. Love the look, too. Many congratulations!
Saskia
Was so happy to hear the news about these new books
OMG, I can’t wait for the release 
Wow, I can’t wait to read the series premiere, it sounds fabulous! Congratulations, SJ.
Denise.
Very cool looking series! Can’t wait to read them!
Congrats
This series looks so good! I can’t wait to read it…
Congratulations!
Thank you, Tammi!
Love the site.
Looking forward to book releases.