Dawn of the Blood Moon: A Vampire's Tale
by T.H. Pine
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Author: T.H. PineEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-05-25
ISBN: 1413722679
Number of pages: 168
Publisher: PublishAmerica
Book Reviews of Dawn of the Blood Moon: A Vampire's Tale
Book Review: A truly unique vampire tale
Summary: 4 Stars
T.H. Pine has come up with a unique twist - this is not your "average" vampire story. I loved the many interesting characters - they all contribute to make this story a fascinating tale! I especially like Justine and Andross. This is a well-written tale and definitely engaged my interest from beginning to end. After reading book one I could hardly wait to read the second book of this very unusual vampire trilogy.
Book Review: Disappointing
Summary: 1 Stars
As a fan of the sci- fi and horror genres, I'm always on the lookout for new novels. I found the title of Mr. Pine's book to be captivating. I asked myself if there was anything left that hasn't already been told to shed some new light (pardon the pun) on the vampire tale. It turns out, according to Dawn of the Blood Moon, there isn't. I initially thought that Pine started out with a refreshing twist on a much overdone favorite subject of horror novels. What he ended up giving his readers was the literary equivalent of cold oatmeal. Pine has packed too many characters and much antiquated, stale dialogue into this rehashing of any vampire movie you've ever seen any vampire novel you've already read. Blade, Van Helsing, Anne Rice's chronicles of Lestat-you name it, Pine has used it to create this novel. Granted, he probably didn't blatantly lift any of these works, but one can't help but feel that we've experienced this all before, only. . . better.
For a novel that is supposed to take place in part in New York City, it's hard to believe for a moment that Pine actually left his living room or even bothered to take a virtual tour of the city, in attempting to bring the setting to life. It might have done Pine some good to have interviewed any native New Yorkers, or include some specific landmarks, venues, restaurants or avenues, as opposed to making vague references to "Central Park" or "the subway".
Certainly, when writing a book there must be some standard formula one should adhere to, such as making sure you've introduced all major characters by the first half of the book, or not killing off the main villain before the book is half over. Unfortunately, Pine has violated these rules. For a 150+ page book, there are too many characters, (this isn't Tolstoy, for goodness sake) leaving the readers to feel as if we haven't really gotten to know any of them, and that we shouldn't care about what happens to them. That, plus his lackluster attempts at eroticism left me wondering if I was reading a bodice ripper.
So, if a vampire tale is what you crave, there surely are much better places to find one. Dawn does have its share of clever and interesting moments. If you are looking for an interesting plot, this may be the book for you. But if you are looking for a good novel, you may want to pass on this one.
Book Review: A Different Twist on a Vamipe Tale
Summary: 4 Stars
T. H. Pine's book puts new twists and turns to the traditional vampire sories that we all grew up with
I found Andross and Tamala to be my favorite characters.
This book would be a great addition to any horror/thriller fan. The book is a quick read. I found the uniqueness of Pine's story refreshing.
A great book for the beach!
Book Review: Some things are just good
Summary: 5 Stars
Books come and go. People write some things, publish them, and you go on.Pine's book is not one of these. He writes the story of vampires. He writes the story of the evil we all face. He writes the stories we all like to read.
His characters are real. His story line is as unique as his approach to the vampire characters. More than a few people will be reading this book. Make sure you are one of them.
Summary of Dawn of the Blood Moon: A Vampire's Tale
They live among us?unknown and unseen?unless they?re the last things we see. They?re the stuff of legend, the subject of novels and movies, but their biggest asset is anonymity. They have life spans with no limit and powers beyond imagination. Feared and hated, they are what we call vampires?drinkers of blood, predators of humans?creatures of the night world. Dawn of the Blood Moon is the story of one vampire?s desire to escape the living hell that is the existence of the undead. Confronted unexpectedly with an ancient enemy, the vampire sees an end to its interminable torture and plunges ahead to what it sees as its death. What happens from that moment forward takes the vampire in a direction undreamed of and totally unexpected. For this one vampire, the journey takes it from the realm of the night into the Dawn of the Blood Moon.Vampires Books
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