Review: A unique vampire novel
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 26, 2012
Alex and Zeke have a mutual enemy, but they cannot fight together.Why? Alex is human, and Zeke is a creature of the night. His kind despise the term 'vampire' and they call themselves the First. They are untrusting of humans, and humans have a tendency to fear what they are unfamiliar with. However, Alex does not fear Zeke. After all, he saved her life at the beginning of the story, and she saved his in return.Alex' methods of saving his life are unique to his kind, as she offers him her blood to help Zeke regain his consciousness and strength. After sharing such a close bond, Alex and Zeke are drawn to each other, though it is forbidden.While Zeke is responsible for leading a clan of the First, Alex is responsible for leading a team of humans. Each of them is aware of their common enemy -- the Chimera, dangerous creatures which are delivered to urban areas in large crates -- and this common goal to defeat the Chimera means that Alex and Zeke see a lot of each other as they battle these deadly creatures.Having enjoyed Nora's Sun, a science fiction short story by M.S. Fowle, I was looking forward to reading more of her work. This novel did not disappoint, and I liked the character development, learning more about the Chimera and their place in this world. The characters are well-written, and their motivations and beliefs are understandable and, at times, relatable.This is not a typical vampire novel in the least, and it provides much entertainment in the form of  non-stop action and captivating characters.