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Vampire Thriller #1
The Living Night: Part One
Can two vampires on the run save the world from destruction?
Plunge into grand mystery and adventure in a world of vampires, werewolves and other immortals by the bestselling author of the Black Tower Trilogy.
When a powerful figure in the Immortal Community is killed, two vampires, Ruegger and Danielle, are forced to run for it in order to find out who ordered the murder and why. The two vampires are notorious throughout the Community for only feeding on humans that deserve it -- murderers and rapists -- as well as other immortals.
If an immortal steps out of line and preys on undeserving humans, Ruegger and Danielle will (if they can) take them down -- and feed from them. Thus the two are sarcastically known throughout the Community as the Marshals.
Now, to stop the world from becoming embroiled in a vicious war, Ruegger and Danielle must follow the threads of a strange conspiracy that spans continents and many races, some exotic and particularly deadly. The Dark Lord, the vampire king of the Community, may himself be involved.
To find out the truth, Ruegger and Danielle will have to dodge werewolf assassins, zombies, and two especially nasty Jamaican voodoo gods.
One thing is certain: if they survive and unravel the strange heart of the mystery, the world will never be the same again.
Plunge into grand mystery and adventure in a world of vampires, werewolves and other immortals by the bestselling author of the Black Tower Trilogy.
When a powerful figure in the Immortal Community is killed, two vampires, Ruegger and Danielle, are forced to run for it in order to find out who ordered the murder and why. The two vampires are notorious throughout the Community for only feeding on humans that deserve it -- murderers and rapists -- as well as other immortals.
If an immortal steps out of line and preys on undeserving humans, Ruegger and Danielle will (if they can) take them down -- and feed from them. Thus the two are sarcastically known throughout the Community as the Marshals.
Now, to stop the world from becoming embroiled in a vicious war, Ruegger and Danielle must follow the threads of a strange conspiracy that spans continents and many races, some exotic and particularly deadly. The Dark Lord, the vampire king of the Community, may himself be involved.
To find out the truth, Ruegger and Danielle will have to dodge werewolf assassins, zombies, and two especially nasty Jamaican voodoo gods.
One thing is certain: if they survive and unravel the strange heart of the mystery, the world will never be the same again.
408 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 20, 2012
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Jack Conner
84 books91 followersRaised in Austin, Texas, Jack Conner is the bestselling author of the Black Tower Trilogy. He's an ardent fan of fantasy, horror and weird fiction, and writes them all. He's lived all over the United States and has traveled across the world, but recently he's moved back to his beloved Austin.
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September 15, 2015
DNF at 85%
Warning: spoilers to be expected. Got a problem with that? Too bad. I'm so mad right now I don't even care. So deal with it.
Why am I mad? Because up until I reached the last part of the book I was thinking of giving it a 4-star rating. See the rating I finally went for? Now you know why I'm mad. Actually this would have been a 1-star rating had it not been written by Conner. I really enjoyed reading some of his other books so I decided to be nice for once ← damn. I'm getting soft in my old age *shudders* Besides, this is not as cataclysmically catastrophic as the the Sirantha Jax disaster so a 1-star rating wouldn't have been fair. Even if Conner ruined the story.
Oh yes, ruin it he did. Everything was going GREAT until I reached the 70% mark or so: action, violence, gore, blood, horror, all kinds of weird immortals, all kinds of f@cked up psychos, an intriguing plot, fast-paced story, cool MCs, a great cast of secondary characters, nicely handled alternate POVs and then BAM! Conner has the nerve to hit me with a freaking case of freaking instalurrrrrve. You have got to be kidding me. This is supposed to be a "dark fantasy, horror series". There is no room for freaking instalurrrrrve in a dark fantasy, horror series. Not in my world anyway.
There you are, reading about sadistic villains and deliciously gory stuff when one of said sadistic, super cold, villains (who has been the embodiment of evil for the last few centuries) suddenly sees the light and finds love. Yay! Bring on the fluffy bunnies and pastel-coloured rainbows! Lovey Dovey Inc, here we come! But wait, it gets worse! Not only does he find instalurrrrve, he also decides to stop being such a bad, bad villain. Because it sucks to be evil. You see, the object of his affection (which had been a very cool character until this disaster happened) wants him to stop being so ruthless and vicious. She wants to reform him. She wants him to become moral. Yay! How exciting! Bring on the teddy bears!
