Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The sight of the blood covered fangs exploded from her deep memory like a ballthrough a plate glass window. The man had bitten Bobby, torn into him like a barbequed rib on the Fourth of July.
Women are going missing in Los Angeles. Two have been found mutilated and dead. And Madison Rose would have been the next victim if it hadn't been for Doug andDodi Dedham. They saved her life that terrible night. And that's how she discoveredwhat the harmless-looking, gray-haired couple really were--vampires.
Incredulous, terrified, and reluctantly fascinated, Madison gradually learns about thevampire way of life--and how the killer is putting their peaceful community at riskby posing as one of them. Despite the obvious danger, Madison helps the Dedhamsand LAPD Detective Notchey piece together the clues to catch the killer. And there's a high price to pay if she dares to reveal their existence--her life.
Synopsis
Sue Ann Jaffarian never fails to make me chuckle with her three mystery series starring paralegal Odelia Grey, ghost Granny Apples, and now Murder in Vein, starring friendly, and not-so-friendly, neighborhood vampires.--Joanne Fluke, New York Times bestselling author of the Hannah Swensen Mysteries
The sight of the blood covered fangs exploded from her deep memory like a ball through a plate glass window. The man had bitten Bobby, torn into him like a barbequed rib on the Fourth of July.
Vampires.Vam-pires. Real live--er, dead (undead?)--bloodsucking vampires, living in the City of Angels. Madison Rose, a street-smart twenty-something waitress would never have believed it--until a vampire thwarts a vicious attack against her by appearing in the nick of time and finishing off her assailant in one tasty bite.
Madison has been saved by the vampires--or has she? She learns that women have been going missing; their lifeless bodies turning up drained of blood. Now the murderer is after her. As the violence escalates, Madison, LAPD Detective Notchey, and a cadre of alluring and dangerous vampires search for the true killer--while Madison keeps a wary eye on the skittish and thirsty vampires. Will she survive to see the light of day?
Praise:
Like Stuart Kaminsky, Jaffarian juggles her franchises deftly, giving each a unique voice and appeal. Her latest series kickoff may be her best yet, blending supernatural sexy with down-to-earth sassy.--Kirkus Reviews
Though Madison is no Sookie Stackhouse, she's definitely a keeper.--Publishers Weekly
It will no doubt appeal to many paranormal mystery fans... Murder in Vein] is recommended for its likable characters and intriguing plot.--Library Journal
Thrilling, suspenseful, and darkly funny, Murder in Vein will leave you thirsting for more in this fabulous new series.--Kelli Stanley, author of City of Dragons
Sue Ann Jaffarian has added her own inimitable style to the urban fantasy genre. Murder in Vein is fast, fun and, as the cover notes, deliciously fang-in-cheek --Jeanne C. Stein, bestselling author of the Anna Strong Chronicles
Luminescent in the night fog, Murder in Vein calls to the reader to come along with its determined protagonist Madison Rose down a road fraught with murder, chills, humor and downright sexy undead suspects. This tale of dangerous things that go bump in the night by Sue Ann Jaffarian makes for a pleasurable and exciting read.--Gary Phillips, author of The Underbelly
Synopsis
The sight of the blood covered fangs exploded from her deep memory like a ballthrough a plate glass window. The man had bitten Bobby, torn into him like a barbequed rib on the Fourth of July.
Vampires. Vam-pires. Real live--er, dead (undead?)--bloodsucking vampires, living in the City of Angels. Madison Rose, a street-smart twenty-something waitress would never have believed it--until a vampire thwarts a vicious attack against her by appearing in the nick of time and finishing off her assailant in one tasty bite.
Madison has been saved by the vampires--or has she? She learns that women have been going missing; their lifeless bodies turning up drained of blood. Now the murderer is after her. As the violence escalates, Madison, LAPD Detective Notchey, and a cadre of alluring and dangerous vampires search for the true killer--while Madison keeps a wary eye on the skittish and thirsty vampires. Will she survive to see the light of day?