Twilight Prophecy
Wings in the Night Series (1993 - )
Release Date 4/26/2011 (April 19 on Amazon)
Harlequin Books, MIRA imprint
Mass-Market Paperback, 400 pages
Kindle, 5KB
Provided by publisher through NetGalley.com,
No remuneration was exchanged. All opinions are my own.
Mass-Market Paperback, 400 pages
Kindle, 5KB
Provided by publisher through NetGalley.com,
No remuneration was exchanged. All opinions are my own.
Ick-Factor: nil, respectfully written intimate scenes
Cliche: Medium to High
A new take on the book trailer
Maggie Shayne's vocal and video homage to her long running vampire series (all vocals Maggie Shayne)
Marketing Copy from NetGalley.com
Save the Vampire, Save the World.
According to ancient prophecy, there’s only one chance to avert the complete annihilation of the Undead. Twins James William and Brigit Poe, part human, part vampire, believe that they are that chance. In truth, the key lies with the reclusive—and mortal—scholar Lucy Lanfair.
As Armageddon approaches, anti-vampire sentiment fuels a war neither side can win, driving James to abandon his moral code and draw Lucy into a deadly battle she wants no part of. But Lucy soon realizes that she holds this powerful immortal’s soul in her hands and that it’s her destiny not only to stop a war but to save him from his inner darkness. If she fails, his race will die—and so will her heart. Is the power of love strong enough to save the world?
Coming soon:
Twilight Fulfilled (October 2011)
Author bio:
“Tension packed,” “haunting,” “bewitching,” “tasty” and “better than chocolate” are just a few of the ways New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne and her award-winning novels have been described by critics and colleagues alike. Maggie is one of the hottest authors currently writing paranormal romance. Her works are fresh and sexy, carrying the reader into a darkly compelling and fully realized world where vampires are creatures of the heart, not just the night.
Considering this is the thirtieth or so book in the series, it was remarkably easy to follow. I didn't feel like it was part of a series and certainly not so far into a series. Nor did I feel I was being dragged through a back-story. That's a tough move to execute and so it attests to Shayne's skill.
It's fairly predictable though; a few twists on the vampire species and who can become a vampire, but the plot really isn't a huge surprise to the reader or itself. There is a fair amount of foreshadowing. The use of Sumerian and Egyptian mythology is pretty interesting. Shayne did her research.
There's only a little sex; two scenes I believe. It's respectfully written though it's not going to curl your toes. It's between the two characters you expect it to be between.
There's a complex relationship matrix throughout the book, both familial and not. Most likely this is a product of the series being so long-running, but it doesn't feel as if I should have a character map.
The plot is more complex than the book allows. And, it isn't a lack of pages—at 400 pages there's ample room. It doesn't drag, but I wasn't compelled to consume it as I am with many books. That could be the story or my medical issues that have me on a bunch of muscle relaxers. I'll admit I am a bit blah this weekend. It's hinted, often, that the prophecy may not only be a vampire Armageddon but that humanity may also face extinction. Yet the reason why humans may also be killed off is never really explained.
So, this is not spectacular, nor is it poorly written or offensive; it is what it is—the thirtieth book in a series by a very prolific writer (link to her book list).
