The Queen of Darkness

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Summary: Vampires seen in a different Vein
Review: In the movie Contact, one of the researchers commented: "Who would make the best Astronomers...(followed by a string of reasoning)?" Answer: Vampires.

The Queen of Darkness extrapolates this to the extreme. Sparked by global nuclear war, which blotted out the sun, the glorious new rulers of Earth are the Vampires -- now known as Stargazers. With this premise, I immediately could see only "camp" possibilities for a storyline, but Miguel Conner did something really wonderful and fascinating. He created a well plotted, intriguing and suspenseful novel -- filled with memorable characters of distinction -- and making a thoroughly enjoyable read. Highly Recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Vampires seen in a different Vein
Review: In the movie Contact, one of the researchers commented: "Who would make the best Astronomers...(followed by a string of reasoning)?" Answer: Vampires.

The Queen of Darkness extrapolates this to the extreme. Sparked by global nuclear war, which blotted out the sun, the glorious new rulers of Earth are the Vampires -- now known as Stargazers. With this premise, I immediately could see only "camp" possibilities for a storyline, but Miguel Conner did something really wonderful and fascinating. He created a well plotted, intriguing and suspenseful novel -- filled with memorable characters of distinction -- and making a thoroughly enjoyable read. Highly Recommended.

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Summary: A great new view of vampires
Review: Two centuries have passed since the Stargazers conquered the earth. To the victors go the spoils and the ability to rewrite history in their image. The Stragazers breed the conquered humans so that they can suck their blood as nourishment.

The MoonQueen assigns the eccentric Byron to travel to the farms to investigate any recent threats that have arisen among their food supply. However, Byron meets one of the "Warm Ones, a beautiful Shaman Appointed who heads up a new religion. The Shaman Appointed begins to convince Byron that all the Stargazers were once humans. He also learns that at one time, he was the biggest threat to the MoonQueen as the leader of the last major human revolt. Will Byron choose to travel the path of rebellious leader or remain on the path of loyalty to his queen?

THE QUEEN OF DARKNESS is a fantastic fantasy novel about a future earth that is not a good place for humans to reside. Byron is a first rate character, who Miguel Connor brilliantly and effortlessly switches back and forth between human savior and cold-blooded monster. This novel is one of the best fantasies in several years because the story line feels real, making vampires seem like another species on the planet. Great opening work by Mr. Connor, who with more novels like this one, could be the next genre superstar.

Harriet Klausner

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Summary: Rilli Rilli KOOL
Review: ummm.... im just a 8th grader , but it doesnt take much intelligence to know that this book is good. The plot , the characters , and pretty much everything of this book is great.The ending could be better and more suspensful, but overall the book is a winner. I hope there is a sequel!!!!!

Rating:
Summary: Rilli Rilli KOOL
Review: ummm.... im just a 8th grader , but it doesnt take much intelligence to know that this book is good. The plot , the characters , and pretty much everything of this book is great.The ending could be better and more suspensful, but overall the book is a winner. I hope there is a sequel!!!!!