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There is a question Claire has long been asking: why do vampires live so far out in a sunny desert when they're sensitive to sunlight? The reason doesn't have to do with sunlight but water - and an ancient enemy who has finally found a way to invade the vampires' landlocked community. Vampires... read more
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The brand-new novel in the “intriguing world” (Darque Reviews) of Rachel Caine's New York Times bestselling Morganville Vampire series!
With her boss preoccupied researching the Founder Houses in Morganville, student Claire Danvers is left to her own devices when she learns that... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Michael Glass: Vampire,Eve's fiance and Shane's best friend, owner of the Glass House.He is a talented musician who is often found strumming his guitar.
- Claire Danvers: Morganville Resident and college student, employed by Myrnin, linked to Amelie, the town's founder, Shane's girlfriend, resides at the Glass House on Lot Street. Best friend of Eve.
- Eve Rosser: Housemate of Claire and her best friend, affianced to Michael Glass, vampire. Has a brother called Jason. Loves the dress as a Goth and bling up her stakes.
- Shane Collins: Claire's boyfriend, Michael's BFF, resident of the Glass house with Claire, Michael and Eve. Son of Frank, notorious vampire hater.
- Myrnin: A semi-crazy vampire friend of Claire's as well as Amelie's, maintains the town's security in his lab, an alchemist by trade. He is Claire's boss and has a penchant for bunny slippers and Bob the spider.
- Amelie: The Founder and ruler of Morganville, saved Michael Glass from an existence as a ghost, beloved of Michael's grandfather, Sam. She has a certain attraction to Oliver.
- Magnus: A new guy in town with less than good intentions
- Oliver: A close frenemy of Amelie's who tolerates Claire and her friends. Owner of the town's coffee shop, Common Ground. Possible romantic interest of Amelies.
- Hannah Moses: Morganvilles chief of police.
- Monica Morrell: The self-proclaimed queen bee of Morganville who loves to terrorize Claire (and everyone else), but has learned to grudgingly respect her.
- Richard Morrell: Monica's older brother and the mayor of Morganville.
- Hiram Glass: Original resident of the Glass House, ghost who's remains are part of the house's foundation and structure, dislikes Claire.
- Miranda: Teen psychic, friend of Eve.
- Frank Collins: Shane's deceased father, his brain powers the workings of the town based in Myrnin's lab.
- Naomi: Vampire friend of Michael and sister of Amelie. She is a lesbian.
- Captain Obvious: Leader of the anti-vampire movement in Morganville.
- Bob: Myrnin's pet spider.
- Professor Howard: Claire's science instructor at TPU.
First Sentence edit
Shane's lips felt like velvet against the nape of her neck, and Claire shivered in delight as his breath warmed the skin there.
Table of Contents edit
One - Claire
Two - Claire
Three - Claire
Four - Amelie
Five - Claire
Six - Claire
Seven - Claire
Eight - Claire
Nine - Amelie
Ten - Claire
Eleven - Shane
Twelve - Claire
Thirteen - Claire
Fourteen - Michael
Fifteen - Eve
Sixteen - Claire
Seventeen - Claire
Eighteen - Amelie
Nineteen - Claire
Series & Lists edit
This is book 11 of 15 in Morganville Vampires. (standard series)
Preceded by Bite Club, and followed by Black Dawn.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Rachel Caine (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Country: United States
Publication Date: November 1, 2011
ISBN: 978-0451234872
Page Count: 352
Publisher: Penguin Group
Country: United States
Publication Date: November 1, 2011
ISBN: 978-0451234872
Page Count: 352
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PZ7.C1198 Las 2011
- Dewey: 813.54
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