What do you think?
Rate this book
Kiera Hudson Series One #3
Vampire Hunt
In search of Kayla and on the run, Kiera and her friends make a race against time across the Cumbria Mountains. With vampires predicting their every move, the trust amongst Kiera and her friends starts to waver.
From the desolate monastery set high in the mountains, to the mysterious lake and the caves beneath the fountain, Kiera must discover the connection between the vampires and her mother, Isidor, and Kayla - all while trying to resolve her feelings for Potter and Luke.
In the midst of dealing with all of this, Kiera herself begins to change, and this frightens her. She turns to her friends for help, but soon realizes it is only her mother who can provide the truth and answers she needs. Kiera also has other questions she needs answered: Why did Isidor murder an innocent girl? Who is the person Murphy has been meeting with in secret? And above all, why have they put their lives and trust in the hands of a serial killer?
From the desolate monastery set high in the mountains, to the mysterious lake and the caves beneath the fountain, Kiera must discover the connection between the vampires and her mother, Isidor, and Kayla - all while trying to resolve her feelings for Potter and Luke.
In the midst of dealing with all of this, Kiera herself begins to change, and this frightens her. She turns to her friends for help, but soon realizes it is only her mother who can provide the truth and answers she needs. Kiera also has other questions she needs answered: Why did Isidor murder an innocent girl? Who is the person Murphy has been meeting with in secret? And above all, why have they put their lives and trust in the hands of a serial killer?
191 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 26, 2011
157 people are currently reading
1004 people want to read
About the author
Tim O'Rourke
210books1,036followersTim is the author of over sixty books including the No 1 bestselling 'Kiera Hudson Series', 'Samantha Carter - Vampire Seeker Series', 'The Sydney Hart Mysteries', 'The Moon Trilogy, and 'The Mechanic' among other titles.
Tim is currently working on new Kiera Hudson books and other works.
Don't be shy; feel free to contact Tim at any of the following:
Email: [email protected]
Website:
Tim O'Rourke Fan club:
Tim is currently working on new Kiera Hudson books and other works.
Don't be shy; feel free to contact Tim at any of the following:
Email: [email protected]
Website:
Tim O'Rourke Fan club:
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 112 reviews
April 15, 2012
What a 'bloody' ride (pardon the pun)!!!
I was rocked all over the place with this book, the 3rd installment of Kiera Hudson, and I'm still reeling in various emotions!!
This book is by far my favourite so far and I really enjoyed the first two. I have been on a rollercoaster throughout... angry, just simply annoyed, worried, scared, devastated - the feelings are endless...
I can't say too much, I don't want to spoil this for others, but there are times in this book where I was completely gob-smacked and gutted, I didn't expect the emotions to surface, but then I didn't expect things to happen as they did!!!
I'm at the stage now where I'm not sure who to completely trust, and heartbreakingly, one of the people I thought may not be trustworthy is no longer with us... devastated I even thought that way now! I am now in desparate need to know what happens in the next book with EVERYTHING, Potter, Luke, Isidor, Kayla and most importantly Kiera... maybe even the new species that are part of this cleverly written series.
I march on in deep anticipation (Mr O'Rourke, you owe me a box of tissues!!!!)
I was rocked all over the place with this book, the 3rd installment of Kiera Hudson, and I'm still reeling in various emotions!!
This book is by far my favourite so far and I really enjoyed the first two. I have been on a rollercoaster throughout... angry, just simply annoyed, worried, scared, devastated - the feelings are endless...
I can't say too much, I don't want to spoil this for others, but there are times in this book where I was completely gob-smacked and gutted, I didn't expect the emotions to surface, but then I didn't expect things to happen as they did!!!
I'm at the stage now where I'm not sure who to completely trust, and heartbreakingly, one of the people I thought may not be trustworthy is no longer with us... devastated I even thought that way now! I am now in desparate need to know what happens in the next book with EVERYTHING, Potter, Luke, Isidor, Kayla and most importantly Kiera... maybe even the new species that are part of this cleverly written series.
I march on in deep anticipation (Mr O'Rourke, you owe me a box of tissues!!!!)
November 2, 2011
OH...
MY...
GOD...
*drops mic and walks off stage*
Ok so maybe I'll leave you with a little more than that, but I assure when you read the last page of this book that is exactly how you'll feel.
Kiera and the gang are on the run now after the event at Hallowed Manner. Trying to find Kayla while the world is being taking over my vampyrus that all want to kill you is no easy feat. Picking up where Vampire Wake left off Tim takes you on a journey only for you to end up in a place you never thought existed. The whole time Kiera is starting to change. Her vampyrus side growing stronger by the day, and the thought of growing wings completely freaks her out. Luckily for her she isn't given much time to think about those things. Unfortunately that's because all of her time is spent in one near death experience after another!
I mean seriously this girl just can't catch a break! Note to self if you ever meet a girl named Kiera RUN as fast as you can in the other direction if you want to live! lol
This is the part where I say Don't read this if you haven't read Vampire Wake yet!!!
Now lets talk relationships shall we? Remember in New Moon when Jake made his move and suddenly there was a bunch of teeny boppers, and a few moms NO I was NOT one of them. walking around wearing shirts that said "Team Jacob!" or "Team Edward!" on them? And then when Fallen by Lauren Kate came and everyone was "Team Daniel" or "Team Cam"? Do you remember those days? Well let me tell you that I ALWAYS root for the home team. For me the answer was always Edward for Bella, and Daniel for Luce, and in every story where there has been a love triangle my love for the original guy always won out.
Until now...That's right folks. Forget Luke I'm in the stands chanting Potter Potter Potter! Something has happened to me. Or maybe it's not me. Maybe Tim O'Rourhe is some sort of pseudo-psych genius with words. Because I didn't even know it was happening. I hated Potter. I despised him. For somewhere over 600 pages, and almost two whole books, I was madly and irrevocably in love with Luke Bishop. Then in those last few chapters of book two something happened. I was in love with Potter before I even realized what was happening to me. It was to late. There was no going back by the time I woke for the spell that Tim put on me. So much so that I found myself here in Vampire Hunt reading about Kiera in the arms of Luke and all the while thinking Damn it Potter kiss her. KISS HER! Oh an when he did...*swoon* So I stand before you to say I'm officially rooting for the away team on this one. Go Team Potter!
Now on to something else that doesn't usually happen to me and therefore I feel the need to share with you. The ending of this book. The evil cliffy will make you gasp out loud, knots form in your stomach, only to turn the page and read "The End." I am the queen of the evil cliffy. I am the girl that will write you a story and then then last words will be something like "She stopped, toes curled over the edge of the building, thinking this is it. She can hear them calling her name in the back round. Their shoes slapping against the tar roof as they run to stop her. Turning over her shoulder she catches his eye. She jumped....THE END and now your left waiting for book two to find out if the chic died or not. Yes I am that evil! Well Tim I come before you, to bow beneath you. I here by declare you my King of the evil cliffy's. The reader in me hates you for making me wait to know what happens next. The writer in me has never been more happy.
This again is another great addition to the series, and you would be a fool to not take this thrill inducing, action packed, at time terrifying ride! And remember these vampires don't sparkle...
MY...
GOD...
*drops mic and walks off stage*
Ok so maybe I'll leave you with a little more than that, but I assure when you read the last page of this book that is exactly how you'll feel.
