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Voice of the Undead (Alex Van Helsing #2)
by
Jason Henderson (Goodreads Author)
Now that Alex is in the know about the deadly vampires that liveand huntaround his boarding school, everything is different. Putting his talents to use, Alex is training with the Polidorium to become a vampire hunter, just like his Van Helsing ancestors. Sure, hes only fourteen, but cmon: This runs in his blood.
But Alex is wondering if hell live long enough to succe
...moreHardcover, 297 pages
Published
July 26th 2011
by HarperCollins
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Woah, if I'd known how much improved Voice of the Undead is compared to Vampire Rising, I wouldn't have waited a year to read this. I'm going to throw around the word better a lot, but it's all true - this book is better plotted, better paced, better developed, better everything. But most importantly, not only does this sequel totally blow the first book out of the water, it's also a really good book in its own right.
From the very first page, I just knew this was going to be a wild and totally d...more
From the very first page, I just knew this was going to be a wild and totally d...more
This is the 2nd book in the Alex Van Helsing series. The first Alex Van Hesling: Vampire Rising, got starred reviews from Library Journal, Starred reviews Voya.
In this installment, Alex is in Glenarvon’s Boarding school for boys. He is in training to become a vampire hunter . His Ancestors were vampire hunters and at age 14 he already knows the difference between good and evil. As he is participating in a live action vampire role playing game, he is chased by his nemesis Elle. Elle is a vampire...more
Full Disclosure: The author of this novel, Jason Henderson, is an old friend of mine, and I’m a longtime fan of his work. But rest assured, if this book sucked, I would still have to be honest and tell you. Luckily, this book totally kicks ass. No small feat, considering the glut of vampire books in the past few years. It's made me miss the good old days, when vampires were just unholy undead abominations that needed to be destroyed.
And that’s why I love this book. It’s not just another “teen v...more
And that’s why I love this book. It’s not just another “teen v...more
Alex has just finished a training session with Sangster, his mentor with the Polidorium, a multinational organization. Just because Alex is part of the Polidorium does not mean that he is exempt from curfew at Glenarvon Academy, where he attends. On his way back to Glenarvon Academy, Alex is attacked by Elle. Elle is a vampire and Alex’s nemesis. Elle works for Scholomance. The Scholomance want Alex dead for good. After almost succeeding, Alex is forced to stay at LaLaurie School for Girls, Glen...more
This second installment of the Alex Van Helsing series does not disappoint. For the Alex history lesson and review of the first book, Alex Van Helsing: Vampire Rising, see Bel’s fantastic review here! This time, our hero finds himself the target of the Icemaker’s vampire coven. On his way back to Glenarvon Academy from training exercises with the Polidorium, Alex is attacked by Elle, one of the vampires he bested in Vampire Rising. Alex escapes, but unfortunately the attack has unforeseen conseq...more
What is it like to be the great, great, great grandson of the famous vampire slayer Van Helsing? Well, it's exciting! Alex Van Helsing is bacon the hunt for vampires. As a student/agent of the Polidorium, a multinational organization, head-quartered at Lake Geneva. Like his grandfather, Alex has a vampires as his main nemesis. Hiding out amongst other teens at Glenarvon Academy, he passes himself off as just another kid attending a private school.
As the vampire Elle and the Scholomance come afte...more
A young adult supernatural series that is actually suitable for young adults. Alex Van Helsing is the most recent heir to the original vampire hunter. In addition to dealing with normal high school problems, such as girls, he also has to worry about being a target for the local vampire population. When a new clan lord arrives in the area, it's up to Alex to find a way not only survive the threat but to save those a around him as well.
Why I gave this 4 stars? It's suitable for most middle school...more
Why I gave this 4 stars? It's suitable for most middle school...more
Fourteen year old Alex Van Helsing is related to the famous Van Helsing. He possesses the power to "feel" a vampires presence. This proves useful for vampire hunting and for protection from vampire hunters. This is a fast action novel with lots of action, vampire "deaths" and just a smidge of teen romance, a hint more than a smidge, really. It's the perfect boy book.
