Elrod are together for the first time in one volumeeasier for fans to sink their teeth into. A great fan of forever knight, she collaborated with actor nigel bennet lacroix on. The story is set in a gangsterdominated chicago of the 30s, and revolves around jack fleming, a vampire. Elrod is also an editor, having worked on several collections for ace science fiction, daw, benbella books, and st. The dresden files is a series of contemporary fantasymystery novels written by american author jim butcher.
Elrod on a freezing christmas eve in 1879, a forensic psychic reader is summoned from her baker street lodgings to the scene of a questionable death. Elrod has created a delightful read in the second installment of the vampire files, with lifeblood. Elrods vampire files because it is different from much of the vampire fiction. The core cast consists of jack fleming, former reporter and current undead, charles escott, a british private agent and former theatrical actor, and bobbi. I recommend getting all 20 or so volumes and reading them in order.
Pat elrod is the author of 20 printpublished novels and 20 short stories. This series does a great job of combining the hardboiled detective story with the supernatural. It has the hardboiled detective pulp noir quality plus vampires. Elrod omnibus the lunch time reading series book 1. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden, as he recounts investigations into supernatural disturbances in modernday chicago.
In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. Song in the dark has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Books by p n elrod authors like p n elrod what should i. The dresden files are jim butchers first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p. This is my official page for all things to do with my writing and books. Urban fantasy noir urban fantasy mystery uf vampire fiction vampire p. The memoirs of a vampire, and strange brew, and more on. The series is comprised of a total of 12 novels and 6. Elrod is the first book in the vampire files series. The author selfpublished a limited edition novel under her imprint, vampire books. The vampire files, volume two even the dead have to work for a living. In elrod s newest novel, jack is under the gun when the new york mafia wants his hide, and the love of his life is wanted for murder. She has published more than twentyfive novels, beginning in 1990 with her vampire files urban fantasy series, featuring hardboiled pi jack fleming and his partner, charles escott, girlfriend, bobbi smythe, and other recurring characters. Get personalized recommendations and earn points toward a free book.
Each book is its own story with a start and an ending. The core cast consists of jack fleming, former reporter and current undead, charles escott, a british private agent and former theatrical actor, and bobbi smythe, jacks girlfriend and former night club singer. Bloodlist introduces jack fleming, an investigative journalist in prohibitionera chicago who got bitten by a vampire. In the wake of my resurrection as a member of the bloodsucking undead, i chose to put my investigative reporting talents to good use as a pi in chicago. The vampire files book series by multiple authors includes books bloodlist vampire files, book 1, lifeblood, bloodcircle, and several more. Publication order of adventures of jonathan barrett, gentleman vampire books. This time, a priceless heirloom bracelets been stolen from the wealthy sebastian pierce. Buy the vampire files, volume one by p n elrod online at alibris. Memoirs of a vampire, a novel by wellknown vampire author p. This book series was different from his character of the show and elrod described it as a james bond with fangs character. The hanged man is the first book allnew gaslamp fantasy series by p.
Shes also an editor having worked for daw, benbella books, ace science fiction and st martins griffin. N elrod is an urban fantasy, mystery, romance, and bestselling historical author. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Elrod s novels of the vampire files blend the seductive shadows of classic noir into a sanctuary for a most unusual private investigator vampire jack fleming. The vampire files, volume five includes a song in the dark and dark road rising my name is jack fleming, nightclub owner, p. Hello select your address best sellers deals store help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home books deals store help new releases coupons. On a freezing christmas eve in 1879, a forensic psychic reader is summoned from her baker street lodgings to the scene of a questionable death. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series.
A bit different from what i was expecting based on the few short stories ive read featuring jack flemming. The vampire files 5 a vampires got to do what a vampires got to do even the dead have to work for a living. Song in the dark book by p n elrod 2 available editions. Elrods book, my big fat supernatural wedding was listed in usa today bestseller list and won p. Elrod, 9780441010905, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. She has written in the mystery, romance, paranormal, and historical genres with at least one foray into comedic fantasy. Id talked long with the gypsy tribes that freely traveled the mists, but could not grasp their ways. The first novel, storm front, was published in 2000 by roc books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A rerelease of a haunting vampire tale from bestselling author p. Elrod has the pulp noir style down, the mystery is intriguing, and his take on the vampire myth is very creative. Gentleman vampire, introduced in bloodcircle, spinoff series about him. It brought out the vampire in meand if i dont get my blood hunger back under. Id made hundreds of forays to the borders, challenging them with my own growing powers, and failing. While this story can be read on its own, you will enjoy it more if you have read bloodcircle first. Elrod 1991, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Signs of being read including scuffs and shelf wear. Dance death by elrod p n abebooks passion for books.