Kiera and the gang are on the run now after the event at Hallowed Manner. Trying to find Kayla while the world is being taking over my vampyrus that all want to kill you is no easy feat. Picking up where Vampire Wake left off Tim takes you on a journey only for you to end up in a place you never thought existed. The whole time Kiera is starting to change. Her vampyrus side growing stronger by the day, and the thought of growing wings completely freaks her out. Luckily for her she isn't given much time to think about those things. Unfortunately that's because all of her time is spent in one near death experience after another!
I mean seriously this girl just can't catch a break! Note to self if you ever meet a girl named Kiera RUN as fast as you can in the other direction if you want to live! lol
This is the part where I say Don't read this if you haven't read Vampire Wake yet!!!
Now lets talk relationships shall we? Remember in New Moon when Jake made his move and suddenly there was a bunch of teeny boppers, and a few moms NO I was NOT one of them. walking around wearing shirts that said "Team Jacob!" or "Team Edward!" on them? And then when Fallen by Lauren Kate came and everyone was "Team Daniel" or "Team Cam"? Do you remember those days? Well let me tell you that I ALWAYS root for the home team. For me the answer was always Edward for Bella, and Daniel for Luce, and in every story where there has been a love triangle my love for the original guy always won out.
Until now...That's right folks. Forget Luke I'm in the stands chanting Potter Potter Potter! Something has happened to me. Or maybe it's not me. Maybe Tim O'Rourhe is some sort of pseudo-psych genius with words. Because I didn't even know it was happening. I hated Potter. I despised him. For somewhere over 600 pages, and almost two whole books, I was madly and irrevocably in love with Luke Bishop. Then in those last few chapters of book two something happened. I was in love with Potter before I even realized what was happening to me. It was to late. There was no going back by the time I woke for the spell that Tim put on me. So much so that I found myself here in Vampire Hunt reading about Kiera in the arms of Luke and all the while thinking Damn it Potter kiss her. KISS HER! Oh an when he did...*swoon* So I stand before you to say I'm officially rooting for the away team on this one. Go Team Potter!
Now on to something else that doesn't usually happen to me and therefore I feel the need to share with you. The ending of this book. The evil cliffy will make you gasp out loud, knots form in your stomach, only to turn the page and read "The End." I am the queen of the evil cliffy. I am the girl that will write you a story and then then last words will be something like "She stopped, toes curled over the edge of the building, thinking this is it. She can hear them calling her name in the back round. Their shoes slapping against the tar roof as they run to stop her. Turning over her shoulder she catches his eye. She jumped....THE END and now your left waiting for book two to find out if the chic died or not. Yes I am that evil! Well Tim I come before you, to bow beneath you. I here by declare you my King of the evil cliffy's. The reader in me hates you for making me wait to know what happens next. The writer in me has never been more happy.
This again is another great addition to the series, and you would be a fool to not take this thrill inducing, action packed, at time terrifying ride! And remember these vampires don't sparkle...
November 3, 2011
Holy Batburgers with Extra Cheese, Batman!!
That's the way he's going to end it? Are you kidding me? With a cliffy of so and so doing something something? Fo shizzle? Now, that's just plain evil!!
But if you haven't noticed, all KIERA HUDSON books are freaking EBOL at the end because of those gosh darn cliffies.
Anyways... I think I shall lives. THe next book is due out around xmas and I can't wait to sink my fangs into it.
In this one Keira and her possie are out and about and trying to makes sure that the Vampires don't take over the world. Oh yeah, and they are looking for Kayla because you know... she got kidnapped or Vampyrus-knapped.
The possie runs into a couple of very colorful characters that I am hoping will be in the next book and also have to face a couple of hardships.
In this one, Kiera is now learning what it means to be a half-breed. I'm very curious what will happen in the next book since she's matured a bit in this one.
Although.... COME ON HOBBIT!! Are you kidding me? I do not want a love triangle!! And Potter creeps me out!!! LOLZ! That's right boys and girls!! THere is more love triangle magic in this one. YOu know how she kissed a Potter and liked it in Vampire Wake? Wait till you hear what she does in this one. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Let's just say that my eyes,.... they burned!!!
Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for a live triangle with a TAY TAY and a RobBurger but uggs... I don't like Potter's mouth and I totally don't find him hot or suck facable ;)
And I almost made a drinking game out of how often Kiera cried. DUDE! Lay off on the water works in the next one ;) or you're going to get me rather drunk in the next book. OR is that your diabolical plan? It is, isn't it? Oh you evil hobbit!!
I must admit that I really did miss KAYLA in this one. I rather enjoyed her in VAMPIRE WAKE and I think that's what really MADE that book for me. But Isidor was a good replacement for her. I really enjoyed hearing his back-story and there's actually a secret present that I got to discover in this book. Read it and tell me if you can find it ;) LOLZ! It is most awesome and made me go super sonic squee!
The histories of a certain race was described (if I tell you it will be a spoiler) and I must admit that it is the most imaginative back story that I have ever heard. I loved it! Well done, Hobbit!
And this place that they go to at the very end is out of this world!! Very very clever!!
Now, I told you guys that I thought VAMPIRE WAKE could be read with out reading VAMPIRE SHIFT, well this one is different. YOu really do need to read both books to understand what is going on here.
All in all... A most fantastic story!
Now, go out and get this book! YOu won't be disappointed.... because BEYONCE is mentioned in this one. YE-AH BOooooY!
That's the way he's going to end it? Are you kidding me? With a cliffy of so and so doing something something? Fo shizzle? Now, that's just plain evil!!
But if you haven't noticed, all KIERA HUDSON books are freaking EBOL at the end because of those gosh darn cliffies.
Anyways... I think I shall lives. THe next book is due out around xmas and I can't wait to sink my fangs into it.
In this one Keira and her possie are out and about and trying to makes sure that the Vampires don't take over the world. Oh yeah, and they are looking for Kayla because you know... she got kidnapped or Vampyrus-knapped.
The possie runs into a couple of very colorful characters that I am hoping will be in the next book and also have to face a couple of hardships.
In this one, Kiera is now learning what it means to be a half-breed. I'm very curious what will happen in the next book since she's matured a bit in this one.
Although.... COME ON HOBBIT!! Are you kidding me? I do not want a love triangle!! And Potter creeps me out!!! LOLZ! That's right boys and girls!! THere is more love triangle magic in this one. YOu know how she kissed a Potter and liked it in Vampire Wake? Wait till you hear what she does in this one. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Let's just say that my eyes,.... they burned!!!
Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for a live triangle with a TAY TAY and a RobBurger but uggs... I don't like Potter's mouth and I totally don't find him hot or suck facable ;)
And I almost made a drinking game out of how often Kiera cried. DUDE! Lay off on the water works in the next one ;) or you're going to get me rather drunk in the next book. OR is that your diabolical plan? It is, isn't it? Oh you evil hobbit!!
I must admit that I really did miss KAYLA in this one. I rather enjoyed her in VAMPIRE WAKE and I think that's what really MADE that book for me. But Isidor was a good replacement for her. I really enjoyed hearing his back-story and there's actually a secret present that I got to discover in this book. Read it and tell me if you can find it ;) LOLZ! It is most awesome and made me go super sonic squee!
The histories of a certain race was described (if I tell you it will be a spoiler) and I must admit that it is the most imaginative back story that I have ever heard. I loved it! Well done, Hobbit!
And this place that they go to at the very end is out of this world!! Very very clever!!
Now, I told you guys that I thought VAMPIRE WAKE could be read with out reading VAMPIRE SHIFT, well this one is different. YOu really do need to read both books to understand what is going on here.
All in all... A most fantastic story!
Now, go out and get this book! YOu won't be disappointed.... because BEYONCE is mentioned in this one. YE-AH BOooooY!
