Review: A Stellar Vampire Detective Mystery for the Holidays
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 3, 2011
Just a smidge closer to working on a serial killer case for the Fullerton PD, a missing safe with unknown contents provides the current case for a cozier-than-usual mystery to solve in this novella that is part 4.5 of the continuing saga of vampire detective and super mom, Samantha Moon. Against the backdrop of a southern California Christmas with her small children, Sam's new client is somewhat of an enigma himself; he's a bona fide hoarder. And his crammed mobile home is haunted, too. And...there's a new and important character in Sam's universe, and his compelling existence in this story will intrigue you. The premise of Samantha Moon's vampire's Christmas is original and clever, and the bad guys are sort of bumblers while this new character is sharp and smooth, a threat to Sam's budding love life and maybe more. This is a warm and sometimes funny story, with lots of heart--a vampire's heart, a Christmas heart, and the introduction of a new character who I hope comes back because he is interesting and dangerous! Curl up with this novella and treat yourself to a very merry vampire detective tale. Five stars! -- Eve Paludan, author of Letters from David and editor of Vampires, Zombies and Ghosts, Oh My!