Voice of the Blood

by Jemiah Jefferson

Book Overview

The ordinary life of a grad student was so boring for Ariane. She was desperate for some change, some excitement to shake things up. She had no idea she was only one step away from a whole new... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0843948302
• ISBN13: 9780843948301
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Leisure Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Move Over Anne Rice

Voice Of the Blood is a vampire novel in the Anne Rice tradition (ie, where the vampire tells his/her story to the reader). As a matter of fact, it is the best novel of its kind I have read since Rice's The Vampire Chronicles. This book is erotic, frightening, bloody and extremely compelling. Jemiah Jefferson is a bright new voice in horror fiction that should not be missed.When Ariane encounters a strange man in her office, little does she know that this very man will change her life for ever. For you see, this elegant, pale and enigmatic man is a vampire, one that has lived through centuries and who is tired of his dark gift. And it is because of him that Arian will meet Daniel, another vampire, one who is not afraid of anything had who has a very dark side. Daniel is actually very reminiscent of Rice's Lestat because of his erratic and often violent behaviour.Jefferson's mythology is actually different from the one you'd expect to find in such a book. Her vampires can still travel through the day, as long as they protect their skin and eyes, and they can eat and drink like humans. All of this only makes their actions more terrifying. I have to admit that I was not expecting much from this book. I thought I was picking up a quick read that would suffice my vampire-fiction craving until the next new Rice book. But once I was done reading Voice Of The Blood, I quickly realized that I had just read a wonderfully amazing book which is very fun and very entertaining. Jefferson's voice is very poetic and definite. A truly wonderful book from a greatly talented author that will please all Anne Rice fans.

Wickedly Amazing!!!

I have always been a fan of anything to do with vampires. One day I was just looking around and stumbled upon this book. I bought it, then began reading it the next day. After the 1st chapter I was a little skeptical about continuing the book because something happened that I just wasn't expecting. But I'm glad I did continue reading. It turned out to be a book that I couldn't put down... it was absolutely amazing!!! The characters are totally wonderful. The vampire Daniel was my favorite. You kind of wish he were a REAL person. I thought that this book was written extremely well, and the details were so vivid. You got pulled into this world of love, lust, violence, sex, drugs, and friendship. I hope Jemiah Jefferson continues writing books like this. I think there needs to be a sequal to "Voice of the Blood" *hint hint Jemiah*!!! If you get the chance, pick this book up... because I guarantee you will not be able to put it down. And once it's over, you'll wish you would've read it slowly!

Erotic, Gothic, Bloody

This is quite a debut effort from a new writer who's bound to make herself known within horror circles. She writes like a real pro, her knowledge of gothic lifestyle quite certain. The vampires here are very real, the first-person protag easily identifiable. I recommend this book highly, as I was quite pleased and surprised with its contents. Great job, Ms Jefferson. I'll look for more from you.

Wow! A romp of seductive, sexual horror!

I was first introduced to vampire tales reading Anne Rice in High School. I was really into her vamp tales, her bdsm erotica, and basically anything that she threw out there. Jemiah's work is in a similar vein, except I have no loathing for the characters. The monsters in this story are more human than not. The sensuality and sexuality of the characters is far more tangible than any other book of this genre, and most of all, what grabs me is that the books insight goes far beyond fodder for masturbation, and shows us in an amplified and brutal way, just what's going through the human psyche in the dense webs between love and relationships. It's serious! It's fun! It's positively seductive!