December 27, 2013
To read my full review:
I don’t know how it is possible to write a series and have each new book always be better than the last, but that is exactly what O’Rourke is doing with his Kiera Hudson novels. These novels, Vampire Shift, Vampire Wake, and now Vampire Hunt, have been an extremely riveting rollercoaster ride, each novel taking the reader further into the story and creating more action and suspense. It seems so unfeasible to be able to create such mind-blowing texts, yet O’Rourke obviously possesses the gift of storytelling, and this dark vampire novel cranks up the action tenfold as Kiera and her friends run for their lives. Vampire Hunt picks up right where the second novel, Vampire Wake, left off, jumping directly into the action, with cars and helicopters blowing up, vampires taking on vampyrus and, overall, trust being shaken among Kiera and her friends.
This novel deals more intently with a love triangle than the previous novels did, and something that I absolutely love about O’Rourke is that he keeps his novels clean. While Kiera harbors feelings for both Luke and Potter, none of the scenes are racy or inappropriate, which is rare to find in both YA and adult novels in this day and age. I really enjoyed O’Rourke’s portrayal of this love triangle and, though I do hate to say it, I am starting to lean a little more towards Potter, whereas in the previous novels, I haven’t even given him a second thought! The fact that O’Rourke has been able to cause me to swing sides is a testament to his sheer writing abilities, and I am stunned.
I especially enjoyed watching Kiera begin her shift and, though we don’t have all the answers yet, O’Rourke has set the scene for a pretty intense plotline in the near future. The ending of this novel left me breathless, and I am extremely excited that the next novel in the series, Vampire Breed, will release next month...
I don’t know how it is possible to write a series and have each new book always be better than the last, but that is exactly what O’Rourke is doing with his Kiera Hudson novels. These novels, Vampire Shift, Vampire Wake, and now Vampire Hunt, have been an extremely riveting rollercoaster ride, each novel taking the reader further into the story and creating more action and suspense. It seems so unfeasible to be able to create such mind-blowing texts, yet O’Rourke obviously possesses the gift of storytelling, and this dark vampire novel cranks up the action tenfold as Kiera and her friends run for their lives. Vampire Hunt picks up right where the second novel, Vampire Wake, left off, jumping directly into the action, with cars and helicopters blowing up, vampires taking on vampyrus and, overall, trust being shaken among Kiera and her friends.
This novel deals more intently with a love triangle than the previous novels did, and something that I absolutely love about O’Rourke is that he keeps his novels clean. While Kiera harbors feelings for both Luke and Potter, none of the scenes are racy or inappropriate, which is rare to find in both YA and adult novels in this day and age. I really enjoyed O’Rourke’s portrayal of this love triangle and, though I do hate to say it, I am starting to lean a little more towards Potter, whereas in the previous novels, I haven’t even given him a second thought! The fact that O’Rourke has been able to cause me to swing sides is a testament to his sheer writing abilities, and I am stunned.
I especially enjoyed watching Kiera begin her shift and, though we don’t have all the answers yet, O’Rourke has set the scene for a pretty intense plotline in the near future. The ending of this novel left me breathless, and I am extremely excited that the next novel in the series, Vampire Breed, will release next month...
November 5, 2012
I just can't believe at they have been on the run for so long with the enemy knowing their every move. I really wish poor Kiera and the gang can catch a break. I am so torn between Luke and Potter. I love them both but you can only chose one, right? I have been totally emerged in this series and the cliffhanger had me running out and grabbing book 4 right away. I have to know what Kiera was thinking!!!!!!!
April 4, 2015
Holy hell what an ending ... Loved this book from start to finish ... Plenty of action, sad times and a love triangle that continues ... Love the fact that Potter still lives upto his reputation by being a cheeky chap ... Overall an amazing read ... I defo recommend this book
January 10, 2019
Seriously, I'm amazed I don't have nightmares about his vampires. Because they're as dark, twisted and malicious as it comes. Yikes! I still feel that I would have loved this all a bit more, if it wasn't because of Keely Beresford. Her audio narrating is just not good. It's actually quite terrible. But when I manage to zone out all her theatrics and focus on the plot, it's really great.When I listened to this book, and the love triangle really came into play, I considered just leaving well enough alone and move on to other books. But what kept me going is the world Tim has created. It's equal parts intriguing and appalling.
Read my full review on my
Read my full review on my
November 18, 2011
Read in November 2011
Firstly, thank-you so much to author Tim O'Rourke for providing me with an ecopy to read and review!
Alright it’s official....Tim O’Rourke is a genus, incapable of writing a bad book! Vampire Shift was good, Vampire Wake was better, but Vampire Hunt takes the cake for being the most nerve wracking, nail biting “OMG, that did not just happen�, of them all. The things that happened in this book.... I just can’t believe it!
Vampire Hunt picks up a few weeks after the events of the last book, but things haven’t gotten any easier for our heroes. In fact they’ve gotten harder as Keira, Luke, Potter, Murphy and Isidor are now on the run, not only from the Vampyrus that stalk them, but the human authorities too. This book is a non-stop ride of action, humour and adrenaline the entire way through and I loved every single second of it. This has got to be the best self published series I’ve ever read and never ceases to amaze me. It’s constantly riveting and so incredibly well written; it’s a roller coaster ride of action and I never know what to expect next. Never!
O’Rourke continues to tell a story of incredible character’s facing amazing struggles and problems. Everything weaves together so perfectly and there’s never a dull moment as he writes a story that you will just not want to put down. The world within this series is already so complex and unique, but in Vampire Hunt, the author continues to build on his incredible settling, adding a new layer to this already dark and somewhat gritty world. There are new levels of supernatural and once more O’Rourke proves that he can take something I’m sure we’ve all seen before and turn it into something so incredibly unique in and of itself. Again...totally genus!
Keira an amazing characters as always. I have no faults with this girl—none what so ever! She’s brave and rational and has a healthy attitude towards everything in her new world. She facing down problems and continues to “see� things even as she herself is beginning to alter. I’m enjoying seeing Keira’s gradual shift into what she is, even though I doubt she’s ready to accept it. It’s funny. Keira is so completely fine with what those around her are, and yet at the very thought of becoming like them....the girl’s terrified. I have to say it’s wonderful to see she has her flaws; it makes her feel more real and easier to emphasise with. I’m enjoying seeing her growth and look forward to seeing all she can become. There’s been hints throughout the series of Keira being something a lot more than what she is (no spoilers here) and I can’t wait to see what O’Rourke means by this.
Throughout the series, Keira has found herself in a sticky situation involving her current relationship with Luke and her developing feelings for Potter. She cares deeply for Luke, but there’s just something about Potter that temps her in a way she wasn’t prepared for.
After the first book in this series, I admit I wasn’t expecting a love triangle....at all. Keira seemed so wonderful with Luke, but as Tim O’Rourke has explored the new feelings between Keira and Potter, I have to say I know squarely with who my heart lies. Now I’m not going to give too much away about what happens, but let’s just say I’m a very, very happy girl after this novel. Woo-hoo! Potter! Alright, soooo maybe they gives some things away, but that’s not to say that things are all cut and dry for the issue that is Kiera/Luke/Potter. Even with some of the events that came to pass in this, I still don’t think that Keira has chosen her man once and for all yet, although really....SHE NEEDS TO PICK POTTER! Pronto!
