Vampire Dawn (Vampire for Hire #5)

Vampire Dawn (Vampire for Hire #5)

4.05 of 5 stars 4.05  ·  rating details  ·  1,066 ratings  ·  68 reviews
Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire.

Now in VAMPIRE DAWN, Samantha Moon tackles her most frightening case yet. Someone is leaving victims drained of blood, and...more
Kindle Edition, 225 pages
Published March 13th 2012 (first published January 1st 2012)

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Matt Schiariti
Vampire Dawn is another fun entry into the world of Samantha Moon, mother and private detective but it's very VERY short. Despite its brevity, Rain packs a good amount of story into this one. Not only is Samantha's humanity more rapidly slipping away but she's also noticing that the aid she gave to her son last year is changing him in ways she's not sure how to handle. He's getting stronger and faster, healing more quickly. Is he becoming what she hates most about herself?

The meat of the story,...more
Raelene
VAMPIRE DAWN, book 5 in the Samantha Moon series, finds Sam tackling a very difficult case when Detective Sherbet of the Fullerton police department, reaches out to Sam for help.The plot of this makes you wonder if there may be some rogue vampires who are draining victims of blood. But Sam and Detective Sherbet quickly determine, due to how the victims were killed, a human is responsible for the killings.

There is a new twist in Sherbet and Sam's relationship as Detective Sherbet seems to be abl...more
Gary
Finally, I found a Samantha Moon novel liked unconditionally. Vampire Moon (Vampire for Hire 5) is the novel I hoped to read when I first read Moon Dance.Although I missed Christmas Moon, I think I was better for that missing knowledge because it had me paying closer detail to the action and actions of the characters.



I like this outing by J.R. Rain because this time around it was so much about her being a vampire as much as it was about her using her vampirism to enhance her being a private dete...more
Sally
Vampire Dawn is another mystery that Samantha Moon, mother of two, private investigator and of course vampire, has to solve. This time the mystery is very close to home as people are missing and found dead as well as completely drained of blood. Vampire killing? Perhaps not, but it definitely does have something to do with the creatures of the night and Samantha Moon is the best investigator for finding out the truth.

This, like all the other Vampire for Hire stories is great. It is witty, endear...more
Douglas Meeks
I finished Vampire Dawn (Vampire for Hire #5) and as always it was great but it was a bit sadder and did not add much to the revelations of Christmas Moon (A Vampire for Hire Novella) . I think I may have to rate this one 4 Stars rather than 5 like all the others but I will sleep on that since I am tired and part of my disappointment is that I did NOT want it to end (which should make me question my less than 5 Star rating). Each one of these books add to the growth and powers of Samantha Moon a...more
Teresa
I have been a big fan of J.R. Rains books, particularly the Samantha Moon series for some time. Vampire Dawn continues the trandition. Samantha is beginning to notice more signs signalling the loss of her humanity, including increased difficulty being in the sun. This causes her concern about how she will be able to continue being an active part of her children's lives. Amongst these personal concerns, her slimy ex-husband shows us seeking her assistance, she investigates a series of killings in...more
Cyndi Stauff
I absolutely love this series and have read every book. Just as I was really getting into the book, it ended...sigh. I did read the part about how Christmas Moon was in here also, but I didn't think that this book was going to end when it did. Guess I was just hoping for more. I do wish that these books were slightly longer and a bit more detailed (what happened to fang after he showed up at her house, how is her son dealing with things, etc.), I would gladly wait a little long to have more. Lov...more
Dianne Socci-Tetro
Now that Samantha has officially turned into a "Mary Sue" what can we expect her to pull out of her hat next? Eating real food? Something a little more crazy to help her solve the next case? Some new otherworldly creature to show up and prove what a wonderful thing she has going? Perhaps a reincarnation of the Dali Lama will show up next? Maybe God? All she had to do was to have faith and she could live in the sun? Why does that sound like a fairy tale to me. All you need is to believe.

I did fi...more
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Andrew Weston
I like the pace of the Samantha Moon stories!
In Vampire Dawn, we find seven months have passed, and Samantha is still coming to terms with things, not just in her continually evolving abilities, but in her son too. She'd like to look into those changes - BUT - as usual, isn't really given the chance. Bodies are turning up completely drained of blood. The evidence points one way - but Samantha isn't so sure. In this escapade, she continues to learn more about the vampire world AND why she might b...more
Schweighsr
Mr Rain should have hired an editor for this novel. He writes spectacularly fast, but the quality of his editing has gone slowly down over the length of the series. For example, how did the Amethyst medillion in 'Chistmas Moon' turn into an emerald medallion in this story? Why, in chapter one, are they investigating 6 murders, but only recovered 5 bodies? Typos and poor editing make me a little crazy, so I would say that this novel, although interesting and exciting, doesn't quite meet up to his...more
Diane
I have a girl crush on Samantha. I get all tingly when she slaps bad guys around.
Sonic Alpha
Hot on the trail of a potential serial killer, Samantha Moon must battle her own demons as her humanity slips further and further from her grasp. A Vampire for Hire, she must also come to terms with the after affects of her drastic decision to save her son 7 months earlier. Has he really been cured, or has he become something much worse than Samantha could ever have imagined?

Once again returning to form, this painfully short story weaves a number of different plot threads together in an entertai...more
Dalene
Complete Review

How would you feel as a mother who couldn’t go out in the sun? A mother of two who has to wear long sleeve shirts or jackets and hats even in the summer to cover up from the sun or her skin burns. How would you feel seeing your son with amazing abilities you know are linked to the time you saved him? What does that mean and what do you do?

