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Back from the Undead (The Bloodhound Files #5)
by
D.D. Barant
Back from the Undead
DD Barant
Another work day, another case for the Bloodhound Files. But this time, Jace is truly stumped: How is she, a mere human, supposed to penetrate the dark heart of a child-trafficking ring of pire orphans—one that turns out to be part of a blood-farm operation, in the crime-ridden border city of Vancouver, British Columbia?
Jace is in over her head...more
DD Barant
Another work day, another case for the Bloodhound Files. But this time, Jace is truly stumped: How is she, a mere human, supposed to penetrate the dark heart of a child-trafficking ring of pire orphans—one that turns out to be part of a blood-farm operation, in the crime-ridden border city of Vancouver, British Columbia?
Jace is in over her head...more
Paperback, 1st Edition, 336 pages
Published
March 27th 2012
by St. Martin's Paperbacks
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With over 90,000 words, Back From The Undead was one of the best books in the Bloodhound Files series. As usual, BFTU had the series' signature twists and turns that sometime become too complex to comprehend. Fortunately, the twists and turns in this novel did not lose me. BFTU had one of the more linear plots in the series, something I was glad to get in this series.
Bonus to boot was BFTU's moderate amount of angst, compared to book 4 Better Off Undead which was angst heavy...more
With over 90,000 words, Back From The Undead was one of the best books in the Bloodhound Files series. As usual, BFTU had the series' signature twists and turns that sometime become too complex to comprehend. Fortunately, the twists and turns in this novel did not lose me. BFTU had one of the more linear plots in the series, something I was glad to get in this series.
Bonus to boot was BFTU's moderate amount of angst, compared to book 4 Better Off Undead which was angst heavy...more
As if things weren't complicated enough, Jace has decided to engage in an office romance with her boss. Not cool? well no it was actually very hot and sweaty and the neighbors complained. While Jace can deal with that what she is having problems with is Cassius has been sent on an assignment. Problem with working with Intelligence operatives, they usually cant tell you what they are up to. Oh well she can come up with something to keep her occupied. Like the fact that Aristotle Stroker wants to...more
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Oh my beloved D.D., your "Bloodhound Files" just keep getting better and better and better... I found myself laughing so much through this book. Thank You! Our beloved Jace has finally connected sexually with David Cassius, and it rocks her world and his. But a message from the man she was brought to this universe to apprehend has her traveling with her bodyguard, Golem Chalie Aleph and NSA's resident shaman and WereBear Damon Eisfanger to Canada, which on this parallel Earth, is a nation hard t...more
Wow... Just wow. I can honestly say that this book blew me away. The fact that Mr. Barant can write a supernatural series while still maintaining a credible female lead and still have a twisty, edge of your seat mystery is absolutely astounding.
Book 5 of the Bloundhound Files starts rather innocently, with Jace doing the girly, agonizing over her new relationship with Cassius, while still trying to maintain her straightforward, no BS, cool chick image. She succeeds and, in an interesting twist (...more
Book 5 of the Bloundhound Files starts rather innocently, with Jace doing the girly, agonizing over her new relationship with Cassius, while still trying to maintain her straightforward, no BS, cool chick image. She succeeds and, in an interesting twist (...more
4.15 stars
Quick recap of the book for personal purpose ...
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Quick recap of the book for personal purpose ...
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So I ended with book 4 that Cassius said: "I love you" and there was some sloppy lovemaking on the couch in his office. (not really something to look forward when you wished for some romantice the last 4 books) I hoped that in book 5, I would get to read more about Cassius and Jane, but alas ... there was little of Cassius. He didn't showed up again until the end in Jace's dreams. When Cassius finally did, the ending was a big cliffhanger. Other that I missed Cassius I also missed all the other...more
Synopsis: NSA agent to the world of Thropirelem, has just hooked up with her boss, and now doesn't know what to do about it. He disappears on a mission and she takes a case to work with Aristotle Stoker. Yes the man she is supposed to apprehend so she can come back to her home dimension. Stoker informs her there are a bunch of missing Pire children, and she needs to help. She packs up herself, her partner enforcer Lem Charlie, and the nerdy Thrope Damon to the crime ridden Vancouver Canada.
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3 1\2 stars
I'm utterly confused by this book. All of the Bloodhound are convoluted and with a complex mythology/world-building, but I suspect this one went over the top.
I loved it was set in Vancouver, BC. I stayed there for some time and it was fun seeing an alternate version of it. I loved the humor, Jace and Charlie, Jace vs the local TSA.
I was confused by the plot, the gods, the tricksters, the ex and new lovers. I felt there was simply too much going on.
This series is truly unique (and st...more
I'm utterly confused by this book. All of the Bloodhound are convoluted and with a complex mythology/world-building, but I suspect this one went over the top.
