"Enthralling"
Berkley psychology professor Nigel Jameson is a late
attendee at the Sequoiacon Science Fiction Convention, but
he is not there as a fan. Instead, the real life vampire
(oxymoron) seeks to gain possession of graphic photos that
could expose and endanger his race to the prejudices of
humans. Convention participant Keith Brewster swears he
will prove that an alien creature exists on earth. Nigel enlists the aid of another attendee thirty something
librarian Sherri Hudson, who though she is attracted to
him, remains reluctant to break and enter someone else's
room to steal the pictures. However, the duo accomplishes
his mission only for him to realize from the photos that
his sister is in deep trouble. Working together to rescue
Laura, Sherri and Nigel fall in love even as she learns
the truth about her partner. SEALED IN BLOOD is a powerful vampire romance that works
on several levels besides the obvious supernatural boy and
human girl falling in love. The story line is fast-paced
as most fans will read in one sitting. The convention
details are a delightful description of chaotic fun and
the suspense thriller aspects blend quite nicely with the
horror and romance ingredients. Sherri is the ideal mix
of innocence, awe, and skeptic with an emphasis on the
latter. Though Nigel is too perfect an upright moral
individual, Margaret L. Carter provides a powerful novel
that sub-genre readers will enjoy. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted October 24, 2003
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