Review: Fantastic!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 16, 2012
Catapulting the Keira Hudson series into its fourth book, Vampire Breed does not disappoint with its non-stop action and adrenaline rush that sees Keira and the gang head into a whole new level of danger!As usual author Tim O'Rourke managed to have me on the edge of my seat with excitement and adventure and his flawless writing and storytelling captivated me from the very first page. Vampire Breed is another amazing book in the series and there's no shortage of mystery, intrigue and danger as O'Rourke blends together an incredible thriller with just the right amounts of romance and humour to entice you.The world sure has changed since Vampire Hunt. The events of the previous book have had a drastic impact on the town of Wasp Water and even Keira herself has undergone drastic changes as the sleepy town has been overrun with rogue vampires. The Vampyrus still have their plans to take over the world, but a new level of issues come into play as O'Rourke continues to add to his never ending tangle of mystery and danger.One of the best things about these books is that you never know what's going on completely. Tim manages to write in a way that has the story flowing so nicely and yet tells you nothing of where he's taking it. There's always another question about someone or something on your mind and you wonder about characters and people as the story unfolds. Revelations come to light that have you thinking, "Oh. No. No way! I did NOT see that coming!" And I love that. I always know I'm in for an incredible ride that's going to have me captivated the entire way throughout when I pick up a Keira Hudson book.In this book Keira is finds herself imprisoned in some sought of prison or facility, and you as the reader must follow along with Keira as she attempts to figure out just what has happened to her and how much time as past. As Keira pieces together her most recent months in a string of intriguing and detailed dreams, it becomes clear how much she's changed since the first book and how much the events since she went to Raged Cove have affected her. Personally, I think she's become stronger in a lot of ways, whist still retaining her personality traits and everything that makes her her, as well as her ability to "see", but Keira's new addiction to blood and situation have left her somewhat sad and broken. And yet she NEVER gives up. As she's happy to point out, she's Keira Hudson, and she's going to find a way outta her current predicament, even if it kills her.As the novel progresses, our favourite characters find Keira once more and the gang must figure out what to do next. Isidor, Kayla, and Potter return as does Jack Seth and a new Lycanthrope inclusion poises more mystery to the book.I missed the moments without my Potter, but I was doing cartwheels when he was in the book once more. Okay, okay....so I was doing cartwheels in my head, but whatever....Potter was back! That's all I cared about.  Sean Potter, oh how I love you. In Vampire Breed Potter is forced to take charge due to the tragic events in the previous book that saw him loose two of the people who matter to him most. He's still hoping to save Luke and taking the lead has Potter even grumpier than ever (don't worry I still love you!). However it's not just this that has Potter all bothered, and a series of raw revelations to Keira has him begin to really speak how he feels.As always to me the moments Keira and Potter shared shone. There's not a moment of these books I dislike, but the scenes with Potter and Keira are always my fave. I missed Luke a tad in this book, but everything that happened only reinforced my desire to see Keira choose Potter once and for all. Keira and Potter as electric together and they may drive one another mad, but they're so right doing it. They just work....and I'm hoping that Keira's ready to acknowledge that once and for all real soon!With the next book signalling the end for this series, I know to expect nothing less than an explosive ending from Tim O'Rourke! He's loved putting his characters through the wringer (and secretly I've loved seeing him do it) but I think that he's still got more in store for us, especially considering the ending he leaves Vampire Breed with--I did NOT expect that. At all!