In Memories We Fear (Vampire Memories, #4)

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In Memories We Fear (Vampire Memories #4)

by Barb Hendee (Goodreads Author)

3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 · rating details · 126 ratings · 18 reviews

London's calling.
There's a new vampire in town.

Eleisha Clevon lives a quiet life in Portland, Oregon — for a vampire. She has learned to feed without killing humans and to train others of her kind. Along with her protector, Philip Branté, and their human companion, Wade Sheffield, she seeks out other vampires to offer them a community and to show them they do not have to e...more

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Published October 4th 2011 by Roc

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Oct 14, 2011 All Things Urban Fantasy added it · review of another edition

Shelves: reviewed-by-julia

In the common urban fantasy vampire mythology, IN MEMORIES WE FEAR is a completely different kettle of fish, both in paranormal and physical terms. To further complicate the issue, vampire culture has been decimated by the villain, leaving the main characters to flounder around and find their own way. Eleisha's band of misfits was an interesting group, with a web of interconnecting dependencies that may verge on the unhealthy (but never gets boring). I enjoyed learning about this world as they d...more In the common urban fantasy vampire mythology, IN MEMORIES WE FEAR is a completely different kettle of fish, both in paranormal and physical terms. To further complicate the issue, vampire culture has been decimated by the villain, leaving the main characters to flounder around and find their own way. Eleisha's band of misfits was an interesting group, with a web of interconnecting dependencies that may verge on the unhealthy (but never gets boring). I enjoyed learning about this world as they discovered things themselves.

In addition to the life or death mission of rescuing a mentally deranged vampire before he can be killed, the main drama of IN MEMORIES WE FEAR centers on the interpersonal stresses of Eleisha's little family. The initial codependencies are immediately apparent through the language Philip and Eleisha use to relate to each other. Philip is the antithesis of a self-aware, observant alpha. Rather, Eleisha's efforts to grow closer to him often go right over his head. His own attachment to her isn't in question, however, as she is the only thing keeping his murderous nature leashed (most of the time). I'm a sucker for a romance where two virgins find their way, and this dynamic is further complicated by an essentially different vampire sex drive. Hendee's vampires may not understand human passion, but they do crave intimacy. I can't imagine trying to create an entire vocabulary for relationships without cultural guidance, and the process had me riveted.

Though this was my first book in the Vampire Memories series, Hendee drops information in through multiple character perspectives, a smooth technique that I think will work for both established and new readers. Though the discord that troubles this group is balanced without any of the characters betraying their essential nature, their initial dysfunction leaves me more interested to see what will happen going forward than in than going back to read how they got this far.

Sexual Content: Kissing, references to sexual contact.(less)

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Jun 24, 2012 Rachel rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really love this series because not only is a completely new and refreshing take on the vampire angle, but because of their abilities to share memories, you're able to receive a really rich history and back-story of all the characters so you have some idea of what shaped their personality. I really enjoyed the first three books in the series, and In Memories We Fear did not disappoint. For people who enjoy books with face-paced action this book may not be for you, as the plot-line, relationshi...more

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Feb 25, 2013 Melliane rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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While receiving the fifth book in the series I thought it was time to get into the fourth. It had been years since I had not plunged into this series, and I admit I forgot a lot of things from the first three volumes. It was still a great pleasure to find the characters that I had discovered earlier, even if it is true that I really do not remember them all. The book is a quick read, it only took me two hours from start to end, but I must say that it is...more 3.5/5

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While receiving the fifth book in the series I thought it was time to get into the fourth. It had been years since I had not plunged into this series, and I admit I forgot a lot of things from the first three volumes. It was still a great pleasure to find the characters that I had discovered earlier, even if it is true that I really do not remember them all. The book is a quick read, it only took me two hours from start to end, but I must say that it is not very long either.

We thus find that our dear Eleisha is determined to find some new vampires to help them. So when they discover the presence of a vampire become completely wild around London, it does not take more for our small group to rush there. But this vampire is even more dangerous than they might have thought, and when our heroine is determined to save him, Philip is determined to kill him as quickly as possible.

Eleisha is looking for love. She cares a lot for Philip and him for her. They both try to change to please the other and it seems to work although they are a little too naive (or I think so). But our vampire wants more and although she tries to make Philip understand, nothing seems to really work. It is just sad that she does not realize that Wade is also there and that he only waits for a single gesture from her. But we know, from the beginning, that whatever happens, Eleisha is obsessed with his mentor and she would do anything to make him happy. Philip will change a lot in this novel, realizing that not everything is granted and that he must act in certain circumstances. He did not think that his protégé might betray him in some way, and even if it is difficult for Eleisha, she will do what is best, especially when it comes to her mission. It was quite interesting to see them evolve both but it is true that we wonder if it is a relationship that can really last. Everything seems to be linked by a single wire, ready to break at any moment. Our two heroes are very different the one from the other. While one is brave, naive, determined and patient, the other is impulsive, violent, and subject to great anger.

