The Slayer

by Stephanie Burke

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843606224
• ISBN13: 9781843606222
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Ellora's Cave
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Timeless Tales 4 Star Review

by Nicole La FolleKye wants revenge on Balthazar for the death of his family and for making him what he is today, not human anymore, but not a vampire either. He has trained himself in a mishmash of fighting styles, combining many different martial arts with street fighting. He gets his information on Balthazar's movements from Angel, a former victim of Balthazar who wants revenge for the loss of her daughter. Kye dresses to kill and heads to the nightclub where he has been told Balthazar will be that evening. While waiting for Balthazar to show up Kye is approached by a woman who thinks he is Balthazar. She threatens him and attacks him, trying to kill him. The club patrons think a movie is being filmed and just enjoy the show. When the real Balthazar shows up, Kye switches his attack from the woman to Balthazar's bodyguards, but Balthazar himself gets away. Tali was raised by the vampire Mari, who had been one of Balthazar's women, all of whom are sex slaves with different talents, until she escaped. Tali and Mari are out to destroy Balthazar. When her attack on Kye is interrupted by Balthazar's arrival, Tali watches Kye in action and then leaves. She is attracted to this mysterious man dressed in leather who knows how to fight as well or better than she does. But who is he and can she trust him? Ms. Burke has created an absorbing tale of revenge in The Slayer that doesn't have the blood and gore the title might lead you to believe it has. Balthazar is a villain that is easy to hate, as there could be no good motive for any of his actions. Kye and Tali are both strong characters who are fighting against the evil represented by Balthazar. Ms. Burke has woven pertinent song lyrics throughout the book to emphasize various actions and settings, which adds an interesting touch to the story. Once again, Ms. Burke has delivered a story you won't want to put down until you finish it.