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the history of their existence. They become part of the human world and abide by its laws. But this peaceful coexistence is threatened. First, there are the vampires who despise this accommodation. In their view, vampires should be feared. They should prey on humans. Then there is Liam Mulkerrin, whose magic powers have increased. He plans to use these powers in his insane dream to reshape the world. |
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97. Gomez, Jewelle. The Gilda Stories. Ithaca, New York: Firebrand Books, 1991. Paperback. |
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Gilda's life as a vampire begins in Louisiana, shortly before the Civil War. She is a young runaway slave found by a white female vampire who hides her and grooms her to become the replacement in the life of the vampire's lover, Bird. This vampire, also named Gilda, has grown weary and seeks true death. Thus begins the saga of an African-American, lesbian vampire as she seeks goodness and meaning in an often hostile world. This novel spans the period of 1850 to the not-so-distant future of 2050. |
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Element(s): History, Romance (lesbian). |
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98. Gottlieb, Sherry. Love Bite. New York: Warner, 1994. Paperback. |
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Rusty is a vampire who has lost the love of her life, Gregor. He was also a vampire, but he recently met true death. Now Rusty is looking for someone to love. While doing so, she leaves more than a few blood-drained male bodies. Los Angeles homicide detective Jace Levy reluctantly concludes that a vampire is behind the killings. He also finds himself attracted to Rusty. The feeling is mutual. |
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Element(s): Mystery, Romance. |
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99. Griffith, Kathryn Meyer. The Last Vampire. New York: Zebra, 1992. Paperback. |
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In an apocalyptic future the earth is wracked by earthquakes, a plague sweeps the planet, and nuclear bombing becomes commonplace. Emma barely survives this holocaust. She is badly burned by radiation, but a chance encounter with a vampire saves her. Now she is a vampire and must have blood to live. Later she meets Matthew, a mortal, and falls in love. A time comes when she may have to forfeit her existence to save his. |
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Element(s): Romance, SF/F. |
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100. Grimson, Todd. Stainless. New York: HarperPrism, 1996. Paperback. |
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