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A born and bred Jersey girl, Stacy eagerly left the Garden State for college, as was the family tradition. And after graduating from University of Pennsylvania with a psychology degree, she married a Marine and soon developed a distinct fondness for travel, U-Hauls and Southern hospitality. She returned to Jersey after a decade of that nomadic life with two children, a slight addiction to coffee and a hunger to create something of her own. So she began writing fiction, stories styled after the classic sci-fi/fantasy novels of her childhood. She still lives in New Jersey with her two delightful teens, a neurotic dog and a queenly cat. Her favorite things are furry four-legged critters, a good game of backgammon and books that make you forget where you are.
Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite
Becca Carter’s bomb dog Jake is one of the best in the TSA force. During a routine patrol, Jake discovers an ancient Egyptian jar and couldn’t stop himself from tasting the liquid in it. Strange things happen soon after, with Jake nearly losing his life protecting Becca from werewolves. Hunted and changed, Jake struggles to understand the strange series of events, but knows that he’s the only one that can protect Becca from the smuggler who has an evil plan using ancient means. Son of Anubis by Stacy Bennett is a supernatural novella that blends fascinating Egyptian legends into its premise.
Despite its short length, the plot is well developed and deftly paced to make this novella a satisfying read. The cover art is attention grabbing and complements the story very well. Bennett’s prose is clean and flawless, which makes the narrative shine with the same qualities. Told from Becca's and Jake’s points of view, readers can experience their world and thoughts effortlessly, although reading the story from Jake’s perspective is undeniably more fascinating. Characterization is sufficiently executed. The background of the characters, especially about Becca’s brother, Brian, is skillfully told without being too little or too much. As a reader, this is a storytelling ability that I always appreciate in a writer, so kudos to Bennett. On the whole, the myth and modernity combined with unexpected romance makes Son of Anubis without doubt an enjoyable read. I look forward to reading more from Bennett, especially in the supernatural genre.
