Review: A most definite read for V.V. Inn fans
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 18, 2013
REVIEW:  DEATH'S SERVANT is the prequel novella in C.J.Ellisson's  V.V. Inn series featuring Vivian Alexandria (Dria) a 580plus year old vampire with the ability to manipulate emotions.  In this particular storyline, C.J. opens up about Jon's past and how the alpha without a pack came to be Dria's most trusted servant.Jon has always been an alpha-as a human and as a shifting wolf, and those tendencies do not diminish throughout his trek to discover what he wants from his new life. But what Jon uncovers is a wolf pack in trouble and there is only one solution on the horizon.  Enter Dria-an ancient vampire who makes Jon an offer he cannot refuse.We watch as Jon wars with his emotions about Dria-the vampire to whom he has pledged his life.  But it is the calculating methods and swift due diligence of the ancient vampire that has Jon second-guessing about to whom he has vowed his servitude. Dria's power and ability to get the job done is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg as Jon discovers there is more to Vivian Alexandria than a beautiful face.DEATH'S SERVANT is a fascinating look at Jon's emotional introduction into Dria's Seethe.  CJ Ellisson has given us a glimpse into Jon's personality and the warring conflict within when he witnesses Dria's power first hand. I am a big fan of prequel novellas where the reader is taken back in time to learn about the roots of established characters. Death's Servant is a welcome and I believe necessary addition to CJ's V.V.Inn series. Fans have always wanted to know how Jon established himself as Dria's right hand man and Death's Servant reveals the truth about Jon's beginnings with the Seethe.  .  A definite read for all V.V.Inn fans .....growl and purrrrrrrr!Reading Order1. Vampire Vacation2. The Hunt3. Big Game4. Just One Taste (prequel)5.  Death's Servantsee all of my reviews at : thereadingcafe(dot)com