Michelle R. (mreneerouser) -
Helpful Score: 3
I am very particular about the books I read. When I initially received this book, I thought I would not like it. I thought it was some political thriller and not up my alley. Boy was I wrong. Scanning the first few pages turned into reading 50 pages straight while trying to get ready for work. The book just sucks (yes, the main character is a vampire so sucks is appropriate) you right in.
The main character Cade is a vampire. He is working for the President via a blood oath that began long before the current administration. The author brilliantly weaves actual events with make believe events and eventually, the author was so convincing, I started to wonder what was real and what was make believe (example Cade was stuck into the wall on 9/11 by a magic sword while the planes crashed into the Twin Towers, that was why he was unable to stop it). Cade, along with his older handler Griff and his new handler Zach protects the citizens and the President from evil forces.
There are some interesting evil forces; the zombies that remind me of my Barbie dolls that I used to break the heads, legs, and arms off and try to put back together, and the werewolves that can scent a sniper miles away, are just a few.
The story in the book is good and since the other reviews already delved into the story, I will not do it again. I cannot really say anything I did not like. It was such an easy read not because it was simplistic but because the book was like watching a movie. In fact, I would not be surprised if one day this book becomes a movie.
The main character Cade is a vampire. He is working for the President via a blood oath that began long before the current administration. The author brilliantly weaves actual events with make believe events and eventually, the author was so convincing, I started to wonder what was real and what was make believe (example Cade was stuck into the wall on 9/11 by a magic sword while the planes crashed into the Twin Towers, that was why he was unable to stop it). Cade, along with his older handler Griff and his new handler Zach protects the citizens and the President from evil forces.
There are some interesting evil forces; the zombies that remind me of my Barbie dolls that I used to break the heads, legs, and arms off and try to put back together, and the werewolves that can scent a sniper miles away, are just a few.
The story in the book is good and since the other reviews already delved into the story, I will not do it again. I cannot really say anything I did not like. It was such an easy read not because it was simplistic but because the book was like watching a movie. In fact, I would not be surprised if one day this book becomes a movie.
Helpful Score: 1
I had a lot of fun with "Blood Oath". The author, Christopher Farnsworth is a scriptwriter and I think it shows in his book. The book reads like you are at a movie. In this book, Zach, the whiny overprivileged staffer reassigned after a indiscretion with the president's daughter meets the mother of all predators, the vampire, Cade. However, instead of being annoyed by Zach, he quickly proves his worth and become likable. We also get to find out how Cade becomes a vampire and how he earns his blood oath. This makes it a great rounded out book with no annoying blanks of critical information. There is also no information overload with this book, so it becomes quite entertaining.
There is more than one bad guy in this book and the stories meld into an exciting end with zombies on the attack! The book is a stand alone but the ending does leave room for the sequel. I, for one, would love to continue the adventures of Cade, the president's vampire. I gave this book 5 entertaining stars. Don't forget the popcorn when reading this book.
There is more than one bad guy in this book and the stories meld into an exciting end with zombies on the attack! The book is a stand alone but the ending does leave room for the sequel. I, for one, would love to continue the adventures of Cade, the president's vampire. I gave this book 5 entertaining stars. Don't forget the popcorn when reading this book.
SUSAN S. (susieqmillsacoustics) -
Helpful Score: 1
I love the idea of this book. This is a good start. Nathaniel Cade is a darker, scarier character than I expected. There are parts of real events through the years mixed in such as Lincoln's assassination, the attempt on Reagan's life in '81, some WWII events, etc. It's a story of dark government secrets, terrorists, and those sworn to protect our country at any cost. I look forward to seeing the direction this series takes.
Helpful Score: 1
Paranormal/ spy thriller by Christopher Farnsworth, first in series. Vampire Nathanial Cade is bound by a blood oath to serve the President of the United States. Cade is called in to protect the United States from the things that go bump in the night. Superficial, cocky Zack Barrows is assigned, against his will as Cade's handler. This series is similar to a Robert Ludlum, or Lee Child, with a supernatural twist. Very entertaining. I went out and picked up books 2 and 3 before finishing this one. Worth a credit.
