Robin M. (robinmy) - , reviewed on 12/3/2010 + 2104 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 6

Kira Graceling is walking home when she hears a moan coming from a supposedly abandoned warehouse. Knowing someone is in trouble and that the police will take too long to get there, she gathers her courage and enters the warehouse to find a man being tortured. Master Vampire Mencheres has been longing for death since his visions have gone dark. He welcomes this attack by ghouls as a way out of this life. But, he is shocked when a human comes to his rescue. And when the ghouls turn on Kira, Mencheres saves her and takes her to his home to recover. While staying with Mencheres, Kira learns that another vampire wants him dead so he can inherit the powers that were gifted to him by their sire. His enemy has been unsuccessful so far, but sees Mencheres feelings for Kira and knows she will be a useful tool in the power struggle.

Mencheres has always been an enigma and never a favorite of mine in the Night Huntress series. But we find out about his background and what makes him tick. He feels responsible for the awful things that wife did before she was killed. Kira is strong minded and independent. She isn't intimidated by Mencheres or his vampire friends. I liked both of these characters very much. I was also happy to see Cat, Bones & Vlad make an appearance in this book. My rating: 4.5 Stars.

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