Strange, quiet Luka doesn't live in this world; long ago he took refuge in his art, escaping into surreal mindscapes inspired by his favorite painters. In the beautifully monstrous realms of his imagination, he is safe from the pain of his losses: his family, his friends, his hope.
Until war breaks out, and he is forced to flee the only home he's known since he was thirteen.
Captured by an enemy soldier, young Luka is marched across brutal terrain, toward a fate known only by the bearded menace holding him prisoner. Quick with a knife, tireless and strong, Tarik guards the purpose of his mission as he takes Luka deeper and deeper into enemy territory.
When the soldier discovers the painful secret he has been hiding since childhood, Luka fears he is about to endure a new kind of cruelty, worse than being abandoned, ostracized or beaten. Or is it possible the soldier holding Luka prisoner is the one person who isn't afraid of the truth behind Luka's silence and lies?
"As Tarik and Luka’s trials and travails come to a tension-filled climax, I was so fully invested in their lives that each emotion—the happy, the sad, the terrified—was an emotion I shared right along with them. Varian Krylov goes straight for our compassion, and succeeds in wringing every bit of it for her characters." 4.5 STARS from The Novel Approach Reviews
"Oh. My. God. This book is amazing! The character development blew me away...I can't remember the last time I read a character that touched my heart as much as Luka did...'Escape' is a raw and brutally honest portrayal of humanity at its best and worst. Action, drama, horror, hope, adventure, darkness and light are uniquely blended together to bring this story to life. As always, Varian Krylov's signature writing style is bold, placing her books in a class of their own." 5/5 stars, Carly's Book Reviews
"This was my first book by Varian Krylov and I was immediately drawn in...The book had a good amount of suspense and drama, but it’s the love story that really shines...There are many layers to each of the characters...I’m definitely looking forward to the next installment." 4.5/5 stars, Sinfully Addicted to All Male Romance
"I loved it...There are many twists and turns in 'Escape,' but the author executes it flawlessly, as she builds the storyline. It’s very obvious that she has spent a lot of time on research and along with her creativity and imagination you get a very believable, heartfelt story." 5/5 stars, Kathy Mac Reviews
"I love Varian's writing. I fell in love with it after reading Dangerously Happy, and later on the sequel Bad Things. Both books had a strong BDSM undercurrent and even though BDSM is not usually my thing, I enjoyed them immensely. In Transmundo, Varian takes a step back from the BDSM. It's a sweet, melancholic journey of discovery...I can wholeheartedly recommend Transmundo to anyone who's looking for a sensual, beautiful book resembling a piece of art rather than a novel. The ending is Happy for Now since this is the first part of a series, and I already can't wait for part 2!" Teodora Kostova
Until war breaks out, and he is forced to flee the only home he's known since he was thirteen.
Captured by an enemy soldier, young Luka is marched across brutal terrain, toward a fate known only by the bearded menace holding him prisoner. Quick with a knife, tireless and strong, Tarik guards the purpose of his mission as he takes Luka deeper and deeper into enemy territory.
When the soldier discovers the painful secret he has been hiding since childhood, Luka fears he is about to endure a new kind of cruelty, worse than being abandoned, ostracized or beaten. Or is it possible the soldier holding Luka prisoner is the one person who isn't afraid of the truth behind Luka's silence and lies?
"As Tarik and Luka’s trials and travails come to a tension-filled climax, I was so fully invested in their lives that each emotion—the happy, the sad, the terrified—was an emotion I shared right along with them. Varian Krylov goes straight for our compassion, and succeeds in wringing every bit of it for her characters." 4.5 STARS from The Novel Approach Reviews
"Oh. My. God. This book is amazing! The character development blew me away...I can't remember the last time I read a character that touched my heart as much as Luka did...'Escape' is a raw and brutally honest portrayal of humanity at its best and worst. Action, drama, horror, hope, adventure, darkness and light are uniquely blended together to bring this story to life. As always, Varian Krylov's signature writing style is bold, placing her books in a class of their own." 5/5 stars, Carly's Book Reviews
"This was my first book by Varian Krylov and I was immediately drawn in...The book had a good amount of suspense and drama, but it’s the love story that really shines...There are many layers to each of the characters...I’m definitely looking forward to the next installment." 4.5/5 stars, Sinfully Addicted to All Male Romance
"I loved it...There are many twists and turns in 'Escape,' but the author executes it flawlessly, as she builds the storyline. It’s very obvious that she has spent a lot of time on research and along with her creativity and imagination you get a very believable, heartfelt story." 5/5 stars, Kathy Mac Reviews
"I love Varian's writing. I fell in love with it after reading Dangerously Happy, and later on the sequel Bad Things. Both books had a strong BDSM undercurrent and even though BDSM is not usually my thing, I enjoyed them immensely. In Transmundo, Varian takes a step back from the BDSM. It's a sweet, melancholic journey of discovery...I can wholeheartedly recommend Transmundo to anyone who's looking for a sensual, beautiful book resembling a piece of art rather than a novel. The ending is Happy for Now since this is the first part of a series, and I already can't wait for part 2!" Teodora Kostova