Title: Blood Shadows
Author: Lindsay J. Pryor
First published November 7, 2012
380 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781909490017 (ISBN10: 1909490016)
Rating: 3.72
Overview
Caitlin Parish is the most powerful agent of the Vampire Control Unit, with the ability to read the shadows of ‘third species’ beings. Her latest mission is to hunt down Kane Malloy, a master vampire, but with a death wish attached.
For Caitlin, this mission is personal – she needs Kane’s help to uncover the truth behind her parents’ mysterious deaths. But Kane despises everything Caitlin stands for.
She has only four days to make a deal with the wicked and irresistible Kane, or risk losing everything. Will she sacrifice her beliefs for the sake of love and justice?
Blood Shadows is the first installment of the thrilling Blackthorn series by Lindsay J. Pryor.
Editoral Review
Blood Shadows by Lindsay J. Pryor is a paranormal romance novel that was first published on November 7, 2012.
The author of the book, Lindsay J. Pryor, is a British author known for her dark and intense storytelling in the paranormal genre.
Blood Shadows is the first book in Pryor’s Blackthorn series. The novel is set in a world where vampires, werewolves, and witches live in secrecy alongside humans.
The story follows the main character, Caitlin Parish, a human police detective, who is drawn into a supernatural world after an encounter with the handsome and dangerous vampire, Kane Malloy. As Caitlin investigates a string of murders in the city of Blackthorn, Kane becomes her unlikely ally and the two are forced to work together to bring the killer to justice.
Their partnership deepens as they navigate through the dangers of the supernatural world and their own personal demons. Pryor’s writing style is engaging and vivid, immersing the reader in the dark and gritty world of Blackthorn.
The characters are multi-dimensional and intriguing, especially the morally ambiguous Kane, who is both alluring and dangerous. The romance between Kane and Caitlin is steamy and intense, adding an extra layer of tension to the already gripping plot.
One of the strengths of Blood Shadows is Pryor’s ability to create a detailed and believable world that is both familiar and different. The themes of power, trust, and loyalty are explored in a thought-provoking way, adding depth to the story.
The pacing of the novel is also well done, with suspenseful moments that keep the reader engaged throughout. However, the book does have its flaws.
The plot twist at the end feels rushed and could have benefitted from more attention and nuance. Additionally, the book can be quite violent and graphic at times, which may not be suitable for all readers.
Overall, Blood Shadows is an excellent start to the Blackthorn series and is a must-read for fans of the paranormal romance genre. The world-building, character development, and themes are all top-notch, making for an immersive and engaging read.
However, readers should be aware of the violent and graphic content before diving in. Based on my overall impression of the book, I would give Blood Shadows a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
This rating is due to the book’s strengths in world-building, character development, and themes, as well as its flaws in pacing and graphic content. Nevertheless, I highly recommend the book to fans of the paranormal romance genre and those who enjoy dark and intense storytelling.
