This is the first book in a series of three--so far. Lots of Navajo culture and beliefs are incorporated into an exciting mystery based in New Mexico. Authors write in a pleasing manner. You forget about your problems when you become involved in this great read.
0Report
This book introduces us to a Navajo police officer who is turned into a vampire by an evil Nazi. His condition is mitigated by a "medicine man" who dilutes the "virus" that causes vampirism. This vampire detective follows the footsteps of such vampires as Nick Knight, but isn't burdoned with guilt. That is a nice change. His partner is a strong, competent woman, who is so without being "over the top" and unbelievable...
0Report
I enjoyed reading Second Sunrise. It introduced the characters, who are interesting, and set up the reader for the second book. I look forward to the rest of the books in this series.
0Report
I really enjoyed Second Sunrise. The premise of the book -- that of a half-vampire Navajo searching for the Nazi vampires that made him that way -- is so fun that when I heard about it I simply had to get this book and read it.Thurlo and Thurlo don't disappoint. Instead of the slow and dreamy pacing of an Ann Rice vampire tome we get the clipped, staccato pace of a first rate detective story. When an attack happens it is...
0Report
During World War II in the Four-Corner region of New Mexico, state policeman Lee Nez got involved in a shoot-out with German spies intent on stealing plutonium. Lee was able to get the plutonium and bury it, but a German going by the name of Hans Gruber is intent of retrieving the stolen goods. When Lee refuses to hand it over, he kills Lee and then revives the cop as a vampire. Lee still refuses to give up what he buried...
0Report