American Vampire

by J. R. Rain

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Series: Vampire for Hire (3)

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"Mother, wife, private investigator...vampire. Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire. Now in AMERICAN VAMPIRE, sequel to VAMPIRE MOON, private investigator Samantha Moon receives a heartbreaking phone call from a very unlikely source: a five-year-old girl who's been missing for three months. Now on the hunt, Samantha will use her considerable resources - including her growing supernatural abilities - to locate the missing girl before it's too late. And as she gets closer and closer to the horrible truth, she receives devastating news on the home front. Now with her world turned upside down, Samantha Moon is forced to make the ultimate choice of life and death. And through it all, she discovers the identity of one mysterious man...a man she has grown to love."--… (more)

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Renegadefx | Sep 21, 2023 |

Now on book #3, I can see that these always follow a pattern. Each book ends with a cliffhanger and that is very irritating, even when I own the sequel. The books are entertaining, but I would not pay much for only 200-some pages that doesn't really end. Elvis-really? It was kind of cute in the Sookie Stackhouse series, but feels like an unnecessary duplication here. It also looks like she is going to turn her seven year old son into a vampire since he's dying and I am hoping the heroine doesn't go there. (

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mary23nm | Feb 27, 2019 |

Samantha meets Fang, her long-time internet confidant and she is shocked to learn who he is. Will it make a difference?
This series keeps developing new situations that require reflection. I hope it keeps growing as I am enjoying the ride. (

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Bettesbooks | Apr 1, 2018 |

American Vampire
Vampire for Hire, Book 3
By: J. R. Rain
Narrated by: Dina Pearlman
This is a very emotional book...wow. I love this series, I am so hooked. There is so much in here. PI jobs, family, friends, what it is like to be a vamp, to be a vamp mom, cravings, supernatural friends, finding new powers and how to use them, and so much more. It is so packed with each book. Written so well!
The narration is so good, voices from a tiny girl to gruff men done perfectly! Emotions perfectly too. (

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MontzaleeW | Nov 6, 2017 |

Just ok. The most exciting scene came at the end of the book. A lot of emotional sadness with the main character; but it is understandable. Reasonably decent storyline, plot, and character development. (

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BookJunkie777 | Oct 16, 2016 |

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Moon Investigations by J. R. Rain

Samantha Moon: Four Novels by J. R. Rain (indirect)

Samantha Moon by J. R. Rain (indirect)

Samantha Moon Boxed Set by J. R. Rain (indirect)

Vampire for Hire: First Three Novels by J. R. Rain

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"How do we seem to you? Do you think us beautiful, magical, our white skin, our fierce eyes? Drink, you ask me! Have you any idea of the thing you will become?"
--interview with a Vampire

"We're all kept alive my magic, Sookie. My magic's just a litter different from yours, that's all."
--True Blood

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To all of you whom dream of change.
May you take those first, tentative steps toward creating the live you've always wanted. Follow your heart always, my friends, and may you make this world a better place.

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The night was cool.

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"Mother, wife, private investigator...vampire. Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire. Now in AMERICAN VAMPIRE, sequel to VAMPIRE MOON, private investigator Samantha Moon receives a heartbreaking phone call from a very unlikely source: a five-year-old girl who's been missing for three months. Now on the hunt, Samantha will use her considerable resources - including her growing supernatural abilities - to locate the missing girl before it's too late. And as she gets closer and closer to the horrible truth, she receives devastating news on the home front. Now with her world turned upside down, Samantha Moon is forced to make the ultimate choice of life and death. And through it all, she discovers the identity of one mysterious man...a man she has grown to love."--

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Mother, wife, private investigator... vampire. Six years ago, federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire.

Now in American Vampire, the sequel to Vampire Moon, private investigator Samantha Moon receives a heartbreaking phone call from a very unlikely source: a five-year-old girl who's been missing for three months. Now on the hunt, Samantha will use her considerable resources, including her growing supernatural abilities, to locate the missing girl before it's too late. And as she gets closer and closer to the horrible truth, she receives devastating news on the home front.

Now, with her world turned upside down, Samantha Moon is forced to make the ultimate choice of life and death. And through it all, she discovers the identity of one mysterious man... a man she has grown to love.

The Vampire for Hire series:

Book 1: Moon Dance
Book 2: Vampire Moon
Book 3: American Vampire
Book 4: Moon Child
Book 5: Vampire Dawn
Book 6: Vampire Games
Book 7: Moon Island
Book 8: Moon River
Book 9: Vampire Sun

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