Oh Potter, Potter. Mr. Sean Potter....if Keira doesn’t want you in the end I’ll totally have you! You’re vile mouthed at times, you smoke like a chimney and can be a serious arrogant jerk....but you know what? I wouldn’t change you for the world! I’ve always been one for the sexy bad boy’s, but despite all his attitude problems, I wouldn’t actually say Potter fits in with that category. He’s not exactly “sexy� and he’s so rough around the edges, but there’s something so incredible about him that I just love. He’s more than he appears and in this book, especially towards the end, as Potter begins to tell details of his past and his life, I think we really begin to see that. Oh, and it’s so obvious he’s mad about Keira; he’d do anything for her.
I like Luke, I do, but.....Potter’s the man!
The ending of this book is so fast paced and exciting. There’s so much going on; revelations revealed and the final chapter is one of those cliff-hangers that make you wanna scream out in frustration. It’s so good that it’s bad. It makes you yearn for the next book and I personally cannot wait to get my greedy little hands on Vampire Breed, the fourth book in the Keira Hudson series.
If you haven’t read these books, what are you waiting for? They’re fantastic and believe me you won’t be regretting giving them a try!
Firstly, thank-you so much to author Tim O'Rourke for providing me with an ecopy to read and review!
Alright it’s official....Tim O’Rourke is a genus, incapable of writing a bad book! Vampire Shift was good, Vampire Wake was better, but Vampire Hunt takes the cake for being the most nerve wracking, nail biting “OMG, that did not just happen�, of them all. The things that happened in this book.... I just can’t believe it!
Vampire Hunt picks up a few weeks after the events of the last book, but things haven’t gotten any easier for our heroes. In fact they’ve gotten harder as Keira, Luke, Potter, Murphy and Isidor are now on the run, not only from the Vampyrus that stalk them, but the human authorities too. This book is a non-stop ride of action, humour and adrenaline the entire way through and I loved every single second of it. This has got to be the best self published series I’ve ever read and never ceases to amaze me. It’s constantly riveting and so incredibly well written; it’s a roller coaster ride of action and I never know what to expect next. Never!
O’Rourke continues to tell a story of incredible character’s facing amazing struggles and problems. Everything weaves together so perfectly and there’s never a dull moment as he writes a story that you will just not want to put down. The world within this series is already so complex and unique, but in Vampire Hunt, the author continues to build on his incredible settling, adding a new layer to this already dark and somewhat gritty world. There are new levels of supernatural and once more O’Rourke proves that he can take something I’m sure we’ve all seen before and turn it into something so incredibly unique in and of itself. Again...totally genus!
Keira an amazing characters as always. I have no faults with this girl—none what so ever! She’s brave and rational and has a healthy attitude towards everything in her new world. She facing down problems and continues to “see� things even as she herself is beginning to alter. I’m enjoying seeing Keira’s gradual shift into what she is, even though I doubt she’s ready to accept it. It’s funny. Keira is so completely fine with what those around her are, and yet at the very thought of becoming like them....the girl’s terrified. I have to say it’s wonderful to see she has her flaws; it makes her feel more real and easier to emphasise with. I’m enjoying seeing her growth and look forward to seeing all she can become. There’s been hints throughout the series of Keira being something a lot more than what she is (no spoilers here) and I can’t wait to see what O’Rourke means by this.
Throughout the series, Keira has found herself in a sticky situation involving her current relationship with Luke and her developing feelings for Potter. She cares deeply for Luke, but there’s just something about Potter that temps her in a way she wasn’t prepared for.
After the first book in this series, I admit I wasn’t expecting a love triangle....at all. Keira seemed so wonderful with Luke, but as Tim O’Rourke has explored the new feelings between Keira and Potter, I have to say I know squarely with who my heart lies. Now I’m not going to give too much away about what happens, but let’s just say I’m a very, very happy girl after this novel. Woo-hoo! Potter! Alright, soooo maybe they gives some things away, but that’s not to say that things are all cut and dry for the issue that is Kiera/Luke/Potter. Even with some of the events that came to pass in this, I still don’t think that Keira has chosen her man once and for all yet, although really....SHE NEEDS TO PICK POTTER! Pronto!
Oh Potter, Potter. Mr. Sean Potter....if Keira doesn’t want you in the end I’ll totally have you! You’re vile mouthed at times, you smoke like a chimney and can be a serious arrogant jerk....but you know what? I wouldn’t change you for the world! I’ve always been one for the sexy bad boy’s, but despite all his attitude problems, I wouldn’t actually say Potter fits in with that category. He’s not exactly “sexy� and he’s so rough around the edges, but there’s something so incredible about him that I just love. He’s more than he appears and in this book, especially towards the end, as Potter begins to tell details of his past and his life, I think we really begin to see that. Oh, and it’s so obvious he’s mad about Keira; he’d do anything for her.
I like Luke, I do, but.....Potter’s the man!
The ending of this book is so fast paced and exciting. There’s so much going on; revelations revealed and the final chapter is one of those cliff-hangers that make you wanna scream out in frustration. It’s so good that it’s bad. It makes you yearn for the next book and I personally cannot wait to get my greedy little hands on Vampire Breed, the fourth book in the Keira Hudson series.
If you haven’t read these books, what are you waiting for? They’re fantastic and believe me you won’t be regretting giving them a try!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 31, 2011
MICHELLE'S REVIEW:
RATING : 5 ROLLERCOASTER RIDE STARS!!
THE MAD MOUSE WITH IT'S TWISTS AND TURNS HAS NOTHING ON THIS BOOK.
Tim O’Rourke is like a kid in a candy store with his storyline and characters in Vampire Hunt. What a rollercoaster ride of emotions and action. This is probably his best book in the series , the pages were turning and I couldn’t stop reading. It’s almost hard to take a break from reading this book as the momentum is awesome.
I laughed, I grabbed for a Kleenex, the twists are incredible. I pride myself on trying to work story line/ plot out when I am reading books. It’s one of my ways of rating a book. If I can be stumped then this is a great read. Tim is just not a predictable writer. It’s as simple as that. He obviously enjoys keeping the readers thinking.
Potter...my smart mouth boy Potter, although a tad cranky in this instalment, he has the most sarcastic dialogue that just had me doing my Muttley laugh...you know Muttley from the Wacky Races...errr, if you are old enough , you will understand. Anyhoo , he is a dog that has this weezy laugh. If I wasn’t doing the Muttley , I was BOL!. Tim .... errr ....I mean Potter has just the best humour. Potter’s character is wonderful laugh medicine. Potter has this serious side to him and he has this wonderful sarcastic banter with Isidor and this smexi tension with Kiera.
There is some gore, which Tim just does so spontaneously, you don’t see it coming. I really want to get into the storyline , but, then that would spoil it. Visually Tim’s words translate in your mind into these awesome action filled scenes you see played out as you are reading. I just see them so clearly.
Tim has introduced another species of characters and his take on them is so original. Your eyes will pop, I know mine did. Tim loves to take it that little step further. (Oh...my...lips...are...sealed...I..can’t ...say....what....I ...so ...want...to....hee..hee!)
Tim wrote his third instalment in a matter of weeks, I can see why as it would be hard as the author to stop writing , take a break and come back as the momentum of the story just keeps building and then the end!!! Let’s just say Vampire Breed Book # 4 , cannot come quick enough for me. Tim is the male version of Amanda Hocking, as in self published and on fire!
Seriously Publishers you really need to get a hold of his 3 books in The Kiera Hudson series , Vampire Shift, Vampire Wake and Vampire Hunt and have a read. The book covers are gorgeous and really eye catching. The characters you feel like you really, know them .
Spencer Hill Press took on Jennifer L Armentrout , her Covenant Series and Entangled Publishing took on her Lux series. I rate Tim’s books on par with Jennifer’s books, but totally, totally different stories.
