Review: Cowboy story with a bite (pun intended!)
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2013
Cowboys & Vampires by Hank Edwards is the first book in a new series Venom Valley. Josh Stanton realizes that he has the power to raise the dead into murderous unlife when he comes across a dead neighbor and he starts moving and attacks him. Afraid that he'd be blamed for killing the man he flees to Venom Valley. Dex Wells is one of the town marshals, and tracks down Josh to get his side of the story. Both men admit that they have been in love with the other for years, and consumate their relationship. People in Belkin's Pass have been either disappearing or acting strange. The vampire takes Dex, and Josh gears up to rescue him and destroy the vampire.This is a plot driven tale with a storyline that flows smoothly from beginning to end. The sex between the two men is sweet, tender, and passionate, with all the wonder of first love. The backstory gives enough detail without overwhelming you with unnecessary information. The author's writing style is simple, crisp, concise, and has a highly original and unique premise-weaving zombies, cowboys, and vampires into a tale set in the American West. Told in a blend of past and present, the story ends in a cliffhanger that has me biting my nails waiting for the next book in the series. I really enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a cowboy story with bite.Trish's 3 1/2 sweet pea review appears at mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index.php/?p=12769