Review: Another Winner by Ioana Visan
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 22, 2013
I was given a free copy of this book by the author, who requested I post an honest review."The Impaler's Revenge" by Ioana Visan is the first episode in the series, "The Impaler Legacy". This novella is packed with action, intrigue, subterfuge, treason, and even vampires; lots of vampires, if things don't work out as planned. This story opens in the Vienna Airport, where our protagonist, Ms. Liana Cantacuzino, has gone to pick up a special visitor to her country, because he could not legally fly directly into Bucharest. Vampires had been ejected from Romania under penalty of death for 5 centuries.However, this particular vampire, Maximilien Hess, was an invited guest of the President for some top secret business venture, the details of which had not been revealed to Ms. Cantacuzino. Not being privy to that information somewhat hampered her ability to perform her assignment: to "baby-sit" Mr. Hess, making sure nobody kills him, and he doesn't feed on anybody while in Romania. In spite of his near-total cooperation, her task was not destined to be an easy one.This story is yet another example of the talented Ioana Visan's mastery of multiple fiction genres, much to the delight of her readers. This tale absolutely is not a typical vampire blood-fest, nor is it a thinly veiled excuse for erotica, like so many contemporary vampire publications tend to be. To the contrary, this story has a unique plot, a very entertaining storyline, and is simply an excellent example of good story-telling.I am still amazed to realize English is not the author's first language, yet her diction is virtually flawless. This is her third book that I have reviewed, and I feel confident in saying Ioana Visan has talent coming out her ears. I can't emphasize enough how entertaining all her writing has been thus far. If "The Impaler's Revenge" is any indication, "The Impaler Legacy" will be a superb series. If you are ready for an entirely original take on vampires, you will not find a better opportunity than within the pages of "The Impaler's Revenge" by Ioana Visan.