Michelle Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 I can't believe I forgot to mention this one! From the website: Jack risks his life by opening a portal to the underworld to rescue Connie. While in the land of the dead, he witnesses an awesome ceremony as a band of honest-to-God angels swear Connie in as the vampire slayer! Using the power of his love, Jack manages to bring Connie back to the land of the living even though she threatens the existence of him and his kind. Connie has no memory of being anointed the vampire slayer, and her activation won't be complete until a mysterious sword materializes. William orders Jack to kill her for her own good before she discovers her deadly mission. After all, if she dies before she is activated, she will spend eternity in paradise with her baby son. But if she lives to become the slayer, she will be immortal, doomed to the existence of a half-vampire, half-human killer. But how can an anguished Jack kill the woman he loves? Meanwhile, the bloodthirsty Old Lords work to harness elemental powers to raise the evil dead! Their wicked plan would free every twice-killed vampire from hell and turn them loose on the citizens of Savannah. William, weakened by a power he doesn't understand, must do battle with the Vampire Council before they can unleash their bloodthirsty minions. Will he be able to survive the double onslaught of the Old Lords and the vampire slayer? I absolutely love this series, and this book is my favourite so far. The beginning of the series was very much about Jack and William, the two main vampires, but each new book has expanded the world around them, introducing more great characters, and storylines. As I've said before, this isn't 'vampire chicklit', nor is it traditional horror. Instead, it seems to sit in a little genre all of it's own. (Of course, others who have read other vampire books may disagree with me, and I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. After all, there are some that I haven't yet read.) The characters are as well written as always, meaning that you get caught up with their stories, and care about their outcomes.. and the storylines in this one race along at quite a pace. I sat up into the night trying to get this one finished.. even though I didn't want it to end! (Previous reviews of the series here.) Quote
Nici Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 Once again Raven excelled herself with this book. Another fab read that I finshed in 3 days (which for me is quick!) Of course she has left it on another clifhanger, can't wait for the next one. Quote
Icecream Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 I have to read the rest of these books. I have already packed two of these books in my hospital bag, just in case. I don't want to get one out in case I forget to pick it up when the baby comes. Quote
Icecream Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 You are in for a treat Gyre. I might be buying this one soon, along with some other books I want. Quote
Weave Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Thanks Icecream, I will let you know what I think:D Quote
Icecream Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Yes, please do. It would be good to discuss them. Quote
vampirebloom Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 Just got hold of the first one in the series, and what i have read from here is that it's a good series/book Quote
scottishbookworm Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 Just got hold of the first one in the series, and what i have read from here is that it's a good series/book Hiya Tracy it's good to see you on this forum! you'll enjoy it here and you'll make many new friends here. Quote
vampirebloom Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Hiya Tracy it's good to see you on this forum! you'll enjoy it here and you'll make many new friends here. thanks hun! Quote
AnimalFusion Posted August 9, 2008 Posted August 9, 2008 Tell me more about these series please?! I've been looking for a book like this. I'm hoping your gonna tell me the girls the vampire and the guy she loves is a normal human ...i hope this ain't like buffy or angel Quote
Michelle Posted August 9, 2008 Author Posted August 9, 2008 No.. Jack and William are the vampires. I've never really seen Buffy or Angel, so can't help there. Raven has a website here, and she was with us on the forum some time ago. Quote
Icecream Posted August 9, 2008 Posted August 9, 2008 I wouldn't say they are like Buffy and Angel at all. There are female vamps, but they are not the main characters. They are quite interesting when they appear though. Quote
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