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Not a vampire devotee, I had no preconceived notions when I began reading Captivity by Linda Suzane. Am I glad I started it on a weekend, because I simply HAD to finish it RIGHT AWAY. In a word, Wow! The power of Ms. Suzane's writing propels you into the story with vivid images, strong characterization, and totally believable scenario. An unequivocal thumbs-up! ~~ reviewed by Christine Janssen, who received the Golden Wings Award from Wings ePress, Inc. for her romantic suspense, STAND ON YOUR OWN. Read an excerpt on her website, www.christinejanssen.com
I'm awaiting the next book in what promises to be an entertaining new series. I'm looking forward to more about the past, present, and future of
Linda Suzane's vampire world. I would recommend Captivity to fans of the vampire genre.
~~ Kate Hill, author of GOD OF GRIM
A fast-moving "good vampire vs. evil vampire" adventure, with the two sides
fighting over a kidnapped teenage boy, CAPTIVITY has rich characterization as
well as sustained suspense. The "evil" vampire is sometimes almost pitiable in her madness, and the "good" vampire has enough of a dangerous edge to make
him believable as a centuries-old creature of the night. Linda Suzane achieves a fresh approach to the familiar vampire problem of tension between
living ethically in the human world and protecting the secret of the immortal
blood-drinkers' existence.
~~ Margaret L. Carter, author of DARK CHANGELING (www.hardshell.com), winner
of the 2000 Eppie Award for Horror
Linda Suzane pulls off this vampires' tale with finesse and flair.
She has an uncanny way in Captivity of combining two plot lines into one
incredible story. If vampirish stories are right up your alley, then you
won't want to miss this one! ~~ Patricia A. Rasey, author of DEADLY
OBSESSION and THE HOUR BEFORE DAWN
The plot starts off at a run and has you rushing headlong towards a finish
line, wondering what on earth will happen next. The pages just wanted to be
kept turning and I finished the book in one sitting, ready to read more.
~~ Annette Gisby, Twisted Tales
Great book. Characters to fall in love with. HOT, HOT, HOT. Move over
Laurell K, new kid on the block. ~~ Patricia A. Ard, Reader
Captivity is a well-written and excellent beginning to this
series. Dialogue is believable and appropriate to the scenes, and the
reader is never subjected to over the top narrative or description. The
main characters come to life leaving a lasting impression-especially Wade
and Donovan. If I had one criticism, it would be that the author dwelt too
long on Wade’s captivity. I found myself wanting to skip ahead when I
read yet another scene detailing Wade’s mental and sexual abuse at the
hands of Cassandra. I also wanted more about the politics within Darkhour,
but this was a minor lapse when considering the story as a whole. ~~ eBook
Reviews Weekly, reviewed by Mark Cooper
Vampirism explained in much more mundane terms, which is refreshing in light of the overflow of
mystical coffin-sleeping, cross-fearing vampires which many authors have taken direction from since the Anita Blake universe took off.
Captivity reads fast and has excellent seat-of-your-pants pacing, easily making it a one-sit read for vampire aficionados.
Captivity has a little something for everyone: action, romance, and a complex system of life, death and vampire behavior that is integral for
any ongoing series. There is much violence, but most of it is off-stage. There are some strong and violently sexual themes, but
description is budgeted and kept to a minimum, making the book more purposefully mainstream than I expected it would be.
~~ Karen Koehler, Author of Slayer and Scarabus
If you removed the vampiric theme this would still be a well written murder mystery with the hero trying to track down a kidnap victim before the psychotic killer murders him. Add in the teeth, the taste for blood and a definite dislike of sunlight and you have a cracking good story. Now the scene is set I look forward to reading more about the Darkhour Vampires.
~~ Steve & Lesley Mazey Eternal Night
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