Many Bloody Returns
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Editor: Charlaine HarrisEditor: Toni L. P. Kelner
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-02-03
ISBN: 0441016758
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Ace Trade
Book Reviews of Many Bloody Returns
Book Review: I was happily surprised by most of the short stories.
Summary: 4 Stars
I picked up this book because I have read the Sookie Stackhouse series, by Charlaine Harris. I didn't realize there were Sookie short stories in different anthologies. This genre is new to me, and I haven't read any of the other authors previous works. This anthology collection was a good introduction to some authors that I hadn't considered before.
Dracula Night, by Charlaine Harris, was a great glimpse into the life of Sookie Stackhouse. Eric seemed a little feeble for my liking but it is a short story. In the rest of the book series he definitely has more of a manly, assertive presence.
The Mournful Cry of Owls, by Christopher Goldern, made me feel empty and cold but not sad. I don't think I would read others books by this author any time soon. I would rather discover some of the other authors first.
I Was a Teenage Vampire, by Bill Crider, was mediocre. It didn't feel overly imaginative but rather quickly thrown together.
I really enjoyed reading Twilight, by Kelley Armstrong. I enjoyed the two main characters.
It's My Birthday, Too, by Jim Butcher had lots of action and a great plot. It interested me enough that I may read one of his other novels.
Grave-Robbed, by P.N. Elrod, was well written. It had enough bite to it, and surprising depth for a short story.
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life, by Rachel Caine, felt like a young adult series. Not something I would be interested in but it might attract other readers. The concept was different - having a vampire protector for the enslaved family.
The Witch and Wicked, by Jeanne C. Stein, left me wanting more to read. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the story I just wish I could read more of it. I am hoping that this might be a fill-in chapter for one of her other novels.
Blood Wrapped, by Tanya Huff, was well written. I am encouraged by this story to read some of her other novels. The story was tied up neatly.
The Wish, by Carolyn Haines, had a depressing undertone but not a bad selection.
Fire and Ice and Linguini for Two, by Tate Hallaway, had me chuckling out loud. I liked that the vampire had enough weaknesses that he didn't seem like a super power. Also, he had a personality to boot!
Vampire Hours, by Elaine Viets, was cute but didn't do much for me.
I enjoyed How Stella Got Her Grave Back, by Toni L.P. Kelner. It had an interesting story line and was a great read.
Normally I prefer novels but short stories are all I can fit in some days. I think it was a great introduction to other authors within this genre. I would have read this from the library but I didn't want to wait to read the Sookie story.
Summary of Many Bloody Returns
"Clever...entertaining... excellent"(Library Journal) original vampire stories by Charlaine Harris, Jim Butcher, Kelley Armstrong, and more.
From cakes to stakes, a celebration of everyone's favorite bloodsucking subculture by a baker's dozen of favorite authors. Each of these thirteen original stories offers a fresh and unique take on what birthdays mean to the undead. From Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse attending a birthday party for Dracula to Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden battling bloodsucking party crashers, these suspenseful, surprising, sometimes dark, sometimes humorous stories will ensure paranormal fans will never think of vampires or birthdays quite the same again.
From cakes to stakes, a celebration of everyone's favorite bloodsucking subculture by a baker's dozen of favorite authors. Each of these thirteen original stories offers a fresh and unique take on what birthdays mean to the undead. From Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse attending a birthday party for Dracula to Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden battling bloodsucking party crashers, these suspenseful, surprising, sometimes dark, sometimes humorous stories will ensure paranormal fans will never think of vampires or birthdays quite the same again.
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