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Succubus Blues

by Richelle Mead, Kensington, 2007

Georgina, a reluctant succubus, is a demon with a conscience. Like others in the lower demon community she was once mortal, but now lives forever and never ages. Humans, male or female, feel drawn to her succubus charms, a trait which comes in handy as she works her day job as an assistant manager at the Emerald City Book Store and Cafe.

As a rule Georgina loathes vampires (although it turns out two of her best friends, Peter and Cody, are undead), “Most vampires were arrogant, devoid of social skills, and obsessed with territoriality.” The sleazy Duane is an exceptional example. One night when Georgina has had enough of him. She forms her hand into a claw and manages to scratch his face before his lightening reflex kick in. Her boss, the arch-demon Jerome confronts her the next day.

Very bad manner on her part, striking another immortal, she is told. But things get really sticky when Duane turns up truly dead. Someone has killed an immortal. Something not possible, or so it was thought. Now it’s feared all are in peril.

The myriad creatures of earth, heaven and hell make their appearance. Each character, even the minor ones are so well drawn that Mead seems to have achieved the literary equivalent of 3D. The angel Carter, who, like Jerome, has been around from the beginning of time, is a brilliant addition by the author. Why does an angel hang around with demons? The jaded Georgina does not trust him at first, but he has a moral strength she slowly comes to appreciate. And then there is Seth Mortensen, the shy, brilliant author whom she adores. They meet one day when he comes to the bookstore for a signing.

Some seriously bad things happen. We catch glimpses of a Biblical horror involving angels and human women. But Mead knows how to lighten the mood with humorous scenes and plenty of witty repartee.

I found this book to be in the I-don’t-want-this-to-end category. Mead creates such an imaginative, captivating world. I had no desire to leave it.

Succubus Blues was recommended to me by a bookseller at Barnes and Noble. Bless her! After reading it I went out and bought five books in the series. The sixth and last will be published in 2011.

The Succubus Blues

… and other Books by Richelle Mead

Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Book 1)

Succubus on Top (Georgina Kincaid, Book 2)

Succubus Dreams (Georgina Kincaid, Book 3)

Succubus Heat (Georgina Kincaid, Book 4)

Succubus Shadows (Georgina Kincaid, Book 5)

Unannounced Title Book 6 will be published in 2011

Patricia Altner is a freelance writer, researcher, and bibliographer with a special interest in vampire and paranormal fiction. Her book Vampire Readings: An Annotated Bibliography was published by Scarecrow Press in 1998. She recently researched vampire fiction for a law firm engaged in a suit.

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