So. What do we have so far? A freaking case of freaking instalurrrrrve between two of the most unlikely candidates ever. That's ridiculous enough as it is. Well apparently not. Because it gets worse: about 5 seconds after meeting our two lovebirds decide it's time to get married. In Vegas. Sigh. Double sigh. Triple sigh. Believe it or not, I was still planning to finish reading the book despite all that silly stuff. Mainly out of curiosity. And also because I (very naively) kept expecting a glorious case of back-stabbing and total deviousness that would make everything right again. It never came. But I kept on reading {insert eyeroll here} And then came ZE TWIST, aka ze ultimate perversion. I guess it was intended to come as a shock to the readers. Frankly, it left me cold. I just thought it was ridiculously over-the-top. It could have been pretty cool but ultimately it was just as ludicrous as the whole instalurrrrve business. But, hey, I'm a total fool so I was still planning to finish the book despite it all {insert eyeroll #2 here} And guess what? It got even worse! Yes it did! It turns out our immortal lovebirds who are supposedly unable to procreate ended up expecting a baby! Yay! Bring on the diapers! At this point it was either shoot myself in the head or stop reading and I figured out DNFing was probably the safer choice.
►► The main reason why I've enjoyed every single Conner book I've read so far is because of his original storylines. His stories usually are weird mixes of several genres but they work, no matter how improbable it all is. Well it looks like this book is the exception that proves the rule. Too bad.
don-t-do-it
July 21, 2015Meh. DNF 16%. Every stinking immortal in this bitch, and there are a lot of them, is too f'n stupid to live. I'm not quite sure how there are any humans alive in this "world" when all the separate groups of immortals feed of different parts of humans. Some eat brains, some eat only bone marrow, some drink blood, hell, there are probably some that only eat hang nails or ear wax or some stupid shit like that.
Sorry, if you liked this I mean no offense. It just made me mad.
Sorry, if you liked this I mean no offense. It just made me mad.
November 13, 2014
I was lucky enough to win a copy of "The Living Night: Part One," by Jack Conner, via Goodreads Giveaways. I put my name in the hat to win a copy because I've seen an extensive number of titles relating to the supernatural/horror/monsters/etc., and I figured it was about time I dipped my toe in the literary lake. I have been pleasantly surprised with this my debut read into such material.
When I want a fun-filled easy book, I tend toward books in the Thriller genre; turns out, "The Living Night" happens to be one, albeit one with vampires, werewolves, zombies, voodoo gods, and a menagerie of other nocturnal creatures. The story spans the globe–several times–from Alaska to the Congo. The action never relents, leaving the reader immersed in one action scene after the next after the next, with hardly a respite; for, if characters aren't fighting, they're strategizing about fighting, and if not strategizing they're discussing fighting, and if not discussing fighting they're involving themselves in some sort of grotesquery...or having sex. Conner must have been ramped up on one stimulating substance or another, or possesses a rapid-fire mind, in order to write such narrative intensity. So unless you prefer the traditional rhythmic cycles of most other thriller or adventure stories, you'll be left panting and backpedaling rather quickly upon beginning this book. I didn't mind the adrenaline-rush, because it kept me on my toes and required my enthusiastic concentration to keep up with events.
One thing that makes for good reading involves a cohesive narrative involving a world of rules and believable characters. Science fiction and fantasy may rank as the most difficult to produce in this regard: the truest sense of world-building involves the irony of creating a complete world from scratch–history, civilizations, creatures, non-existent elements (whether magic, superpowers, technology, etc.)–while relating on some level to reality. In Conner's case, he's taken the tact of the real world and combined it with a whole secret level of mythologized horror creatures living amongst us unbeknownst to most of mankind: a dichotomous world of mortals and immortals co-habitating the globe. Conner does well in providing rules for a cohesive, logically fantastical world. One example involves set ways in how mortals (human-kind) and immortals (vampires, werewolves, etc.) interact with each other: mortals are sustenance and can be controlled by immortals' varying degrees of psychic mind-control powers, but mortals have the technological capacity to kill immortals. Another brief example considers the biological parameters of each species and how they rank hierarchically in a cultural sense in the immortal community, based upon power, both physical and political. Conner sets the rules and, like a good creator, doesn't break them.
