DEATH BY THE DROP [Paperback]

Timothy Massie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2008

Death By The Drop is the adventurous tale of John Steele's second chance at life... though in his case this second chance means becoming one of the undead - a vampire. Don't look for the dark, brooding characters commonly found in many popular vampire novels. Our heroes are fun-loving characters, who appreciate a good joke or prank as much as any human. John's adventure begins in New Orleans, but before he gets an opportunity to experience his new existence to the fullest, he's almost done in by one of his own kind. Determined to take advantage of his second chance, John sets out to be everything he wasn't as a human. Things quickly become chaotic, thanks to a top secret FBI unit, a misguided group of Templars, and a great-grandfather who not only helps save the night, but also knows how to throw a heck of a party!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Tim Massie was born and raised in Fresno, California. After an exciting eleven year adventure in the U.S. Navy, he jumped into the slightly less exciting, but significantly more lucrative role as a technology manager in the corporate world. He now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family. This is his first novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (March 31, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419690671
• ISBN-13: 978-1419690679
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,941,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Guilty Pleasure. Great Escapist Entertainment., April 21, 2008

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M. Thornbrough - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEATH BY THE DROP (Paperback)

John Steele is one of the great Smart Alec's of our time. I laughed out loud at some of the outrageous things he says and does in this enjoyable tale. I really enjoyed the quickly moving story that kept you wondering what's going to happen next. The characters were great and the story always keeps you wondering who are the "good" guys and who are the "bad" guys. Some times it's a fine line. Once the adventure was on, I didn't want to put down the book. great read.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When's the next book coming out?, April 24, 2008

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TazPRNTS - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEATH BY THE DROP (Paperback)

A great new take on the world of vampires. It was hard to put down. The characters and plot just pull you in and the attention to details of the many locations visited by the characters adds a realism not found in many vampire books. There were times while reading the book I found myself laughing out loud. Highly recommend for new and old vampire enthusiasts.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Summer Read, May 29, 2008

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K. Hamilton (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEATH BY THE DROP (Paperback)

Death By The Drop is a great Summer novel; a quick & easy read that is perfect for a long weekend get away. It is fast paced, with your emotions changing quickly - from initially feeling sorry for John when he catches his wife cheating on him, but then turning to laugh-out-loud humor as you follow John through all the crazy antics and shenanigans he gets himself into.
Mr. Massie pulls out all the stops ensuring this book is anti-traditional when you think of vampire novels... combining humor, wackiness, and touches of history to keep you hooked all the way through.