I loved it was set in Vancouver, BC. I stayed there for some time and it was fun seeing an alternate version of it. I loved the humor, Jace and Charlie, Jace vs the local TSA.
I was confused by the plot, the gods, the tricksters, the ex and new lovers. I felt there was simply too much going on.
This series is truly unique (and st...more
There was definitely something different in this book; something that differentiated it from the others in the series. I don't know what it was, but it made the book go by a little slower. I think it might have been the absence of our favorite pires- David Cassius and Gretchen.
The plot was still engaging and the characters intriguing, but Cassius and Gretchen add something to the mix that makes it a page turner. I loved how this novel was dealing with the problem of missing pire children though...more
The plot was still engaging and the characters intriguing, but Cassius and Gretchen add something to the mix that makes it a page turner. I loved how this novel was dealing with the problem of missing pire children though...more
Another fabulous book of the Bloodhound Files by DDB. :-) This time they have travelled to Vancouver, BC - Canada for their next case. Love this since I am a Canadian and BC is just next door! Loved the completely different world there and references to places I have personally been. Her and Charlie, once again, the banter between them always makes me laugh hysterically. I'm glad she finally has Stoker in custody, although, I have to say I feel a bit sorry for him. All he really longs for is an...more
"I shake off the outrage, bury the horror in a bulging file inside my head marked ONLY TO BE OPENED IN THE PRESENCE OF SCOTCH, and put on my game face."
&
"good thought. Paranoid, but good."
Paranoia is just the bastard child of fear and good sense.
Poor thing. Let's adopt it, give it a last name and raise it right.
Sure. We'll call it Panic."
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"good thought. Paranoid, but good."
Paranoia is just the bastard child of fear and good sense.
Poor thing. Let's adopt it, give it a last name and raise it right.
Sure. We'll call it Panic."
My love for The Bloodhound Files series increases with each installment! In Back from the Undead, we get more offbeat humor, more Charlie, and more development of the overarching plot of the books. What more could I ask for? I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Jace & co. in the next book, Undead to the World, coming out in November 2012.
I am loving this series so far and Johanna Parker is doing a great job on the narration. Some good twists and turns in this one although it was sad to loose one of the characters but then I wonder if he was really lost....and I have to say the ending on this one....if the next book was not already out...I would be very upset about having to wait to find out what happens next....off to start book 6
I have read this whole series and enjoyed it. I love the back and forth kibitzing between Jace and Charlie. Made me laugh many times. There is not much romance it is more an action mystery thriller. It is different.... not the same O same O..............boring ...redundant...different name same story....book...
This book, grrr I don't know. I love this series but this one hit a snag for me. :( I was 23% into the book and I lost interest. Which was really bizzarre. I guess it's because Cassius is MIA? Eh. I don't know.
Since I've gone through all the books I have on hand... I picked this one up again. Which is good. That's when Stoker comes back into the picture. And a bonus of T! (view spoiler)...more
Since I've gone through all the books I have on hand... I picked this one up again. Which is good. That's when Stoker comes back into the picture. And a bonus of T! (view spoiler)...more
I love this series. Jace's humor and sarcasm are a welcome relief in the sci-fi genre which sometimes takes itself to seriously. Charlie and Jace are my favorite crime fighting duo, the banter between the two has me laughing nonstop. Barants adding in aspects of the Shinto religion is a wonderful break from the usual Christian aspects to get in a lot of sci-fi stories. My only complain has to be that when Jace and Cassius finally get together( something I'd been hoping for awhile) we don't get m...more
This is one of those series that I read for a secondary character, Charlie the lem, not a great reason as there is much I don't care for and find the books to be slow and hard to follow at times.
There was so classic Charlie in this book, times when he flips Jace so much crap, but then again she deserves it.
I liked the part with the missing pire kids, and looked forward to reading about that, but it ended up being such a minor plot point that it annoyed me. I hated the part with all the gods, ha...more
There was so classic Charlie in this book, times when he flips Jace so much crap, but then again she deserves it.
I liked the part with the missing pire kids, and looked forward to reading about that, but it ended up being such a minor plot point that it annoyed me. I hated the part with all the gods, ha...more
This series just keeps getting better and better.
Jace gets herself into lots more trouble, Tanaka shows up again and what has Cassius gotten himself into?
Can't wait to read Undead To The World.
Jace gets herself into lots more trouble, Tanaka shows up again and what has Cassius gotten himself into?
Can't wait to read Undead To The World.
I like the ideas behind these books, but they are such a mish mash of mythology and magic that I lose interest and have to convince myself to finish. The series started well, but I found the last couple uneven and inconsistent. Uncertain if I will bother with future books.
Jul 06, 2012
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I enjoyed this book. It was interesting to see alternate Vancouver.
