Midnight Redeemer [Paperback]

Nancy Gideon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2000

Dare centuries-old vampire Louis Redman believe an inquisitive researcher's claim that she's close to finding a cure for his age-old curse? Determined to become human again, he must trust the lovely geneticist who has pushed her way into his guarded life...and heart...not to betray him to the government agency that wants to uncover his secrets for their own purposes. Scientist Stacy Kimball discovers potential fame and the answer to immortality in a murder victim's blood sample. But as she gets closer to the truth, danger stalks her from the shadows. Who wants to silence her from making the breakthrough of a lifetime? The agency that funds her work, the mysterious donor who threatens her emotions or the killer who terrorizes Seattle's night scene?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A rare treat . . . his exciting thriller will keep you up all night as Ms. Gideon weaves her spell." -- Romantic Times:

"Gideon's stories transcend the genre with action, adventure, mystery, horror AND romance. Comparable in style to Dean Koontz." -- Midnight Scribe Reviews

"Nancy Gideon is one of the best supernatural writers on the market today!" -- Midwest Book Review/BookWire

"The best one yet! Combine a stand-out heroine with the sharp and sassy writing style and you have a winner!" -- The Romance Journal:

About the Author

With 40 sales to her credit since her first publication in 1987, Nancy Gideon's writing career is as versatile as the romance genre, itself. 

Under Nancy Gideon, her own name, this Southwestern Michigan author is a Top Ten Waldenbooks' best seller for Silhouette, has written an award-winning vampire romance series for Pinnacle earning a "Best Historical Fantasy" nomination from Romantic Times, and will have her first two original horror screen plays made into motions pictures in a collaboration with a local Michigan independent film company, Katharsys Pictures.

Writing western historical romance for Zebra as Dana Ransom, she received a "Career Achievement Award for Historical Adventure" and is a K.I.S.S. Hero Award winner. Best known for her family saga series; the Prescott family set in the Dakotas and the Bass family in Texas, her books published overseas in Romanian, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, German, Icelandic and Chinese.

As Rosalyn West for Avon Books, her novels have been nominated for "Best North American Historical Romance" and "Best Historical Book in a Series". Her "Men of Pride County" series earned an Ingram Paperback Buyer's Choice Selection, a Barnes & Noble Top Romance Pick and won a HOLT Medallion.

Gideon attributes her love of history, a gift for storytelling, a background in journalism for keeping her focused, and the discipline of writing since her youngest son was in diapers. She begins her day at 5:00 a.m. while the rest of the family is still sleeping. While the pace is often hectic, Gideon enjoys working on diverse projects, probably because she's a Gemini. One month it's researching the gritty existence of 1880s Texas Rangers only to jump to the 1990s themes of intrigue and child abuse. Then, it's back to the shadowy netherworlds of vampires and movie serial killers. 

In between, she's the award-winning newsletter editor and former vice president of the Mid-Michigan chapter of Romances Writers of America and is widely published in industry trade magazines. A mother of pre-teen and teenage sons, she recently discovered the Internet and has her own web pages.

She spends her 'spare time' taking care of a menagerie consisting of an ugly dog, a lazy cat, a tankful of pampered fish and three African clawed frogs (adopted after a Scouting badge!), plotting novels under the stars in her hot tub, cheering on her guys' hobbies of radio control airplanes and trucks, bowling and Explorer Scouting to indulging in her favorite vice - afternoon movies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: ImaJinn Books (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189389617X
• ISBN-13: 978-1893896178
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #321,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With over 50 sales since her first publication in 1987, Portage, Michigan author Nancy Gideon's writing encompasses romance genres from historicals and regencies to contemporary suspense and the paranormal.

Under her own name, she's a bestseller for Silhouette Romantic Suspense, has written an award-winning vampire romance series, and has a six book shape-shifter series coming out with Pocket Books. Also listed on the International Movie Database (IMDB), she collaborated on Indie horror films In the Woods and Savage with screenwriting and ADR script credits, and even played a small role.

Writing historical romance as Dana Ransom, she's a "Career Achievement for Historical Adventure" and "K.I.S.S." award winner with books published in Romanian, Italian, Russian, Danish, Dutch, Portuguese, French, German, Icelandic and Chinese.
As Rosalyn West, she's a HOLT Medallion winner with nominations for "Best North American Historical Romance" and "Best Historical Book in a Series."

