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Blood Drive
Sequel to The Becoming

by Jeanne Stein



      Blood Drive introduces readers to the world of a vampire - a young vampire named Anna. The rules that govern a vampire's life are slowly shared throughout the story, such as Anna being able to communicate with other nonhumans through reading each other's thoughts. The reader is also introduced to another mysterious creature: a shapeshifter.

Anna is approached by a young woman named Caroline. Caroline is seeking her help in finding a young teen named Trish. Anna knew Caroline years ago. Caroline has changed and shares a secret that has been locked away for nearly fourteen years. The secret is big enough to compel Anna to help her. Tracking down Daniel Frey, a teacher, Anna uncovers another terrible secret in her quest to find Trish.

Blood Drive has a mixture of fantasy, mystery, and real-life drama in the story line. Author Jeanna Stein created a very unique cast of characters and keeps readers wondering what will happen next. I liked the story because the fantasy characters are perfectly intertwined with modern day contemporary characters. Unknown to most human characters, nonhuman vampires and shape shifters live and exist with them. It made the fantasy story very real.

The Book

ImaJinn Books
01-15-06
E-book
1-933417-82-X
Young Adult Vampire Urban Fantasy
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The Reviewer

Sarah Richard
Reviewed 2006
NOTE: Reviewer Sarah Richard is the author of several children's stories, including the latest release Snowman Shapes. She has published several stories, essays, articles, and activities for various print and on-line magazines.
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