T.L. James

TL James, born and raised in Houston, Texas, studied English at the University of Houston and Texas Southern University and graduated with an MBA from LeTourneau University. There is where she cultivated an interest in biblical studies which is woven throughout the trilogy. As she developed the storyline for this labor of love, she worked tirelessly with her son constantly tucked around her waist. She often found her inspiration in the sound of her son's small steady breaths while he slept. After eight months of sleepless nights, The MPire trilogy was completed.

Title: The MPire: In Search of the Lost

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

348 Pages

ISBN 978-0-9791876-4-3

Publisher: Kendall Publication

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The trilogy of The MPire starts with, In Search of the Lost, which is the story Mallory Towneson Haulm, a sexy financial powerhouse, who lives in a quasi paradise in Austin, Texas. His opulent world is decorated with expensive toys and women more exquisite than an exotic candy shop. After fourteen years of separation from his family, Mallory is summoned to return back home to join The Family Business. Poised for success, Mallory is focused on turning around the ailing business, not realizing that taking his assigned reigns will put him in a position of unrelenting power which he is unaware he even has. His world crashes as he reunites with his brothers and becomes Death, the forth horseman of the Apocalypse.

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Reluctant Death…. Rating: 5 stars.

With clever manipulation of the literary classics and biblical themes, coupled with clear and concise mastery of the written word, author T.L. James pens a spellbinding and riveting novel that is simply unprecedented in THE MPire: In Search of the Lost.

Lustful Mallory Towneson Haulm has an insatiable appetite for all things beautiful and powerful. He has transformed himself from an abused child; suffering a painful past that he barely remembers into a multimillion-dollar business tycoon and connoisseur of fine clothes, furnishings, food and women. But no matter how he fights it and attempts to mask himself behind the glamorous life and the English accent, he is a Haulm and destined to join the family business. As he is repeatedly reminded, it all ends with him.

Upon that premise, T.L. James paints a complex and multifaceted portrait of Mallory's journey from the seemingly resistant heir of an earthly throne, to the powerful acceptance of his spiritual throne and truly horrendous inheritance. The novel is surrounded in subtle supernatural innuendos and occurrences, cleverly disguised throughout the tale so as not to portray the mystery to the reader. In order to figure this novel out, to understand the twisted motives and logic of the characters and why the family business seems all encompassing and omnipotent, the reader has to hang on to every word.

Remembering her audience, T. L. James scripts realistic characters and craftily designs sibling rivalries, friendships, familial bonds, reliance and trust as well as abuse. I enjoyed the fraternal component of the family business, down to their choreographed entrance ala the Brotherhood of the Masons. But most importantly, Matthew and the transformation of his relationship to Mallory adds a startling twist.

The only downfall I experienced was the length of time devoted to Mallory's forbidden love. While the depth of the romance was necessary to lay a solid foundation, it became all encompassing for a few chapters and slightly distracted what was, up to that point, a perfect read. But that was my only criticism.

As with all novels of this magnitude, upon its conclusion a true fan will have more questions, more analysis. What is Matthew? An angel or much more? If he is what he claims to be, what would that mean for mankind? What would the religious implications be? How will Mallory maintain the business, his power, and his destiny? On and on, this novel peaks the curiosity, stimulates the imagination, and leaves the reader craving for the next installment.

Reviewed by a. Kai

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“WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE: DESTINY OR LOVE?” Rating: 5 coffee mugs

When Mallory returns home to join the family business, he has no idea what that responsibility demands. For him to take over his rightful place he would need to take on the title of Death, the fourth horseman of the apocalypse, unleashing a power so great that not even he could fathom! To complicate things, his ex-love comes back harboring a secret that threatens to destroy everyone.

T.L. James new release is an undiscovered gem. This book captures the realism of choices and consequences through its realistic characters and its taut storyline. The author does an awesome job of transporting the reader into this wonderful story while not bogging it down with unnecessary adjectives.

Great job! I can’t wait for the next installment!

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In the first book of the trilogy MPire, In Search of the Lost, we are taken into the life of Mallory Towneson Haulm. He’s handsome, runs a very successful business and is irresistible to women. He’s lived his whole life trying to prove he’s not as worthless as his father makes him feel. After being separated from his family for years, he’s been asked to come back home and help the family business. They need him to complete the circle and make the family stronger. He reluctantly agrees, which throws him back into the family fighting with some brothers, bonding with others, and still afraid of his father. The closest person to him, that helps him feel invincible, is his half brother, Matthew. He had actually befriended Matthew while they were in school Oxford, not knowing they were related. They built a relationship that made old feelings surface when they are reunited again after many years.

Family secrets are uncovered as Mallory is forced to remember his life before Oxford, the life he worked hard to forget. He slowly learns his life and the help needed in the family business really isn’t for the business they have structured for the outside world to see. They have deeper things going on in their family and Mallory is needed to complete what their family has done for decades.

In Search of the Lost if a wonderful read. The writing is so vivid, I could actually see the scenes described. If you’re interested in stories about good and evil, heaven and hell, this is a must read. I’m anxiously looking forward to the next book to come out to see how the story unfolds from where it left off. Great job to the author for starting with an explosive introduction to the trilogy!

Four 1/2 stars reviewed by Leila of Real Divas of Literature

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