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Great book! Full of suspense and humor. If you like Laurell Hamilton or Kim Harrison, you will like this book.

Private detective Chase Dagger finds an Indianapolis cop and auniversity professor on his doorstep revealing their theory behind arecent series of homicides. The professor beliefs there is an evilthat has been passed down from generation to generation and is at itsworst during a full moon on Friday the 13th. Dagger feels theprofessor knows far to much about the murders and the killer. FullMoon-Bloody Moon is an X-Files style mystery that brings back ChaseDagger for another tautly written, reader-gripping, mysterythriller. Also highly recommended is Lee Driver's debut novelintroducing Chase Dagger and an unusual blend of horror and mystery inThe Good Die Twice (5-3,...). END

FULL MOON-BLOODY MOON is the second in the Chase Dagger series. This one combines mystery and horror in a story about a little known phenomena -- the combination of a full moon and a Friday the 13th. Dagger is confronted by an Indianapolis cop and a university professor who have a theory behind a series of murders. They believe a man has inherited an evil passed on through generations that is at its worst during a full moon on a Friday the 13th. This book pits an evil shapeshifter against Sara, Dagger's shapeshifting partner. As in THE GOOD DIE TWICE, Sara's shapeshifting is the catalyst in this series. And the existence of this evil shapeshifter becomes real when it starts communicating telepathically with Sara. This is a tightly written thriller that will have you looking at a full moon quite differently. To show you how rare the combination is, October 13, 2000, was only the thirteenth time since 1800 that it has occurred.

Author Lee Driver returns with the second in her series starring mysterious private investigstor Chase Dagger and his Native American shapeshifter associate Sara Morningsky and scarlet macaw Einstein--Full Moon Bloody Moon. This entry finds them with a more gruesome case as the bodies keep piling up, but no logical suspect can be found.

Lisa was a really good cop, a quick and accurate shooter. So, it was a real surprise when she was found dead along her regular jogging path with her gun still holstered and with the safety still on. The other surprise was that she was found twenty feet up, stuck in the V of a tree branch. Of great import to this case is the rarity of the combined occurrence of a full moon on a Friday the 13th. The story takes place during the five days leading up to Friday, October 13, 2000, when it is believed that the killer will attain his greatest level of power during the upcoming full moon.

Meanwhile, Chase and Skizzy are also working on a case involving weapons thefts from a local police station. Skizzy's invention of the "Mick," a mechanical spider-shaped surveillance camera, provides much of the intrigue in this subplot, which otherwise feels much like another day on the job.

Things really take a turn in Full Moon Bloody Moon when it is discovered that the killer can communicate with Sara through the telepathy that, until then, the reader had thought that only she and Chase could share. Is the killer a shapeshifter, too? Chase's ability to overhear their conversations causes his pragmatic worldview to begin to crumble. Able to accept Sara as a shapeshifter, because that was how he discovered her, the idea that there are more is almost too much for him. And the closer he comes to a solution, the more it seems that the killer is something that Chase is not entirely prepared to deal with.

The sexual tension between Sara and Chase continues building, with their friends invariably making comments to Chase about questionable situations. These are still some of the most intriguing characters in fiction, and any male reader is undoubtedly going to want to be Chase and want to be with Sara. Their relationship is an engaging combination of sibling and romance that succeeds because of not engendering any untoward feelings whatsoever. I'm becoming as comfortable with these people in just two books as I did Ed McBain's 87th Precinct crowd. I can only hope that Lee Driver exhibits McBain's longevity. Add to that her skill at writing epilogues that make me want to begin the next book immediately (in this case, The Unseen), and what we have is a terrific fantasy mystery series that deserves bestseller status.

FULL MOON BLOODY MOON is the second Chase Dagger mystery; the first was THE GOOD DIE TWICE.

Chase Dagger is back, but this time he will need more than luck to catch a killer that has been around for more than 200 years.... Knowing that Oct. 13th a Friday was not even here yet, the worse was yet to happen.

