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Dhampir (Noble Dead)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780451459060
ISBN: 0451459067
Label: Roc
Manufacturer: Roc
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: January 07, 2003
Publisher: Roc
Release Date: January 07, 2003
Studio: Roc
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Editorial Review:
The launch of a major new vampire series-set in a classic fantasy universe... A con-artist who poses as a vampire slayer learns that she is, in fact, a true vampire slayer-a dhampir-whose actions have attracted the unwanted attention of a trio of powerful vampires seeking her blood.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Cover looks more interesting than the story was
Bottom Line: Try before you buy
I haven't read any of the Hendee work before, so I started reading this with complete neutrality. Having read the brief synopsis of the book, the story seemed like it could be good...vampires, vampire slayer ridding the world of the fiends, town by town...all good stuff.
However, this book sorely missed the mark. The main character, wasn't all that intriguing, despite her job title. And her relationship with her partner, the elf, didn't seem all that ... Read More
Rating:  - Enjoyable yarn, thoughtfully written if a little flawed
I recommend this book, and the three-star rating I'm giving it feels a little harsh. (Three and one half stars, anyone?) Barb and J.C. Hendee have created an appealing protagonist, essentially a vampire slayer a la Buffy, but not a carbon copy of Whedon's creation at all. Her personality, background and hang-ups are certainly her own, not stuck somewhere in Sunnydale. Her companion, Leesil, has an interesting backstory himself, and such a thoughtfully conceived character earns his share of the narrative! ... Read More
Rating: - The 2 main characters are interesting, the story and the writing are terrible
The only thing that kept me moving through this book was that I wanted to find out what happened to the 2 main characters. I give the authors credit for that
Unfortunately, that's all they got right. The writing is unbearably flowery. Nothing is black or red or hot or cold. Instead, everything is "garnet" or "the color of freshly picked dill" or "as warm as a mother's kisses" or something like that, which is both awkward and not particularly informative. In one passage they actually say that ... Read More
Rating:  - Fun!
I'm not really much for vampire stories normally, but this is a well written set of books. the characters are compelling even the evil ones. The stories have a lot of action, but can get a little moody as is common in vampire and vampire hunter novels. Probably not for someone trying to break into the fantasy or vampire genre.
Rating: - Good Idea
I really liked this book, the idea was different. I am always looking for new and exciting plot twists. I have since purchased the remainder of the books in the series and I have noticed that her characters and writing style has improved with each book. If you enjoy sci-fi I would recommend this as a good read.
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