I'm moving!

Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you know that BVC is moving!  I'm still on Blogger, but I've given the site a face lift and a new name.  Come check us out at:  DREN'S B-SPOT!!

I'll still be reviewing books in the paranormal genre, but I'm adding Mystery and Suspense to my line-up as well.  So many books -- so little time!

Come join me for the ride!!

Dren's B-Spot

Retribution...Anna Strong is back!

When I saw that Book 5 of the Anna Strong Series was on the shelves, I quickly added it to my must read stack. Having read the previous four novels, I was geared up and ready to follow Anna's latest adventures.

In this book, bounty hunter and newly turned vampire, Anna continues to struggle with living the life of a vampire while trying to maintain a hold on her humanity. When young vampires start turning up dead, Anna is forced to joined forces with her mentor-turned-enemy Warren Williams to dig up answers for fear that she may be next. Add to the mix that Belinda Burke is back on the scene and has placed a nasty spell on her friend Culebra and subsequently Daniel Frey and you’ve got a fast paced, story that doesn’t let you down.

I really enjoyed reading Jeanne C. Stein’s lasts installment in the series. She’s been able to build a supernatural world around her main character that’s perfectly woven into modern day San Diego. My only complaint about the storyline would be that there were more questions raised than answered. The biggest question being -- “What does being the ‘Chosen One’ really mean?”

I guess we’ll have to wait for Book 6 to get that answer. It’s definitely a book I’d recommend!

BVC Rating:  **** (4 Stars)
Avail on Kindle:  Yes


and the hunt continues......

I'm Back!!!

It's a new year! And I've made a new committment to be more active in my blog postings....so here's a recacp of the last couple of months:

National Novel Writing Month:  Didn't make it to 50k. The End....LOL I'll do better next year.

Reading:  Now while I haven't been posting I've DEFINTELY still been reading.  Haven't found many black vamps in my travels, but I've certainly caught up with a few of my favorite writers.   I'll get those reviews up this week.

I'll also be updating my "Reading, Read, Want to Read" lists as well so, keep an eye open for those updates.

I'll keep it short tonight  - but stay tuned for more updates.  2010 will be a great year!

Happy New Year and Blessings to all!!

Hunted Book One of the Guardians' League by Amelia Elias

In my continued hunt for the Black Vampire, I came across the first installment of Elias' Guardians' League, Hunted and I have to say I was very impressed. While this novel doesn't have a black vampire, the lead is a 1,000 year old vampire of Spanish decent, Diego Leonides. Spanish Vamp? I was hooked from the first chapter.


Sian Lazuro is a former cop on the run. Three years ago she was a key witness in a murder investigation for a local crime boss. Immediately after his conviction, he escapes custody and Sian enters the witness protection program for fear of retaliation. However after several attempts on her life, Sian realizes the system that's supposed to protect her is compromised and she strikes out on her own, moving from city to city as needed to stay one step ahead of the man who wants her dead.

Diego Leonides is the sole survivor of his vampire clan and a member of the Guardian League, a group of vampires who have vowed to protect mortals from the more dangerous side of their breed -- Outcasts - vamps who kill humans for their blood and for the sheer thrill of the hunt.

Sian and Diego’s lives collide, when she literally runs him over with her car. Diego’s honor code forces him to care for her injuries in his home, but due to a complication created a century earlier, Diego is tasked with explaining to Sian how she is now his mate, and he’s a 1000-year old vampire.

Hunted is action packed with strong male and female characters. Elias may not be as popular as Lara Adrian or J.R. Ward but she’s done an excellent job establishing the Guardian League as a series to get hooked on. I’m adding the next two books to my reading list Outcast and Chosen.


BVC Rating: ***** (5Stars)

Avail on Kindle: Yes



and the hunt continues……

Unclean Spirits, Mmmmm not so much.

I'm tossing in an extra review today, because I just recently completed, Unclean Spirits, Book One of The Black Sun's Daughter.  This isn't a vampire book, just something I picked up because the cover looked interesing. 

It's a story about Jayné Heller, a young college drop-out who inherits a fortune after her uncle Eric is murdered. But along with money, properties all over the world and endless options, she inherits something extra -- his unfinished business with a cabal of wizards known as the Invisible College.

Led by the ruthless Randolph Coin, the Invisible College harnesses demon spirits for their own ends of power and domination.  With the help of a scientist, former Jesuit Priest, a self-styled Buddhist and a two hundred year old man cursed by Coin, Jayné tries to finish the work her uncle started.

The first few chapters of this book had me hooked, but then the plot and action slowed to a crawl and that left me frustrated.  Hanover's take on the supernatural is interesting, -- all supernatural beings are actually demons, posessing a human body.  So Vamps, Werewolves, and all things that go bump in the night are controlling the human host and are trying to reproduce.  Another downside, Each chapter created more questions than answers.  Why does she have a tatoo? Why does she have special skills that only manifest when she's attacked?  It's not so much that these questions are asked and not answered -- more that they are woven into the story without a start or end.  It's just a fact that's presented in the story and the reader is left to "figure it out".  But no information is given to "help" you figure it out. That's annoying.

Hanover has completed Book Two, Darker Angels.  I haven't added this to my reading list yet -- not sure if I will.

BVC Rating: ** (2 Stars)
Avail on Kindle:  Yes

and the hunt continues....

Oh Where, O Where have the Black Vampires Gone....?

Hello and welcome to my blog! I'm an avid reader with a fierce love of Mystery novels and pretty much anything supernatural. Even before the introduction of the Twilight Series, I've always been facinated by the Vampire genre of fiction. Not the hard core Bram Stroker's Dracula books -- (I have to admit I've only seen the movie version). But the modernization of the Vampire story into present day. But I'm not limited to books -- television shows too! Do you remember Forever Knight? Moonlight and I have to mention the Buffy Series along with the Angel spinoff series.

But for all of the enjoyable entertainment factor, I've found myself wondering -- where are the Black Vampires? Shifting back to written fiction -- I'm on the search for Supernatural stories that feature black or at least multicultural lead characters. I'll post what I find for those who are interested as well as what I'm currently reading and my book lists.

While my reading list isn't limited to a Multi-cultural focus - I enjoying finding a good read. So sit back and join the ride. Visit often and feel free to comment. The Hunt for the Black Vampire begins now!