A Clash of Fangs :

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Summary: A Clash of Fangs - Synopsis
Review: A Clash of Fangs is a contemporary Gay/Vampire/Love Story based in Chicago, Illinois. Steve Mitchell, a recent college graduate and wanna-be journalist, falls in love with an exciting and mysterious man, Erik, who he meets at a local Chicago gay bar. Bodies drained of blood soon begin appearing in Chicago dumpsters. Steve takes it upon himself to investigate the murders and nothing can prepare him for what he discovers - his new boyfriend is a vampire with a jealous and extremely dangerous ex-lover who is thirsty for vengeance. A gruesome plan of revenge that directly involves Steve is revealed and a circle of deadly events closes around Steve and his friends. Erik knows that he must once again face his ex - and this time, only one of them will survive.

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Summary: Cute . . . for a Vampire Novel
Review: Rather than being scary, thrilling, or an edge of your seat thriller, "A Clash of Fangs" is best classified as a gay romance with a hint of horror. The story actually begins well, as the reader is immediately introduced to a heartless and vicious kiler who plays with his victims, while we see and hear the immense fear coursing through the victim in his last moments. It almost . . . mind you, almost . . . gave me chills.

However, I felt the direction of the novel completely switched its focus to the budding romance between Steve Mitchell and his mysterious new boyfriend, Erik. I almost forgot I was dealing with a novel about deadly night stalkers! However, as that is the nature of this work, we soon find out that the handsome Erik is one of the undead. Rather than getting back on track with some frigtening tales, though, this new wrinkle just becomes a small hiccup in the love affair for our hero. Throw in Steve's catty friend Jamie, a stud cop named John, and everyone's keen interest in Chicago's "Vampire Murders", and you ultimately end up with an okay Nancy Drewish story.

I did enjoy the tale. There are so few gay vampire stories that I tend to enjoy what is out there, regardless of how close it comes to the mainstream Vamp novel. This one just seemed to lack that special "something" that would push it out of its cutesy aura, into the realm of a great thrill. On that note, I would rate this 3.5 stars, but will round up as Mr. Hyttinen has a good effort here. I will be interested to see if he takes advantage of the ending and brings us a great sequel.

Rating:
Summary: Cute . . . for a Vampire Novel
Review: Rather than being scary, thrilling, or an edge of your seat thriller, "A Clash of Fangs" is best classified as a gay romance with a hint of horror. The story actually begins well, as the reader is immediately introduced to a heartless and vicious kiler who plays with his victims, while we see and hear the immense fear coursing through the victim in his last moments. It almost . . . mind you, almost . . . gave me chills.

However, I felt the direction of the novel completely switched its focus to the budding romance between Steve Mitchell and his mysterious new boyfriend, Erik. I almost forgot I was dealing with a novel about deadly night stalkers! However, as that is the nature of this work, we soon find out that the handsome Erik is one of the undead. Rather than getting back on track with some frigtening tales, though, this new wrinkle just becomes a small hiccup in the love affair for our hero. Throw in Steve's catty friend Jamie, a stud cop named John, and everyone's keen interest in Chicago's "Vampire Murders", and you ultimately end up with an okay Nancy Drewish story.

I did enjoy the tale. There are so few gay vampire stories that I tend to enjoy what is out there, regardless of how close it comes to the mainstream Vamp novel. This one just seemed to lack that special "something" that would push it out of its cutesy aura, into the realm of a great thrill. On that note, I would rate this 3.5 stars, but will round up as Mr. Hyttinen has a good effort here. I will be interested to see if he takes advantage of the ending and brings us a great sequel.

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Summary: Very good Vampire themed book!
Review: This was a very entertaining book. I have only read two or three other vampire books, and was very interested in what this book would center on.

I really was not disappointed. I thoroughly enjoy reading `Gay' themed books, but was pleased to see that this book did not really center on the gay aspect. It spent more of the time centering on the Vampire characteristics while still devoting, what I feel like, is a perfect amount of time to the blossoming love between Steve Mitchell (human), and Erik (Vampire).

Although there were many grammatical errors (i.e. many `your' instead of `you' mistakes) though out the book, it really did not distract from the key storyline. This is the only reason I give it 4 starts, the proofreaders as well as the editors should have caught all the 'misspellings'. The missing star does not, in any way, reflect on the author and the storyline. In fact, this was actually a very good supernatural mystery book.

If you are looking for a good mystery, that has some supernatural, as well as a good mix of gay, young love, this is the book for you.

I would give you more information on the storyline, but anything I would say would give away some of the story and suspense.

Trust me... I HIGHLY recommend this book!

Rating:
Summary: Very good Vampire themed book!
Review: This was a very entertaining book. I have only read two or three other vampire books, and was very interested in what this book would center on.

I really was not disappointed. I thoroughly enjoy reading 'Gay' themed books, but was pleased to see that this book did not really center on the gay aspect. It spent more of the time centering on the Vampire characteristics while still devoting, what I feel like, is a perfect amount of time to the blossoming love between Steve Mitchell (human), and Erik (Vampire).

Although there were many grammatical errors (i.e. many 'your' instead of 'you' mistakes) though out the book, it really did not distract from the key storyline. This is the only reason I give it 4 starts, the proofreaders as well as the editors should have caught all the 'misspellings'. The missing star does not, in any way, reflect on the author and the storyline. In fact, this was actually a very good supernatural mystery book.

If you are looking for a good mystery, that has some supernatural, as well as a good mix of gay, young love, this is the book for you.

I would give you more information on the storyline, but anything I would say would give away some of the story and suspense.

Trust me... I HIGHLY recommend this book!