FULL MOON BLOODY MOON has the same unconventional and fetching characters as THE GOOD DIE TWICE. Einstein the bright red macaw that has a big mouth, Chase's right hand woman, Sara, Simon the mailman who knows everybody's business. Padre and Skizzy are also back as well as some new characters. FULL MOON BLOODY MOON is a ferocious horror-filled ride that will stick with you well after you have finished reading the book. Mixed with sex, violence and plenty of fast paced action. I hung onto every word.

Lee Driver (aka S.D. Tooley ) you have done it again, keep up the good work.

This is the first in the series but I read it second. It was backwards, but it was a great read. You learn were the Ghosts come from, how Gaunt got them, etc. It is a great set of books about people you will care about. Hell, I had a lump in my throat more than once after an especially emotional turn of events.

A collection of the first books in the Gaunt's Ghost's series, it is great book for any Warhammer 40K fan. It is also a great book for anyone who has an interest in the series but hasn't picked the right book out yet.

FIRST AND ONLY
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The first book in the Ghost's series, it tells the story of the Ghost's fight against an army of heretical troops. But along with the enemy facing them across the trenches, the Ghost's face an even greater threat: an ignorant military leader who is more than willing to throw troops to the meat grinder that is this war.

GHOSTMAKER
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A sequel-prequel-connector story, Ghostmaker works to tie the reader in to the story of the Ghost's current position. Fighting on a forest world against a dug in enemy, some Ghosts remember life before this fight. A collection of short fights and battles, along with some non combat situations, really flesh out who the Ghosts are. Whether they're fighting in city streets, dropping into Normandy-like beach fights, or just gambling with a group of rowdy soldiers, the Ghost's really start to grow on you.

NECROPOLIS
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Necropolis is the first of what I call "epic" fights in the Ghost's series. The Ghosts have been sent to stop a civil war between two giant industrial cities. The city is easy to defend, but treachery and back stabbing among bring down its shields and walls. The Ghost's fight enemies on all sides, and when the hour is dark, heroes will rise, and the fate of the city will be decided.

I started this book before being a fan of Warhammer 40K or the Black Library and it was still interesting and fun to read. You don't have to be a 40K expert to enjoy the story and the interesting characters. Dan Abnett is also great at keeping a series interesting and different by keeping the same characters and ideas, but writing with very different plots and styles. One thing I hate in a series is when it seems like the author follows a specific plot outline with every book and just adds new places and storys. The Dan Abnett books do not do this, and this keeps the books very interesting.
The characters are the best part of the books, they are not archetype characters that are either purely good or completely evil. The characters have depths and shades of gray.
Overall I would say this book is a great read, and I highly reccomend the other works by Dan Abnett.

This is was my first of the much larger Gaunt's Ghosts series -- I'm ready for the rest!

This was the first taste I have had of Dan Abnett, and I am thoroughly impressed. I play an Imperial Guard army in 40K, and Abnett's compelling and three-dimensional characters really brought them to life like never before. The Gaunt's Ghosts books rival Starship Troopers as the best military sci-fi of all time.

Georgie by Robert Bright was sent in a very timely manner and is in very good condition for a used book. I am very pleased with the service.

I have been a first grade public school teacher for 38 years. I discovered the Georgie books in the 70's and started reading them to my first grade classes. When I realized how much the children, the parents, the school librarian, the other elementary teachers, and I all prized them, I started reading them to my daughter and son who also adored them, beginning with Georgie. He is a sweet faced, kind little ghost who looks after Mr.and Mrs. Whittaker. He is also very funny and gets himself in and out of many predicaments. I haven't seen these books for years and I was so afraid they were gone forever until I found them on Amazon com! Now I am ordering them for my three grandsons as I know they will love them as much as their mother did.

