Shadows

by Jonathan Nasaw

Book Overview

After saving his father from a deadly illness, blood addict James Whistler, from The World On Blood, has become the victim of a deadly plot of revenge! A Romanian arsonist/vampire hit-man has been... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525940650
• ISBN13: 9780525940654
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Book of Shadows

I've always been facinated with novels that have deep dark plots; ones that include witches and vampires and all that supernatural lore. So, it was no surprise to me that I found this book to be a true "novel of erotic suspense" just like the cover promised. I praise the idea of mixing witches with the new idealy twisted vampire. I liked the idea of vampirism being like a drug addiction. It's possible to drop like a bad habit, but why drop it when it really isn't bad? After all, in this book blood drinking makes you stronger, faster, better. . . and from what the book hints at, it makes sex a whole lot better. Vampirism is the perfect drug in this book, it makes you a better person (literally & physically) without hardly any of the drawbacks. After all, what's a little sun sensitivity here and there. Needless to say, I liked the new twist. Though it disappointed me that Jamie and Selene didn't remain happily ever after, the course of their lifes events was none other than symbolic and meaningful. After all, they ended their romantic relationship the same way that it began. And though it made me sad to see it end, the conclusion was none other than profound. The book was complete with challenging obsticles to overcome and full of people bound emotionally to the main character. It had plenty of self discovery on Selene's part, and events that made her come face to face with decisions about the people she loves. It bothered me that this book is not one to have a happlily ever after in its ending, but then I came to realize that even with its preternatural twist, life is often like that. Life isn't judged by its beginnig and end, its the middle that counts,good and bad, its all the significant and profound events in-between.

Kept me awake

An amazing, kind of sequel to The World On Blood. I didn't really think of it as a sequel though. But I still found it thrillingly sexy, seductive and captivaing. It kept me awake until 5am because I couldn't dare tear my eyes away from the horrifingly spledid story! Completely wonderful, I loved it almost as much as I loved The World On Blood.

Fantastic!!..a must for all who love vampires story.

I enjoy the story so much which is a rarity for me because i could never find a good, enjoyable story about VAMPIRES.This story is particularly interesting for me because of the way the author potray the logic behind the myths of vampires legend per se which i could accept. I love the relationships of the characters and their never ending love for each other although they had led different lives from one another.The book is simply sexy, funny and chilling at times, romantic, wonderful and sad. Simply the best!

Normal guys drink blood

Nice to see a book that showcases both the essences of magik and the normalcy of vampires. Nasaw brings to the front the more palitable side of things most perceive as dark and evil. He shows that magik, love, and the thirst for blood can be as normal an existance as Leave it to Beaver. Never mind that someone is out to destroy all three! The suspenseful nature of the writing, along with the sympathetic characterizations makes this work a non-stop thrill. I loved the sense of humor, the emotion, and the richness of the story. It was definite a must read for me.

Two human vampires -- in a chase to the death!

A crisis of faith becomes a minor worry for wiccan high priestess Selene Weiss when she finds herself tracking -- and avoiding -- a killer. Aldo Striescu, pyromaniac, asphyxomaniac, and hired gun is working for a filthy rich client who wants Striescu to utterly destroy all traces of wealthy, worldly, charming James Whistler (no, not THAT one) -- including Whistler's friends, like Selene.Besides being predator and prey, Striescu and Whistler share an unusual connection. They are both vampires: not the walking dead, but humans who acquire enhanced senses, speed, and strength by drinking blood. Whistler prefers consenting sources; Striescu usually kills hitchhikers for his "drug." Seeking Striescu and protecting herself, Selene travels to the Virgin Islands, England, and coast to coast in the U.S.A., in the process calling on help from old friends and all the witchly resources she can summon.Although it is a sequel to THE WORLD ON BLOOD, SHADOWS stands well as an independent work, thick with double-crossing, kidnapping, arson, poison, and -- like THE WORLD ON BLOOD -- sex. An awful lot of sex. Unfortunately, wiccan practice is portrayed with stress on sexual activity and anti-Christian touches that reflect medieval anti-witch propaganda more than modern wiccan practice. SHADOWS is also marred by a protracted, almost dragging denouement that goes on for some fifty pages past what FEELS like the ending. The book's true end nonetheless has a satisfying rightness. Although lacking the freshness of THE WORLD ON BLOOD, SHADOWS is a gripping read, full of engaging characters and fast-paced adventure.