Hub - Issue 30 by Ken Goldman / Alasdair Stuart / Paul Kane / Anthony Leigh

Author:Ken Goldman / Alasdair Stuart / Paul Kane / Anthony Leigh
Format: epub

Reviews

Once Bitten, Twice Shy reviewed by Anthony Leigh

Nemesis reviewed by Alasdair Stuart

Poltergeist reviewed by Paul Kane

Once Bitten, Twice Shy

Written by Jennifer Rardin

Published by Orbit, £6.99

Vayl is the CIA's top assassin. A master of black ops, he has never failed. He's also a 291-year-old vampire. Assigned to protect Vayl, if such a formidable creature can be said to require protection, is Jasmine Parks - 'Jaz' to her friends. But Jaz has got problems - and not just the run-of-the-mill ones you'd expect from someone whose job consists of putting her life on the line for an undead assassin. She hasn't had sex in god knows how long, so Vayl's almost overpowering vampire charisma is making it increasingly difficult for her to keep their relationship ...professional.

You would be forgiven, after having read the back-cover blurb, for thinking that Once Bitten was a shameless rip-off of every other vampire romance novel you’ve ever read (or avoided). Indeed, the book begins with a plot that seems instantly predictable – the simplicity of the writing, acting as camouflage for the diabolical plot that follows. You think you know where the story is heading, then you’re suddenly driven down an unmarked sidestreet with nothing but your signal-less mobile phone for company, and there’s something moving in the shadows…

Despite having an aversion to horror staples that don’t take themselves too seriously, I couldn’t help but enjoy Once Bitten. Rardin has a great career ahead of her – she’s made vampires fun again!

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