Review: Vampires, crime, and a little bit of romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 2, 2014
If you enjoy a good crime based novel with hints of romance and plenty of gore then A Passing Curse by C.R. Trolson is right up your alley.  As an old school larper, the vampire genre is generally right up my alley.  The fact that A Passing Curse ventured away from the glittery vampires of Twilight makes this novel even better.In A Passing Curse recently retired homicide cop Reese Tarrant finds himself in Santa Marina California after being forced into retirement for killing suspected serial killer Richard Lamb.  His arrival in Santa Marina is just in time for him to aid local officials in their investigations of murders that all seem to link back to billionaire “vampire” Ajax Rasmussen.  Ajax is known for his role with the leading international blood bank as well as his philanthropy.  He’s also funding a local archeological dig at the Santa Marina Mission lead by archeologist Rusty Webber.As Rusty digs she begins to uncover a lot of things that don’t make a whole lot of sense and her relationship with Reese blossoms.  A Passing Curse is an enjoyable read and well worth your time.