I RECENTLY VISITED MY OLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND AS IT WAS A SUNDAY, I COULD ONLY VIEW IT FROM THE OUTSIDE. AS I PEERED INTO THE LIBRARY'S WINDOWS, I RECALLED SEVERAL BOOKS THAT I HAD CHECKED OUT OVER THE YEARS. ONE OF THESE WAS GEORGIE (ACTUALLY A FEW BUT I DOUBT THEY HAD ALL OF THEM). I RETURNED HOME LATER THAT EVENING AND CHECKED MY SHELVES. I ALSO HAD A FEW ROBERT BRIGHT BOOKS THAT I HAD PICKED UP SECONDHAND TO READ TO MY BOYS WHEN THEY WERE YOUNGER. IT'S AMAZING TO ME HOW SUCH SIMPLE YET ENDEARING CHARACTER SUCH AS GEORGIE HAS STAYED WITH ME ALL THESE YEARS. I INTEND TO FIND THE REMAINING GEORGIE BOOKS AND ADD THEM TO MY PERSONAL LIBRARY. I CAN ALWAYS CLAIM THAT I GOT THEM TO READ TO ANY VISITING CHILDREN BUT WE BOTH KNOW THEY'RE REALLY FOR ME.

I had this sent to my granddaughter who is two years old. She loves it! Her father has to read it to her every night. He said that he remembers it as one of his favorites.

I loved this book as a child, and I came across it quite accidentally a couple of years ago. My youngest daughter, now 6, counts this as one of her favorite books. Now we read it to each other, almost every night, although I always secretly hope that she will let me read it to her. I love reading it to make it come even more alive (the big door GROANED so...). Her favorite part is when Georgie goes looking for a new home and a ghost at another house turns him away.

It's such a fun book!

My favorite part was when Jack and Annie figured out that the book they had was written by Slim Cooley.

This was a very great book, because it was a good story.

Annie & Jack find out that there's a rattlesnake in a ghost town and they have to hide from some people. And they find a piano that's playing all by itself. And we don't know what ...was playing it. It's a surprise for you, because you might find out. And I might find out too, because I have it at home. I have a lot of Magic Tree House books at my house. ...

My 1st grader hates to put it down, he would rather read Magic Tree House books, than play video games. He even reads them to his class and explains the story for show and tell. In his kindergarten class the teacher would also let him read the Magic Tree House books out loud, not to give her a break, but to promote reading out loud. Great books!

I'm a children's reading specialist and author (Teaching Kids To Read for Dummies). I use these books with kids who are really starting to take off with their reading and consistently get great feedback. Kids love the Magic Tree House series so if you're looking for great gifts or a bunch of books to keep your reader hooked, buy the lot.

The book where Jack and Annie are warped in Wild West and sees a ghost!

Quick & entertaining, as soon as I finished I wanted more so I was glad that I had purchased Single White Psychopath, which I am currently reading. The main character, Andrew Mayhem, did get a little annoying here and there but like some people I know, you'll learn to love him.
Happy Reading!

I had so much fun reading this book. The main character, Andrew Mayham, is someone I'd like to be friends with, not his best friend who he gets into trouble, but a friend. This book had me reading quotes to my friends just to share the laughter. I didn't read them the horrorific parts. They need to read those in all their stellar details and in context to get the full effect. This book is worth every penny and I'm sure to read it again. I also think it would make a great movie.

Tired of the unrelentingly grim heroes of dark suspense? Bored with tough-talking macho PI types? Need a good laugh in a book about dead bodies, torture, murder, and worse? Then read Graverobbers Wanted (No Experience Necessary), which deftly manages to juggle some truly gut-wrenching situations with laugh-out-loud funny stuff.

Sick... but in a good way! I lost count of the number of times I laughed out loud, but there's plenty of tension and gross-out moments along with the one-liners.

Bottom line: if you like Ed Lee, Herschel Gordon Lewis, MST3K, Jack Ketchum, the Evil Dead series, Dave Barry, or the flicks Peter Jackson made prior to Heavenly Creatures, then you'll love this book. It's dark fiction by a guy who appreciates and understands the genre.

I really dug it.

A week after a misguided stint as an amateur (unlicensed) private investigator (videotaping an adulterous couple in the act) doesn't work out, Andrew Mayhem, who is in immediate financial need dut to some bad decisions, finds himself about to make another one. The price: $20,000. The job: To simply retrieve a key. No big deal, right? Well, this key is a little hard to access -- someone else has it, and he's buried in a pine box in a shallow grave in the park.

What happens with the key search sends Andrew off on another unexpected investigation as he and his best friend, Roger, try to find out who was really behind everything. Their search takes them to the home-made horror film experts at Ghoulish Delights and puts Andrew squarely in the clutches of The Apparition in his search for "the killer."

