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Arrived safely today. Thanks for sending, gailcm! I'm looking forward to read more adventures with Vicki and Co.! :-)


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From amazon:
"Blood Pact" opens with Vicki Nelson's worst nightmare. Angry with both Henry and Mike (the other member of their 'love' triangle) she ignores several phone calls from her mother. Suddenly the worst happens, Vicki receives a call from Queen's University where her mother worked. Mrs. Nelson has collapsed at her office, dead of a heart defect. Vicki leaves Toronto for Kingston, full of bitter self-recrimination and at her wits end. Fortunately, both Henry and Mike realize Vicki's state and follow her to Kingston, both determined to help her, and equally determined not to get along.

For Vicki the real nightmare starts when she discovers that her mother's body has disappeared from the funeral parlor. Not trusting the Kingston police to give this mystery their full attention, Vicki, driven by her guilt, along with Celluci and Fitzroy, begin their investigation. Stymied by a lack of clues and compulsive driven to keep searching, Vicki comes close to a nervous breakdown. Then, one night, she is disturbed by noises at her window. Outside she sees her mother's face, dead, but somehow horribly alive.

Thus begins a mind boggling tale which is more of a medical thriller than an occult mystery story. Driven by greed and growing insanity scientists are experimenting with bacteriological resurrection. Mrs. Nelson is the latest in a series of victims. What follows is a grim hunt for the perpetrators, one that tests every bit of strength that Vicki has. In the meantime one of the creatures discovers a fondness for killing people that disturb its peace of mind.

Finished reading this last night. I must say I liked this one the least of all the "Blood" Books so far. While it was quite gripping in the beginning it slowed down and only picked up the pace towards the end.
The ongoing fighting between Vicki and Mike is o.k. in the beginning but gets old quite soon.
However, the book is left with quite a cliffhanger that let me wondering what's going to happen next...

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Travelling on to joasik...

Got it, thanks! It's the third bookring book to be read by me NOW. Waiting in line.

I enjoyed this story even though it was kind of predictable how it would end. I wonder how the next books in the series would deal with a change of circumstances.

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Sent to Nicole.

arrived safe at my house

update:
Very good read an interesting ending this time, looking forward to read the next book in this series.

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EnJoy reading this book !!!

Arrived today, with three other parcels containing books. I am in bibliophile heaven!

From Amazon:
"The unexpected death of her mother and the even more distressing disappearance of the body drive private investigator Vicki Nelson to the end of her resources as she attempts to uncover a dark conspiracy while battling with her private grief. Huff's fourth fantasy/mystery featuring Nelson and her vampire partner, Henry Fitzroy, explores the borders of death and beyond with an intensity that is only partially lightened by touches of ironic humor. Written with the author's usual flair for realistic fantasy, this title is recommended for most fantasy and horror collections."

Should be read in the order of the series for full enjoyment, starting with Blood Price, as the relationships between Vicki, Henry and Michael constantly develop throughout the books. I like this one here better than the previous one, more suspense, more action, better humour. I actually staid up until 1.30 am to finish it the other night. Boy, was I tired yesterday. But I could not put it down, I had to see how it ended. The surprise at the end wasn't really one, as I had glimpsed it mentioned in a review somewhere else. Now I can't wait how it all plays out in the last instalment of the series.

One thing that developed quite well and wasn't as annoying - Michael starts bonding with Henry and the bickering becomes a bit less silly. One thing though that really, really gets on my nerves every time - every other page Vicki pushes those glasses up her nose. Does Tanya Huff think we are so forgetful of the fact that Vicki has bad vision, that she needs to remind us constantly? Woman, go to the optician and have those bloody glasses fitted properly! I have been wearing glasses for over 20 years now. If I had to have fiddled with them that much over the years, I would have poked my eyes out by now!

Finally off to Australia...

Arrived today. Thanks for the postcard Cathy, what a pretty town!

I enjoyed this one more than the previous book. The squabbling between Mike and Henry was annoying, but at last they seem to be getting on a bit better. It will be interesting to see where it goes next.

Posting to Luintaurien tomorrow.

Got it today. Thank you. Will read and pass on ASAP.

Contacted owner as asked but have received no response

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