The Mortal Path Series: What if a woman sold her soul to a demon and 300 years later wanted it back?

Sacrifice: Mortal Path Book 2

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A Sumerian demon's enslaved executioner--a ravager of lives and souls--Maliha Crayne has been reborn, willing to sacrifice her immortality for a chance at freedom ... and salvation.

Now she has an opportunity to prevent the death of thousands to help balance the countless lives she has obliterated over the centuries. To do so, she must locate and destroy an evil cabal of madmen in possession of a weapon of unspeakable power--and survive the immortal assassins who are now after her blood.

But it means reverting to the old ways and surrendering once more to the darkness. And if Maliha dies before the mission is accomplished, the hell she once knew will seem like a picnic compared to the eternal torments awaiting her.

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"Chilling, thrilling, and a page turner!" - HEATHER GRAHAM

"Action packed. Tons of fun. Dakota Banks slams you through a wild tale of mayhem and murder. You'll love every page." - MARIO ACEVEDO

"Sacrifice was an intense read.... Rich characters, out of this world action, fast-paced and heart-wrenching romance, what more can I ask from a great urban fantasy series?" - LARISSA'S BOOKISH LIFE

Dark Time: Mortal Path Book 1

In the 17th century, a woman is ripped from her husband's arms, thrown in jail, and then set afire as a witch. Saved from the flames by an ancient Sumerian demon, she becomes the Black Ghost, his Ageless assassin gifted with otherworldly skills and superbly trained in martial arts.

Centuries pass before Maliha Crayne finds a way out of the life she hates.

If she achieves a balance between lives taken and lives saved, she'll break the demon's hold on her.

If she fails, she will suffer the demon's torment ... forever.

Read Chapter One Now!

"Sometimes you just need a kick-ass former demon's slave to tackle life's problems. Especially one wielding a whip sword. Dakota Banks' DARK TIME is a novel to be savored for both its edge of suspense and the pure joy of its storytelling. Part immortal, all human, Maliha is a heroine who will leave readers breathless and craving more. Not to be missed!" - JAMES ROLLINS

"Seductive, sophisticated, and imaginative, DARK TIME has a multi-dimensional quality with beguiling concepts and a labyrinth of fast-paced suspense. There's food for thought on every fascinating page. Dakota Banks is firing on all cylinders." - STEVE BERRY

"Sweeping across continents and centuries, DARK TIME by Dakota Banks is storytelling at its most vivid. The characters are fascinating, the plot nail-biting ... Curl up in your favorite chair - entertainment is guaranteed."
- GAYLE LYNDS

"DARK TIME is a passionate, fascinating story packed with action and history. Three hundred years ago, Maliha Crayne was burned at the stake. Now she's in a race against time to save the world and her soul, and you will be with her step by step." - DAVID MORRELL

"Edge of your seat, breathtaking action ... DARK TIME is a must-read supernatural thriller." - DAVID DUN

"Fans of the supernatural and dark fantasy will be intrigued by Maliha Crayne's quest to save her soul." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"The premise for this new series is exciting.... With a kick-ass heroine who's trying to get out of an unimaginably bad situation and tons of action, this is a terrific read." - RT BOOK REVIEWS

"DARK TIME is the first book in a new dark urban fantasy thriller series called the Mortal Path. DARK TIME introduces us to Maliha Crayne, a terrific new urban fantasy heroine that is multi-layered, passionate, and nuanced. ... The world building and back story of the demons is fresh and original with a nice scifi twist mixed with the metaphysical. ... DARK TIME is a thriller that synthesizes and delivers action akin to Mission Impossible and James Bond. Unlike many of the characters in those stories, Maliha is believable because she has the experiences, knowledge, languages and training from a lifetime of 300 plus years to back up her actions. ... A definite page-turner and I recommend it especially if you like thrillers and well drawn characters." - SCIFI GUY

"Maliha is a mix of Lara Croft and a human Terminator; she would be marvelous in a video game. She is also a strong character in any book. The real heart of the story lies in Maliha's past, at what she lost; her husband, her baby, her life. ... In DARK TIME, Dakota Banks combines daredevil action, poignant romance, the past, the present, the paranormal, all infused with modern technology. It is the first in a series of books that looks set to be a strong, intriguing story line." - Catherine Tuckwell, BLOGCRITICS

"This book was freaking awesome! ... The action was amazing and violent and just F'n brilliant!" - Bella Phen, POP SYNDICATE

"A great concept and a fun read; an original story with just the right blend of action, suspense, mythology, and romance." - BOOK BITCH

"The first paranormal Mortal Path thriller is dark and enthralling." - ALTERNATIVE WORLDS (Harriet Klausner)

"...engaging and fast paced.... I urge everyone who is a fan of urban fantasy/paranormal to pick this book up and read it. You won't be disappointed. By the way doesn't the book cover remind you of a really, really good movie poster?" - WORDSMITHSONIA

"Simply amazing! On-the-edge-of-your-seat brilliant, DARK TIME is an intriguing blend of myth, paranormal, suspense, and action-adventure." - SILVER'S BOOK REVIEWS