This is no ordinary killer, but one who has a maliciously creative streak, leaving mysterious presents on the hood of Andrew's car, and sending Andrew all over town on a scavenger hunt, with each clue telling him what to do next. Meanwhile, Andrew (who tries to be a good husband and father in spite of his ineptitude at most other things), is also trying to take care of his two children while his wife recovers from a broken leg in the hospital. Could life get any more difficult for a guy who's just trying to make ends meet without having to get a real job?

Author Jeff Strand is perhaps best known for his skill at balancing humorous and horrific elements in one tale (although his novel Pressure, with its high-intensity mainstream-thriller plot and characters, may change that for good if it gets the audience it deserves). Graverobbers Wanted (No Experience Necessary) is part of the reason for that reputation, and it showcases his rare talent wonderfully. [For more examples of his peculiar ability, also look for the short-story chapbooks Two Twisted Nuts (with Nick Cato) and Socially Awkward Moments with an Aspiring Lunatic.]

Graverobbers Wanted (No Experience Necessary) is a pure joy of a novel. I finished it in a day and a half. Although Andrew has little confidence in his own abilities ("I suck as a detective" is his mantra), he has a terrific sense of humor about it all. The consistent thread of sarcasm is what carried me so quickly through the book's 200 pages. Every character seems to be a smartass, Andrew's daughter Theresa perhaps most of all.

There is a chuckle on every page of Graverobbers Wanted (No Experience Necessary), even the pages that will turn your stomach with their gruesome descriptions, making Strand the Terry Pratchett of horror (call it "humorror" -- or don't). Strand is not only funny but obviously very intelligent. (How intelligent? He even manages to slip in a sideways reference to his children's book, Elrod McBugle on the Loose. How's that for cross-merchandising in narrative form?)

I loved every page of Graverobbers Wanted (No Experience Necessary). I was always surprised by the plot's twists and turns, could never predict where Strand's narrative was going to take me next, and was a willing participant the whole way. (Just to let you know what kind of sick freak I am, my favorite part was the puppet show.) I assumed that the momentum would eventually die out, but was pleasantly surprised that it never did; Even when things got a little on the improbable side near the end, it was all just part of the fun. In fact, there was enough leftover momentum to carry me right to the bookshelf and the second novel in the series, Single White Psychopath Seeks Same.

Great characters, vivid setting, exciting story. Pick this one up, you won't be disappointed.

I don't know how many hours of sleep I lost staying up to read this book. I'm glad I am self-employed and could nap the next day. Good read. Great characters. I hope (THIS IS A HINT MS. ROBINSON) that there is a second book to keep the story going.
Highly reccomend to anyone.
Joe

This book kept me hooked from the first page, and left me wanting more. It won't dissapoint. You owe it to yourself to buy this book.

I could not agree more with the positive comments below. Ms. Robinson certainly does have a way with words and the story plot is solid. My husband and I loved the story so much that we have purchased another copy as a gift.

Okay, so it's not all that genreless. But it is a gem. Miz Robinson has cast a spell within pages: vampires, evil, romance, lust...What more could you ask for? Monica's voice is free and breezy, fresh with an even and clean clip. I even developed a little crush on Alex, Liz Gray's assistant-cum-annoyance. That can't be healthy...I'll consult my psychiatrist. But pick up Miz Robinson's little genreless gem and be pleasantly delighted...like I was!

Temple Swann

I remember when I was a 10 year old and would go with friends to the local theater to see Count Dracula, played by Bela Lagosi, suck the blood out of his victims. When the movie was over, I had to walk three blocks alone (after I got off the bus) to my home on an unlit street. My run quickly turned into a fast jaunt because I just knew the Vampire was going to get me. When I read Hunters of the Shadows, even though I know longer have a fear of Vampires, the old childhood memories surfaced.

The descriptive by the author is so real that at every little sound in your home may cause you to look over your shoulder. Darius Creed is the Vampire hunter, who with his Love Selena hunts down and kills vampires. I really do not want to say more, because words alone cannot give you the impact that reading this book will.

For those that love fantasy with a mixture of horror, then this is your kind of book. The Gypsies, witches and vampires are intermingled with each other so well that you can hardly wait to turn to the next page. The use of the cat was unique. I loved it.

