Helpful Score: 6
If you are looking for an old fashioned mystery with a splash of romance and a new twist then this is it!
I am not a huge mystery fan, normally because they dont have enough romance or the mystery is flawed. But La Vida Vampire did not have these problems. The sexual tension between the two main characters is fantastic and the mystery is well mapped out and very plausible, if you can call anything to do with Vampires believable.
I thought it was a bit slow to begin with but by the end I realized that Nancy Haddock was laying down the foundation for strong, well developed characters that would carry a series off easily.
What I really liked about this book was the nice neat story line the was wrapped up and the fact that the author gave you just enough insight into what is to come to make you want to read her next book but not want to throttle her for leaving too much of a cliffhanger.
I am not a huge mystery fan, normally because they dont have enough romance or the mystery is flawed. But La Vida Vampire did not have these problems. The sexual tension between the two main characters is fantastic and the mystery is well mapped out and very plausible, if you can call anything to do with Vampires believable.
I thought it was a bit slow to begin with but by the end I realized that Nancy Haddock was laying down the foundation for strong, well developed characters that would carry a series off easily.
What I really liked about this book was the nice neat story line the was wrapped up and the fact that the author gave you just enough insight into what is to come to make you want to read her next book but not want to throttle her for leaving too much of a cliffhanger.
Helpful Score: 1
This book was alright. The author is new and her writing style is a little drawn out. Very similar to the House of Night series by PC and Kristen Cast. It is a good book, not really a good vampire book because it doesnt go much into that detail. Also, the main character is supposed to be somewhat psychic, and you only see her use those powers at the beginning of the book. It could have been more than what it was. We will see if she redeems herself in the second installment.
Barbara S. (barbsis) -
Helpful Score: 1
Francesca Marinelli, reluctant vampire (turned in 1802) was buried for 204 years and is learning to "live" and survive in current times. The Vampire Protection Agency insists on vampire sponsors and implanted tracking devices. It is a very vampire enlightened time. Since Francesca's unveiling she has become the toast of St. Augustine and she has just started a job as a tour guide for a local ghost tour company. She has repeat customers - Shalimar, Gomer Pyle, Stony and a French couple. Not their real names, of course, but Francesca is nothing if not funny.
One of the tour guests is found murdered and bitten. Francesca is the prime suspect. Deke Saber, a preternatural crimes special investigator is assigned her case. They join forces to unravel the mystery. Of course, there must be danger to Francesca as well so enter the Covenant and Victor Gorman. Vampire hunters intent on stopping Francesca from inflicting her presence on others.
This is a light, fluffy and funny tale with no real depth just surface humor. A good quick read and a good start to the series. Very likable characters and a little bit of Florida historical data. I do like her friends and roommates Maggie and Neil. These two are a couple and spend a lot of time fighting good-naturedly
One of the tour guests is found murdered and bitten. Francesca is the prime suspect. Deke Saber, a preternatural crimes special investigator is assigned her case. They join forces to unravel the mystery. Of course, there must be danger to Francesca as well so enter the Covenant and Victor Gorman. Vampire hunters intent on stopping Francesca from inflicting her presence on others.
This is a light, fluffy and funny tale with no real depth just surface humor. A good quick read and a good start to the series. Very likable characters and a little bit of Florida historical data. I do like her friends and roommates Maggie and Neil. These two are a couple and spend a lot of time fighting good-naturedly
