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Vampire for Hire, Book 5
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J. R. Rain
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Six years ago, federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happened: an attack that changed her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire.
Now, in Vampire Dawn, Samantha Moon tackles her most frightening case yet. Someone is leaving victims drained of blood, and all signs point to the killer not being a vampire. Meanwhile, Sam can't help but notice the changes coming over her son... fantastical changes that will leave her searching desperately for answers. As Sam tracks down a ruthless killer, and as her own humanity slips further and further away, an ancient relic holds a secret that will rock her world - and open up a whole new one.
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- SHARISHOPPER
- 10-23-21
Sam Moon is a great Vampire!
Love all of your J. R. Rain vampire books! Sam Moon , her werewolf boyfriend..FANG IS GREAT TOO.
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- Chrys
- 05-14-21
love
great story that I'm loving every minute of. ready for more. not only do I listen but I also am reading series
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- Cheri
- 03-30-16
Samantha Moon ~ Vampire PI Extraordinaire!
This series just keeps getting better and better!
Vampire Dawn is one of my favorites in the series, not only does she solve the case, but she finally triumphs over the sun! The plot and characters really develop throughout the series, so this one I would recommend starting from the beginning as you will learn a lot about the characters and the multiple plots. These are not your typical vampires and Samantha is not your typical mother!
Each story is definitely worth a credit and time well spent!
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- Bonnie
- 08-03-12
J R Rain & Dina Pearlman have me hooked
Would you listen to Vampire Dawn again? Why?
I would and have listened to the entire series again, it is a great story, with a completely different view of "Vampires"
What other book might you compare Vampire Dawn to and why?
I can't compare to any, except it has humor like some "Sookie Stackhouse", Except the concept it totally original, not like any other "Vampire" genre.
What does Dina Pearlman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Dina Pearlman is wonderful at voicing the characters and their moods. (even the children) I hope she continues to voice this series
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
SPOILER ALERT: The very last chapter when Samantha goes out to watch the sun rise, hoping the "Amulet" that she found will allow her to walk in Sun light like normal humans, so she can enjoy her time with her children.
Any additional comments?
This has been a great series so far and each book has gotten better I only hope it will continue along in this fashion
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- Beatrice
- 09-17-12
Good but very short
This is a good book but it is very short. There are a lot of thing in this book that could have been discussed more. Like Sam's new relationship with Detective Hanner, her relationship with Fang and Kingsley and about her son. I think that's the difference between male and female writers. female writers spend more time on relationships. However short it is a good book and I look forward to the next.
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- Amy-Mommyof4
- 01-02-17
i read alot of books...
and I do mean alot....I am hooked. I love horror or paranormal novels and J.R. Rain has me hooked. Samantha Moon is a bad ass! I am moving onto Halloween Moon now!
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- Indy from Mass
- 01-23-19
Another homerun!
I love Sam's character..her personal integrity goodness, sense of erhics/morals and how no matter what..she stays as true to herself as possible wven thru her ever changing world. I love these stories and as my son lay asleep in the crook of my arm at 9:31pm...im excited to start the next chapter!!
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- yve.
- 01-12-17
yes...
So many things are happening and it just gets better and better. I say this is a good series if you like paranormal stories.
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- Tracy
- 09-10-12
Good Series, Light Reading
I am a fan of this series, but it's a bit like a good bowl of popcorn; you enjoy it while you're eating it, and you're certainly sorry when it's done, but if something else exciting comes along, you can easily put it down. That said, I have purchased every book and will continue to do so. The writing is smooth, although I felt something was 'off' on the interpersonal relationships until I discovered JR Rain is a man-- then it made sense. Don't get me srong, he is a good writer and makes a great story and an easy read, but the women's inner voice seems like a man's version of a woman's inner voice if you know what a mean. This is a good combo of supernatural and mystery, reminded me of Dresden Files a little. Overall, a good, solid easy to digest series that I will stick with.
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- happyjo
- 05-31-18
I am vampire mom
This book is private eye meets vampire and finds ancient mysterious medallions that changes her life. Fun and enjoyable!
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