The Invoker (Lawson Vampire Novels)

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Summary: More Great Stuff from Jon F. Merz!
Review: After reading THE FIXER, the first of the Lawson Vampire Series, I couldn't wait to read the second installment. Merz doesn't disappoint. He has a gift for fast-paced, exciting storytelling and an ear for snappy dialogue that make reading him a real treat. The third book of the series, THE DESTRUCTOR, is on my nightstand as we speak. I'm ready for another fun ride!

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Summary: Not just another vampire story!
Review: I picked up The Invoker on a mission to find something different to read. I was not familiar with Mr. Merz's work but the premise and cover art were enough to convince me to give it a read. I am now very glad I did. I love vampire stories but was getting tired of reading the same old story where only the names change. The Invoker is the type of story that appeals to a wide range of tastes. There is action, sure, but depth as well. Jon Merz makes you care about the characters in the book, something not so easy to do in a contemporary horror/action novel. The vampires are not your run of the mill "insert villain here" types and the secret society they are governed by sometimes seems frighteningly all too familiar (secret service...C.I.A.). The Invoker has action, intrigue, emotion and best of all a story! Anyone looking for a new hero and a well written read should spend a few hours getting to know Lawson and his creator Jon Merz!

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Summary: I loved it!
Review: I really enjoyed The Fixer, and this 2nd book about Lawson is great and continues what I hope will be a long series! Jon writes believable, flowing dialogue with just the right amount of humor, sarcasm, wit, feelings and excitement. Lawson is a character you can care about, respect and ultimately want to learn even more about.

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Summary: Boy book
Review: If this was a movie, I would call it a guy flick. A lot of blood and gore and of course the beautiful girl want's to jump the lead characters bones--only to get huffy when her needs are not met. The lead character is cast as not all that good looking, but buff and cool. I mean, do I really need to go on. Like I said guy flick, guy flick, and did I mention guy flick. It's doable as an easy read, but the editing mistakes could drive you batty.

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Summary: Merz isn't a one-shot wonder! this book was great!
Review: Jon Merz has lived up to the promise he showed in his very entertaining debut novel:the Fixer. Our hero, Lawson aka the fixer returns in another dark adventure pitting himself once again against some power-hungry vampires!Lawson is duped into killing a innocent vampire accused of drug dealing and finds himself protecting the dead man's son.A boy who is invoker, a being who can control spirits of the dead! the boy, Jack is targeted by evil vampire council member Arvella and her renegade fixer Petrov to open a link to the spirit world in their bid for world domination!He is aided by elder vampire Wirek. Lawson's adventure will take him from Boston to cold reaches of himalayas mountains! this novel is action-packed ride
with brutal scenes of hand to hand combat, narrow escapes and pursuits. Merz is fashioning his heroic vampire as nosferatu version of james Bond and this novel's conclusion is a almost a witty nod to the ending to Goldfinger as Lawson life or death against his enemy, Petrov on plane! Bring on Lawson's next adventure!

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Summary: An outstanding sequel
Review: Once again, Jon Merz proves that he's no amateur. The Invoker is an absolutely outstanding sequel to his first effort, The Fixer. Lawson's back and this time he's got even bigger problems. Jack is the name of a small child who can summon dead vampires and Lawson has to keep him safe from the clutches of a band of evil vampires. Merz, who writes convincingly about Boston, takes the action all the way to the top of the world: Nepal and the Himalayas. Once again, the fight scenes are incredible (you can tell Merz has been in a scrape or two in his life) and the one-liners are frequent. I loved The Fixer and found The Invoker to be even better. I'm looking forward to his next novel The Destructor when it comes out in March 2003. Don't miss this series, its one of the best I've read in years.

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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: The book is so good I wish my teacher can give the book to me. I think the book is good for those who love to read about vampires, ghoust,ect. The Invoker is one of the best books I have ever read by Jon F. Merz.

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Summary: Don't read this book
Review: Warning: This book (and the rest of the Lawson series) are too good. If you read it, everything else you read will pale in comparison and you will never be satisfied with mere pulp again.
This is premium stuff.

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Summary: Boy book
Review: Without question, the Invoker is the best of the four Lawson Vampire novels written by Jon Merz. The things I particularly liked about it were the attention to details, historical settings, and backstory. Tons of backstory, which for me, helps to flesh out the universe in which the characters interact.