I highly recommend this series , I am like a little kid all bouncy waiting for each sequel as this series is very addictive.
FAVE QUOTES :
"You like dangerous," he said, bringing his mouth closer to mine."
No I don't," I whispered back, a strange sense of excitement racing through me.
"Yeah, you do," he said, "or you wouldn't be here now." Then leaning into me , he covered my lips with his.
"Look," Potter said turning on him, "I can just about forgive a girl for not shaving her armpits - but a hairy tongue! That just takes the piss!"
..."I wouldn't trust him as long as I have a hole in my arse."
..."Explosives for crying -out-loud! This isn't an episode of The A-Team. Jeez - you'll be suggesting next that we build a bridge out of elastic bands and climb over the wall that way!"
RATING : 5 ROLLERCOASTER RIDE STARS!!
THE MAD MOUSE WITH IT'S TWISTS AND TURNS HAS NOTHING ON THIS BOOK.
Tim O’Rourke is like a kid in a candy store with his storyline and characters in Vampire Hunt. What a rollercoaster ride of emotions and action. This is probably his best book in the series , the pages were turning and I couldn’t stop reading. It’s almost hard to take a break from reading this book as the momentum is awesome.
I laughed, I grabbed for a Kleenex, the twists are incredible. I pride myself on trying to work story line/ plot out when I am reading books. It’s one of my ways of rating a book. If I can be stumped then this is a great read. Tim is just not a predictable writer. It’s as simple as that. He obviously enjoys keeping the readers thinking.
Potter...my smart mouth boy Potter, although a tad cranky in this instalment, he has the most sarcastic dialogue that just had me doing my Muttley laugh...you know Muttley from the Wacky Races...errr, if you are old enough , you will understand. Anyhoo , he is a dog that has this weezy laugh. If I wasn’t doing the Muttley , I was BOL!. Tim .... errr ....I mean Potter has just the best humour. Potter’s character is wonderful laugh medicine. Potter has this serious side to him and he has this wonderful sarcastic banter with Isidor and this smexi tension with Kiera.
There is some gore, which Tim just does so spontaneously, you don’t see it coming. I really want to get into the storyline , but, then that would spoil it. Visually Tim’s words translate in your mind into these awesome action filled scenes you see played out as you are reading. I just see them so clearly.
Tim has introduced another species of characters and his take on them is so original. Your eyes will pop, I know mine did. Tim loves to take it that little step further. (Oh...my...lips...are...sealed...I..can’t ...say....what....I ...so ...want...to....hee..hee!)
Tim wrote his third instalment in a matter of weeks, I can see why as it would be hard as the author to stop writing , take a break and come back as the momentum of the story just keeps building and then the end!!! Let’s just say Vampire Breed Book # 4 , cannot come quick enough for me. Tim is the male version of Amanda Hocking, as in self published and on fire!
Seriously Publishers you really need to get a hold of his 3 books in The Kiera Hudson series , Vampire Shift, Vampire Wake and Vampire Hunt and have a read. The book covers are gorgeous and really eye catching. The characters you feel like you really, know them .
Spencer Hill Press took on Jennifer L Armentrout , her Covenant Series and Entangled Publishing took on her Lux series. I rate Tim’s books on par with Jennifer’s books, but totally, totally different stories.
I highly recommend this series , I am like a little kid all bouncy waiting for each sequel as this series is very addictive.
FAVE QUOTES :
"You like dangerous," he said, bringing his mouth closer to mine."
No I don't," I whispered back, a strange sense of excitement racing through me.
"Yeah, you do," he said, "or you wouldn't be here now." Then leaning into me , he covered my lips with his.
"Look," Potter said turning on him, "I can just about forgive a girl for not shaving her armpits - but a hairy tongue! That just takes the piss!"
..."I wouldn't trust him as long as I have a hole in my arse."
..."Explosives for crying -out-loud! This isn't an episode of The A-Team. Jeez - you'll be suggesting next that we build a bridge out of elastic bands and climb over the wall that way!"
February 24, 2012
It’s official� Tim O’Rourke has made his way into my top favorite authors. Vampire Hunt, book three in the Kiera Hudson series, was simply amazing. I stayed up all night just to finish this book and then had to immediately download Vampire Breed and start reading! I haven’t come across a more emotional and gut wrenching cliffhanger in a very long time.
Vampire Hunt takes off right where Vampire Wake left off. In search of Kayla, Kiera, Luke, Murphy, Potter and Isidor are running for their lives from the Vampyrus that are after them and so are the human authorities. In their quest to find Kayla, they uncover more about the mystery of who is behind the whole “Vampyrus taking over the world� thing. Well, I think that’s enough of a description for now. This book was full of twists, turns, cliffhangers and so many “gasp!� moments, I’d hate to ruin anything for future readers.
While I loved VampireShift, the first novel, I think this book has to be my favorite so far. We learn more about Kiera, her past, and even her future. While I didn’t think it would be possible for me to fall further in love with the characters in the story, I was very much mistaken. The characters that O’Rourke has created inch their way into your heart and you can’t help but feel every bit of love and pain that they feel. While reading, I often found myself with a tear in my eye and a hand to my chest, distraught over the trials and tribulations the characters must struggle through.
We are introduced to a new “breed� of character (I know, lame joke) in this novel. O’Rourke’s own brand of Lycanthrope break into this story and they are nothing like Jacob, except for the fact that you may find yourself willing to do anything to be with them. They’ve got the power of persuasion on their side and I loved this different take on the werewolf vs. vampire relationship.
All in all, I’m coming to expect nothing short of genius from Tim O’Rourke and I haven’t been this excited about a self published author since Amanda Hocking. This series is completely stunning and I can’t wait to finish it out!
9 out of 10
Vampire Hunt takes off right where Vampire Wake left off. In search of Kayla, Kiera, Luke, Murphy, Potter and Isidor are running for their lives from the Vampyrus that are after them and so are the human authorities. In their quest to find Kayla, they uncover more about the mystery of who is behind the whole “Vampyrus taking over the world� thing. Well, I think that’s enough of a description for now. This book was full of twists, turns, cliffhangers and so many “gasp!� moments, I’d hate to ruin anything for future readers.
While I loved VampireShift, the first novel, I think this book has to be my favorite so far. We learn more about Kiera, her past, and even her future. While I didn’t think it would be possible for me to fall further in love with the characters in the story, I was very much mistaken. The characters that O’Rourke has created inch their way into your heart and you can’t help but feel every bit of love and pain that they feel. While reading, I often found myself with a tear in my eye and a hand to my chest, distraught over the trials and tribulations the characters must struggle through.
We are introduced to a new “breed� of character (I know, lame joke) in this novel. O’Rourke’s own brand of Lycanthrope break into this story and they are nothing like Jacob, except for the fact that you may find yourself willing to do anything to be with them. They’ve got the power of persuasion on their side and I loved this different take on the werewolf vs. vampire relationship.
All in all, I’m coming to expect nothing short of genius from Tim O’Rourke and I haven’t been this excited about a self published author since Amanda Hocking. This series is completely stunning and I can’t wait to finish it out!
9 out of 10
November 23, 2011
Talk about a cliffhanger...
Kiera and crew spend a lot of time on the run and get double-crossed yet again. Potter is a good guy deep down, he just doesn't like showing it. Is Kiera finally absolved with regards to her feelings between Potter and Luke after what happened in the cave?
And when will she learn that those nightmares she has are premonitions?
Kiera's mum = a bitch.
Can someone hurry up and kill Phillips? Sparky, too.
How in the world will all of this be resolved?
