Blood Price

Great Start to Series

The main character, Vicki Nelson, is an ex-cop turned private investigator with poor vision and an extremely quick mind. Henry Fitzroy is the illegitimate son of Henry the VIII and a vampire. I found this first novel, in the Blood Series, somewhat slow when getting to know the characters but once you understood Vicki and what she was about the story took off. First books in a series always seem this way to me. Henry, also, became more interesting as you learned of his past and a little of what he was like in his youth. The developing love triangle between Henry, Vicki, and Mike will complicate the characters personal lives in stories to come. The antagonist, Norman Birdwell, came across week, non-threatening and a somewhat boring character. It seems not much time was spent in developing his character. However, Blood Price, is well worth your time.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Ok read to pass the time!

I didn't think it was very original. Plot easily guessed. It took me longer than normal to read this series than others. Even the TV show didn't stick around!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Blood Price

It was good but there were some parts that were boring ! Its not the easiest book to follow either because it should be a little bit more dramatic.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Amazing

Best Book Ever

Well met old friend.

I am ecstatic to see this in eBook format. Thank you Penguin! My paper copy is in too poor shape to read often anymore as it is just over 20 years old. I love this series. It will be good to get reacquainted with old friends =)

As for the author and story, I love Ms. Huff's writing and the sense of humor she builds into it. Yes, the intro to the characters takes a little bit of time. It is well worth the investment for the rest of this book and the rest of the series. With a kick-butt-and-take-names ex-cop heroine, a vampire with a wry wit and sense of refinement and a host of other characters the series is definitely engaging.

Would I compare this to Laurell K. or Charlene Harris? Not really. This series and the 3 (at the time) books of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles really got me hooked into the genre.

Blood Price, Book 1

Coming soon.

Victory Nelson is the woman Anita Blake should have grown up to be...

I enjoy all of Tanya Huff's writing, but especially the "Blood" books (and here I include the "Smoke" sequels) and her "Confederation" science fiction series. Smart, tough characters who nonetheless wear their humanness (if not their humanity) comfortably are the hallmark of Huff's work. Add to this a wickedly intelligent sense of humor, and you have a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience. For younger readers, her "Quarters" series and "Keeper's Chronicles" make a good introduction to fantasy literature that avoids cuteness and does not shirk difficult social and emotional issues.

Love It

This is my favorite book of all time. Huff never lets the suspense go down, and the characters are great. I love every other book in the series as well, but the first is always the best.

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Very well written

being a writer myself, I found this book very interesting... Tanya Huff has a brilliant way of putting words down, especially how she puts Henry, Vicki, and Mike all in collaboration with one another... It's a very good book, although I had not heard of anything about it until just before christmas break, I found Blood Price, Blood Trail, Blood Price, Blood Pact, and Blood Debt a worthwhile read... I recommend it to anyone who likes to read about romance, action, and vampires...

Vicki Nelson is not as cunning as Anita Blake, but close enough.... ;)

Blood Price is the beginning book of a wonderfully written series of books set in Canada, Toronto to be specific. This book highlights what we all know about Vampires but twists some of the myths that circulate around them. Very intresting book, you'll read it in one sitting; I'm sure of it. ;)

HENRY FITZTOY- - TOO COOL!!

Oh god, if you love vampire stories (but be forewarned, this is no lestat story) THIS IS YOUR NEW FAVORITE BOOK! Henry (illegit son of Henry VIII!) and Vicki are a great team(oh, and Celluci's good too:)) this is a great quikie read, or if you are just in a mood to take a break from books like pride and prejudice! Buy this right away, the characters are too funny!

Not Laurell Hamilton, But Fun All the Same...

Blood Price is the first book in Tanya Huff's Vicki Nelson series. Vicki is an ex-cop turned private investigator who is having a hard time cutting her ties to the police department. She loved her job, and she was good at, but she has a rare disorder where she is slowly losing her vision. She doesn't let this slow her down, however. When she hears a strange scream in the subway, she immediately runs to help and finds a young man with his throat torn out. He is the latest victim in a series of similar crimes and the newspapers start screaming about a killer vampire on the loose. While she is investigating, she finds a vampire - the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII, romance writer Henry Fitzroy. Together they track down the killer...

I was expecting this book to be better than it was because of all of the great reviews. I am a big fan of Laurell Hamilton's earlier books and this book just didn't come close. The characters were likeable enough: I enjoyed a female heroine who had definite weaknesses, but went for it all the same; a 450-year old vampire who writes bodice rippers for a living and still hates his father for not accepting him; a dweeby nerd who is a great villain, etc. Still, the world just didn't come to life and I kept waiting for something to happen.

Bottom line, worth your while to read, but maybe you would like to find a library copy...

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Good Good Good

I finished this book in two days. It was interesting how Huff changed the perception to the novel to different characters... at first it was weird and I did not care for it much but then, I would be waiting for more of Vicki's thoughts when it changed to Henry and more of Norman's thoughts when it changed to Vicki or Henry... in all combinations. Not much a mystery, which kind of disapponted me, but again, I got used to this style of writing and found the novel quite enjoyable, making me want to continue reading this series and other novels written by Tanya Huff.

Quick Read

Finished this book in one day. It was interesting from the moment I picked it up until finally putting it down. This was a simple story without a convoluted plot, which made for easy and enjoyable reading. Definitely good for reading by the pool.

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