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Jonathan Barrett, gentleman vampire

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This book (a book club omnibus) contains all the books in the "Jonathan Barrett, Gentleman Vampire" series. They are:

"Red Death"
In this introduction to the series, young Jonathan Barrett arrives in London in 1773 to pursue his college education. His fate among the undead is sealed by the unnaturally beautiful Nora Jones, who seduces him and consumes his blood. Unbeknownst to Jonathan, he is no longer the same man, something he soon discovers upon his return to America to join the armed forces and defend his country. Rather than an appetite for traditional fare, he has developed a strange craving for human blood.

"Death and the Maiden"
Threatened by soldiers on the outside and turmoil on the inside, Jonathan Barrett valiantly fights to protect his family and the peace of the Barrett estate in this thrilling sequel to Red Death. Nearly consumed by his dark desires, Jonathan struggles to control his supernatural powers and his overwhelming thirst for blood while in the company of his immediate family and a scheming young cousin.

"Death Masque"
Continuing the saga of Red Death and Death and the Maiden, Jonathan Barrett returns to England in search of Nora Jones-for only Nora knows if his unexpected destiny is a blessing or a curse; it was her kiss that initiated him into the world of the living dead. Finding her missing, Jonathan steps up his hunt and in the process discovers startling secrets about his bizarre family as well as a malicious plot against him.

"Dance of Death"
Seemingly invincible since his transformation into a vampire, Jonathan Barrett must admit his own weakness when he unexpectedly meets a four-year-old boy who strangely resembles him. Armed with a powerful weapon to use against him, his love for his son, Jonathan's enemies have gained an advantage. The only hope for Jonathan and his child's survival lies in the return of the mysterious Nora Jones.

I first started reading this series years and years ago for a school book report and I believe at the time their were only two books in the series...maybe 3. Anyway I really loved the feel of the enviroment that the author put into these books. The way she portrayed the veiws of the Revolutuionary War from the side of the loyalists was outstanding. I love the way she builds her characters and their enviroments in these novels, I could truly feel myself becoming lost in her fictional world. In my opinion I would recommend this series to anyone who likes a good work of fiction. I say do yourself a favor and give it a read.

I truly loved this book from beginning to end. I loved it so much I read it twice. P.N. Elrod is truly a queen.

This edition is an omnibus collection of all 4 books in this short but very entertaining series.
P.N Elrod is one of the best writers around,i have read a number of her other books and never been dissapointed.
This particular collection is set in the civil war era but isnt bogged down by history or morbidity but instead focuses on the title character and his family and his life and subsequent quite adventurous second life both in early America and England.
I find this writer does stories set in the past extremely well,her stories have an authentic feel but are still fresh and unpretentious.Always a treat to read,i look foward to her next book.