This book proves once again that good overcomes evil - or does it? I am not a fantasy or horror fan, but this book by Mr. Haeuser grabbed me and held me to the exciting climax. If you want a book that will leave you in a cold sweat, then be sure to get your copy of 'Hunters of the Shadows.'

What a movie this would make. Bravo!

Reviewed by award-winning author, Bobby Ruble, author of Have No Mercy and co-author with wife, Kam, of Black Rosebud: Have No Mercy II.

I am a huge vampire fan, the biggest. I am also a Bram Stoker fan and loved the way he was in the story. Mark brings out a vision in this book, a vision to be seen up on the big screen, I think it would make a wonderful horror flick. The story kept me on the edge of my seat all night, I read it in two nights. i just could not put it down! i could visualize all the characters, especially Darius himself. a wonderful book for any vampire and horror fan. Very much recommended!!

For as long as there have been men, there have been creatures who prey on them, vampires, werewolves and others of that ilk.

Darius Creed is a Hunter, a special breed of human charged with the protection of all humans from the darkness lurking everywhere. He is long-lived and comes from a long line of Gypsy Royalty.

In modern times, most humans have forgotten the old lore, how to protect themselves against the darkness, all those except the Gypsy people who follow the old ways. Hunters in modern times are hard to come by, but they are needed, for a great battle is about to commence and only the Hunters can stop the powers of Darkness from attempting the Dolmage - Armageddon...

This book had a bit of everything, romance, adventure, mystery, horror, action, it was a difficult book to put down. As I was about half way through, I was thinking to myself, "I wish Selena (Creed's lover) was more involved in the story," and shortly thereafter, my wish was granted, although not in the way I expected! Selena is pivotal to the plot, even though she is not involved so much in the action.

My one niggle, and it is a niggle, although the story more than makes up for it, is that the layout of the book was a little odd. There were no spaces or indents between paragraphs. I'm not sure if that's the way the author meant it to be, or if it was a mistake at the printers.

Even with that, it's a good book and an interesting read if you like vampire stories with a bit of magic and romance thrown in.

I am a big fan of Anita Blake the Vampire Slayer. And this book by Mark Haeuser is right up there.The first page is exciting and it only gets better.I couldn't put the book down. I am hoping this is the beginning of a series of books with these great characters.

Hunters of the Shadows is a definite read book! It is well written, has lots of action, interesting characters (like a cat who talks), and keeps you hanging on to the end of the book. Having read an earlier book of Mark's I was not sure what this one would provide. I was wonderfully surprised! I loved it and you will too! I will definitely keep my eyes peeled for his next book!

Not your run-of-the-mill story of a lonely vamp. living in solitude who meets a human and falls in love.
This is a vampire story that gives the reader a new and refreshing look at this genre. Here we have three vamps...all sexy or course and each with their own story of how they came to be. Excellent backstory of Edward and loved the sexy Terrence with the body of David; and the glue that holds 'their little family unit' together Maria.
Well developed characters took the reader into the heart and soul of each vampire in a way that enriched the story.
Of course, we must have a human factor incorporated in the mix in order to have our conflicts, heartache and personal angst.
Enjoyed the writing of Rick Reed and have order another book of his. IM

In The Blood is a new twist on an old story. Writers have long been fascinated with vampires, but Rick R. Reed takes the story to a new level.

Elise, an artist by day and an prostitute by night, meet up with a small family of vampires in modern Chicago. Terance, Edward, and Maria each want her for a different reason -- Terance as prey, Edward as a tool for salvation, and Maria as an eternal love. The story follows Elise through her involvement with these vampires until she finally forced to decide what she wants for the rest of her life and how much she would be willing to sacrifice for eternal youth. Through Elise's musings and decisions, we also see Edward's choices parallelled and how they affected his future.

Reed's vampires go beyond the stereotypical vampire-lover we see in so many novels. These vampires are very much hunters, but there is a lingering humanity about Maria and Edward that makes the reader sympathetic to them. Even in Terance's seeming absence of compassion or empathy, we see a vulnerability in him that is scarily attractive. These vampires share the same frailties and vulnerabilities that we usually only see in their mortal prey. In giving them a level of humanity, Reed makes the reader care about these vampires and see them with a depth and clarity that is missing in other novels of this genre.

