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Loading... VampCon (original 2012; edition 2012)by Armand Inezian
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers. The story has a very epic feel to it from the beginning. The problem I ran into is the book covers such a huge world that I was unable to get invested into the characters till the very end. There was excellent pace to the action and the book did end on a strong note. If you do enjoy a good action book without a lot of filler you will still enjoy this book. This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers. With most books, you have to be open-minded to the possibility that the book will not follow the usual formula with it's characters. Vampires? Check. But these aren't your typical varieties nor the glittery counterparts that we've come to expect with popular vampire novels. This book had enough going for it that you were reading through it eager to see what happens next. This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers. If you prefer you’re vampires to match your favorite stereotype, then Vampcon is not the book for you. However, if you enjoy a new twist on an old genre, Vampcon is a delight to read. The vampires are having a convention, and attendance is mandatory. Jonathan Stoker, who was turned because of the irony, discovers that all is not as it appears. It is up to him, and a few others to save the human race. Vampcon is a fast paced adventure novel with enough twists and turns to keep you constantly looking forward to what comes next. I’ll give this book 4 stars, and am definitely looking forward to seeing what Inezian comes out with next. This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers. This is a great book…with interesting twists and turns; vampires getting together for a convention. The main characters are fascinating and it was effortless to like and/or hate them. The plot is complex and attention-grabbing. It isn't like any other vampire book that is out there now…you don’t know what each chapter will bring…it keeps you involved. It is fast moving and I couldn't stop reading because I had to find out what was going to happening next. I was so far on the edge of my chair that I fell to the floor. I am kidding about falling but not about the book being so damn good. The only this I didn't like about it was I would have liked to have seen a real convention I think it would have been humorous (like new stuff to make the vamps happier and healthier) but then it isn't my book and I liked the way it was written and there are all kinds of conventions, i.e., business, comic-con, tech. The book is well written and I am eagerly awaiting many more books from Armand…keep them coming I am your #1 Fan! no reviews | add a review
Introducing the Reluctant Vampire... Is Jonathan Stoker a descendant of Bram Stoker, the author of vampire novel, 'Dracula'? He neither knows nor cares. What matters is that a powerful vampire thought it would be a great joke to turn a man with that name. Years later, Stoker lives on as the reluctant vampire, only emerging from the dark shadows to suck nonlethal quantities of blood from helpless drunks. He's on the run from vampire kind, and hiding from his own mortal son who believes him dead. Each vampire has a unique ability based upon how they lived their mortal life. Stoker smoked cigars and now he can hold his breath for an exceptionally long time. Big deal! Scared and ashamed, he keeps to the shadows. But he isn't useless; nor are his powers as weak as he thinks. Stoker is part of a prophecy and that prophecy is about to come true at the VampCon... VampCon: a murderous congregation... When Stoker is visited by the blind vampire sorceress, Ariel Lockhart, his days of isolation are over. Ariel summons him to the VampCon in Boston, a high stakes meeting of the most powerful vamps in America. Powerful factions are studying ancient myths and unlocking the key to the creation of vampire kind... and to their ultimate destruction. VampCon - it's a cut-throat summit, a power struggle, a murderous congregation set up by an insane vampire leader who must be obeyed. VampCon - is where Stoker begins to learn his destiny, and the true nature of his unique vampire power. VampCon - it's a trap! - no one in; no one out. It's filled with bloodthirsty vampires and one mortal - Stoker's son. VampCon - it's the end of the world. Can Stoker, Lockhart, and a small band of troublemakers defy fate and prevent a nightmare from coming true? It doesn't seem likely, but Stoker's little band are the world's only hope. If you're tired of Twilight fan fiction and second-rate Anne Rice copyists, read VampCon for the very best of original dark urban fantasy. No library descriptions found.
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Not bad for a pulp vamp novel. The POV changes are a bit distracting, but not overly. I'd have preferred a bit more explanation of the jump in time, and, honestly, a bit lighter hand on the gore (but that's just my personal preference -- other folks will probably love that best). I did enjoy Inezian's take on the vampire mythos, one that is certainly different if you're used to Anne Rice, Stephenie Meyer, or the vast collection of "PNR/urban fantasy" writers. ( )