Kiera and crew spend a lot of time on the run and get double-crossed yet again. Potter is a good guy deep down, he just doesn't like showing it. Is Kiera finally absolved with regards to her feelings between Potter and Luke after what happened in the cave?
And when will she learn that those nightmares she has are premonitions?
Kiera's mum = a bitch.
Can someone hurry up and kill Phillips? Sparky, too.
How in the world will all of this be resolved?
October 31, 2011
RATING : 5 ROLLERCOASTER RIDE STARS!!
THE MAD MOUSE WITH IT'S TWISTS AND TURNS HAS NOTHING ON THIS BOOK.
Tim O’Rourke is like a kid in a candy store with his storyline and characters in Vampire Hunt. What a rollercoaster ride of emotions and action. This is probably his best book in the series , the pages were turning and I couldn’t stop reading. It’s almost hard to take a break from reading this book as the momentum is awesome.
I laughed, I grabbed for a Kleenex, the twists are incredible. I pride myself on trying to work story line/ plot out when I am reading books. It’s one of my ways of rating a book. If I can be stumped then this is a great read. Tim is just not a predictable writer. It’s as simple as that. He obviously enjoys keeping the readers thinking.
Potter...my smart mouth boy Potter, although a tad cranky in this instalment, he has the most sarcastic dialogue that just had me doing my Muttley laugh...you know Muttley from the Wacky Races...errr, if you are old enough , you will understand. Anyhoo , he is a dog that has this weezy laugh. If I wasn’t doing the Muttley , I was BOL!. Tim .... errr ....I mean Potter has just the best humour. Potter’s character is wonderful laugh medicine. Potter has this serious side to him and he has this wonderful sarcastic banter with Isidor and this smexi tension with Kiera.
There is some gore, which Tim just does so spontaneously, you don’t see it coming. I really want to get into the storyline , but, then that would spoil it. Visually Tim’s words translate in your mind into these awesome action filled scenes you see played out as you are reading. I just see them so clearly.
Tim has introduced another species of characters and his take on them is so original. Your eyes will pop, I know mine did. Tim loves to take it that little step further. (Oh...my...lips...are...sealed...I..can’t ...say....what....I ...so ...want...to....hee..hee!)
Tim wrote his third instalment in a matter of weeks, I can see why as it would be hard as the author to stop writing , take a break and come back as the momentum of the story just keeps building and then the end!!! Let’s just say Vampire Breed Book # 4 , cannot come quick enough for me. Tim is the male version of Amanda Hocking, as in self published and on fire!
Seriously Publishers you really need to get a hold of his 3 books in The Kiera Hudson series , Vampire Shift, Vampire Wake and Vampire Hunt and have a read. The book covers are gorgeous and really eye catching. The characters you feel like you really, know them .
Spencer Hill Press took on Jennifer L Armentrout , her Covenant Series and Entangled Publishing took on her Lux series. I rate Tim’s books on par with Jennifer’s books, but totally, totally different stories.
I highly recommend this series , I am like a little kid all bouncy waiting for each sequel as this series is very addictive.
FAVE QUOTES :
"You like dangerous," he said, bringing his mouth closer to mine."
No I don't," I whispered back, a strange sense of excitement racing through me.
"Yeah, you do," he said, "or you wouldn't be here now." Then leaning into me , he covered my lips with his.
"Look," Potter said turning on him, "I can just about forgive a girl for not shaving her armpits - but a hairy tongue! That just takes the piss!"
..."I wouldn't trust him as long as I have a hole in my arse."
..."Explosives for crying -out-loud! This isn't an episode of The A-Team. Jeez - you'll be suggesting next that we build a bridge out of elastic bands and climb over the wall that way!"
THE MAD MOUSE WITH IT'S TWISTS AND TURNS HAS NOTHING ON THIS BOOK.
Tim O’Rourke is like a kid in a candy store with his storyline and characters in Vampire Hunt. What a rollercoaster ride of emotions and action. This is probably his best book in the series , the pages were turning and I couldn’t stop reading. It’s almost hard to take a break from reading this book as the momentum is awesome.
I laughed, I grabbed for a Kleenex, the twists are incredible. I pride myself on trying to work story line/ plot out when I am reading books. It’s one of my ways of rating a book. If I can be stumped then this is a great read. Tim is just not a predictable writer. It’s as simple as that. He obviously enjoys keeping the readers thinking.
Potter...my smart mouth boy Potter, although a tad cranky in this instalment, he has the most sarcastic dialogue that just had me doing my Muttley laugh...you know Muttley from the Wacky Races...errr, if you are old enough , you will understand. Anyhoo , he is a dog that has this weezy laugh. If I wasn’t doing the Muttley , I was BOL!. Tim .... errr ....I mean Potter has just the best humour. Potter’s character is wonderful laugh medicine. Potter has this serious side to him and he has this wonderful sarcastic banter with Isidor and this smexi tension with Kiera.
There is some gore, which Tim just does so spontaneously, you don’t see it coming. I really want to get into the storyline , but, then that would spoil it. Visually Tim’s words translate in your mind into these awesome action filled scenes you see played out as you are reading. I just see them so clearly.
Tim has introduced another species of characters and his take on them is so original. Your eyes will pop, I know mine did. Tim loves to take it that little step further. (Oh...my...lips...are...sealed...I..can’t ...say....what....I ...so ...want...to....hee..hee!)
Tim wrote his third instalment in a matter of weeks, I can see why as it would be hard as the author to stop writing , take a break and come back as the momentum of the story just keeps building and then the end!!! Let’s just say Vampire Breed Book # 4 , cannot come quick enough for me. Tim is the male version of Amanda Hocking, as in self published and on fire!
Seriously Publishers you really need to get a hold of his 3 books in The Kiera Hudson series , Vampire Shift, Vampire Wake and Vampire Hunt and have a read. The book covers are gorgeous and really eye catching. The characters you feel like you really, know them .
Spencer Hill Press took on Jennifer L Armentrout , her Covenant Series and Entangled Publishing took on her Lux series. I rate Tim’s books on par with Jennifer’s books, but totally, totally different stories.
I highly recommend this series , I am like a little kid all bouncy waiting for each sequel as this series is very addictive.
FAVE QUOTES :
"You like dangerous," he said, bringing his mouth closer to mine."
No I don't," I whispered back, a strange sense of excitement racing through me.
"Yeah, you do," he said, "or you wouldn't be here now." Then leaning into me , he covered my lips with his.
"Look," Potter said turning on him, "I can just about forgive a girl for not shaving her armpits - but a hairy tongue! That just takes the piss!"
..."I wouldn't trust him as long as I have a hole in my arse."
..."Explosives for crying -out-loud! This isn't an episode of The A-Team. Jeez - you'll be suggesting next that we build a bridge out of elastic bands and climb over the wall that way!"
October 12, 2012
*Rating* 4.0
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Review*
Once again, a huge thank-you goes out to author Tim O'Rourke for providing me with copies of the Kiera Hudson series (Part 1) to read and review! Can't tell you how much fun I'm having reading these books back to back!
As with Vampire Shift and Vampire Wake, Tim sends readers into a tizzy with his storytelling and mystery surrounding his characters and their fates. Vampire Hunt picks up a few short weeks after the end of Vampire Wake. Kiera, James Murphy, Sean Potter, Luke Bishop and Isidor Smith are all together in an attempt to find and rescue Kayla from Phillips and his evil Vampyrus. The difference this time around is that EVERYONE is after Kiera's group including humans.
