Samantha Moon ~ Vampire PI Extraordinaire!

This series just keeps getting better and better!

Vampire Dawn is one of my favorites in the series, not only does she solve the case, but she finally triumphs over the sun! The plot and characters really develop throughout the series, so this one I would recommend starting from the beginning as you will learn a lot about the characters and the multiple plots. These are not your typical vampires and Samantha is not your typical mother!

Each story is definitely worth a credit and time well spent!

5 people found this helpful

Good story but too short

This is a good series. The only thing about this book that I don't like is that it's too short. Not that I want the book to drag on and on, but I think the author could combine a couple of books instead of making them short and leaving a cliffhanger at the end. In each book Samantha's character grows as she learns about her new abilities and how to relate to humans. The way that she interacts with her children, sister, and ex husband is realistic. I can tell that the author is leading up to something big, but, I wish he would get to it and stop writing short stories.

7 people found this helpful

Weird everything is just weird.

I’ve listen to all the series as well the next 2 book. I started out very much enjoying the storytelling. I enjoyed the humor and her sassiness. The farther I get the last humor there is in the storytelling And her personality has changed in a negative way. For such a short book the constant repetition gets very old. I have to agree things just get weirder and weirder but, her constantly saying she’s weird is annoying. I feel I would’ve enjoyed the book more if a lot of the reputation was taken out and made the last few books into one. Not sure I will continue after the last two I bought.

2 people found this helpful

another hit for j r rain!!!

i already have the next book downloaded and ready to play ~ this is one of The Best series ive come across!

1 person found this helpful

Another homerun!

I love Sam's character..her personal integrity goodness, sense of erhics/morals and how no matter what..she stays as true to herself as possible wven thru her ever changing world. I love these stories and as my son lay asleep in the crook of my arm at 9:31pm...im excited to start the next chapter!!

1 person found this helpful

I am vampire mom

This book is private eye meets vampire and finds ancient mysterious medallions that changes her life. Fun and enjoyable!

1 person found this helpful

might be starting to go off the rails

I'm going to hang in there with this series a little longer but it does have some troubling aspects. First of all Sam is becoming too powerful. Heck, she can already leap tall buildings in a single bound (actually it's leap off of cliffs and then fly off just before hitting bottom). She was a much more engaging character when she couldn't solve all of her problems with a new superpower. There are a lot of interesting characters but they don't get their due because the books/novellas are short. It looks like Anthony is going to be a superhero too with all the superpowers and none of the pesky blood drinking or sunshine avoiding annoyances. It's starting to look like that's what will happen to Sam also as she overcomes these obstacles with much sought after magic medallions that keep falling into her lap. The book is titled VD for a reason. I still like the premise and the characters so I will continue the series though I will be taking a break from it. There are references to what occured in the short story Christmas Moon, so it might seem like something is missing if it hasn't been read.

1 person found this helpful

one of the best writers

this was the first series that I ever started on audible and it is stll one of the best. love every book . the performance by Dina pearlman as always great. keep the Samantha story's coming plz

1 person found this helpful

Favorite from the entire series!

If you could sum up Vampire Dawn in three words, what would they be?

Page turner. Listened straight through. Couldn't stop listening.

What did you like best about this story?

More plot lines with more characters.

Which character – as performed by Dina Pearlman – was your favorite?

Sam

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The way she loves her children more than anything else in life. The faith she has and the want to be with them again without the limitations of the sun.

Any additional comments?

You should read "Christmas Moon" (book 4.5) before this book. It has details in that book that pertain to this book.

3 people found this helpful

J R Rain & Dina Pearlman have me hooked

Would you listen to Vampire Dawn again? Why?

I would and have listened to the entire series again, it is a great story, with a completely different view of "Vampires"

What other book might you compare Vampire Dawn to and why?

I can't compare to any, except it has humor like some "Sookie Stackhouse", Except the concept it totally original, not like any other "Vampire" genre.

What does Dina Pearlman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Dina Pearlman is wonderful at voicing the characters and their moods. (even the children) I hope she continues to voice this series

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

SPOILER ALERT: The very last chapter when Samantha goes out to watch the sun rise, hoping the "Amulet" that she found will allow her to walk in Sun light like normal humans, so she can enjoy her time with her children.

Any additional comments?

This has been a great series so far and each book has gotten better I only hope it will continue along in this fashion

3 people found this helpful