Before I review this series, I have to confess that my neighbor introduced me to them as a result of some lengthy conversations about spirituality. She and I discuss positive energy a lot. We talk about the concepts of light and dark and so forth. Of course, I had no idea why she thought I would like these books since I had never expressed an interest in vampires. Once I read the books, I understood. These books aren't about vampires. They're not even really about vampire hunting. What they are really about is the concept of light and dark.
L.A. Banks has created a master collection that literally leaves the reader feeling as if they have just taken a "white bath". Her characters are vibrant and sexy, yet suffer from the same flaws of humanity that the rest of us do.
You won't find codependent teenagers that sparkle in the sunlight in this series. Nor is it a collection of historical romances. What you will find is yourself, questioning everything you ever knew about the black and white lines that define right and wrong.
L.A. Banks doesn't just tell a great story, she motivates her characters to become acutely aware of their senses even as her stories bring the reader in touch with their own. It's impossible for the reader to not be able to relate to at least one character and to feel compelled to search their own concept of good and evil and how they are sometimes intertwined.
Whether you read just one book or the entire series, you'll be able to imagine the characters come to life as you feel the hot breath of a leathery wingspan or the heat of passion that makes one want to "drop fang". If this series isn't made into an epic movie series soon, I'll have to wonder if Hollywood has given up on the idea of blockbuster profits!
In fact, I was so impressed with this series that I had to interview the author herself. Look for the interview with L.A. Banks to be published here in the near future so you can get a glimpse of the woman who so masterfully developed such intricate characters in the Vampire Huntress series and created some new ones in her latest book, Shadow Walker (Neteru Academy Books).
Book Series Review: Vampire Huntress Series by L.A. Banks
Buy a Book, Help a Writer
I happen to be privileged enough to have some very talented writer colleagues that I'm proud to call my friends. I have to admit that I even have a special amount of respect for my friends who write fiction because it's something that I haven't quite had the guts to tackle. It's the great unknown to me.
Today I wanted to share some of the fruits of labor from some of those friends. It's my version of showing pride in them and promoting their efforts. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Never before have I worked with such a creative and caring group of people-which brings me to the other reason for this post.
Writer Rissa Watkins has recently been diagnosed with Leukemia. Rissa happens to be one of those people with such a warped sense of humor that she can make you laugh 'til you cry even on the worst of days. If you know her then you know how much she loves her family and what a blessing it is to have her as your friend. If you don't know her, then just think of that friend you have who you can call up in the middle of the night because you know that she can put a smile on your face.
Since we writers tend to band together during times of need, when you purchase any of the books below, you will be helping out Rissa Watkins. Twin Trinity is giving a portion of the proceeds from their sales to help Rissa cover medical costs. If you buy through the links here, I'll get a referral fee which will be donated to Rissa. Other authors featured here are donating as they can, so when you buy one of their books you'll be indirectly helping them to help Rissa. That means you get some great reading material and get to help someone out at the same time. What could be better?
Dark Christmas: A collection of tales by the Circle 8 Writers group including Angle Sharum, Theresa Lashmann, Lu
Consequences: A Short Story Anthology: Another collection from the Circle 8
Elements of Time: Published by Twin Trinity, this collection of 15 short stories and 10 poems offers a variety of views on the past, present and future. This is perfect reading for those that get gripped by a tale and don't have the time to get through an entire book before they end the suspense!
Elements of the Soul: Another Accentuate Writers anthology published by Twin Trinity Media, this collection of tales and poems gives the reader a glimpse into the elements of life that can change a sou
