Deep Midnight by Shannon Drake
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- Pub. Date: September 2001
- 480pp
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: September 2001
- Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
- Format: Mass Market Paperback, 480pp
- ISBN-13: 9780821768372
- ISBN: 0821768379
Synopsis
An opulent Carnivale ball in Venice takes a terrifying turn for book critic Jordan Riley. As festivity turns into frenzy, she is rescued by a powerful man disguised as a wolf. But was what she witnessed really just the evening's entertainment—or something far more sinister?
From a deconsecrated church in Venice to a secret society in new Orleans, Jordan is led on a nightmare journey to the razor's edge of reality. Her mysterious savior is always a shadow behind her. A man whose closeness will both torment and tantalize her as darkness falls—and an eternal hunger threatens to consume her.
Publishers Weekly
What are vampires? According to Drake's fun, fanciful read, they're just another group of emotionally challenged creatures in need of a good 12-step program. In the third volume of her vampire series, Drake (Seize the Dawn) introduces Ragnor Wulfson, a 1,000-year-old vampire, formerly a Viking, who is now an antiques dealer and a vampire enforcer. When Ragnor learns that his former lover Nari, the Contessa della Trieste and a naughty vampire, is throwing a masquerade ball during Venice's Carnevale festival, he travels to the city to find out what fiendish diversions she's planned. At the party, Nari and her minions feast upon the guests, but only Jordan Riley, a well-known book critic from the States, witnesses the carnage. Despite Nari's assurances that the macabre scene was part of the evening's dramatics, Jordan is convinced that what she saw was real, but the only person who believes her is Ragnor, a mysterious hulk of a man who believes she's in danger. While the two hunt down the ancient evil that appears to be stalking Jordan, they explore their mutual passion for each other. Drake's descriptions of Venice are lush, and her colorful cast of characters will engage. Those who can overlook the novel's far-fetched plot and sensational finish will be heartily entertained by this outrageous comic book romp. (Sept.) Forecast: Print advertising in USA Today and Fangoria will entice fans of TV's favorite Vampire Slayer to check out the newest installment in Drake's series. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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Deep Midnightby Greengirl_Vamp
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June 20, 2009: This one is third in the series, but easily my favorite vampire book. I found myself wondering whether Ragnor, the main vampire character, would be the perfect man. The setting in Italy brings more splendor and mystery as the story unfolds. A wonderful read, leaving a feel good ending that makes you want to swoon in on your own victim.
I Also Recommend: Unleash the Night (Dark-Hunter Series), Beneath a Blood Red Moon, When Darkness Falls.
A Great Read!by Anonymous
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March 01, 2004: I was amazed with Ms. Drakes novel. This is the first of her many books I have read. Once I finished this edition, I knew I could not be complete until I read another copy. Her characters are compelling...ie.Lucian and Ragnor. She left me wanting to know more about them and their stories. The descriptions of the landscapes and her character surroundings are amazing. Giving the reader(me) a great vision of what the lead is seeing. She gives a great version of the vampire lore...a bit of a change for me but none the less entertaining. Her flash backs are realistic and left me wanting to learn more about the supposed 'brutish' vikings and their lore. I would truly recommend this book. It left me wanting more.
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