Reed's writing is poetic yet graphically clear. He doesn't try to win the reader's sympathy by showing the vampire kills as romantic encounters of seduction. Terance, Edward, and Maria are preditors. We never forget that fact. However, we see in these preditors remnants of their lost humanity and it makes us feel for them.

The weaving of Elise's story and Edward's story is a wonderful exploration of the question "What would you give to be immortal?" Too often, this question is overlooked in vampire stories, yet it is the essential question to Reed's work. It explores not only the human condition but the artist's condition as well. The parallelling between the stories gives added depth to both characters and makes the reader see how one choice can change one's life forever.

Reed's novel is a fresh take on an old story. His style is straight-forward and concise. His descriptions are gritty and realistic -- there is no sugar-coating of the truth in this novel. There are some depictions of sexual situations, both heterosexual and homosexual, but they are done tastefully and are in no was gratuitous or just a ploy to sell more books.

In the Blood is a vampire story with a twist. It catches the reader from the first chapter and doesn't let go. It is a fast read that not only thrills us but also makes us think not only about the choices the characters make but also about the choices we would make in the same situation.

Rick Reeds' newest release, a vampire love story, perfectly timed for autumn, introduces you to a trio of urban vampires and one tortured, vulnerable human hanging on to life by her fingernails.

What would you give for love? What price are you willing to pay? These are the themes explored in this tale other worldly.

Meet Terence, as beautifully chiseled as Michaelangelos' David, and colder than marble, Edward, once an artist, who paid the price for love and immortality and now walks a sad melancholy "life" and Maria, centuries old and stunningly beautiful with dark, dark, liquid eyes that draw you into a sensuous pleasure from which you may never emerge.

Elise Groneman lives a beyond bleak, loveless, netherworld existence of her own, drawing and painting grim scenes of murder and accident victims by day and selling herself by night, a nightmare existence but nothing compared to the waking nightmare she will encounter.

In The Blood seems a perfect read at this time of the year, Halloween, All Souls Day, the Day of the Dead while the earth is preparing to take its' winter slumber. It takes you into a dark and sensuous world of pleasure that is punctuated with bloody graphic scenes, not for the squeamish. Like most works of fiction it does require you to suspend your disbelief, sometimes stretching that requirement with respect to some of the actions of Elise, who finds herself falling under Marias' spell.

Rick Reed has written several books of the horror genre. In the Blood is a full working of a short story that appears in his Twisted: Tales of Obsession and Terror.

Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (9/07)

Elise, once a good Jewish girl from Ohio, is now an artist by day and a hooker by night. She has to prostitute herself to make ends meet. Creating her art is her passion, however, because it reveals so much of the darkness in her soul, she is not able to share this much of herself with the world, so she is not marketing her work. Elise's lifestyle connects her with the scum of the earth. She frequently finds herself in danger. She despairs over this; however, she is unwilling to dig herself out.

When she encounters sexy, enigmatic Terrence, she is intrigued. She does not know that he is a vampire. He introduces her to Maria and Edward. Maria falls in love with her. Terence feels jealous. Edward's story is told alongside Elise's. He was also an artist before Terence turned him in 1954. Edward lost so much of himself when he was turned, he regrets that it happened. He does not want Elise to make the same mistake. When Elise finds out what they are, she is intrigued and scared. The vampire trio commits brutal attacks on their victims.

As Elise is sucked into their world, she finds a great deal of inspiration for her dark art. Maria tries to talk her into joining them with their immortality. Terence and Edward do not want this. Edward warns her about what it will be like to spend eternity having sacrificed her talent. Elise life becomes endangered when she regrets them. She has to find a way out.

"In the Blood," is a gripping, brutal vampire tale. The author, Rick R. Reed does an incredible job of painting the story with his words. You feel like you are watching everything instead of reading the words. The vampires are dark and brutal. In spite of their innate sensuality, they do not have very many redeeming qualities. Edward is truly a tortured artist. He was literally suckered into being a vampire by his feelings for Terrence. He has to spend eternity regretting his decision. As you read the story, you hope that Elise will hang on to her humanity and try to find a way out. You don't want her to go back to her old life; you want her to grow from what she has learned and move on. This is an excellent story for vampire fans. Be prepared to squirm in your seat at the brutality of these creatures.

