Undead Update - New and Forthcoming Books

For a list of new and forthcoming books concerning the Undead and their paranormal pals please go to LibraryThing.com

Undead Update is a companion site to Vampire Readings: The Online Vampire Bibliography an ever growing list of vampire literature.

You may also want to check out Patricia's Vampire Notes

Because of time constraints I will not be adding books to the Vampire Blog site. That's why the switch to LibraryThing.
Titles already listed on Undead Update will remain.

 

Wed - August 30, 2006

Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz

de la Cruz, Melissa. Blue Bloods . Hyperion, 2006.

From the publisher: When the Mayflower set sail in 1620, it carried on board the men and women who would shape America: Miles Standish; John Alden; Constance Hopkins. But some among the Pilgrims were not pure of heart; they were not escaping religious persecution. Indeed, they were not even human. They were vampires.The vampires assimilated quickly into the New World. Rising to levels of enormous power, wealth, and influence, they were the celebrated blue bloods of American society. The Blue Bloods vowed that their immortal status would remain a closely guarded secret. And they kept that secret for centuries. But now, in New York City, the secret is seeping out. Schuyler Van Alen is a sophomore at a prestigious private school. Suddenly, when she turns fifteen, there is a visible mosaic of blue veins on her arm. She starts to crave raw foodand she is having flashbacks to ancient times. Then a girl from her school is found dead . . . drained of all her blood. Schuyler doesnt know what to think. Could those vampire legends really be true?Steeped in vampire lore and set against the heady backdrop of the rich, young, and powerful in the heart of New York City, Blue Bloods will be devoured by Melissa de la Cruzs legion fans.

Young Adult novel

Posted at 12:29 PM    

Tue - August 29, 2006

Past Redemption by Savannah Russe

Russe, Savannah. Past Redemption : The Darkwing Chronicles, Book Two . Signet, 2006.

From the publisher: There's a lethal new recreational drug out on the party circuit. To stop its spread, Team Darkwing must immerse themselves in New York City's nightlife, where they discover ties between the drug's revenue and the country's most powerful dynasty. To infiltrate the family, Daphne flirts with its weakest link, a party boy whom she'd love to sink her teeth into. But even as their dalliance leads her deeper into the case, Daphne can't stop thinking about Darius, the darkly sexy human she claimed with a passionate bite. He's the bad boy she knows she must forget-if she doesn't, she'll be risking not only the mission but her own heart.


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Posted at 02:40 PM    

Sun - August 27, 2006

The Devil's Knight (Bound in Darkness) by Lucy Blue

Blue, Lucy. The Devil's Knight. Pocket, 2006.

From the publisher: The second novel in the seductive, medieval Bound in Darkness series

A dangerous destiny. . .

On the battlefields of Norman Britain, Tristan DuMaine cheated death countless times. Now he only wants to live a quiet life at his borderlands manor. But it will take an otherworldly power -- the bite of a vampire -- to unleash his fiercest appetite for revenge after a band of brigands forces him into a sham marriage with a rebel spitfire.

A heart of fury. . .

She watched Norman invaders murder her father; now beautiful Siobhan vows to avenge him. At Castle DuMaine she imprisons her sworn enemy in a marital power play designed to betray his allegiance to his cousin, Henry II. But the insatiable bloodlust that flows through Tristan's veins will soon ensnare them both in a hungry passion that inhabits a dark haven where secret desires live forever. . . .

Posted at 08:19 PM    

Sat - August 26, 2006

Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith

Smith, Kathryn. Be Mine Tonight. Avon , 2006.

From the publisher:

I am called Chapel . . .

For nearly six centuries I have roamed the night, a mortal man no longer. Would that I could undo the past -- when I entered the sanctuary of the Knights Templar to wrest from them the Holy Grail, only to discover the chalice I raised to my lips was not the sacred relic but a hellish cup of damnation. Now I shun the day and all things human, driven by an ungodly thirst. And yet...