Briefly, a third strength of the book involves dialogue. Dialogue can frustrate the most easy-going reader if it comes across as canned or droll. Conner creates exciting, flavorful conversation. Due to the requirement for background, a not insignificant amount of exchanges involve elementary knowledge among the characters, but needs to be spoken regardless for the reader's understanding. That aside, the dialogue isn't off-putting or canned, and enhances the narrative's rapidity.
A fourth aspect of "The Living Night" I enjoyed was its complexity. There are overarching macro plot-lines: world history revisionism, a covert world-wide conspiracy to kill powerful immortals, and an overt war between large factions among them. There are also the micro plot-lines: interactions among various small groups and individual characters, immortals hunting down other immortals, and the dynamics of personal relationships among immortal characters. Conner took on a heavy load with this book, and he handled it adeptly considering the scope and complexities involved with the narrative.
Which leads to an eventual weakness with "The Living Night." Because Conner has such a relentless pace and juggles so many characters and story lines, he has difficulty maintaining focus when imperatively jumping from one group to the next. Large intervals of many pages go by between a character's personal narrative's continuity, leaving the reader hanging and having to switch currents constantly between plot-lines. Due to the book's epic nature, this is a natural tendency and one difficult to overcome.
As explained before, Conner performs well in creating a world run within its set parameters, but one aspect of this topic that I didn't care for was the emphasis of drugs, booze, and sex, among immortals. By their dark nature, I understand them as unsavory creatures drawn to destructive habits and mindsets, partially symbolizing their evil embodiments, but it seemed unnecessary and over-the-top to me. The immortals' raison d'être seems to be fighting, raping, and substance bingeing, with fleeting passions of lust and constant singular struggles for sheer power.
In addition, perhaps because I am a stickler for it, I grew frustrated often with the considerable amount of typos found throughout the book.
As this is the only the beginning of a series, I consider "The Living Night" the opening scene in an epic supernatural tale. I look forward to reading the further adventures of the many characters involved, and I hope to find more depth in immortal character development–as individuals and as species–in upcoming installments. Let's keep the adrenaline flowing, Mr. Conner!
When I want a fun-filled easy book, I tend toward books in the Thriller genre; turns out, "The Living Night" happens to be one, albeit one with vampires, werewolves, zombies, voodoo gods, and a menagerie of other nocturnal creatures. The story spans the globe–several times–from Alaska to the Congo. The action never relents, leaving the reader immersed in one action scene after the next after the next, with hardly a respite; for, if characters aren't fighting, they're strategizing about fighting, and if not strategizing they're discussing fighting, and if not discussing fighting they're involving themselves in some sort of grotesquery...or having sex. Conner must have been ramped up on one stimulating substance or another, or possesses a rapid-fire mind, in order to write such narrative intensity. So unless you prefer the traditional rhythmic cycles of most other thriller or adventure stories, you'll be left panting and backpedaling rather quickly upon beginning this book. I didn't mind the adrenaline-rush, because it kept me on my toes and required my enthusiastic concentration to keep up with events.
One thing that makes for good reading involves a cohesive narrative involving a world of rules and believable characters. Science fiction and fantasy may rank as the most difficult to produce in this regard: the truest sense of world-building involves the irony of creating a complete world from scratch–history, civilizations, creatures, non-existent elements (whether magic, superpowers, technology, etc.)–while relating on some level to reality. In Conner's case, he's taken the tact of the real world and combined it with a whole secret level of mythologized horror creatures living amongst us unbeknownst to most of mankind: a dichotomous world of mortals and immortals co-habitating the globe. Conner does well in providing rules for a cohesive, logically fantastical world. One example involves set ways in how mortals (human-kind) and immortals (vampires, werewolves, etc.) interact with each other: mortals are sustenance and can be controlled by immortals' varying degrees of psychic mind-control powers, but mortals have the technological capacity to kill immortals. Another brief example considers the biological parameters of each species and how they rank hierarchically in a cultural sense in the immortal community, based upon power, both physical and political. Conner sets the rules and, like a good creator, doesn't break them.
