Publishers Information: Kindle
Publisher: Asylett Press 1 November 2010
ISBN 10: 1934337900
ISBN 13: 978-1934337905
ASIN: B0042X9VS8
Standalone (for the time being)
Copy: Provided by author
Reviewer: Tyson
Synopsis "In the year 2049, the world is trying to come to terms with the fact that their worst nightmares not only exist, but they also want their civil rights. The public is both afraid and fascinated that vampires, werewolves, and zombies walk among them. The politicians don't know what to do with them. Religions have begun to condemn them. At the center is Eden Blackwell, a young vampire, hired by the Pope as a preternatural bounty hunter to help keep the monsters under control. It hasn't won her any popularity, especially among her own people. It doesn't help that she acts as a consultant for the local police department on preternatural-related crimes. She's their "monster" expert. But hey, a girl's got to pay her rent, right?"
There a a ton of Urban Fantasy novels out there and many of them feature a vampire vixen. Marich's Blood Hunter, Eden Blackwell, is a newly created vampire that has decided to become a preternatural bounty hunter. She is also blessed by the pope. While I am not a big urban fantasy reader I did enjoy the character quite a bit. She has a hard time making ends meet, she is still coming to terms with her new life as a vampire, she also has some family issues both the vampire kind and the mortal kind. The character of Eden is a really good balance of power and femininity. One thing that bothered me was that she had been ordained by the Pope to go out and vanquish evil and yet it did not give her any benefit. She was the sword of the Catholic religion and yet she still could not pay her rent and it did not open any doors for her. It It seemed it was a title and not much more. I think it could have been fleshed out much more and give her some advantages.
The world building is interesting, I did find some flaws. Since the world is set in the near future people were still driving gas powered Pontiac GTOs and Ford Tauruses. I was hoping that there would be some improvements in the world. Humans are still smoking as well, which I would have liked to have seen it either abolished or something new to take its place. Even though we are told that it is the future, I don't really remember anything that stood out and told me it was. It could have taken place in the present day and it would have made no difference. There was one small portion of the story that bothered me but I am sure it is only me that will be bothered with it. One of the officers is said to be a huge gun enthusiast and he carries a nine-millimeter Desert Eagle. Which they do not make (they do make a Baby Eagle) but if he is dealing with the supernatural and a gun nut, I would think that he would have a fifty calibre and even then I have issues as it is not a practical gun by any means or situation. But like I said, it is only something that I am sure I would be bothered with.
At the heart of Blood Hunter is a murder mystery and while not the most difficult mystery to solve, it was entertaining. It reads quite quickly and does not let up until its ending. For all of its minor flaws, it was entertaining and should be a great read perfect for the Halloween season. Recommended.
Plot 6
Characters 7.5
Style 7
Overall 7/10
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