A prolific writer, Gideon attributes her creative output, which once peaked at seven novels in one year, to her love of history and a gift for storytelling. She also credits the discipline learned through a background in journalism and OCD. The due date for her third book and her second son were on the same day . . . and both were early! When on deadline, she turns on the laptop between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. to get a chapter in before work.

Visit Nancy at nancygideon.com.

Customer Reviews

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Her best vampire novel to date, November 15, 2000

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Midnight Redeemer (Paperback)

Dubbed with nicknames like "the Goddess of Gore," scientist Stacy Kimball meets with police officer Ken Fitzhugh who found the latest corpse. Ken mentions the alleged jumper Wanda Cummings had signs similar to five other recent bodies. All shared marks on the neck, a major loss of blood with no accounting for it, and abnormalities in the remaining blood. He adds that the indications are that someone behaving like a vampire is on the loose and the only person brought in for questioning is shipping mogul Louis Redman. He concludes that the serial killer is brilliant and not part of the clumsy cult crowd.

Stacey meets Louis and finds herself very attracted to him. He, to his surprise shares her immediate feelings. However, Stacy begins to believe that Louis is a vampire, killing innocent people. However, she also knows her research cannot succeed without his blood. As she falls in love with him, she wonders how far she can trust this other species who feeds on humanity.

With her exciting "midnight" vampire romances, Nancy Gideon has earned the esteem of fans and critics. Her latest tale, MIDNIGHT REDEEMER, is an exhilarating supernatural love story that centers on the growing relationship between an ingenious mortal and the brilliant vampire she does not trust. The charcaters including the vile villain make the plot believable and entertaining. Fans of vampiric tales will relish this neck biter that turns state of the edge genetics, a serial killer, and a cross species romance into a near perfect novel.

Harriet Klausner

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good vampire romance except for one small thing . . ., May 15, 2001

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Carolyn Christy "Caro" (Fairhaven, Ma. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Midnight Redeemer (Paperback)

If you like danger, suspense and vampires then this book is for you. Be forewarned, though. The ending is a little different then what some might expect.

Louis Redman has lived for centuries as a vampire. He has loved twice during his long existence and has lost both of his mortal brides. He has longed to become human again. Longs to live the life of a mortal and experience all of the wonders of being human . .

Scientist Stacey Kimball is ambitious, inquisitive and seeks to unlock the door to immortality. There is a serial killer stalking the Seattle night. The victims are left with strange marks upon their neck and all have suffered from severe blood loss. There is talk of a vampire and one name is linked to the killings. Millionaire Louis Redman.

Stacey is very interested in his blood chemistry and is determined to seek him out. She does meet him and is instantly, powerfully attracted to his unimaginable handsomeness. She tries to deny her attraction believing him to be the killer, the vampire, who is stalking the night.

Even though he longs for human contact with an almost unbearable thirst, Louis will not allow himself to fall in love with Stacey. He is desperate to prevent himself from going through the pain of losing another mortal love. The way he had with Arabella and Cassie. His attraction for her grows despite his will to remain unemotional. Stacey is lovely, smart and courageous making Louis' longing for human contact that much more agonizing.

Stacey discovers that Louis Redman and Louis Rodmini are one and the same. She confronts him with what she knows, demanding in return for her silence, his blood. She wants to study him and to find a cure to wipe out every disease known to man. He is immediately interested believing that with her help, he can become mortal again.

All is not as it seems, though. An unknown evil stalks every shadowy corner. Someone or something wants Stacey dead. Could it be Louis? Or perhaps someone from the agency where she works?

This story was very good. Don't get me wrong. It contained suspense, danger and intrigue but . . . something was missing. Some might disagree with me here but I found Louis' desire to become mortal a definite disappointment. I know it is my opinion but I LOVE a vampire who LOVES being a vampire. I just can't identify with a vampire who longs to become mortal. All of that preternatual power and sensuality was wasted. I couldn't help but sigh with regret over it all!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing, November 11, 2002

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Moe811 (New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Midnight Redeemer (Paperback)

Stacy Kimball is a geneticist with a deadly disease, Louis Redmond is a vampire, a man with a disease that won't allow him to die. Louis is looking for a cure to his disease as Stacy is looking for a cure for hers. Will they be successful together, or will an evil from Louis's past ruin everything.

This series is pretty good. The characters develop from novel to novel and all are linked somehow. This isn't the average vampire romance and that might make it even better.