Briefly, a third strength of the book involves dialogue. Dialogue can frustrate the most easy-going reader if it comes across as canned or droll. Conner creates exciting, flavorful conversation. Due to the requirement for background, a not insignificant amount of exchanges involve elementary knowledge among the characters, but needs to be spoken regardless for the reader's understanding. That aside, the dialogue isn't off-putting or canned, and enhances the narrative's rapidity.
A fourth aspect of "The Living Night" I enjoyed was its complexity. There are overarching macro plot-lines: world history revisionism, a covert world-wide conspiracy to kill powerful immortals, and an overt war between large factions among them. There are also the micro plot-lines: interactions among various small groups and individual characters, immortals hunting down other immortals, and the dynamics of personal relationships among immortal characters. Conner took on a heavy load with this book, and he handled it adeptly considering the scope and complexities involved with the narrative.
Which leads to an eventual weakness with "The Living Night." Because Conner has such a relentless pace and juggles so many characters and story lines, he has difficulty maintaining focus when imperatively jumping from one group to the next. Large intervals of many pages go by between a character's personal narrative's continuity, leaving the reader hanging and having to switch currents constantly between plot-lines. Due to the book's epic nature, this is a natural tendency and one difficult to overcome.
As explained before, Conner performs well in creating a world run within its set parameters, but one aspect of this topic that I didn't care for was the emphasis of drugs, booze, and sex, among immortals. By their dark nature, I understand them as unsavory creatures drawn to destructive habits and mindsets, partially symbolizing their evil embodiments, but it seemed unnecessary and over-the-top to me. The immortals' raison d'être seems to be fighting, raping, and substance bingeing, with fleeting passions of lust and constant singular struggles for sheer power.
In addition, perhaps because I am a stickler for it, I grew frustrated often with the considerable amount of typos found throughout the book.
As this is the only the beginning of a series, I consider "The Living Night" the opening scene in an epic supernatural tale. I look forward to reading the further adventures of the many characters involved, and I hope to find more depth in immortal character development–as individuals and as species–in upcoming installments. Let's keep the adrenaline flowing, Mr. Conner!
October 1, 2018
Intriguing, very well put together, and I really liked the twist.
I chose this rating because I'm a great fan of the walking dead,and always a fan of vampires and werewolves. For the last 60 years of my life. The story line was a twist on zombies and also vampires able to conceive babies. I would recommend fans of Creepy and Eerie Magazines , all super natural fans!.
I chose this rating because I'm a great fan of the walking dead,and always a fan of vampires and werewolves. For the last 60 years of my life. The story line was a twist on zombies and also vampires able to conceive babies. I would recommend fans of Creepy and Eerie Magazines , all super natural fans!.
August 19, 2017
Interesting story
The whole book is very colorful. The story is fast paved and intriguing. Characters are believable and the story unfolded nicely. However the ending seemed rushed and somewhat artificial. Will read the rest of the series...
The whole book is very colorful. The story is fast paved and intriguing. Characters are believable and the story unfolded nicely. However the ending seemed rushed and somewhat artificial. Will read the rest of the series...
July 22, 2019
There are definitely some good and interesting elements to the book but it felt like it took a long time to get there. A lot of detail and side content that did not appear to go anywhere. I might try the next book but I would probably just scan it to see if I get drawn in.
November 5, 2014
This book was truly amazing.
After the first quarter or so, I was completely overwhelmed by the seemingly endless number of new characters that popped up with each turned page. Somewhat dispirited, I soon gave up on trying to keep apart the overflowing number of characters, specifics of different immortal species, intrigues, murder conspiracies, deceptions and treacheries. That way reading became quite relaxed, and I could truly concentrate on and enjoy the action that was going on.
Further into the book, recognizing names and getting to understand what was going on, a very complex and elaborate plot was revealed where all tiny bits and pieces suddenly fit in.