This is a light and fun read. The author has created great characters who complement one another in the whole aspect of the enjoyment of the no...more
Marsha
Mar 18, 2012 Marsha rated it 4 of 5 stars  ·  review of another edition Recommends it for: Adults
(3.5 Stars) First, let me say that I am a huge fan of J.R. Rain. I love the Samantha Moon books as well as the Jim Knighthorse series. However, although "Vampire Dawn" was highly anticipated it was not up to the usual Rain quality. Why? It was much shorter than the previous books (65% is the book and the rest unrelated materials), the dialogue seemed a little repetitive at times and there was not the usual element of surprise. I got the distinct impression that Mr. Rain rushed this book and fill...more
Phe
3.5 Stars Vampire Dawn is a paranormal mystery by J.R. Rain and the 5th book in his Vampire for Hire series.

The series revolves around Samantha “Sam” Moon, former federal agent and divorced soccer mom, turned private investigator after an attack, six years ago, turned her into a vampire. Even as her paranormal abilities continue to evolve and her own humanity begins to slip away, Sam can’t help but notice the fantastical changes coming over her son and fears they’re the result of her drastic...more
David Savage
Samantha Moon is back in the fifth instalment of the Vampire for Hire series.

Samantha Moon is an ex-Federal Agent that was changed into a vampire at the expense of losing her job and her marriage. She is now a private detective that mostly works at night and is slowly discovering more and more powers that she haves like great strength and psychic abilities. To stay alive she must drink blood but buys animal blood so she doesn’t have to kill.

When her old friend Detective Sherbet asks Sam for help...more
Anika
Another adventure for the Moon detective agency by Ms. Moon the Vampire/Mother of two office at home. The story was in line with the others action, learning more things about herself and getting closer to Kingsley the werewolf ARRRRRROOOOO! However, it just seemed so short, they found the killer, his secret haven of where the bodies were kept, and off he goes to jail case solved. He ex-hubby had a problem with the local gang and in one night she got them to leave him alone. I thought it would ha...more
Marcia
I would give this more stars, because I actually like the story, but it's about as long as a pamphlet. I'd call this a short story and not a novel. It's particularly frustrating that the story ended when my Kindle showed it being 87% complete. The reason for that is that there are many pages of add at the end of the story. I know the author is churning these out quickly and I appreciate that. I just want a more developed, longer story.
Melissa
I like all the book in this series. This book brings Sam closer to the friends she has made. I love that no matter what is going on in her life or stresses that she is going threw she still finds the time to help others. What I liked most in this book is that though Detective Sherbert is uncomfortable with the whole vampire issue with Sam he is still their for her and still goes to her when he needs help. Good read.
Trish
Vampire Dawn Bk5 of the Vampire for Hire series is a blend of mystery, suspense, faith and mystical vampire fun featuring a main character Samantha Moon who is equal parts soccer mom and justice-dealing creature of the night. And when Sam discovers there may be an underground ring supplying innocent human blood to vampires, Samantha swings into action.
Emily
I would have rated this higher, but I was extremely disappointed in the fact that the actual book was only 65% of the book... the other 35% was samples of other authors' books - I don't normally read the samples at the end of books, I can get samples I'm interested straight from Amazon.

Very disappointing... So, out of the 4530 locations in the book (kindle), the book stops at 2977.
Marianna
Moon Dance, Fang, and Kingsley return for another installment. I enjoyed this chapter but that's what it felt like....a chapter not a book. The book was done at 66% according to my kindle with the remaining 33% being a preview of another book, which I was not interested in. I would have preferred the book was longer but still enjoyed the story!
Linda
I have loved all of the Samantha Moon stories so far, but I have to say that for the price, this one was a bit short. I think the author may be spitting the stories out too fast. I say this because there was a lot of repetition in this story and quite a few more editing errors than I like to see or have seen in his books before.

I did enjoy the story, it was a little gruesome, but there were some interesting character developments. I really liked the psychic connection with Detective Sherbet and...more
Glenn Harris
I really enjoy the Samantha Moon series, but this Kindle edition irritated me. For one thing, the "novel" is only a little more than half the total material--not much more than a novella. For another, the extra material includes "Christmas Moon"--which I wouldn't have bought separately at the same time if I had known.
Kim Stroup
Well, Mr. Rain had better continue his Samantha Moon series!

Once again, a great read. I wish I could explain what I like about these books, but it's hard. I have a hard time putting them down because I HAVE to know what Sam, Fang, or Kingsley are going to do next.

There were a lot of loose ends at the end. I am not sure what I am going to do until book #6 comes out!
Iain
I enjoyed this book as I've enjoyed the other Vampire for hire books. There was a short story included called vampire Christmas and if you haven't read it it would be best to read this first as the main book references some developments that occurred there.
Pat
If you like the ongoing Vampire for Hire series by J.R.Rain you'll like this as well. As with the others, it's relatively short and witty and ropes you in so you'll be waiting for the next book in the series. A light-hearted, quick vampire story.
Alysa H.
I am really loving this series! Very addictive, wonderful take on vampires, detective fiction, and California noir.

Someone once asked me if I could think of any male authors who wrote convincing, fully-developed female characters, and I'm sorry to say I drew a blank. But congratulations, J.R. Rain, because now you're on the top of my very short list.
Art Lueder
Samantha Moon delves more into her nature and discovers just how wonderful human blood is compared to her normal diet. Problem is just how willing is are the sources in the vampire community? Plus what is the cost of saving her son from a deadly disease?
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