His Father's Son

by P.N. Elrod and Nigel Bennett

Book Overview

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671319817
• ISBN13: 9780671319816
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Baen Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Richard Rides Again

This is the second novel from the Nigel Bennett / P. N. Elnod collaboration. The first being "The Keeper of the King" where the character Richard who bears a strong resemblance to Nigel Bennett is introduced. Fans of the "Forever Knight" tv series will recognize Bennett as LaCroix from the series. Although both characters are vampires, this is where the similarities end and this novel series is NOT a tie-in from the "Forever Knight" tv series as the reviewer from the Publishers Weekly incorrectly stated in his review. "His Father's Son" appeals to the reader of many genres. It is an entertaining tale with a delightful mix of supernatural, Arthurian times, and mystery. There is plenty of romance, history, action, and vengeance to go around. The story takes the reader on an adventure from Arthurian Britain to modern day Toronto and Texas, while Richard confronts dilemmas from the past and present. I look forward to next and so will you.

King is Shining Armor

This is the second best book I have ever read. The other being Bennett's first book. Who would of ever thought of using the state of Texas as the backdrop for a vampire novel. Mr. Bennett is an excellent writer and I can't wait to get the third book in the series. I have a feeling that it is going to be as good if not better the thr first two.

Vampires sworn to protect the weak!

He was once Lancelot the knight, she was once Sabra the priestess. Now they are vampires sworn to protect the weak, facing a romance and challenge which has lasted the ages. This different fantasy will appeal to any who appreciate a blend of intrigue, romance and fantasy.

Greatest knight and vampire? It's possible.

In the first book, Keeper of the King, the reader was introduced to Richard d'Orleans, who would become Lancelot of the Round table. Before that, he meets Sabra, the lady of the lake, who Takes him under her wing, so to speak, and makes him a vampire. Now It's 1990's Toronto, and he's still around. So how does the greatest Knight function as a vampire in modern times? Easy, he adapts. But when an old friend is threated, he must come to the rescue. That's what happens in this novel, His Father's son. Being the Knight in shining armor he was born, in both lives, to be. This story is handled with lots of suspense, trists and turns, and plenty of blood drinking. If you love a good vampire, who's romantic and funny at the same time, but also very vengeful, then here's the vampire for you.

A Vampire For Many Worlds

"His Father's Son" is an entertaining tale and appeals to the reader of many genres. Fans of the supernatural, Arthurian tales, or mystery, will find much to enjoy here. Action, romance, history, and vengeance, are all found in ample supply in this book's pages. The reader is swept along from Arthurian Britain, to modern day Toronto and Texas, and are pulled into the hero's dillemas both past and present.However, I do want to point out that the reviewer from Publishers Weekly is in error. This novel, and its prequel, "The Keeper of the King", have no tie-in with the TV show "Forever Knight". The only connection to that wonderful show is that one of the authors, Nigel Bennett, was also one of the stars of the show. This is a totally original and very unique story with original and entertaining characters. The hero, Richard d'Orleans, is in the spirit of Adam Dalgliesh, Jack Ryan, and Adam Sinclair. If you enjoy P.D. James, Tom Clancey, or Katherine Kurtz and Deborah Turner Harris, you'll enjoy reading "His Father's Son".