Crooked Fang [Kindle Edition]

Carrie Clevenger (Author)

Book Description

Sometimes a vampire's past can bite him in the ass.

Xan Marcelles--bassist for Crooked Fang, vampire and full-time asshole, is content with his quiet existence in the backwoods of Pinecliffe, Colorado. But life at the Pale Rider tavern is set to become a little more complicated when he gets entangled with a feisty, blue-haired damsel and her abusive soon-to-be ex boyfriend.

To add to his woes, he's gone from hunter to hunted, and his past returns to haunt him when a phone call draws him back to New Mexico. With the help of friends from his living past, he must get to the bottom of a murder, and figure out where he stands with his lover and his band, all while keeping one step ahead of his enemies. Hiding won't be easy for him, especially with a mysterious woman dogging him every step of the way.

WARNING: Cussing, smoking, drinking and hot sex.

A Lyrical Press Paranormal

Product Details

• File Size: 420 KB
• Print Length: 230 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Lyrical Press, Inc. (August 16, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008YOT8F2
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #558,955 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a sexy vampire that does more than nibble on your neck September 21, 2012

By Cathy Webster

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I've always had a thing for Carrie Clevenger's writing, not gonna lie, so I was a little prejudiced going into the reading of Crooked Fang, her new novel about a sexy, bass-playing vampire. I knew it was going to be well-written. I knew it was going to be tight and smart and edgy, just like her short stories that have been dazzling me since I got on board with the Friday Flash crew a couple years back. I knew I was going to like it.

I just didn't know how much.

There were a few scenes in Crooked Fang that absolutely set me back on my heels, scenes of such crystalline, short-leashed violence, such visceral power, that I felt my blood pressure rising and my breath catch in my throat. That doesn't happen often with me and, when it does, I can't help but shake my head in jealous admiration and say, "damn, that's some good writing."

For the most part, vampire Xan Marcelles ambles his hunky, long-haired form through the book, playing bass with his bandmates Crooked Fang at the Pale Rider, a bar in the rugged, spruce-scented hills and valleys of Colorado. I love the setting - reminds me of Muskoka, the woodsy place I call home, plus it's fresh, outdoorsy and blue-skied, not like the dank dark depressing places most vampires hang out in.

Xan's perfectly happy playing dallying around with music, whiskey, cigarettes and the occasional red-blooded woman, but he's forced out of his comfort zone by a murderous wraith, a wanna-be vampire slayer, a devastating fire and crushing news about a lost love.

The novel moves along lickety-split but the action crackles as the page width on the right hand side of the tome gets skinnier, and the last few chapters are rollercoasters where Carrie's mad writing skills are most evident.

To be honest, I don't seek out vampire stories. I only read Crooked Fang because I know what Carrie is capable of and yes, I loved it. It was a fast, fun read with some really spectacular, Stephen King-like moments. Xan Marcelles is a memorable, original character, likeable despite his propensity for blood, and I'm glad to hear Carrie is working on a sequel. I'll buy it in a heartbeat.

I would like to take this opportunity to say, however, that I'm hoping she tackles something more literary in the future. She has such a gift for writing that I could easily see her penning a work that could have lasting impact on American literature. Carrie Clevenger has that kind of talent and she's young enough and new enough into the game that she has a chance to really make a name for herself.

In the meantime, she has what could be a highly successful franchise on her hands. Crooked Fang would be a terrific film and I can see any actor playing Xan Marcelles being a bigger hearthrob than Robert Pattinson. He's older, he's bigger, he's tougher and he's got better hair.

Something to hang onto as he nibbles your neck, if you know what I mean ...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Crooked Fang Review January 23, 2013

By Tiffany Price Reads

Format:Kindle Edition

Xan is a man who has been around for quite some time but his life is getting messy. Like humans vampires don't like change much. Xan uses his band as a cover to mingle with humans and be a part of the world that has no idea his kind even exists. Until his past and present come together in a violent mix. Death surrounds Xan now at almost every turn.
Xan goes back to the life he once knew as human to try and help out a friend who has lost her sister. When Xan goes home to uncover what happened to his ex- girlfriend he learns more about his mother's side of the family and learns even though he is dead he can no longer ignore what he once was or who. His past is catching up with him and even more so now that the only known female Nesferata has decided to camp on his doorstep.
If you like action as much as you like romance I suggest you read Crooked Fang. It is a wonderful read and look into a vampires life. I look forward to reading more of Carrie Clevenger's books.
What I didn't like about the book: It's in first person. I have a hard time with first person pov because it is so limited. I really like to be able to dive into all the major characters and get to know each one not just the main character.
What I enjoyed about this story: Is an original twist she put on the vampires and different clans. She used the an old black and white movie version word : Nesferata. Which I found really interesting. This is a rare clan in the vampire world who linger between both worlds more than any other kind of vamp. I loved the fact that she gave them a lineage. I would love to see more on this special breed and especially on Nin, the only known female.
I also like that she bought in another type called Wretched which is ones who don't make the transition from living to vampire successfully. I like that even though these wretched are something like a zombie that she stayed as far away from that as possible.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good mix of vampire mythos and heavy metal January 8, 2013

By Eric J. Krause

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I enjoyed this book. I liked that Xan, the main character, in addition to being a vampire, is a bassist in a heavy metal band. I enjoyed the reference to some songs that I know and enjoy. That was fun. I like the vampire mythos in this; it shares much of the established "traditional" vampire rules, but there are some others that make the vampires in this book unique. Xan is quite an interesting character, and he has a past that I'd like to see more of in future stories. This is definitely a book worth picking up for any fans of vampires.

More About the Author

Carrie Clevenger is the creator of Crooked Fang and lives in Austin, Texas with her family. Main influences include Maynard James Keenan, Stephen King, Anne Rice, and the late Peter Steele.