Dark Side of Genius is Lucian's Dark Collection (Poetry Tour, Devil's Love Letters, Blood Magic Stir) combined with a new series of poems called the Dark Side of Genius. His dark master piece includes two short stories, The Ling Low & End of Illusion. Lucian is considered to be the 21st century Poe with a poetic style of Oscar Wilde, Sylvia Plath, Jack Kerouac, King David, Alfred Hitchcock and Wendell Berry. Lucian is a character in the novel Secret of the Blood(SECRETOFTHEBLOOD.COM) The prime suspect in 6 mysterious deaths that detective Van Bibber calls the "Death of Twilight". If you've never heard of Lucian, here's what others have said about him from his previous writings ... Something wicked sweet this way comes! Out of the dark ages we received Poe. Now we have Lucian Wilde! This book is a must have for any and all lovers of the dark poetry and romantic mystery. You'll never want to put it down. I can't wait for The Novel "Secret of the Blood" --Chandra Kolobus Lynch I recommend Blood Magic Stir wholeheartedly. It's beautifully written and very compelling. Lucian is a wonderful writer and once "Bitten" by him you will never be the same! -------Loretta Kirtman Terry Lucian Wilde is captivating, romantic, and visual. There are not that many writers who can captivate me with just their poetry, but LW manages to make me feel like I am being swept away on his words alone. Beautiful!! -----Laura M. McCormick I love to read the raw poems of Lucian Wilde. I sit with my cup of tea and open the book, just as the sun is about to go down, the shadowy light sets the mood for my dark romance... ----Ashley Mussatto Lucian Wilde manages to bring a wonderful story to life. Mystery, excitement, adventure and so much more rolled into one.-- Raven EverNight Fabulous Visionary. --- Bebe Wahlstad I feel happiness when I read your dark words and watch in wonder as you pursue and harass them with your mental clarity. It is as if you had devoured the whole World in your Imagination. --- Christina Yexley