Dhampir (Noble Dead, Series 1, Book 1)
by Barb Hendee, J.C. Hendee
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Read in October, 2007
Magiere a "vampire hunter" relieves superstitious villagers of their hard earned money with the help of her half-elven partner in crime Leesil and his dog Chap. But Magiere gets tired of this "game" and wants to settle down. She has secretly bought a tavern in a town called Miiska and tries to convince her reluctant partner to come with her. One night on their way to Miiska they are attacked by a mysterious creature. Magiere can only kill it with great effort and the help of ...more
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Read in April, 2008
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Kim Bearecommends it for: Buffy fans
I recommend this book, and the three-star rating I'm giving it feels a little harsh. (Three and one half stars, anyone?) Barb and J.C. Hendee have created an appealing protagonist, essentially a vampire slayer a la Buffy, but not a carbon copy of Whedon's creation at all. Her personality, background and hang-ups are certainly her own, not stuck somewhere in Sunnydale. Her companion, Leesil, has an interesting backstory himself, and such a thoughtfully conceived character earns his share of the n...more
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Read in June, 2003
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Read in January, 2004
recommends it for:
fantasy fans, vampire aficionados
Leesil and Magiere have a pretty good con game going on---he pretends to be a vampire, she pretends to "slay" him, and thus they bilk innocent villagers out of their hard-earned cash. But Magiere has tired of this life, and when she decides to buy an inn and retire, a mysterious old man shows up insisting that she is a dhampir, or half vampire, half human, and the perfect vampire hunter. Thus begins one of the more interesting vampire series I have read lately: Barb and J.C. Hendee's...more
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Read in April, 2008
I wasn't sure how much I'd like this book, despite the blurb on its cover describing it as a Lord of the Rings meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer; in a way it's rather cliche, with Magiere, the offspring of a vampire with a human, who has no idea of her heritage of vampire hunter, who has taken up the con life, duping superstitious villagers out of their coin by posing as, what else, a vampire hunter! Along with a companion haunted by his past, who has a mysterious hound of above average in...more
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recommended to Casey by:
the voices in my head that don't like me
recommends it for: people I don't like
recommends it for: people I don't like
Okay, this book kinda sucked. It's a somewhat bad knock off of the Anita Blake novels, the Bloodrayne video game, and Blade - all set 'back in the day.' It's a very basic and predictable 'half-human/ half-vampire' set up complete with mysterious Elf side-kick and super intellegent Dog. I know that doesn't sound like a cliche, but if your read enough sci-fi, you'll understand. It's not well written. It's not particularly good. But it has sequals, and I'm a sucker for a continued story, hence...more
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Read in May, 2008
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Lisa and Gregoryrecommends it for: Fantasy/vampire readers
Dhampir is a great book because the story is very well developed and the characters are unique and very likeable. It was a riveting book that kept you wondering what would happen next even though you'd think the first book would be slow because the story is being set up. The story is about Magiere, a dhampir (half human, half vampire) who is just learning about her heritage and her role in hunting the undead. Her partner, Leesil, makes the story lighthearted during intense moments which provides...more
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Read in October, 2007
i really enjoyed this book, but i thought that there should have been more exploring into the concept of the Dhampir. i also thought that the cover (and back flap) gave away too much of the story. i realize that there is now a series based off of this book, but i rather thought that it would have been better if it had been developed more as a stand alone. i'm reluctant to read the next book in the series if it answers as few questions as this one did. i did enjoy the plot (and the concept of...more
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Read in November, 2007
I am not really into vampires, but it was a week or so before Halloween and I craved a good story with fun characters that I could breeze through; something that didn't require all of my mental energies to process and think about and philosophize on. It fit the bill perfectly, with well-crafted and detailed fight scenes, likable characters, and a decent plot. It's a few tiers away from Lord of the Rings and other epic fantasy series, but it was quite an enjoyable read. Much better than Anne Rice...more
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Read in January, 2005
The Hendees (husband and wife team) pair up to write
this "Buffy meets Lord of the Rings" series that is very addictive!! The series is not finished yet, which is the downside, but the good news is that they have 4 books out, enough to get on a roll. The series is about a
half-vampire, half-human woman who starts out as a thief but finds out she has special talents. Pretty fun and fast read! Individual titles are:
- Dhampir
- Thief of Lives
- Sister of the Dead
- Traitor to t
this "Buffy meets Lord of the Rings" series that is very addictive!! The series is not finished yet, which is the downside, but the good news is that they have 4 books out, enough to get on a roll. The series is about a
half-vampire, half-human woman who starts out as a thief but finds out she has special talents. Pretty fun and fast read! Individual titles are:
- Dhampir
- Thief of Lives
- Sister of the Dead
- Traitor to t
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Read in March, 2007
recommends it for:
fans of fantasy novels
I picked this one up after my girlfriend saw it in a bookstore, saw the Buffy mention on the cover, and thought I might like it. I took it with me on a trip to Texas. It reminds me in some ways of a more grown up version of the old D&D books I would read in elementary school. I liked it enough to keep going through the series - I've finshed the 3rd one at the time of this review, and am going to get the 4th one from the library next time I'm there.