This new novel was quite interesting and I'm curious to see how their vampire hunting will evolve, especially with the newcomer. But remains in the shadows the person who does not want their plan to be a success and he is ready to do anything to stop them. Story to follow!(less)

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Oct 14, 2011 Julia rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, fiction, arcs, urban, available-for-swap

In a field of vampire books, IN MEMORIES WE FEAR is a completely different kettle of fish. This was my first book in the series, and Hendee does a good job of bringing new readers up to speed (she drops information in through multiple character perspectives, in a way that moves action along enough to keep established readers satisfied). Eleisha's little band of misfits is a fascinating group, with a web of interconnecting dependencies that definitely verges on the unhealthy, but never gets borin...more In a field of vampire books, IN MEMORIES WE FEAR is a completely different kettle of fish. This was my first book in the series, and Hendee does a good job of bringing new readers up to speed (she drops information in through multiple character perspectives, in a way that moves action along enough to keep established readers satisfied). Eleisha's little band of misfits is a fascinating group, with a web of interconnecting dependencies that definitely verges on the unhealthy, but never gets boring.

The initial codependencies are immediately apparent through the language Philip and Eleisha use to relate to each other. Philip is the antithesis of a self-aware, observant alpha. Rather, Eleisha's efforts to grow closer to him often go right over his head. His own attachment to her isn't in question, however, as she is the only thing keeping his murderous nature leashed. I'm a sucker for a romance where two virgins find their way, and this dynamic is further complicated by an essentially different vampire sex drive. Hendee's vampires may not crave sex, but they do crave passion and intimacy, and I can't imagine trying to create an entire vocabulary for relationships from scratch without cultural guidance. I was fascinated watching Eleisha, Philip and Wade find their way, even more so because I had no idea how I wanted the love triangle to resolve. Hendee doesn't make any of her characters perfect, but their flawed relationships never tipped over into being worrisome or annoying.

In addition to the life or death mission of rescuing a mentally deranged vampire before he can be killed by the villain, the main drama of IN MEMORIES WE FEAR centers on the interpersonal stresses of Eleisha's little family. The discord that troubles this group is balanced without any of the characters betraying their essential nature, and I'm more interested to see what will happen going forward than how they got this far.

Full review at All Things Urban Fantasy.

Sexual Content: Kissing, references to sexual contact.(less)

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Dec 17, 2012 Jenifer1223 rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorite

In Memories We Fear takes a step into sexiness that the previous books did not.

While it is still not at all overly sexual like most books in the genre, this book does have enough here to satisfy those hardcore believers in urban vampire = sex. It might not be exactly what you think, but I believe it will satisfy.

What I really like about this book is that we see all of Eleisha's group from the Underground taking part in one way or another. In Memories of Envy Wade and Rose were not really major...more

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Mar 05, 2012 Anna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: horror

I've been enjoying this series, and a lot of the reasons for that and the reasons The Vampire Memories stand out from other urban fantasy fare has remained constant from book to book. I like the treatment of the vampires, how they aren't superstrong and superfast and supereverything; I like that the books revolve around Eleisha, a woman who can be strong without having to be invulnerable or a fierce fighter; I like that these are very much character-driven books, where the plot feels like it's d...more

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Mar 05, 2012 Dark Faerie Tales rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed-by-kristie

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Quick & Dirty: An interesting vampire folklore where memories play a huge role and make this book a quick and easy read.

Opening Sentence: Midautumn was approaching, and even at night, the trees lining Naito Parkway were glorious in their shades of red and yellow.

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At the beginning of In Memories We Fear, Eleisha is in Portland with her friends and for the first time since she can remember she is actually feeling happy. She is making a life for her...more

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Jan 07, 2012 Shelley aka Gizmo's Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011-releases, paranormal-romance, vampires, borrowed-library

*Rating* 3.0
*Genre* Urban Fantasy

*Review* (Contains series summary)
In Memories We Fear is the fourth novel in the Vampire Memories series. The cast of characters are vampires Eleisha Clevon, Philip Brante, Rose de Spencer, telepathic mortal Wade Sheffield (once attached to the police department as a psychologist), and ghost Seamus de Spencer who died the same day that Rose was turned against her will.

Eleisha is still suffering from the events that happened in Denver and is a huge funk (see Memor...more *Rating* 3.0
*Genre* Urban Fantasy

*Review* (Contains series summary)
In Memories We Fear is the fourth novel in the Vampire Memories series. The cast of characters are vampires Eleisha Clevon, Philip Brante, Rose de Spencer, telepathic mortal Wade Sheffield (once attached to the police department as a psychologist), and ghost Seamus de Spencer who died the same day that Rose was turned against her will.

Eleisha is still suffering from the events that happened in Denver and is a huge funk (see Memories of Envy for more information.) She has been trying extremely hard to gather the remaining vampire elders together to save their lives from Julian Ashton who continues to win despite the fact that he has no psychic abilities.