For Kiera, she is slowly changing to the point where now when she has her visions, her eyes don't bleed out. There are subtle other changes as well, like the ability to see in the dark and the ability to navigate her dreams like a video camera. Most of her visions appear to be in the realm of apocalyptic nature with all avenues leading to the destruction of the human race by the Vampyrus and the mysterious invisible man. Kiera attempts to remain true to her humanity and does her best to push away her Vampyrus side of her nature. It’s not easy when she and her crew are under constant attack from enemies all around them and she can’t always rely on Potter, Murphy, and Bishop to save her skin. Kiera also doesn’t know who she can trust now and that becomes increasing clear with the arrival of Lycanthrope Jack Seth into the storyline.
Solved: Kiera’s mother disappeared without a trace 3 years before leaving Kiera and her father behind to grieve and pick up the pieces. With her reappearance at a crucial time in the storyline, the mystery has been solved. I’m trusting Tim to resolve this storyline soon in a way that won’t leave readers screaming obscenities that it drags on for far too long. I’m under the impression that Kiera really needs some payback on several characters she’s met and thought were friends, only to find out they betrayed her.
Sadness: A main character falls as I predicted and sadness reigns down from the skies. I don’t really believe he will be the last, as Tim has a tendency of taking characters to the brink of elimination and then slowly bringing them back for one final hurrah.
Romance: Determined that he is going to keep us in suspense until the very last page, Tim does a rope a dope and changes directions into which character Kiera seems to be falling for. I said it before and I’ll say it again, I don’t much care for 3 ways, but with the way this story played itself out, I don’t see a problem with Kiera’s current heart’s desire. It was nice to read about Potter’s background and why he is such a smart ass all the time.
Unsolved Mystery: Who is the mysterious invisible man that seemingly wants to use Kiera, Kayla, and Isidor for his evil psychotic plans of destruction and brutality of the human race? Although I have some ideas, I shall wait until I have read the last two books in the series and see if I am right.
The ending: Even though the book ends on a cliffhanger, readers had to know that this was coming. It was written in Kiera’s own dreams what would happen once she met her mother. There are still a few other mysteries that remain unsolved, yet, I do have two more books in the series to read! Onwards and upwards full speed ahead!
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Review*
Once again, a huge thank-you goes out to author Tim O'Rourke for providing me with copies of the Kiera Hudson series (Part 1) to read and review! Can't tell you how much fun I'm having reading these books back to back!
As with Vampire Shift and Vampire Wake, Tim sends readers into a tizzy with his storytelling and mystery surrounding his characters and their fates. Vampire Hunt picks up a few short weeks after the end of Vampire Wake. Kiera, James Murphy, Sean Potter, Luke Bishop and Isidor Smith are all together in an attempt to find and rescue Kayla from Phillips and his evil Vampyrus. The difference this time around is that EVERYONE is after Kiera's group including humans.
For Kiera, she is slowly changing to the point where now when she has her visions, her eyes don't bleed out. There are subtle other changes as well, like the ability to see in the dark and the ability to navigate her dreams like a video camera. Most of her visions appear to be in the realm of apocalyptic nature with all avenues leading to the destruction of the human race by the Vampyrus and the mysterious invisible man. Kiera attempts to remain true to her humanity and does her best to push away her Vampyrus side of her nature. It’s not easy when she and her crew are under constant attack from enemies all around them and she can’t always rely on Potter, Murphy, and Bishop to save her skin. Kiera also doesn’t know who she can trust now and that becomes increasing clear with the arrival of Lycanthrope Jack Seth into the storyline.
Solved: Kiera’s mother disappeared without a trace 3 years before leaving Kiera and her father behind to grieve and pick up the pieces. With her reappearance at a crucial time in the storyline, the mystery has been solved. I’m trusting Tim to resolve this storyline soon in a way that won’t leave readers screaming obscenities that it drags on for far too long. I’m under the impression that Kiera really needs some payback on several characters she’s met and thought were friends, only to find out they betrayed her.
Sadness: A main character falls as I predicted and sadness reigns down from the skies. I don’t really believe he will be the last, as Tim has a tendency of taking characters to the brink of elimination and then slowly bringing them back for one final hurrah.
Romance: Determined that he is going to keep us in suspense until the very last page, Tim does a rope a dope and changes directions into which character Kiera seems to be falling for. I said it before and I’ll say it again, I don’t much care for 3 ways, but with the way this story played itself out, I don’t see a problem with Kiera’s current heart’s desire. It was nice to read about Potter’s background and why he is such a smart ass all the time.
Unsolved Mystery: Who is the mysterious invisible man that seemingly wants to use Kiera, Kayla, and Isidor for his evil psychotic plans of destruction and brutality of the human race? Although I have some ideas, I shall wait until I have read the last two books in the series and see if I am right.
The ending: Even though the book ends on a cliffhanger, readers had to know that this was coming. It was written in Kiera’s own dreams what would happen once she met her mother. There are still a few other mysteries that remain unsolved, yet, I do have two more books in the series to read! Onwards and upwards full speed ahead!
October 31, 2011
I cannot get enough of the Kiera Hudson series! Seriously, Tim needs to write faster...to bad that thing called "day job" gets in his way. Vampire Hunt, the third in the series, is just as well written and thought out as the first two (Vampire Shift and Vampire Wake)and is such a great read you can't hardly pull your eyes away. Action, suspense, tears, and shock can be found through out the whole book. Book three takes up right where book two left off, with Kiera, Potter, Luke, Murphy and Isidor running for their lives from the bad vampires. I really enjoyed the new "species" and characters that were introduced and can't wait to find out more about them and their story.
This "Team Luke" fan is slowly coming around to the idea of Kiera and Potter possibly being together, what a love triangle this is. We also find out a little more about Kiera's mother and her role in why Kiera is being hunted and why Kayla was kidnapped.
With Murphy leading the pack through the mountains in search of Kayla, Kiera is also struggling with the changes that are happening to her as she is becoming a half breed vampyrus. That's another thing, I can't wait to find out how Kiera is going to look like when she completes her change!
Vampire Hunt is my favorite book so far in the series, and the fact that I've said that after each one is a real testament to Tim's storytelling abilities. This one is also uber special to me in that I am 'that' Jennifer it was dedicated to! Not bragging, just very touched by those few little words before the story begins :)
If you have not checked out book one, Vampire Shift, and book two Vampire Wake, you really really REALLY need to! Now I'm ready for Christmas to be here because I need to read Vampire Breed!
This "Team Luke" fan is slowly coming around to the idea of Kiera and Potter possibly being together, what a love triangle this is. We also find out a little more about Kiera's mother and her role in why Kiera is being hunted and why Kayla was kidnapped.
With Murphy leading the pack through the mountains in search of Kayla, Kiera is also struggling with the changes that are happening to her as she is becoming a half breed vampyrus. That's another thing, I can't wait to find out how Kiera is going to look like when she completes her change!
Vampire Hunt is my favorite book so far in the series, and the fact that I've said that after each one is a real testament to Tim's storytelling abilities. This one is also uber special to me in that I am 'that' Jennifer it was dedicated to! Not bragging, just very touched by those few little words before the story begins :)
If you have not checked out book one, Vampire Shift, and book two Vampire Wake, you really really REALLY need to! Now I'm ready for Christmas to be here because I need to read Vampire Breed!
September 23, 2012
Its a damn good job the only machinery I´m in charge of is the washing machine as I am spending so much time reading at the moment I would be a danger to the general public!! I have read all three previous books in the Kiera Hudson series in the last 3 days I am so engrossed.
Tim O´Rourke´s writing style just seems to turn into pictures like a tv screen in my head, magical.
