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Marya Jaks hates vampires. Her grandfather was one and her father was a vampire slayer killed by a vampire. Because she is part vampire, the Vampire Council, has reviewed her case every few years since she reached adulthood. So, with a potential death sentence over her head, Marya leads a rather lonely life, not wanting to get too involved with anyone. She hates the vampires even more for this, even though she doesn't have her father's need to kill any of them. The council sends L'Enforcier, Drago to give her her final evaluation. Drago, is tired of running errands and just to be contrary, grants her life. Marya is relieved and starts her life anew. Until another Enforcer arrives to tell her that Drago has reversed her decision. Furious and with nothing to lose, she sets out to kill Drago. The only problem is, Drago didn't reverse his decision, and has to keep her with him to protect he while he finds out who really gave the erroneous orders.

This was a fast moving novel, with almost no break in the action. I read it in one sitting.

This book is very interresting. I would recommend the Image series to people who love: action, fighting, romance & suspense. Afterimage is about Drago, a vampire enforcer who must make sure that the other vampires obey the rules set forth by the Directorate (The vampire council.) Drago finds out that someone is trying to destroy him & that someone is named Marya Jaks. However, Marya is just a pawn used by Drago's real foe. Will Drago, now teamed up w/ Marya; discover who the real enemy is before it is too late & will his new teammate (Marya) give him something that he has been longing for, a companion.

Buy the book & find out. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

Sincerely,
JenJayLynn

Marya Jaks is a danger to the Undead. And yet, Drago, the vampire enforcer, grants her life. Then someone, using his name, tries to reverse his order and Drago realizes that someone, besides Marya, wants him dead. He must find out who and why, and quickly, for both his and Marya's sakes.

After Image is a fast paced, rather dark tale of intrigue and betrayal, with one surprise twist after another. Ms. Roycraft's vampires are a bit more human than the traditional stereotypes but no less dangerous. Drago is not your typical hero as he is brooding, powerful and totally ruthless. Definitely not the knight in shining armor type. I was immediately enamored with him. Marya is a smart, gutsy woman who has a lot to deal with. The very real threat to her life and her growing feelings towards a being she had been brought up to hate.

I always enjoy a book I can get involved in. I was able to put this one down occasionnally, but just barely.

After warning him about his unorthodox behavior on cases, Nikolena assigns Alex "Drago" Dargovich the Enforcer with eliminating a threat to their vampire race. Drago is to determine whether half-breed Dhampir Marya Jaks, daughter of a vampire hunter, lives or dies. Marya being a Dhampir has the innate ability to locate bloodsuckers and if she could become a slayer of the undead, Drago must eliminate her. After meeting her, Drago grants her life.

Drago returns to Paris, but is shocked when Marya leaves a message on his voice mail that she will kill him. Apparently another vampire has persuaded Marya that Drago changed his mind about her. No longer willing to wait for Drago to carry out his revised sentencing, Marya plans to take action. However, Drago never changed his decision. Someone wants one of them permanently dead and if this duo fails to communicate that assailant will succeed.

Who needs Anne Rice when they you have AFTERIMAGE, the second novel in Jaye Roycraft's vampire tales (see DOUBLE IMAGE) is an exciting supernatural romance that provides a refreshing look at the undead. The story line is loaded with action and plenty of bite as the lead couple is wary and mistrustful yet falling in love with one another. Supernatural romance readers and vampire lovers will enjoy this novel and look joyfully forward to more fables set in the Roycraft universe. This is one novel that is perfect in every, something few books are.

Harriet Klausner

He had the power to grant her life or death . . .

Alek 'Drago' Dragovich was known as the l'enforcier, the Anti-God for the Undead. His darkened reputation characterized him as an unmerciful ruler that was the epitome of beauty and unlimited strength. His word alone would be the final deciding factor of whether aberration Marya Jaks lived or died. Upon meeting Marya, he immediately senses the threat she poses to him and the brotherhood. Tradition would have him terminate her existence immediately, but a deeper feeling is able to convince him she deserves life. Would he live to regret his decision?

She is an endangerment to his society . . .

Gypsy Marya Jaks's entire life had been put on hold in anticipation of the final day when she would learn if she were to have a future. Having been the daughter of a dhampir, she has the cunning ability to detect vampires. Such a skill as this would allow her to become a very successful vampire hunter. When she wakes from a deep slumber and finds the infamous Drago in her bedroom, she fears the end is certainly near. She is stunned when Drago unexpectedly gives her the gift of life. Upon gazing into his blank soulless eyes, she is drawn in by a sadness that is locked deep inside a bottomless depth. What they offer and suggest is both frightening and tantalizing. She knows before her is a man who will either be the death of her body or the salvation of her soul.

Jaye Roycraft writes with bone chilling hypnotic words that ultimately demand the reader's full attention. I feel with such writing skills as she so effortlessly exhibits, paranormal writers worldwide should be aware of the magnitude of competition they are to soon face. I feel honored and privilege to have been selected to read and review such a memorable novel. I predict the name Jaye Roycraft will one day become an every day household name.

Ever since I read about Drago in Double Image, I've been waiting for his story. Dark, compelling, and so sexy - so what if he's a vampire? Actually, that's one of his facets that's so intriguing. How does a vampire get to his great age and still have motivation for 'living'? Drago nearly loses his, until he meets Marya, the aberration. Who would have guessed someone so repellant to vampires would be the one person he could love with all his heart (undead though it is)? Lush with the richness of vampire culture, heavy with the threat of dark enemies, and hot with the passion of love between two beings meant for each other, AfterImage is a book I want to read again...and again...and again.

Afterimage is an outstanding work of fiction. Ms. Roycraft creates an exciting and believable world populated by characters so well developed you'll swear they're real. The sensual and fascinating plot unfolds with perfect timing. Once you pick it up you won't want to put it down. Afterimage is a fantastic novel you'll want to read and re-read.

This is one of the best vampire romance books I have ever read.
I liked the first one "Double Image" but this is even better.
Couldn't stop turning the pages. I hope Jaye keeps up this series.

This story was real good. Drago was really something else not your average hero. He could be very cruel with Marya at times. He is very intriging with a fascinating past. I could not stop reading this book. "I want some more". I cannot wait for the rest of the books. The love between Marya and Drago was very passionate. Very realistic the vampire world potrayed in these stories. This are the most realistic vampires I have encounter. Vampires that feel real. I dont like when authors write vampire romances and then the hero turns human, with a rediculous explanation, what is the point of writing the story then. That is why Jaye's Vampires are the best.

I loved this book and I highly recommend getting the other three books in the series. The books are hard to find right now but hopefully the publisher (Imajinn) will be printing more copies. The characters are strong and well defined. Once I started it, I didn't want to put it down.