I marvel at the author's imagination and his inventiveness, especially regarding the creation of a whole new bunch of immortals with very interesting cravings. My favorite characters definitely were Junger and Jagoda with their weird artistic streak, and I appreciated the related level of blood and gore.
My only true criticism is the way one is overwhelmed with details in the beginning, which might put off potential readers. Maybe the author wanted to show his vast creativeness to grab the reader's attention right from the start, but in doing so overshooted the mark by far (and completely unnecessarily). Some details should have come in later to give readers time to fully grasp each new information before being thrown the next one.
However, this first installment in a new series leads a very promising way into the immortal world of the Living Night.
(I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review)
After the first quarter or so, I was completely overwhelmed by the seemingly endless number of new characters that popped up with each turned page. Somewhat dispirited, I soon gave up on trying to keep apart the overflowing number of characters, specifics of different immortal species, intrigues, murder conspiracies, deceptions and treacheries. That way reading became quite relaxed, and I could truly concentrate on and enjoy the action that was going on.
Further into the book, recognizing names and getting to understand what was going on, a very complex and elaborate plot was revealed where all tiny bits and pieces suddenly fit in.
I marvel at the author's imagination and his inventiveness, especially regarding the creation of a whole new bunch of immortals with very interesting cravings. My favorite characters definitely were Junger and Jagoda with their weird artistic streak, and I appreciated the related level of blood and gore.
My only true criticism is the way one is overwhelmed with details in the beginning, which might put off potential readers. Maybe the author wanted to show his vast creativeness to grab the reader's attention right from the start, but in doing so overshooted the mark by far (and completely unnecessarily). Some details should have come in later to give readers time to fully grasp each new information before being thrown the next one.
However, this first installment in a new series leads a very promising way into the immortal world of the Living Night.
(I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review)
October 13, 2015
4.5 A really interesting really different type of vampire story
I do admit that a few times in this book I almost stopped reading and deleted it. Not that it was a bad story or because the writing was poor it wasn't, not at all. But I think because there in the first half of the book it was just not as interesting or what I had thought it was going to be....But, I kept reading and boy am I glad I did! It got very interesting and I had to conformist what the check was going on and who and why they were doing it. This is not a vampire romance at least not in the traditional sense. Yes there are a few different romances but nothing I think like you read about boost of this type of book. Is there violence? Yes and lots of it and some like you may not have read before. It gets pretty bad actually, but there's a reason for it. This isn't your regular world they live in that's for sure
There are also a few big surprises in store too, one after I read it, laughed my head off, and that doesn't happen often! So it well written, just hang in there if you get bored or think it's too much like other books because it's not and it does get better, but you have to flesh out everything to understand what's going to happen. It's worth the read. 4.5 stars. And yes there is a book two, and yes planing reading it.
I do admit that a few times in this book I almost stopped reading and deleted it. Not that it was a bad story or because the writing was poor it wasn't, not at all. But I think because there in the first half of the book it was just not as interesting or what I had thought it was going to be....But, I kept reading and boy am I glad I did! It got very interesting and I had to conformist what the check was going on and who and why they were doing it. This is not a vampire romance at least not in the traditional sense. Yes there are a few different romances but nothing I think like you read about boost of this type of book. Is there violence? Yes and lots of it and some like you may not have read before. It gets pretty bad actually, but there's a reason for it. This isn't your regular world they live in that's for sure
There are also a few big surprises in store too, one after I read it, laughed my head off, and that doesn't happen often! So it well written, just hang in there if you get bored or think it's too much like other books because it's not and it does get better, but you have to flesh out everything to understand what's going to happen. It's worth the read. 4.5 stars. And yes there is a book two, and yes planing reading it.
February 3, 2016
Well, that is about the most f'd up book I have ever read. The immortals live by feeding on flesh, brain fluid, hearts, bone marrow, penis (with their teeth lined vaginas, that's right), other immortals or blood depending on what variety of immortal they are. To make things extra dark, their victims must be alive when they partake or they will get no sustenance. On top of that EVERYONE in the book has been raped at some point or another. The little incest that was thrown in was probably the least disturbing thing. The two main characters have a deep and genuine love and a set moral compass which helps offset the darkness a tiny bit.