Meanwhile, Wade has become something of a third wheel to Eleisha and Philip who tend to spend more and more time together and pretty much ignore Wade except to have him continue his search for missing vampires. Understandably, I totally understand how Wade feels and thus my heart goes out to him. Happily, Wade and Seamus have clicked as a team and work well together.

Julian has made it his mission in his undead life to eliminate each and every single vampire elder that may or may not be in hiding from his reign of terror. Julian has executed any vampire who was known to practice the vampire 4 laws that Eleisha herself has been trying to force on Philip and Rose. Julian, unlike Eleisha, Rose and Philip, has no psychic abilities which has driven him to destroy his own race. Where Eleisha has her little motley crew, Julian made his own minions in Jasper Nesland and ghost Mary Jordane.

This time around, Wade and Seamus discover a vampire in London who appears to be attacking women and draining them. The vampire, Maxim, has lived alone for over 200 years after watching his sire get killed. Maxim had previously lived on wild life in order to survive.

I’ve enjoyed the writing of Barb Hendee since starting this series as well as the Noble Dead series with her husband. It’s an interesting world where vampires, upon turning, end up with different psychic abilities like the ability to seem helpless in front of others. (Eleisha)

However, I’ve had enough of Julian and his misfit group and am glad that at least one of them doesn’t survive in this installment. I’ve had enough of Julian being allowed to kill various vampires without anyone stopping him. It seems almost comical that Julian seems to be terrified of Philip and Eleisha, yet, still comes out unscathed.

I also wonder where exactly this series is heading now that another vampire (Maxim) has been found and brought back to Portland. How many more surviving elders can there be after Julian's destructive path took out almost all of them. I also wonder if Mary will eventually turn against Julian after the events at the end of this book. One can only wonder and ponder the possibilities and wait until the next book comes out.

Ghost of Memories is the fifth novel and will be released October 2012.
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Nov 18, 2011 Marsha rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: vampires, urban-fantasy

I think this is the last of these books I'll read. I liked the first novel in the series but I expected more complex development. I think the author has created some flawed characters intentionally but ultimately, they are all a bit too pathetic and unsympathetic. Their psychology is too inhuman, as if they aren't products of their history and environment. After 200 years and adaption to modern life and Eleisha has never considered a sexual relationship before? the author has written these chara...more

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Sep 04, 2012 Emily rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy-sf, borrowed

Perhaps this would have been more enjoyable if I had read the previous three books in the series? As it was, nothing happened. No, really. People argued a lot, there was some fighting, but out of it all it seemed like nothing really happened.

Also, I didn't get the "team" aspect of this team at all. The members don't communicate at all, each goes their own way, they lie and mislead each other, and they are all pretty unpleasant. As mentioned above, perhaps it's because I've just read the 4th boo...more

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Nov 16, 2011 Racquel rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Dec 16, 2012 Carmen Robaldo rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in this series that I have read. It was easy to read and I wasn't lost even though I had not read earlier books. Fast moving, there is always something going on. I will be seeking out the other books in this series and other series by this author.

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Nov 17, 2011 Nocturne Romance Reads rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal

The best addition to the series by far! Whereas the first few books began at a creepily slow place, NOT this time!

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Sep 25, 2012 Melissa rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-fiction

Another well written book by Barb Hendee. This one goes deeper into Elisha's little community as she tries to balance her life on the west coast and remembering that she must go back out into the world to help other vampires.

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Oct 18, 2011 Anika rated it 4 of 5 stars

One of the best ever, in this series. I have mixed feelings regarding Elisha's choosing of Philip over Wade but that could be because Elisha met Wade first and I was hoping something would happened between them. Now it looks like vamps stick together and Elisha and Philip are a couple and they interwine their gifts and that to me was an equilant/same thing as having sex. I think I would have perferred they had sex to show how they felt for one another but that the writer's choice. Can't wait to...more

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Dec 02, 2011 Susie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: buddy-reads-with-laura

Much better than the previous two, but far from perfect. Although I enjoyed Maxim's storyline, probably the most of anyone's. The writing seemed crisper and tighter this time around, but the repetitiveness still remains.

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Mar 04, 2013 Jessica Rice rated it 3 of 5 stars

A good read but the story line isn't developing as fast paced or as action-y as I thought it would. Its very slow with only a little bit of predictable action at the end.
Also, I can't believe it took 4 books for Eleisha and Phillip to progress in their relationship to something a bit more adult and a little less teenage.

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Apr 12, 2013 Al rated it 3 of 5 stars

A series of killings in England point to a new-and feral-vampire. Vampires Eleisha and Philip and their human companion travel to London to make contact with the terrified creature, to offer him sanctuary and stop the bloodshed. But the vampire they find is not what they expected...

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Like most writers, I've worked at many jobs in my life, including teaching pre-school until I completed my master's degree in Composition Theory. Between 1993 and 2006, I taught college English while writing fiction on the side, some independently and some with my husband and life-long partner J.C.

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