I always enjoy Jace and Charlie's interactions.
The setup for the next book is very promising.
I always enjoy Jace and Charlie's interactions.
The setup for the next book is very promising.
This instalment was a little bit disappointing. The initial case Jace picked up about some missing pire children seemed interesting enough, but unfortunately it ended up being only a minor plot point. Instead there was a lot of Japanese mythology thrown in, mixed with magic, a bunch of gods, the Yakuza and to top it off, a Samurai. All up this made for a very convoluted story, of which I have to admit, I lost track at times.
Jace and Charlie, my favourite golem, still had some funny exchanges, an...more
Jace and Charlie, my favourite golem, still had some funny exchanges, an...more
Earlier books in the series were much better IMO, this was not by any means bad, just a little more convoluted in areas. When you deal with Japanese/Shinto Gods, it might have a tendency to do that. Otherwise the action scenes were good, some plot points tied up and new ones emerge. I still really like this series, it's different than your usual fare and I appreciate that, what with all the UF out there different is good. You never know what DD Barrant is going to throw your way in this world an...more
The final chapter, in this case the epilogue, is a trap. There's enough of a plot hook that I want to read the next book. Great series, in my opinion.
Loving the series! Would like to have seen more Cassius though. Jace and Charlie are a great team, I love the snarky dialogue . Can't wait to see what happens!
This was yet another great story by D.D. Barant. Jace's adventures in Thropirelem never fail to entertain. This time she, Charlie and Damon head up to Vancouver in search of missing pire kids, after Stoker asked for help. They get involved with the Yakuza and Triad, encounter friends and enemies from previous cases, and make new enemies. All in all, it made for a great read.
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May I love me some Jace and Charlie!
I did not write a review the first read, since BFTU came out before I joined Goodreads, and I rated it as I worked on my shelves. I am gladly rereading it before starting #6. I do not want to be unfair to BFTU, but my brain has not been in a book reading mood due to lots of changes in my life. I enjoyed the second read, but did skim a little so that I could get to #6. Barant's world is so unusual that it sucks the reader in and traps her with Italian suited golems (yes, I have a crush on Charlie...more
I give this a 3.5. While I enjoyed the plot, I found myself wanting more arc advancement.It seems to have stalled. The humor and fast pacing remains a constant though the romance that was introduced at the end of book 5 is almost non existent in here. We are let with not so much a cliffhanger but more a "duh duh DUH" that leads us into book 6's story line. I continue to enjoy Jace and Charlie's adventures and look forward to reading Undead To The World which is slated to release in November 2012...more
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DD Barant lives in Vancouver, BC, and loves monsters, chocolate, animals, reading, comics and lying naked on the beach, while hating bullies, narrow-minded people, Sea Urchin Sushi and gluten. He has stated that D.D. Barant is a pseudonym, and that it is not the only pseudonym under which he writes.
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DD Barant lives in Vancouver, BC, and loves monsters, chocolate, animals, reading, comics and lying naked on the beach, while hating bullies, narrow-minded people, Sea Urchin Sushi and gluten. He has stated that D.D. Barant is a pseudonym, and that it is not the only pseudonym under which he writes.
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“Paranoia is just the bastard child of fear and good sense." (Charlie)
"Poor thing. Let's adopt it, give it a last name and raise it right." (Jace)
"You want to get it a puppy, too?"
"Sure. We'll call it Panic. It and little Paranoia can play together at the park and scare the hell out of all the other kids.”
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"Poor thing. Let's adopt it, give it a last name and raise it right." (Jace)
"You want to get it a puppy, too?"
"Sure. We'll call it Panic. It and little Paranoia can play together at the park and scare the hell out of all the other kids.”
“Deep spirit scanning,” Eisfanger says. His voice has a strange resonance to it, like I’m hearing him through a bad phone connection. “Don’t worry, it’s completely safe. Well, mostly.”
“Mostly?”
“Side effects have been documented,” he admits. “In a very small percentage of cases. Less than two percent.”
“What kind of side effects?” Suddenly I’m feeling nauseous. Feels like the ants are crawling around inside me now, which is exactly as disturbing as it sounds.
“Memory loss. Synesthesia. And occasionally … vestigial growths.”
“So I could forget my own name, start smelling purple everywhere and have an extra nipple sprout from my forehead?”
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“Mostly?”
“Side effects have been documented,” he admits. “In a very small percentage of cases. Less than two percent.”
“What kind of side effects?” Suddenly I’m feeling nauseous. Feels like the ants are crawling around inside me now, which is exactly as disturbing as it sounds.
“Memory loss. Synesthesia. And occasionally … vestigial growths.”
“So I could forget my own name, start smelling purple everywhere and have an extra nipple sprout from my forehead?”
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