Character Interview + Contest: Luke from A Touch Mortal

I've recently had the, er, privilege, to sit down with Luke, a character from Leah Clifford's A Touch Mortal, at the club where his band often plays for an interview. After this glimpse into Luke, enter for your chance to win a copy of A Touch Mortal!


Kari: Since you aren't a central character, why don't you tell my readers a little about yourself first? *looks around club* And why you love this place so much.

Luke: Tell you about myself? And kill the mystery so early? Let's not rush things, love. *leans back, stretching nonchalantly as he takes in Aerie with a grin* I prefer to play at Aerie because the crowds are always so...eager to please, and it makes me eager to please them. I play faster here, sing better. I give them what they want.

Kari: *smirks* Mystery, huh? How much mystery can there be in a lead singer who wears leather pants? And yes, I imagine you do give them what they... want. But for those of us who don't know the history, how did your band get started?

Luke: *chuckles* I like leather. There's something phenomenal about being covered in something else's skin, wouldn't you say? The band started out of boredom. I needed a hobby. *he winks* Idle hands and all that.

Kari: *rolls eyes* You're a real charmer, let me tell you. So let's get to the good stuff. Tell me about the Siders. Surely you know some good secrets on them?

Luke: The Suiciders are a mystery to us all. Personally, I'm doing my best to find out more information but so far we only know that their Touch works like a drug. The mortals can't control themselves when they're on it, for better or worse. It's a wonderful little talent. I'd love to put it to my own uses. *stares off* I mean being able to control chaos? As long as the Bound stay out of it, things could get quite interesting.

Kari: *shrugs* But Gabe's Bound, and rumor has it, he's been protective a rogue Sider. One with special abilities. Perhaps some abilities even you can't touch? *raises a challenging eyebrow*

Luke: I'll touch anything I like. *stands and slams his chair back against the table* Gabriel has a nasty habit of hording all the fun toys. One of these days it's going to bite him in the ass. *he grabs for an electric guitar leaned against a mirrored pillar* Well, love, it's been a time, but ours has come to an end. *Luke smiles* Soundcheck.


Ah, Luke, ever the charmer. But that, my awesome followers, is a small intro to one of the great characters in A Touch Mortal.

For your chance to get to know Luke and the rest of the cast of characters, fill out THIS form.

One winner will receive a preorder of A Touch Mortal.

This contest is international wherever the Book Depository delivers and ends Sunday, January 23.

No entries will be accepted through the comments, but you most definitely should still leave a comment for Leah and Luke.