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First book in the Noble Dead Saga.
A half-elf and a half-vampire travel taking out supposed evils that inhabit towns along side of their pet wolf.
This book makes the characters a bit of both heroes and villains, you can only decide which it is.
For people who like Anita Blake, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, this is another romp into the supernatural realm.
A half-elf and a half-vampire travel taking out supposed evils that inhabit towns along side of their pet wolf.
This book makes the characters a bit of both heroes and villains, you can only decide which it is.
For people who like Anita Blake, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, this is another romp into the supernatural realm.
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Read in January, 2004
recommends it for:
Vampire fans
Not a bad way to pass a couple of hours. Spun off a couple of sequels of which I didn't feel too much of a compulsion to finish up on.
This book chronicles the coming into power of a half vampire woman. I can;t even remember most of the details, but I remember it wasn't bad, but not good enough to really go after the books that came after, though I understand the series must be doing well.
This book chronicles the coming into power of a half vampire woman. I can;t even remember most of the details, but I remember it wasn't bad, but not good enough to really go after the books that came after, though I understand the series must be doing well.
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Think Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Lord of the Rings. Magiere is half human/half Vampire, a dhampir. She's been a loner and outcast all her life, making her living where she can, and picking up a small band of trusted strays along the way, including Lesil, the assassin elf and his trusted companion Chap (a dog who later turns out to be...oh wait...I'm not gonna tell)
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Read in November, 2007
recommends it for:
Fantasy Fans
A pretty enjoyable book. This story is about someone who is just comming to realize their potential as a Dhampir, someone who is half human half vampire. Really didn't take me too long to read this book as I got into the story pretty easily and the wording is pretty casual. It is also the first in a series and I look forward to reading the next few.
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Barb and J.C. paint an very dark world with small pockets of light within it. In doing so, they set the stage for an epic tale with a most unlikely Trio of heroes. I've enjoyed reading the Novels of the Noble Dead since I first picked up Dhampir, and I can't wait for the rest of the series to show how the world is redeemed by a great set of characters.
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I enjoyed Dhampir enough to purchase the next book - which is saying a lot. It is more of a fantasy tale rather than all the other vampire garbage that has recently been published. It's an easy read. It had a quote from some author on the front cover that said it's a mix of Buffy and Lord of the Rings - that's complete crap - don't believe it.
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Read in July, 2007
recommends it for:
Vampire lovers
This book was excellent. It did a really good job of reeling you in to the point where you couldn't put it down. If you like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, then you'll like this and for boys who like a good action flick with a hot chick...well, here you go! It is an interesting and different story on vampires and leaves you "thirsty" for more!
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Read in February, 2008
recommends it for:
simple fantasy/horror fans
A very interesting book, if not overly satisfying. I found the story simple but good, and liked how the vampires had as much personality as the heroes. However, Magiere's personality fell flat to me, and I felt I had to push through sections of the book. I would suggest reading it, but not necessarily keeping it.
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Read in January, 2006
Can't figure out why I like these books. They are simple and sometimes slow moving and there is a lot of 'telling' vs 'showing' and there are some very melodramatic moments in the story...yet...there's something that makes me want to find out what happens to Margier and Leesil.
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