In The Blood is an intriguing exploration into the supposed "real world" of vampire life. Along the way, many misconceptions and preconceived notions are dismissed - and a clever swipe at the lore of Anne Rice novels is even slyly taken.

Elise Groneman, artist by day and hooker by night, bemoans the tepid routine of her everyday life. Surrounded by the residue of urban dilapidation, she longs for something more, something real, something lasting - anything that can take her away from the dregs of her muted existence. A chance pick-up one night of what appears to be a random John finally makes all that possible - but in ways she can't even imagine.

She soon finds herself slowly becoming more acquainted with the likes of Terence, Edward, and Maria, ultimately discovering the truth of their existence as vampires. Rather than kill her, as is their wont to do, the trio - at Maria's behest - attempts to ingratiate Elise into joining their inner circle, roaming with them throughout all eternity. Maria's reasons? Purely selfish: she has fallen deeply in love with Elise and refuses to dispatch her beautiful soul to the nether regions.

This decision, of course, infuriates Terence; in his opinion, she knows too much about their true nature, and her indecision regarding joining their circle makes her a threat to their long-term security. He insists upon destroying her for once and for all and stops at nothing to make it happen, putting him at odds with his two compatriots.

Blinded by his rage, though, Terence doesn't realize that there are more important things in life than the maintenance of proper order, and the end result of his actions leaves him wishing he had learned that lesson quite a bit sooner.

Rick Reed's endearing tale is a unique, fresh retelling of the power of true love. One would not think that such a task would be possible through the machinations of cold-blooded vampires, but Reed does an admirable job of tugging at the heartstrings nonetheless. His testament to the insuperability of the spirit is inspiring, regardless of the medium he employs.

In The Blood may not be action-packed or intricately layered - but it doesn't need to be. It is a straight-ahead tale of the eternal dance between forces of nature at their worst and best, one that readers of all types will surely appreciate.

INTO THE MIRROR BLACK IS OVER THE TOP, I GIVE FRANK'S BOOK FIVE STARS AND NOT JUST STARS THEY ARE FIVE STARS THAT SHINE SO BRIGHT, I AM LEFT FEELING VERY IMAGINATIVE AS IF I AM IN MYSTIC, INTO THE MIRROR BLACK PUTS THE CAPITOL C IN CLASSIC HORROR CHARMING YOU WITH TURN OF THE CENTURY DELIGHTS, TO ALL YOU BOOK LOVERS OUT THERE GET GOOSEBUMPS WITH FRANK E BITTINGER NOVELS, I AM GETTING GOOSEBUMPS JUST THINKING OF NOVEL TWO "ANGELS OF THE SEVENTH DAWN" WHICH I WILL START READING TOMORROW, UNTIL THEN NIGHTY NIGHTY SLEEP TIGHT DON'T LET THE BED BUGS BITE!

Into the Mirror Black was one of the best gothic novels I have ever read. I cared about the main character immediately. I loved the home his relative leaves for him. I really loved the idea of a graveyard on the premises. That is my idea of a dream home!
The alliteration to Rosemary's Baby was FANTASTIC!!! I half expected the old lady to offer Storm a blue drink and say, "Go on, it's good for you."
haha. This is a must read!

As a native Western Marylander I was both skeptical and curious about how well Bittinger would work the area into the book. I must say he did a wonderful job. His character descriptions and humor will leave you wanting more. I look forward to reading more of his work.