Never have I known a maiden the like of Prudence Ryland, whose beauty and spirit awaken a heart I feared long cold and dead. But her young life is slipping away, and she also seeks the deliverance of the Grail -- unaware that the cost of her search could be her soul. I must help Prudence, for in six hundred years, no other woman has stirred my passions so. But dare I tender to my beloved that which she most desires -- the sensuous "gift" of forever that is both rapture and a curse: my immortal kiss?

Posted at 07:44 PM    

California Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner

Kenner, Julie. California Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom . Berkley Trade, 2006.

From the publisher: Welcome to San Diablo. The perfect place to raise a couple of kids and a lot of Hell. Especially if you're Kate Connor, retired demon hunter. Now, after fourteen years busting her tail as a suburban housewife, raising two kids, and supporting her husband's political ambitions, she's rejoined the workforce...well, secretly, at least. Between fending off demon attacks, trying to figure out why the mysterious new teacher at the high school seems so strangely familiar, and keeping a watchful eye on her daughter's growing infatuation with a surfer dude, Kate is the busiest-and most dangerous-soccer mom on the block.

Posted at 07:15 PM    

Even Vampires Get the Blues by Katie MacAlister

MacAlister, Katie. Even Vampires Get the Blues . Signet, 2006.

From the publisher: Paen Scott is a Dark One: a vampire without a soul. And his mother is about to lose hers, too, if Paen can't repay a debt to a demon by finding a relic known as the Jilin God-in five days. When he hires half-elf private investigator Samantha Cosse to help him, he sets her elf senses tingling. Which makes it pretty much impossible to keep their relationship on a professional level. Especially since Sam is convinced that she is Paen's Beloved-the woman who can give him back his soul, whether he wants it or not...

Posted at 04:55 PM    

Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher

Butcher, Jim. Proven Guilty (the Dresden Files, Book 8) Roc, 2006.

From the publisher: Harry, the only wizard in the Chicago phone book, is drafted to look into rumors of black magic in the Windy City. And if that wasn't enough, he must help the daughter of an old friend, whose boyfriend was the only one in a room where an old man was attacked. He insists he didn't do it. And what looks like a supernatural assault straight out of a horror film turns out to be-well, something quite close to that, as Harry discovers that malevolent entities that feed on fear are loose in Chicago.

Posted at 01:35 AM    

Mon - August 21, 2006

Blood Legacy: The House of Alexander by Kerri Hawkins

Hawkins, Kerri. Blood Legacy: The House of Alexander . Red Raptor Productions, 2005.

From the publisher: The sequel to the cult classic and fan favorite Blood Legacy: The Story of Ryan. The House of Alexander continues the story of the powerful and striking creature known as Ryan Alexander.

Faced with temptation on an unimagined level, Ryan must deal with the political upheaval created by her mentor's sudden absence. Far younger than the Others who occupy the upper ranks of her Kind, Ryan must find the one who betrayed her mentor without falling prey to the seduction that stalks her every footstep.

The House of Alexander continues in the Blood Legacy tradition by turning the legend of the vampire into something entirely new and creating an addictively compelling world.

Posted at 10:49 PM    

Tall, Dark & Dead by Tate Hallaway

Hallaway, Tate. Tall, Dark & Dead . Berkley Trade (May 2, 2006).

From the publisher: A delightful new comedy about witches, vampires, and the search for the perfect man. Recovering witch Garnet Lacey manages Wisconsin's premier occult bookstore. And a fringe benefit of the job is getting customers like Sebastian Von Traum-piercing brown eyes, a sexy accent, and a killer body. The only thing missing is an aura. Which means he's dead. And that means trouble. So what's a girl to do if she's hot for a dead man walking? Run like hell-and take full advantage of the nights
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Thu - August 17, 2006

Dark Celebration by Christine Feehan

Feehan, Christine. Dark Celebration . Berkley (Sept. 2006)

From the publisher: They are the Carpathians. For years, they have been persecuted by their enemies, and have struggled against all odds to preserve their species. Now, a new insidious plot has been devised-one that would slaughter Carpathian females and bring an end to all that the Carpathians have worked for.