I really loved the first book with it's background history on the classic horror authors. This sequel had a great storyline but le...more
I really loved the first book with it's background history on the classic horror authors. This sequel had a great storyline but le...more
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Once again, Jason Henderson does not disappoint with this clean young adult adventure fit for paranormal fans of any age. This title was even better than the first, with an even scarier villain and much higher stakes. New characters are introduced, and several play bigger roles in this one. There's a bigger mystery element in Voice of the Undead, and some characters take a turn for the evil as time goes on.
Alex proves his worth by ke...more
Once again, Jason Henderson does not disappoint with this clean young adult adventure fit for paranormal fans of any age. This title was even better than the first, with an even scarier villain and much higher stakes. New characters are introduced, and several play bigger roles in this one. There's a bigger mystery element in Voice of the Undead, and some characters take a turn for the evil as time goes on.
Alex proves his worth by ke...more
He has brought the good name of vampires back. This is not twilight but some and very little teen romance. I think in many ways the second one is better than the first one. High tech gadgets and lots of action. I recommend to anyone who likes some action, twist, and vampires. The new villian is awesome and very like dracula and the old vampire classics. One of the best books i've ever read no doubt.
This second book was much better than the first in my opinion. The plot was more involved and the balance between action and character development was much better. As a YA adventure novel the plot is not all that complex and the characters are not particular deep but the story develops nicely and the tension builds with some nice side stories.
Looks like this is turning into a nice series for those looking for action adventure with a vampire twist.
Looks like this is turning into a nice series for those looking for action adventure with a vampire twist.
The first book is better than this, the second one. I think it could decribe more about the fight between Alex and Ultravox, 'cos it's the final and most important fight.
Other than this, the idea of the curse on Vienna is totally unexpected, but it also makes the story cools down a little bit, if Vienna was a vampire, I think the plotline might be more attractive to me. Just saying :p
Other than this, the idea of the curse on Vienna is totally unexpected, but it also makes the story cools down a little bit, if Vienna was a vampire, I think the plotline might be more attractive to me. Just saying :p
I think I would have liked this one more if I'd read the first one more recently. Which is not to say I didn't like it. I did. But I was confused more than once. Kept reading for the general storyline and occasional awesome part (like ... how can I say it without giving away a spoiler ... the unexpected twist in one character that I hope is revisited?). Skimmed over the confusing parts.
I just went back to look at my review of the first and seriously ... cannot remember what the question about Mr...more
I just went back to look at my review of the first and seriously ... cannot remember what the question about Mr...more
In the second book in the series, Alex and his friends from school have to relocate to the LaLaurie girls school following a fire that is sort of Alex's fault. At the same time a new vampire known as UltraVox has come to Geneva and is on a secret mission that includes getting rid of Alex. These books are a lot of fun for kids. I think boys and girls would like them. They are also OK for tweens since the characters are 14 years old. Great fun, quick reads.
Another good offering in the series - am anxiously awaiting publication of the next book. If you understand foreshadowing, it's fairly easy to surmise where the plot is heading - but there are some surprises.
I love the scene where Alex is begging Minhi's friend to take of the scarf. Then a shoking reveal...
I would enjoy this series so much for if I was a 12 year old boy.
Good, not great. It took me a bit to get into but I enjoyed the last half.
TOP SHELF Review from The Monitor, May 17, 2012.
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I like this series...
simple reads, I like that the words are not overly simplified, that there is some bigger words, the action is simple and easy to follow...some of the character development could be a little smarter... but all and all I give it four stars! GO ALEX!
simple reads, I like that the words are not overly simplified, that there is some bigger words, the action is simple and easy to follow...some of the character development could be a little smarter... but all and all I give it four stars! GO ALEX!
Can't wait to read the last book!
This series is SO much fun! More fun, more action and more cool weapons and creepy weird bad stuff going on! Finally get to meet (briefly) Alex's parents and there's a new friend at LaLaurie in the group since the boys have to temporarily move in due to a little fire mishap...that's all I'm going to say!! You go read it!
wow just wow. i mean the action and details where amazing
Vampire novel for guys. Lots of action and a fast-moving plot.
May 17, 2013
Jacinthe
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I've been writing comics for a long time, and games, and-- well, I write, so there's always *something.* But now I've gotten into modern-day YA novels with the Alex Van Helsing series.
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