"DARK TIME has an intriguing story line, edge of your seat suspense, and a sizzling touch of romance. This book should appeal to fans of urban fantasy as well as those who enjoy romantic suspense." - DARQUE REVIEWS

"DARK TIME is everything that the debut of a new urban fantasy series should be. Banks deftly employs Sumerian mythology and world history to propel the story of Maliha, a former assassin seeking redemption. ... As a heroine, Maliha is one of the best. She's intelligent and talented, has a great sense of humor, and knows how to take care of herself. Maliha is easy to sympathize with ... To top it all off, Maliha faces the challenge of opening her heart to a man for the first time since her husband turned his back on her in the 17th century. Jake, a DEA agent who may be more than he seems, is sexy, smart, and tenacious among other things. I found myself falling right along with her. Grade A" - ECLECTIC BOOKLOVER

"I love the Sumerian twist on the demon vs. heroine story making it more exciting and giving an ancient feel to the relationship. Supernatural beings who are rooted in ancient legend seem to have more credibility to me. It seems silly that I am saying that something supernatural is credible, but giving the supernatural a history based on mythos makes the reader feel like these beings actually could exist, if you just stretch your imagination a little. And Ms. Banks knows how to stretch one's imagination. The supporting characters have interesting histories of their own and there are some characters you can't quite figure out yet. It seems as if there is much more to Maliha's story, and I can't wait to see where her new life takes her. If you are looking for a new urban fantasy series with a little bit more complexity, this book is for you. ... Check it out, you won't be disappointed." - ROBOTS AND VAMPS

"DARK TIME is an explosive combination of James Cameron's Dark Angel and Xena, the Warrior Princess. It has all the great elements of being very dark, with a kick-ass heroine! I would recommend this book to sci-fi, paranormal, urban, or any other type of fan. Dark Time is a must read! ... Dakota Banks can bank on the fact that her books are going to go all the way to number one. The only thing wrong with this book is that I read it so fast that I have to wait till book two comes out." - CHERYL'S BOOK NOOK

"Readers with no preset assumptions will definitely enjoy this book. The blurbs by James Rollins and David Morrell are refreshingly correct. To sum it up, it was definitely a fun read for me and I look forward to the next book in the series." - FANTASY BOOK CRITIC

"I liked Maliha and the way she evolved after she decided to break the contract with Rabishu. She started to see people as people and not merely targets. Her emotions that had been buried so deep started peeking through. Once she begins to save lives she in turn begins to let others into her life. ... Overall, a solid start to a new series. Grade B" - LESLIE'S PSYCHE

"I really enjoyed this book. ... I enjoyed the way the story moved back and forth in time, giving glimpses into what Maliha went through to get where she is now. ... I easily sympathized with Susannah and the loss she suffered - but I embraced Maliha and the woman she's become just as easily. And I look forward to the next installment in this series. Ms. Banks left me with a cliffhanger - and as much as they drive me crazy, cliffhangers leave me wanting more." - MICHELLE'S RAMBLINS

"Banks gives readers a tortured, sympathetic hero, haunted by the child she never got to know and love. Maliha is tough, intelligent, and sexy but she's not the stereotypical hero you see in so many other books of this type. In Rabishu we have a being that is almost completely alien in its evil and total disregard for human life. DARK TIME puts a lot of distance between itself and the competition. Grade A-" - WEEKLY BOOK BUZZ at MANIA.COM

"DARK TIME is the first book of this action-packed adult urban fantasy series, Mortal Path. ...Exciting, fast paced, and fun to read. Sumerian and Chinese mythology with modern day high-tech and bits of archeology thrown in all give background and meaning. Five Stars" - J. KAYE'S BOOK BLOG

"If you enjoy a thrilling urban fantasy as much as I do and if you like a kick-ass heroine, pick up this book, an excellent read well worth your time. I loved the qualities that Maliha embraces as she tries to regain her soul. The story leaves me begging for more...." - MY BLOG 2.0

"Ms. Banks writes martial arts well and the fighting sequences of the book read almost like a video game plays - not any easy thing to do." - CHAOTIC COMPENDIUMS

"DARK TIME reads like a paranormal Mission Impossible assignment ... So if you're looking for a fast paced read that is very dark in nature, that makes no apologies, has a kick-ass heroine and a solid storyline, then this book is for you." - ENCHANTED BY BOOKS

"... [A] fascinating and refreshingly original series. ... DARK TIME is a complex novel bound to grab you by the throat and not let go until the final page is turned. We find passion, danger, intrigue, seemingly impossible quests, even a slight touch of romance between the covers. ... The world presented here is brilliantly portrayed and Dakota Banks does a masterful job with her descriptive imagery. ... I could not put DARK TIME down and eagerly anticipate book two, SACRIFICE. A Five Klover Recommended Read" - Kelley A. Hartsell, CK'S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES

"One of the best new series that I have read in a long time. I would recommend that everyone pick it up, especially if you like paranormal books with more action, character development, and history. Definitely an author to watch out for!" - YZHABELLA'S BOOKSHELF

"Dark Time ... is an inventive and engaging novel. The idea behind the book is clever and original." - THE NOVEL BOOKWORM