Blood Red Dawn (The Vampire Legacy, #7) [Mass Market Paperback]

Karen E. Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2004

- Blood Red Dawn is the all-new seventh installment of Karen E. Taylor's Vampire Legacy series.
- Will appeal to fans of Ace's highly successful Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton, and The Vampire Files by P.N. Elrod.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Pinnacle (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786014725
• ISBN-13: 978-0786014729
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,225,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My name is Karen E. Taylor and I am a horror/paranormal author, with eight published novels to date and an eclectic assortment of short fiction which ranges from vampires to ghosts to telepathic, romantic dinosaurs. What can I say? I start out to write a story and, before I know what's hit me, the main character turns spectral or grows fangs or wings. It's what I do and what I love. I hope my readers feel the same.

In real life, I'm the mother of two sons and have been married for 32+ years. I'm owned by two cats and a dog. In my spare time I make candles and cosmetic creams/lotions. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, I graduated from Grove City College with a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Communication Arts. I've lived in all sorts of places, from Pittsburgh, to Grove City, to Richmond, to Laurel. Most recently, I loved living in Los Angeles, but have now moved back to the east coast, specifically Northern Virginia.

I'm working on a few new projects, but I'm superstitious enough to not want to talk about them yet.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Changes are the only constant., January 3, 2005

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Victoria Tarrani "writer, editor, artist, des... (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blood Red Dawn (The Vampire Legacy, #7) (Mass Market Paperback)

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Following Deirdre Griffin from the traumatic illness in the prequel novel "Resurrection: The Vampire Legacy" in which her memory was slowly erased by a terrible poison, Karen Taylor's sequel is pure fascination and satisfaction. How did Deirdre disappear and where did she go? I finally got my answer.

The Cadre has taken most of the vampire holdings, but Vivienne managed to secrete a large amount of funds. She is able to purchase tickets and we see Vampires on the airlines, and that is intriguing; all flights must begin and end in the night. Where and how does a hungry vampire feed while on a flight?

Favorite characters such as Deirdre, Vivienne, Sam, Mitch, Max, and Victor come into focus with the revelations of their lives and emotions. There are some definite surprises: one of the main characters dies while old favorites come back into the game.

Taylor's writing makes it is easy to visualize the changing scenery from the small village in France, to England, New York, New Orleans, and Maine. Characters change dramatically, and now I wonder "what's next?"

I am looking forward to the next Deirdre and Mitch Griffin experience.

If you have never read a Karen Taylor vampire book, then pick up both the prequel and this delightful sequel -- you will probably find yourself "hungering" for more. I did.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, December 10, 2004

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AK "Bro" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blood Red Dawn (The Vampire Legacy, #7) (Mass Market Paperback)

When last we saw Deirdre Greer, her mind was blank and she had reunited with the man who just refused to stay dead, Max. She accepts his elaborate lies that they are married, but a grain of doubt nags at her. Back home, her beloved Mitch receieves the stunning news that she is pregnant and evolving into a being that has never before existed, thanks to an unwitting and unexpected betrayal by someone they both love. The entire cast of beloved characters come together to take on the Others and reclaim Deirdre before she is killed.

***** Joy is in this book; eagerly, you will race towards the end, at the same time not wanting the end to come. It's filled with surprise twists and emotional depth. Ms. Taylor does something very few authors can handle in deftly handling shifting first person viewpoints and not confusing the reader. No matter if Deirdre or Mitch was narrating, I never lost track of who was speaking, as it were. Sincerely, I hope this is not the end, but if it is, then it has ended well. One warning, buy tissues before reading this. It would take a stone heart not to shed at least a tear or two. *****

Amanda Killgore

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful book, September 26, 2004

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Luna Black "Luna" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blood Red Dawn (The Vampire Legacy, #7) (Mass Market Paperback)

One doesn't have to read the preceeding novels in this series to enjoy Karen's latest book, _Blood Red Dawn_. Her style is crisp and clear, and her characters are engaging. Viviane is a force unto herself. And how many 400 lb. vampires have you read about lately? Definitely a must-read. If you get a chance, pick up the others in the series. It's fun to watch her characters develop.