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Publisher series: The World of Darkness: Vampire. |
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Val and Mariana had been lovers in the past. Now one of the Kindred's elders, a Methuselah, wants to use their feelings for each other as part of a plan to usurp control of New York City. This novel contains many scenes of violence and sadomasochism. |
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Element(s): Romance (dark). |
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188. Nasaw, Jonathan. The World on Blood. New York: Dutton, 1996. Hardcover. |
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In modern-day California a group of recovering addicts holds a meeting three nights a week at the Church of the Higher Power. Led by Nick Santos, the members of the group take turns telling their stories with some wonderfully hilarious psychobabble that parodies twelve-step programs. But these are no ordinary addicts. They are vampires. Here vampires are defined as humans with an exceptional metabolism that allows them to get high on blood. While high they have greatly heightened senses, extraordinary physical powers, and a slowdown in the aging process. But, best of all, the imbibed blood is a powerful aphrodisiac. Nick and the others in Vampires Anonymous (V.A.) have supposedly put their addiction aside. Jamey Whistler, however, thinks Nick's approach is all wrong, so he sets out, with the help of his witch-lover Selene, to destroy V.A. |
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Element(s): Humor, Romance. |
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189.. Shadows. New York: Dutton, 1997. Hardcover. |
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In this sequel to The World on Blood a hit man has been dispatched to destroy Jamey Whistler along with everything and everyone who ever had any importance in his life. The assassin, Aldo Striescu (also a vampire), is a former member of the dread Romanian secret police. His training in that organization has made him perfect for his new career. He almost succeeds in his task, but he had not counted on the power of Jamey's friend and lover, Selene. She gets her power from her long practice as a witch and from her profound love for Jamey. Although just as well-written as The World on Blood, Shadows has a darker, grittier quality. |
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Element(s): Mystery, Romance. |
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190. Navarro, Yvonne. AfterAge. New York: Bantam, 1993. Paperback. |
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The ancient vampire Anyelet loves modern-day Chicago, which teems with life. She decides to take it over by creating more beings like |
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