I would so love to see this series made into a series of films.
I love Potter and his one liners make me laugh out loud. I was also pleasantly surprised that its not filled with sex scenes which so many book in this genre seem to be lately. (That´s not to say there is not plenty of sexual tension).
The one thing I am very grateful about is that all the books have been written so there is no gap between reading one and the next one coming out.
For sheer entertainment value 10 out of 10. As I am writing this I am downloading book 4 Vampire Breed. I think I will need to bring next months kindle allowance forward!!
Kim
Tim O´Rourke´s writing style just seems to turn into pictures like a tv screen in my head, magical.
I would so love to see this series made into a series of films.
I love Potter and his one liners make me laugh out loud. I was also pleasantly surprised that its not filled with sex scenes which so many book in this genre seem to be lately. (That´s not to say there is not plenty of sexual tension).
The one thing I am very grateful about is that all the books have been written so there is no gap between reading one and the next one coming out.
For sheer entertainment value 10 out of 10. As I am writing this I am downloading book 4 Vampire Breed. I think I will need to bring next months kindle allowance forward!!
Kim
April 7, 2012
Nothing will be the same for you, Kiera, after you see what's in the forbidden wing.
-Potter in Vampire Wake
Potter was right when he warned Kiera because what followed shattered Kiera's beliefs and everything else she held dear in her life. Now they are fugitives and on the Most Wanted list, hopping from one town to another in search of Kayla while being attacked by Vampyrus and Vampires along the way.
I'm not here to be jerked-off by you and the bast of One-Hundred-And-One-Dalmatians.- Potter
Oh Potter! At first I was annoyed by you but now you're starting to grown on Kiera and myself. Yes you're bad news with your bloodlust, violent tendencies, sarcastic remarks and smoking habit. But that same uncouthness is starting to become endearing. I know it's twisted but you know how bad boys are, they make bad look good and Potter isn't any different.
-Potter in Vampire Wake
Potter was right when he warned Kiera because what followed shattered Kiera's beliefs and everything else she held dear in her life. Now they are fugitives and on the Most Wanted list, hopping from one town to another in search of Kayla while being attacked by Vampyrus and Vampires along the way.
I'm not here to be jerked-off by you and the bast of One-Hundred-And-One-Dalmatians.- Potter
Oh Potter! At first I was annoyed by you but now you're starting to grown on Kiera and myself. Yes you're bad news with your bloodlust, violent tendencies, sarcastic remarks and smoking habit. But that same uncouthness is starting to become endearing. I know it's twisted but you know how bad boys are, they make bad look good and Potter isn't any different.
May 1, 2012
Mr. O'Rourke has definitely landed himself on my must-read list. I love love LOVE this series. I am a huge Potter fan, so this instalment was a huge success for me :D The only thing I didnt like was the ending. CliffHangers Drive me INSANE & Leave me not so patiently climbing the walls til the next book comes out LMAO this was one hell of a book. A crazy fast paced, action packed ride right from the start with just enough romantic tension to keep me smiling the whole damn time. Finished it in one day, I just couldnt put it down!!!! Can not wait for the next installment!!!! I will be anxiously awaiting & hoping I dont chew all my nails off before then LOL
June 7, 2012
I finished reading Vampire shift in one sitting and couldn't help my self and had to continue...
This series is awesome, as in I finished the first three books in one freaking day! Thank God that I don't have work today or I'll be in trouble, lots and lots of trouble since I can't put the books down!
Vampire Hunt is my favorite and don't even let me begin with Potter!? Let me just say that he is my favorite in the series and if Tim O'Rourke kills him I'm calling dibs on his arse and Seth's threat will seem like child's play! Ha!
This series is awesome, as in I finished the first three books in one freaking day! Thank God that I don't have work today or I'll be in trouble, lots and lots of trouble since I can't put the books down!
Vampire Hunt is my favorite and don't even let me begin with Potter!? Let me just say that he is my favorite in the series and if Tim O'Rourke kills him I'm calling dibs on his arse and Seth's threat will seem like child's play! Ha!
November 2, 2011
Oh my! Can it get any better?! Fantastically awesome 5 stars. I'd give more if there is ever the option. I can see in the next book some serious dilemmas and chaos overload. I am gonna have to read this book again. Shoot! I think I'll just start over with book one and hopefully finish just in time for the 4th book. I am loving this series and never do I want it to end! Tim, it's time to quit your day job :). Thanks again for another outstanding book.
January 23, 2013
I read this book when it came out in 2011 but didn't realise I hadn't done a review. Packed with all the twists and turns I just love this series, what with looking for Kayla and fleeing yet more of the turned bad Vampyrus they have alot on their plate. You have to read them fast to find out what happens and then when you get to the end it's like oooh now I've finished and I gotta wait for the next one if you've read them you'll know what I mean!!
October 14, 2012
Haven’t you read any of Tims works yet? You must, they are refreshing and Kiera is a strong relentless character, who will fight with her last breath for the people she loves and the beliefs she holds. Yet again Tim kept me gripping hold of my Kindle and there where even more surprises around EVER corner. The changes she is going through, literally are heartbreaking and exhilarating at the same time. Book 4 Vampire Breed here we go!!!
April 25, 2012
A roller coaster of things happen to our group in this book. They never seem to catch a break...friends are foes, foes are friends. Everything seems hopeless for them and I was biting my nails and I was reading as fast as possible to find out what was going to happen. This book was packed with awesomeness and the story continues to unfold and get better. Great job!
December 10, 2012
Third book in the series and so much has happened, but there is still so much to come! So many questions to answer...
As always emotions are running high and Kiera has people to find, secrets to reveal and decisions to make. Never a disappointment to read, this series just leaves you wanting more.
As always emotions are running high and Kiera has people to find, secrets to reveal and decisions to make. Never a disappointment to read, this series just leaves you wanting more.
October 30, 2011
What a flippin ride!!I love this series and I can't wait to see what happens next.I hope Kiera kicks some butt and saves the people she loves.I hope I don't have to wait to long for the next one.WOW...just loving it:)
December 31, 2011
Well Tim did it again...seriously. I just bought this book a couple hours ago and I am done with it....
I love the characters and slowly am liking Potter more and more. Lol
I cant wait to start the next one!
Thanks again Tim!
I love the characters and slowly am liking Potter more and more. Lol
I cant wait to start the next one!
Thanks again Tim!
January 11, 2012
Ahhh, these books are making me more and more of a Potter fan everyday. This one was much more action packed than the previous. It's frustrating that someone just needs to get rid of Phillips, geesh is he that lucky or just hard to kill. On to the next one :)
November 11, 2012
I think this is possibly the most emotionally charged book of them all so far, even after the tragedy of the end of book two. Bringing in other mythological creatures was a nice touch
Series One review soon to be up on Modern Elektra Editing
Series One review soon to be up on Modern Elektra Editing
December 14, 2012
This is the third book in the first Kiera series.I being a die hard Tim O'Rourke fan,I really loved this book.This is where things become clearer in the series,but before finding the answers.....you go on one wild 'who done it ride'!A must read!!!!
August 21, 2012
Thrilling series! It would be on my list of 're-read that baby!'. If a series is good, sometimes I read it so fast I feel the need to read it again. This was one of them. It was a guessing game all the way through. I really loved it.
January 3, 2013
OMG i got so excited when i read that Kiera and her friends had travelled to the very area i live (The lake District) I felt more of a connection to the books and reading the areas they past and describing my town, sent a shiver up my back......
Displaying 1 - 30 of 112 reviews
Can't find what you're looking for?
Get help and learn more about the design.