The devil you know is a nearly direct sequel to book three of the vampire files, bloodcircle and is full of spoilers for that novel. The papers were out of order and damp, but everything was there, including the money and change left over from the precious twenty id used to pay for the hotel room. Art in the blood has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Vampires private investigators fleming, jack fictitious character infobuy. Elrod lunch time reading omnibus ii on kickstarter. Elrod has the pulp noir style down, the mystery is intriguing, and his take on the vampire myth is. Gentleman vampire series, co edited time of the vampires, and has stories in several other. But when a new york lowlife muscled in on chicago territory, i survived his attempt to kill me by the skin of my fangs. This is the eighth novel in elrod s popular vampire files series e. A great fan of forever knight, she collaborated with actor nigel bennet lacroix on keeper of the king and his fathers son. See the complete vampire files series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Use coupon code allnew and get 15% off your first order, now through june 30. Ive just started the vol 1 and i will say that im enjoying it greatly.
What makes these books fun is that they are not just another book about vampires, but they are the film noir of vampire novelsbarrett whitener reads them in the fashion that brings up pictures of humphrey bogart or william powell as the detective. Books by p n elrod authors like p n elrod what should. She is the author of many novels, including the vampire fi. This is the second volume of short stories, featuring previously published titles and at least one all new vampire files story. Bennett had starred on the television show forever knight that elrod was a big fan of. This rerelease is intended to introduce new readers to the author and showcase one of her early titles to her avid fans.
Elrod, features all new cover art and a new trade paperback size. Paperback 1 includes a song in the dark and dark road rising my name is jack fleming, nightclub owner, p. This collection of the first three short novels provides an. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Read dark road rising book online free from your iphone, ipad, android, pc, mobile. The vampire files book series is an excellent series of urban fantasy, paranormal, mystery, horror, and fiction novels. However, they should be read in order, as each one references previous books heavily. The three book lord richard, vampire series from baen books are set in a.
The first book in the vampire files series is called bloodlist. For many years she has been a prolific author of vampire genre fiction and is probably best known for her vampire files novels. Author p n elrods complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases. This entertaining blend of detective story and the supernatural science fiction chronicle was the book that started it all. Elrod began her professional writing at tsr while doing gaming modules, and since then she has published more than twenty books her first being an urban fantasy series, vampire files. Alma sangrienta lifeblood spanish edition by elrod, p. They all feature newly turned vampire jack flemming. Specific things from the book are out, general things on writing remain to help with the rewrite.
Id pored through every book on magic i could lay hands on and found nothing to help me understand the nature of my prison or how to leave it. In lifeblood and bloodcircle jack hunted for the men who killed him, and for his longlost love, maureen. Art in the blood book by p n elrod 1 available editions. Pat elrod, best known for the vampire files and the jonathan barrett. The vampire files, volume one by p n elrod alibris. It is the memoirs of one jack fleming, vampire, private investigator and later club owner, set in 1930s chicago, starting in 1936. Pn elrod has invented a novel hero, a vampire in chicago during the 30s, furthermore a vampire with a conscience. Elrod is the editor of dark and stormy knights, strange brew, my big fat supernatural honeymoon and my big fat supernatural wedding, which won the 2006 pearl award for best anthology. To judge by the headlines, the presses had been stopped in order to fit in something special. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. If the series has an order, add a number or other descriptor in parenthesis after the series title eg. The series is comprised of a total of 12 novels and 6 novellas released between 1990 and 2010.
As with most of the stories in the series, the setting is 1930s chicago, when mobster influence was prevalent. Im a vampire, not an artist, but i know what i more. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers. Gentleman vampire series, coedited time of the vampires, and has stories in several other anthologies.