Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best of 2011

"A philosophically inclined vampire turns gumshoe and investigates an unsolved murder."

"...contemplative but lean and stylish..."

"...intriguing narrative blend of philosophy and crime fiction..."

"...thought-provoking and relentlessly entertaining..."

"An utterly readable fusion of vampire fiction and labyrinthine whodunit powered by a highly intelligent narrative containing deep existential speculation and numerous philosophical references; Anne Rice meets Dashiell Hammett at a Zen Buddhist monastery."
-- Perry Crowe, Kirkus Reviews

What Other Reviewers Have Said:

"...this is a great read..."
-- Library Thing

"If you enjoy a mystery... If you enjoy Vampires... If you enjoy a thought provoking book... If you enjoy any of those three combined or not check this book out!"
-- 1000+ Books to Read

"...tons of flavor... I really liked the character of Shake, and for me he wasn't a likely kind of vampire. He's worth getting to know. In fact, he may change your mind about vampires."
-- Good Book Alert