Review: Better suspense than most paranormal erotica
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 18, 2012
**********Three erotic sex scenes, lots of blood / gore, minimal or no cussing, several typos**********Solid suspense with lots of earthy, passionate sizzle. First book in the Purgatory series, involving werewolves, vampires, and humans, with heroes and zeroes in all three species. It's set in and around Seattle, mainly at a compound in the woods, an FBI-operated containment center and infirmary for paranormal creatures. The last part of the book is set out on an island off the coast of Washington state, in a special prison for paranormals, called Purgatory.The story is told in third person POV. We mainly get the goods from Holly, the heroine, but also from Duncan.~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Mostly) Spoiler Free Feedback Below ~~~~~~~~~~~~Duncan McGuire, wolf-buster on the FBI paranormal division, has had the hots for Holly Young, a doctor, from the first time he met her, but he felt she was too shy, well-mannered, and fragile for the likes of him. Holly, likewise, has been attracted to Duncan since the first time she gave him a physical exam at her infirmary, but for her own reasons, she keeps to herself. That's all about to change, and quickly!!But besides the romantic relationship (which is primarily physical), the suspense kept me guessing. What secret is Holly hiding? Why can't Duncan fully remember the attack in his early childhood? Who is trying to kill all the ____?And the million dollar question: Who is trying to FREE all the psychotic werewolves and vampires from Purgatory, loosing their evil back on the world, and...why? (We don't find out in this book, but we get some clues.)Secondary characters are a source for more speculation: Who is Connor? Why does he hate Duncan? What is Pate's agenda?? Can we trust Shane? Again, what is Pate doing? Why?? Is he a villain? Or...not?Except for about 10 typos, the writing was good, with flowing dialogue. Things moved along at a fast clip from page one. I am very happy to report that the pace is NOT bogged down with endless pages of rumination, reflection, worrying and/or guilt-tripping.The sex scenes were...a little uncomfortable, but only because I'm a little grossed out by drinking blood while bumping and grinding. Romantic!? (but kinda hot, nonetheless) JFlaw: Holly had some TSTL moments -- especially down in the basement of the seedy Seattle bar -- but then again....maybe not.