Dark Thirst

by Linda Addison, Omar Tyree, Donna Hill, et al.

Book Overview

A haunting anthology of vampire fiction--one that brings a colorful new dimension to one of the world's most erotic and enduring myths.

Featuring stories from some of the most popular African American writers:

Omar Tyree writes about The Old South, which falls prey to a handsome young vampire with a taste for beautiful women--love at first bite never hurt so good.

In Angela C. Allen's story, the mafia is no match for the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743496663
• ISBN13: 9780743496667
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Gallery Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Interesting Perspectives on Vampirism!

I really enjoyed this collection of short stories, by some talented authors. Although I found some stories needed more or to be longer, I enjoyed each of them. The Ultimate Diet - Overweight woman acts as a Peeping Tom when it comes to her thinner, mysterious neighbor how turned out to be a vampire. One could only guess how she stays so thin. Vamp Noir - A female enforcer, who uses her charms and powers for the MOB, but wants more than anything to be loved. Human Heat - A handsome Creole man who has become addicted to "virgin" blood. Whispers During Still Moments - A half human-half vampire who is using his newly acquired powers to defeat "vampires", in an effort to "heal or cure" himself. But now, while trying to eradicate what he is soon becoming, he has to save his love. The Touch - A vampire is looking for her soulmate. Family Business - A woman learns that "Monsters" can be (1) her abusive husband or (2) his vamp male lover, but not necessarily her own family who are "werewolves". If you would like some interesting reading, for some unusual perspectives, by some talented authors, this is the novel for you.

Im Impressed!

I don't usually enjoy short stories in any form, however this collection was the exception to the rule. There was only one story in this book that I just didn't enjoy, and I wasnt surprised because I've never like his writing style. The other stories were great, I found myself enjoying the characters in one story so much I wasn't sure whether to root for the good guys or the bad ones! Each story offers a totally different take and perspective on vampires, and they left me wanting more! Especially Family Business and Whispers During Still Moments and Vamp Noir. I would recommend this one, its great!

Worth A Look...(Really 3.5 Stars....)

Dark Thirst is a distinctive collection of six short stories that focuses on vampires and their victims of color in varying eras and circumstances. However, the central theme uniting the stories is the ugly consequences of their existence - a hunger for blood that is never sated, the clandestine lifestyle necessary for survival, and the bouts of loneliness that eternal life brings as they lurk incessantly throughout the night. The stories are authored by some of today's popular writers and a few newcomers - each with a different slant on the age old villain: * The Ultimate Diet (Monica Jackson) - an overweight woman envies a svelte, beautiful woman who appears to eat all she wants and never gains a pound. After discovering the secret of success, she loses weight and much more, * Vamp Noir (Angela C. Allen) - one of my favorite stories in the book is about a black, female vampire who is an enforcer for the mob but has her own hidden agenda, * Human Heat: The Confessions of an Addicted Vampire (The Urban Griot/Omar Tyree) - another one of my favorites in which an old-school, New Orleans Creole "Casanova" scorns a lover's advice and develops an addiction to a highly dangerous and callow blood source with disastrous results, * Whispers During Still Moments (Linda Addison) - a half-human vampire hunter struggles to battle a First and save himself and his love, * The Touch (Donna Hill) - a sensual tale in which a sophisticated vampire is running out of time in which to find her human soul mate, * The Family Business (Kevin S. Brockenbrough) - and the best was saved for last (in my opinion), this is a page-turning story of monsters in the `hood - were werewolves and vampires collide and a battered mother's love prevails. There's something here for everyone spanning from hip-hop to old school and romance to touches of erotica with splashes of horror and gore thrown in - because it is after all a collection of vampire tales. Overall, this book is surprisingly entertaining - vampire fans should find mild if not total enjoyment from what is presented. Reviewed by Phyllis APOOO BookClub Nubian Circle Book Club

"Whispers During Still Moments" by Linda Addison

Anyone who has spent any time discussing books with me knows my penchant for vampires... Needless to to say, my vampire collection would not be complete without a copy of Dark Thirst. I really enjoyed reading "Whispers During Still Moments" by Linda Addison. She has a truly beautiful command of language, and tells the tale well. I found myself reading this one in her voice (one of the perks of knowing the author!) I like the new twist on this classic demon. I'm looking forward to finding more Addisons on the bookshelves! Although I purchased this book to read Linda's story, I was compelled to read the others simply because they are vampire tales. Let me tell you, this is one to add to your collection if you are drawn to the nightside as I am.

These Vamps are HOT!

Horror, Fantasy and Science fictions fans of all colors should add this book to their personal collections. I was blown away by the vivid writing and the stories were so different that each one was like entering a different world. My favorite was the Mafia story by Angela Allen where the female vampire works as an enforcer for the Mob. I liked the mix of mystery and the supernatural. It's refreshing to see a strong female character that doesn't have to be a sidekick to a male lead. The story Whispers During Still Moments by Linda Addison was also superb, although I wished it had been a little longer. And The Family Business by Kevin Brokenbrough was really cool in that it had a socially conscious message embedded in the story that at first glance readers might overlook until they realize the story is really a metaphor for the larger issue of domestic violence and social justice. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes speculative fiction and wants to read some really good vampire stories that go beyond the traditional take on this popular genre.