Not as good as the first, but still pretty good

The title says it all. The novel is good and entertaining but just lacks a bit of the grittiness of the first novel. We do get to learn more about the main character and some of the past of the woman who made him a vampire. This one is a lot less dark and a lot more predictable than the previous book, hence the lower rating .

You could read this one as a stand alone but it will be more enjoyable if read following the first novel. Once again, the main character is pretty much the only supernatural element of the story. That's not a bad thing, just how it is. The main character does come off a bit more sappy and weak than in the first one but still makes a good main character. I hope the author toughens him up a bit in later stories.

Alll in all, it is still a very good book and definitely worth a listen. Just be aware there are about 12 novels in this series so if you get hooked you may be buying a lot of books. ;)

4 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Not Great

Kinda drags along.......then ends abruptly. Seriously disappointed after plowing through the drudgery, only to have such an incomplete ending.

2 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Lifeblood, meh….

I started listening to this book about a week ago, which just so happened to be a very busy week so I wasn’t able to devote much time to it, but last night I was determined to finish it.

This pains me to have to say this, but, the book was s-l-o-w and I’m guessing this was deliberately done to set the mood. However, it was too slow and I was disappointed with the main character, Jack Fleming he was excruciatingly dumb I was hoping that at some point he would wise up and and find his brain and act accordingly, maybe use some of those investigative talents he boasted about.

Would I recommend this book, yes and no, if you’re looking for a slow relaxing book to be narrated by a man with a soothing voice, then yes. However, if you’re looking for a action packed blood dripping vampire fangs, nope, not the book for you or me.

1 persona l'ha trovata utile

Better than reading it

I started reading this series in the 90's. I still have the first 5 books in paperback. I love that I can listen to this series now while I do other things. If you haven't read the series and you like Chicago history I think you will enjoy these stories.

1 persona l'ha trovata utile

So enjoying this series

I was turned on to this series from a short story. I like the variation of just enough supernatural to make it believable. I'm especially glad that I can binge to catch up! Onward!

1 persona l'ha trovata utile

Awesome detective story

I love vampires and I love suspense, P N Elrod does a wonderful job of combining both. Terrific book and I can't wait until you get more of the Vampire Files on the site.

1 persona l'ha trovata utile

it was fun

Not a bad story. I like Jack (the main character). The 2nd book was good, but felt a little drawn out. I plan of getting the 3rd installment.

Most Inept Vampire Since What We Do in Shadows

If the massive holes in the plot don’t drive you insane then the absolute flailing ineptitude of this vampire certainly will. His reticence to kill people who are determined to kill him is also a frustration. Imagine the most pathetic beta-male from middle-school and you will be able to describe the main character.

The writing is decent, but read at the risk of extreme frustration if you hate Swiss cheese plots and inept characters who seem incapable of learning from their mistakes.

One of the best urban fantasy writers.

Raymond Chandler crossed with Charlaine Harris, with an original twist all her own. P.N. Elrod brings '30's Chicago to life, by throwing Death into the mix.

Weak sauce....

Do you like your bbq sauce thinned out with water? Then you will love this series. I read the first book and got frustrated enough that I put it down in irritation., but eventually I finished it. I thought perhaps the series may improve. It had potential. I mean Chicago in the 1930's? Vampire? What fertile soil for great characters, scenes, atmosphere and storytelling. Nope. The characters are weak. Chicago in that era? Ignored. It is soooo inconsistent. Let me get this right.....super stregnth and speed? Got it. Ability to dematerialize at will and move about invisbly? You bet! Use those skills to fight off the badddies? Well, sort of. The MC gets beat up and shot constantly. Yet with a little strategy ( or a less lazy writer) the MC could easily overpower his foes. He doesn't. Like ever. The author often has him at the mercy of muggers, gangsters, smaller opponents, toddlers, kittens and weak prose. This is practically young adult stuff. I don't read vampire books, in general. I have only recently been delving into urban fantasy, and I like it. If you, like me are just now discovering that genre, there is some good stuff out there. Like The Dresden Files, which is one of the best series ever. No joke. Where the Dresdan file has characters you more than care about, you grow to love them. This book and series? I don't care about anyone. Dresden has fights against the baddies that are complex, exciting and very well thought out. It has a bold, rich flavor. This series' first two books are watered down and unsatisfying.