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Praise for the Vampire Memories Series
Memories of Envy
Hendee has a gift for intricate psychological plots, and her characters are some of the best in current fantasy. Their motives and interactions are thoroughly convincing. The series can be enjoyed as single novels or an ongoing story.
Booklist
Dramatic... part soap opera, part supernatural thriller, Hendees series will satisfy readers looking for blood-soaked pathos.
Publishers Weekly
A real page-turner. The characters really came to life for me.... I hope theyre around for many books to come.
Fresh Fiction
Hunting Memories
A gripping tale. The action moves the story along while the characters, with their skills and secrets, keep the readers full attention. Hunting Memories is a must read in the series, and it provides many answers in the overall story line. Ill be looking forward to the next book in the Vampire Memories.
Darque Reviews
One of the years better vampire novels, what with realistic characters, including ghosts and vampires, who have plausible problems; an intriguing, if standard, plot; historical literacy; and a style of writing that encourages turning pages. Both fantasy and romance fans should enjoy Hendees commendable effort.
Booklist
Filled with action, a bit of politics, and plenty of character-building interactions, this is a strong addition to the series.... Those looking for an alternative to Patricia Briggs or Ilona Andrews wont be disappointed with Hendees newest series.
Monsters and Critics
An enjoyable and creative (not just of new vampires) cocktail cleverly blending urban fantasy... with strong horror elements... a thriller of a vampire tale.
Midwest Book Review
Barb Hendee... knows her vampires.
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Blood Memories
A satisfying story line coupled with engaging characters, fast action, and a hint of things to come make this a winner.
Monsters and Critics
A good vampire story for the Halloween holiday, the story is fast-paced and intriguing.
News and Sentinel (Parkersburg, WV)
Well written... a fascinating tale with wonderful characters and delicious villains who solicit the readers into loathing them. The story line is character driven although there is plenty of action throughout.... Vampire subgenre [fans] will enjoy this work as an exhilarating tale of death visiting the undead.
SFRevu
A terrific vampire stand-alone thriller that fans will enjoy... the story is filled with action, but also contains a strong cast who ensure vampirism in the Northwest seems real.... The heroine especially is an intriguing person.... This [is] a fine tale that the vampire crowd will appreciate.
Midwest Book Review
Intriguing.... Ms. Hendees fans will be gratified to know she writes just as well on her own as she does in tandem.
Huntress Book Reviews
A blend of fantasy and horror mixed with the story of one young womans path to independence and true knowledge of self, Blood Memories is a unique story guaranteed to intrigue.... Readers wont be able to resist Eleishas charm.... If you enjoyed Buffy the Vampire Slayer but were far more interested in where the older vamps came from than in the human heroine herself, this story should certainly catch your fancy. Cunning, stealth, guile, sheer evil, and a surprising amount of goodness make all of these characters alive and unique. A story line that travels from modern-day Portland, Oregon, to England in the 1800s adds interest as well. If you like vampires, then youre certain to enjoy Eleishas story. Dont miss Blood Memories, the first in what promises to be a fantastic new series.
Romance Reviews Today
I personally liked Blood Memories quite a bit. I am pleased to say that it is in no way a Buffy clone nor is it anything like the goofy paranormal romances that turn vampires into some kind of harmless nonmonster with strange eating habits. I like how Hendee explores the personalities of her characters.
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Lovin Book Reviews
An engrossing tale of vampire death and evolution.
Patricias Vampire Notes
By Barb Hendee
The Vampire Memories Series
Blood Memories
Hunting Memories
Memories of Envy
In Memories We Fear
By Barb and J. C. Hendee
The Noble Dead SagaSeries One
Dhampir
Thief of Lives
Sister of the Dead
Traitor to the Blood
Rebel Fay
Child of a Dead God
The Noble Dead SagaSeries Two
In Shade and Shadow
Through Stone and Sea
Of Truth and Beasts
For Renate Arnzen,
my sweet friend, who found and rescued
the real Tiny Tuesday
chapter one
PORTLAND, OREGON
Midautumn was approaching, and even at night, the trees lining Naito Parkway were glorious in their shades of red and yellow. Sunset came much earlier in the Northwest once summer gave way to fall.
Eleisha Clevon ran along the river, laughing once as she turned to see her companion coming behind.
Eleisha, he called out in a heavy French accent, what are you doing?
Catch me!
Tonight she almost felt like the teenage girl she appeared to be, wearing jeans, canvas sneakers, and a loose sweater. Her dark blond hair whipped across her face in the cool air as she glanced back once more, just in time to see her companion bolt forward, his body moving so fast it became a blur.
Before shed run two more steps, he cut her off. His hand shot out and pressed against a tree trunk a few inches from her shoulder.
What are you doing? he said again.
Eleisha looked up into Philip Brants face, seeing his eyes glow in surprise. He was so tall, she had to tilt her head back.
She didnt answer and ducked under his arm, dashing away, laughing again. In all her 187 years on this earth, she couldnt remember ever being able to play with anyone the way she could with Philip. Tonight, she wanted to show him how much he had changed her. The sight of her running and laughing might confuse him at first, but he was catching on.
Eleisha! he called.
Then he stopped talking and ran after her, darting around her easily, leaning down, and throwing her over his shoulder. A stocky man in a baseball cap passed by and glanced over, but Eleisha was still laughing, so the man just shook his head and smiled. She and Philip must have looked like two lovers playing by the river.
Maybe they were.
Okay, Ive caught you, Philip said, turning in a slow circle. Now what?
She didnt bother strugglingit would have been pointlessand ran her hands down the back of his Armani coat. He leaned over again and put her down, studying her face intently as if unsure of her identity.
But he didnt look displeased. He just looked intense, with little idea of what to say or do.
What is this all about? he finally asked, his accent thicker than normal. Pourquoi? Why are you so different?
His skin was ivory, and his eyes were a shade of light amber. He wore his red-brown hair in layers down to the top of his collar, and he wore the long Armani coat to cover the machete fastened to his belt.