At the end of the day though, I can't say that it wasn't interesting. There was pretty much non stop action, a whole slew of characters whose motives were suspect, and twists and turns galore. I would have enjoyed the book more if the atrocities were pared down and if it wasn't quite so much of an information dump but there was certainly a huge foundation to lay.
At the end of the day though, I can't say that it wasn't interesting. There was pretty much non stop action, a whole slew of characters whose motives were suspect, and twists and turns galore. I would have enjoyed the book more if the atrocities were pared down and if it wasn't quite so much of an information dump but there was certainly a huge foundation to lay.
August 15, 2015
If you love science fiction and romance you will love The Living Night. You have vampires and werewolves falling in love with each other along with zombies and other fictional characters. They live extreme lives and do the craziest things in the name of love and friendship. Once you start reading about Ruegger and Danielle's adventures you don't want to stop. Then you have the werewolves and their adventures. It's so interesting that you cannot just put the book down you want to know what the next chapter has waiting for you. It's a must read and believe me you will enjoy every interesting page that you read. Nothing is so exciting as finding out who or what is after the young lovers. Even when you find out they are not that young, it will surprise you to the very end of the book.
January 27, 2016
Having read other novels by Jack Conner decided to give this one ago was not disappointed. Set in our world and time it's full of vampires werewolves and other immortals completely unknown to the human population.There's even a vampire that feeds of other vampires. We follow Ruegger and Danielle know as the odd flock was they try to solve who is behind the Scouring. The elimination of the heads of some of the immortal groups. Ruegger and Danielle are also the good guys only feeding off evil people murders rapists and evil vampires. They are also investigating who was but a hit out on them and are pursed my a death squad of werewolves.
This is stunningly great read full of twists and turns and I would consider a must read
This is stunningly great read full of twists and turns and I would consider a must read
August 23, 2014
The Fangs of Karma
In the supernatural world, Ruegger and Danielle are the Fangs of Karma. Although they're the good guys, they're being pursued. The vampiric duo must scour the world for clues to help them unravel a dark conspiracy. At the same time, they have to keep ahead of their pursuers, who are determined to kill them.
Jack Conner's The Living Night: Part One lives up to its billing. It IS an epic tale of vampires, werewolves, horror, fantasy and action.
Mr. Conner is also the prolific and talented author of Sword and Sorcery: Empire of the Worm. The series offers a fascinating combination of fantasy, horror, and the supernatural.
In the supernatural world, Ruegger and Danielle are the Fangs of Karma. Although they're the good guys, they're being pursued. The vampiric duo must scour the world for clues to help them unravel a dark conspiracy. At the same time, they have to keep ahead of their pursuers, who are determined to kill them.
Jack Conner's The Living Night: Part One lives up to its billing. It IS an epic tale of vampires, werewolves, horror, fantasy and action.
Mr. Conner is also the prolific and talented author of Sword and Sorcery: Empire of the Worm. The series offers a fascinating combination of fantasy, horror, and the supernatural.
October 18, 2015
When I first started reading, I wondered very seriously would I be overwhelmed by minute descriptions of characters and plot. I kept reading and lo and behold, there was a purpose behind the authors writing style. Once I reached this point, the story took off and didn't stop until the last page. The story centered around two vampires, who are not all sparkle and nice, but vampires that are on a mission and who are not afraid to do what vampires do. Along the way, they bump into all kind of creatures of the night who they either convince to help or get killed. The action, gore, and suspense is jacked up high in the book and to me, this is a very good read.
January 22, 2017
Not worth it
I finished this for one reason: to know who was behind the chaos and the purpose for the destruction. It was a waste of my time. It was the standard lust for power, make the immortal world great again==not at all original. I hoped the story would improve; it never did. This book is a celebration of violence and depravity. No one is shocked at anything. Even the "good guys" are tainted. My mind needs a bath, with uplifting instrumental music and gently scented candles. One star because zero is not an option. This was so much darker than I suspected: I highly recommend avoiding this book.