Even with his own lifemate, Raven, and their daughter Savannah, in danger, Carpathian king Mikhail believes that all is not lost. Gathering all of his people together, he will forge a new bond of strength, joining their powers in a celebration that will bring light even in this dark time.

Posted at 04:26 PM    

The Vampire Within: The Beginning by Drew Silver

Silver, Drew. The Vampire Within: The Beginning . BookSurge Publishing, 2006

From the publisher: Most everyone has a blood-thirsty vampire within them that's just waiting for the right moment. When that moment arises, you'll know. There won't be a drop of furniture in the place that isn't covered in blood.

Posted at 04:17 PM    

Thu - July 20, 2006

Undead and Unpopular by MaryJanice Davidson

Davidson, MaryJanice. Undead and Unpopular . Berkley, 2006.

From the publisher: With her birthday coming up, Betsy isn't in the best frame of mind to face the powerful European vampires who have finally come to pay their respects. Playing politics is not her strong suit, especially when she finds out her best friend Jessica may have a life-threatening illness. Sure Betsy can save her life by taking it-isn't that what friends are for?-but the choice isn't in her hands.

With her fiancé Eric dodging all the wedding plans, Betsy's plate is full-and not with birthday cake. But who has time to pout? Not even a reluctant vampire queen, who is taking it one high-heeled step at a time in MaryJanice Davidson's creative, sophisticated, sexy, and wonderfully witty series.

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The Forsaken (A Vampire Huntress Legend) by L. A. Banks

Banks, L. A. The Forsaken . St. Martin's Griffin, 2006.

From the publisher: The Chairman of the Vampire Council is dead, and Lilith, the consort of the Unnamed One, and the Unnamed One himself are out for revenge against Damali Richards, the Vampire Huntress, and her lover, Carlos Rivera. A ruthless and carefully planned strategy - one that not even Damali will anticipate - has been developed. There is only one entity who can best Damali, send Carlos packing, and put the Guardian team at mortal risk. This powerful being was once banished into a forsaken land and possesses everything that would bring a Neteru to his or her knees. This time the fight is not so clear-cut, and it is not only Damali’s soul in the balance but her body and heart as well.

Posted at 06:17 PM    

Desire After Dark by Amanda Ashley

Ashley, Amanda. Desire After Dark . Zebra, 2006.

From the publisher: Sexy vampires, dangerous devotion, unparalleled romance. No one does desire after dark like bestselling author Amanda Ashley. Now, in her enthralling new novel, she explores a passion as smoldering as it is risky...

Vicki Cavendish knows she should be careful. After all, there's a killer loose in town, one who drains women of blood, women with red hair and green eyes just like her. She knows she should tell police about the dark, gorgeous man who comes into the diner every night, the one who makes her feel a longing she has never felt before. The last thing she should do is invite the beautiful stranger into her house

Cursed to an eternity of darkness, Antonio Battista has wandered the earth, satisfying his hunger with countless women, letting none find a place in his heart. But Victoria Cavendish is different. Finally, he has found a woman to love, a woman who accepts him for what he is, a woman who wants him as much as he wants her ... which is why he should leave. But Antonio is a vampire, not a saint. What is his, he will fight to keep and protect. And Victoria Cavendish needs protecting...from the remorseless enemy who would make her his prey...and from Antonio's own uncontrollable hunger...

Posted at 06:00 PM    

Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta

Acosta, Marta. Happy Hour at Casa Dracula , Pocket, 2006.

From the publisher: Latina Ivy League grad Milagro de Los Santos can't find her place in the world or a man to go with it. Then one night, at a book party for her pretentious ex-boyfriend, she meets an oddly attractive man. After she is bitten while kissing him, she falls ill and is squirreled away to his family's estate to recover. Vampires don't exist in this day and age -- or do they? As Milagro falls for a fabulously inappropriate man, she finds herself caught between a family who has accepted her as one of their own and a shady organization that refuses to let the undead live and love in peace.

Posted at 05:46 PM