I know the dead and the dead know me.
Keira Kelly lives in Texas Hill Country looking after the only human relative in her supernatural clan. Keira is uncertain of her place in the family and will not know where she stands until the Change. She is already a clairvoyant necromancer with the possibility of being a shape shifter. Small town Rio Seco becomes a hotbed of activity when Keira's former lover, Carlton, returns to town as the sheriff. Add the mysterious, Adam and the death of her cousin to bring out the worst in everyone.
This is a well written story with interesting characters. Keira's Change is starting 20 years earlier than expected and without the support of her family until her brother Tucker shows up. There are good elements of mystery, romance and humor combined. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
3.5 stars
When youre not quite sure who youre going to be, its hard to commit to anything.
Kiera isnt human. Shes not quite sure what she is yet as she is changing. When her change is over, shell know if she is shapeshifter or some other supernatural being. Shell have multiple powers at different times during her change until one is settled on. Currently, she has an affinity for the dead. She helps the supernatural die, but shes also having nightmares that are coming true.
Adam Walker is a vampire. He met Kiera years ago in London and they had an instant attraction; one they didnt pursue. So when Kiera moves back to Texas, Adam makes plans to purchase and open up a ranch for tourists. When they run into one another one evening, all the old attraction flares up and this time, they both feel ready to travel down the path of passion.
Someone is killing the animals out by Adams ranch and draining them of blood. The local sheriff feels it may be something satanic, but Kiera doesnt put much thought into it, as she knows the supernatural will do their hunting. But when Kieras cousin, mortician Morty, ends up dead, she wont stop until the murderer is apprehended.
MATTERS OF THE BLOOD is a new twist on the paranormal genre. Rich in paranormal activity, passionate and romantic moments, and a murder to solve is just the icing on the cake. Im really looking forward to more of how Kieras character evolves with book two, BLOOD BARGAIN. If youre looking for something urban fantasy with a touch of romantic suspense, then pick up MATTERS OF THE BLOOD. Sinfully enjoyable!
Its taken me all week to read this book. What does that tell you??? The main character Kiera is so unlikeable & her disdain for humans was annoying. I have a problem with the "I'm better than you" storyline. So I have to say I don't recommend this book at all.
Keira Kelly is some kind of shapeshifter/necromancer/clairavoyant changeling. She is going through the Change which will determine which supernatural entity she will become for the remainder of her very long immortal life. Her cousin on the other hand is completely human, an outcast, and dead by suspicious means.
Keira has hooked up with vampire Adam Walker who recently moved to town and purchased the resort outside of town. Suspicous things are happening in town and seem to come right back to Adam's new ranch. Keira and Adam must join forces to figure out why her cousin has been murdered and what exactly is going on at his ranch.
This is book one of a trilogy. It was ok but I just couldn't connect with any of the characters and really don't care what happens to any of them. A sequel (or two) is definitely out for me.