Into The Mirror Black

This story roped me right in, from the first page of the prologue. The description of the time-frame of 1900, transported me there immediately. I could close my eyes and see the dwelling in which the Ritual was taking place and then gracelessly interupted.
Soon I was traveling back to present day in the first chapter. I saw things in each character I could identify with. The main character in the story is (other than the Mirror) Storm. Poor man seems almost lonely, except for his co-workers and his assistant, Nannette. The exchanges between Storm and Nannette, made me laugh out loud! I believed that Storm's existance was work, and commute, home and sleep. No socializing, he didn't seem to have time. I could feel his depression seeping thru the pages. The shock of finding out about Lila's passing, and then learning of all she left him, pushes Storm to delve into his family's history and secrets in a small Western MD town, where he meets some people that become very important in his life. Vanessa Archer is one of these such people, the kind of person we all would like to have as a friend. The more he learned, the more questions arose. Who are these ghosts, what do they want?
I had to make myself put the book down, so I could function in my daily life, or to sleep. The closer to finishing the book I got, the harder it was to put down.
I am so very ready for the next book, and June 2007 can't get here fast enough!

"Into the Mirror Black" will draw you in with a blend of witty characters and macabre intrigue. The smooth flow of events was compelling to read, but I was even more impressed at how the supernatural aspects of the story were kept within a fully realistic setting. Frank lets the daily lives of his characters interact with his plot in such a way that his exposition isn't as obvious as other writers.

I quickly felt familiar with the characters, and I enjoyed how the clues and mysteries of the plot were peculiar enough to leave me wondering. By the end, I only thought that I'd had it figured out...

Nevertheless, as the first book that I've been able to finish reading in over five years vs. novels written by Dean Koontz and Clive Barker; I'd reccommend "Into the Mirror Black" to reading enthusiasts, but to those of us who aren't as avid as we might have once been.

I'm looking forward to the next piece by this author!

This book was very exciting. The jungle came right out in the room. I really like all of Bill's books. Can't wait for the next one. Don't try to put this one down!

Medicine Cup is So Well Written, A "Can't Put It Down" work of art

This is my favorite book of all the ones Bill has written(so far). I read it in one afternoon on the beaches of Mexico. It'll have you on the edge of your seat. My favorite part is when he is in the jungles of the Amazon. You could almost reach out and touch the thick, green, lush plants, but beware beneath the murky waters, you may end up on the menu. It is full of suspense and chilling happening on every page. I just couldn't wait to turn the pages. The mad scientist and all his evil doing to stay young, the love interests, the innocent sacrifices that had to be made in order to live on in this life. I could go on and on but pick up the book and I promise you, you won't be disppointed in this thrilling, so well written medical thriller. Eagerly awaiting REPLICA!!!!!!!! Keep them coming Bill - I believe Bill will be our number 1 "Medical Thriller" writer if he keeps this up. He's well on his way!!!!!!!

Cindi

Bill did it again! Another suspensful, on the edge of your seat, non-stop page turning thriller. The storyline, characters and settings were so descriptive it was like you were there. I would recommend this book and all his books to everyone. Keep up the good work!! Look forward to the next adventure.

This may be my favorite book by Bill Clem yet. Without giving away too much, this superbly written book has plot twists you don't see coming, with tragedy standing next to triumph, confusion giving way to chilling clarity. I especially like the seamless way he uses dual eras and locations, with the story unfolding in the 1930's as well as present day, in pastoral New England and deep in the Amazon jungle, each with it's own deadly dangers. The story is tack-sharp, rooted in scientific possibilities, debate about the value of life, and real jungle legend; it's often hard to discern what is fact and what is fiction. The comparison to Dorian Gray is apt, but the real story is rooted in man's neverending quest to conquer death, and makes one wonder if the ends justify the means. With well-written villians and heroes of varying stripe and color, each characters motivations are easily identifiable and relatable. The villians, who don't see themselves as such, as well as the reluctant heroes' trepidation make it seem all too real. A lean tight thriller, there is lots of action, but no superflous fat in this novel. To boil it down to one sentence: Read this book, it's one for the ages (pun intended!).

I couldn't wait for this latest novel from Bill Clem and as always I was impressed with the story. This book is somewhere between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Dorian Gray. The quest for eternal youth leads the good doctor at Harbor View to turn to his dark-half to find solace. The protagonist, Paul Grant, gets caught in the middle and finds himself on the menu, so to speak. The settings, from Vermont to the rain forest are particularly well written even in Clem's trademark short prose. I found this book very enjoyable and it's worth reading in one sitting if you can. Just don't be alone when you do. It made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Always the sign of a great book!