Art in the Blood (Vampire Files, No. 4) [Mass Market Paperback]

P. N. Elrod (Author)

Book Description

Release date: July 1, 1998

Being a vampire isn't as glamorous as it sounds . . . Jack Fleming, Anerican journalist, was bitten by the wrong girl--and Jack joined the living dead. Eccentric detective Charles Escott helps Jack solve any strange cases that happen along . . . and now Jack and Charles investigate the case of the talented young artist whose life is suddenly cut short.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

P.N. “Pat” Elrod, best known for The Vampire Files and the Jonathan Barrett: Gentleman Vampire series, co-edited Time of the Vampires, and has stories in several other anthologies.  A great fan of Forever Knight, she collaborated with actor Nigel Bennet (LaCroix) on Keeper of the King and His Father’s Son.  She is currently working on a new set of toothy titles and branching into the mystery and science fiction genres.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Ace; First Edition edition (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441859453
• ISBN-13: 978-0441859450
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,895,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm best known for writing THE VAMPIRE FILES, a series about an undead vampire Jack Fleming whose first case is to solve his OWN murder! There's 12 books and counting, as well as a number of short stories about his adventures.

In addition to writing, I've gone into editing and had the pleasure of working with the top names in urban fantasy with several award-winning collections.

Lately, I've just signed to edit a new anthology for St. Martin's called HEX SYMBOLS and signed a 3-book contract with Tor for a new steampunk series, ON HER MAJESTY'S PSYCHIC SERVICE. I'm currently working on the first book, THE HANGED MAN.

I consider myself to be danged lucky to have a job that I love this much!

There's a lot more info on my website: www.vampwriter.com and, yeah, you figured it, I'm on FaceBook. Far too often for my own good! Drop in and hang out!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Jack Fleming, art critic June 6, 2000

By A Customer

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Well my friends, it was good checking in to see what our famous vamprie is up to. I really enjoyed this book. Jack is up to his old tricks, but this time, he has entered the world of art. I highly suggest the book. It was a real page turner. If you start it, you won't put it down, and you won't be sorry. :O)=

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars One sexy vampire December 18, 1999

By Roslyn Carrington

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Strangely enough, I wasn't as thrilled with Art in the Blood as I was with the first three Vampire Files novels, which blew me away. It seemed to lack the audacious dialogue and gut-gripping suspense of the other Jack Flemming mysteries. The plot was also just a tad predictable, and didn't have the sudden twists, turns and cliff-hangers of the others.

But Jack is still Jack, the lovable and utterly sexy vampire that he is, and he and Escott still have their wonderful masculine chemistry.

Worth adding to your collection.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My second favorite in the series September 10, 2003

By RavenRing

Format:Mass Market Paperback

In this book our favorite vampire, Jake Fleming, is back and as funny as ever! This is not supposed to be a comedy, but Jack is such a great character, he really makes you laugh. I thought that this book was very entertaining, and well written. It was different from the other books, but that only makes it better. The first in the series is actually my favorite, but this one comes in second.