When you read a book from Speculation Publishing the stories have a very real feel to them, even though they are mostly science fiction fantasy. What most people don’t know is that the reality is due to the corresponding author’s nature. Take Belladonna Nightshade, she’s the popular author of the Von Rastenbourg vampire series, and a vampire. Gia Felice is the lucky lady in charge of organizing publicity for these unique authors and has a Rolodex full of the who’s who of the paranormal world. Now, a Master Vampire is hunting her for that precious piece of office clutter and she’s plunged into the paranormal world all the way past her hairline. With Belladonna’s right hand vamp at her side, she may get out of this in one piece. No one said anything about being alive though.

Chris Salvatore has penned an amazing first novel that is a very unique look at both the paranormal world as well as the publishing world. With dry wit and fantastic gallows humor, Ms. Salvatore has introduced us to a cast of characters that is nothing short of hilarious. The way they all interact is natural and relatable, even though most of them have ‘otherworldly’ issues. I have recently noticed how often I end a review with I want more, but I must bow to my gluttony and do it again. Please, may I have more in this, ahem, ‘vein’?

Reviewed by: Serena