I finished this for one reason: to know who was behind the chaos and the purpose for the destruction. It was a waste of my time. It was the standard lust for power, make the immortal world great again==not at all original. I hoped the story would improve; it never did. This book is a celebration of violence and depravity. No one is shocked at anything. Even the "good guys" are tainted. My mind needs a bath, with uplifting instrumental music and gently scented candles. One star because zero is not an option. This was so much darker than I suspected: I highly recommend avoiding this book.
August 29, 2016
Did not finish - read 33% of the book.
Ruegger and Danielle are vampires who believe that humans and immortals should live in harmony. The are known as the Marshals as they kill and drink blood from those who abuse humans. There are a lot of different immortals who eat different things to make them very separate to vampires (some of which are a bit gross).
I couldn't finish this book as it was a bit more like a very serious and heavy science fiction novel and not very PNR (so don't fall into that trap).
Ruegger and Danielle are vampires who believe that humans and immortals should live in harmony. The are known as the Marshals as they kill and drink blood from those who abuse humans. There are a lot of different immortals who eat different things to make them very separate to vampires (some of which are a bit gross).
I couldn't finish this book as it was a bit more like a very serious and heavy science fiction novel and not very PNR (so don't fall into that trap).
June 24, 2015
Ok, you have Ruegger and Danielle a vampire couple who are running from other supernatural people, who want to kill them. There are a lot of different species that I can't keep track of, let alone pronounce. Lol. This book has a whole bunch of action. Quite a bit of sexy stuff. Bunches of blood and gore. Add to that some very loyal friends and some supposedly enemies. A great read. I will be checking out the next book in this series. I did receive this ebook for a honest review. Thanks Jack.
August 30, 2016
If you see your child reading this book take it away, it's definitely for adults. I loved the storyline and the way the different types of heathens were constantly at war. There was even the possibility of werewolves marrying vampires. It was even possible for a child to fall in love with a parent. I haven't had the chance to read very many of this genre but really enjoyed the book. I really think the author, Jack Conner did an excellent job.
April 1, 2016
A TALE OF HOO DOOS IT IS...
Hello, all kinds of tooth filled critters in this one. They don't sparkle, thank God, but they do behave like true creatures of the night. A little bit, well a lot, to romantic for my taste. I like my vampires to be ruthless and powerful and, any less, will not do. Thanks.
Hello, all kinds of tooth filled critters in this one. They don't sparkle, thank God, but they do behave like true creatures of the night. A little bit, well a lot, to romantic for my taste. I like my vampires to be ruthless and powerful and, any less, will not do. Thanks.
September 17, 2016
Can't get enough of this one
The characters some evil some not so evil but you can see how they became what they are.Some find redemption ,some find hell on earth.To find out who's who you will have to read it yourself.
The characters some evil some not so evil but you can see how they became what they are.Some find redemption ,some find hell on earth.To find out who's who you will have to read it yourself.
June 27, 2015
Interesting quick and entertaining read, loved the way the author kept me hooked with the different characters and descriptions. I'll definitely be reading more of these
July 21, 2015
Good book
Kind of hard to keep track of who is who or what. But, all in all, a very interesting book with characters who might be all bad and then change around. Great story.
Kind of hard to keep track of who is who or what. But, all in all, a very interesting book with characters who might be all bad and then change around. Great story.
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October 6, 2015Stopped at page 15. Seems too slow. Sorry.
August 3, 2016
Another free download from Amazon. Definitely more of an epic mystery novel than horror novel. Nice myth building.
January 22, 2017
Wow
Jack Conner does it again. A fantastic read that you just can't put down. Once you start you just cannot stop.
Jack Conner does it again. A fantastic read that you just can't put down. Once you start you just cannot stop.
April 20, 2017
Wow
I started off unsure, and gradually grew more and more involved into the story. Then ending was like in a season finale where it cuts off abruptly in the middle of a scene, leaving you wanting more and full of questions.
I started off unsure, and gradually grew more and more involved into the story. Then ending was like in a season finale where it cuts off abruptly in the middle of a scene, leaving you wanting more and full of questions.
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