Review: Lord Raphael, Master Manipulator
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 11, 2013
Novellas usually leave me unsatisfied.  Raphael, however, would never leave a lady unsatisfied, and he doesn't here.This is a very nice set-up story for the next novel, Lucas, in the Vampires in America series.  Raphael is absolutely the top of the the heap amongst those at the top of the food chain, and its great to sit back and watch him--not "Empire build"--because that presupposes these ruthless and territorial North American Vampire Lords would never revolt, even against him.  But he's definitely stacking the deck.  In his favour.  And doing a wonderful job.  "Encouraging" situations that will see him surrounded by friends who are somewhat beholden...all fits the picture of the Supreme Lord of the Empire Forces!And Raphael can command my Forces.Any.  Time.  He.  Wants.  To!