Children of the Night: A Diana Tregarde Investigation: Amazon.ca: Mercedes Lackey: Books

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"Easily one of the best things I've read for a couple of years. I loved it."--Marion Zimmer Bradley

"Mercedes Lackey's work is as sharp--and scary--as the suddenly revealed fang of a vampire. She'll keep you up long past your bedtime."--Stephen King

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The Gypsy boy has asked for Di`s help&mdashcalled on for her magical assistance&mdashand she could not refuse, especially after he was slain practically on her doorstep. But the vampire Di finds cradling the body isn`t the killer&mdashhe`s the Gypsies` protector, Andre LeBrel, who informs Di that there`s more than one monster stalking the streets of New York. Now it`s up to Diana Tregarde, Guardian and practicing witch, to find the killer and destroy them...with a little supernatural assistance from a very friendly, and very sexy, vampire.

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DIANA TREGARDE SIGHED, PROPPED HER CHIN ON HER right hand, and leaned on the countertop. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars An oldie but a goodie, Sep 22 2004

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If reading this book for the first time please remember it was written over 14 years ago. My copy of this book is from August 1990 and it says first printing. That was before Buffy, before Anita. In fact some of the references and plot about Diana are echoed (if not stolen) by those contemporary characters. So regardless of the lack of depth of the characters that some may feel, this book should be read by all fans to get a feeling of the beginning of a genre that is so popular today, and I for one am very sad there will be no other books to follow up this series.

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4.0 out of 5 stars One of the oddest books I've ever read, April 1 2004

By	"anjylle" (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CHILDREN OF NIGHT (Mass Market Paperback)

That may be a compliment. I'm not certain. It doesn't have an extremely complex plotline. It doesn't make your brain work too hard -- if at all. It's even a bit cliched (don't tell me the 'vampire rocker' theme hasn't been used before), and the romatic part of it seems just the slightest bit silly.

In short, it's pure entertainment, and I've read it cover-to-cover at least ten times (I've lost count).

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fine tale of redemption, Oct 15 2003

By	David Hood (Wesley Chapel, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This second Diana Tregarde book, which takes place before the first, Burning Water, is superior in every aspect. Along with the travails and dangers Diana has to face we learn about her past and we get to see a wonderful tale of redemption as well.

Based on a short story that appeared in the Werehunter collection Diana must contend with a rock band transformed into psi-vampires and a soul-destroyer. To complicate matters, Davey, one of the band is her ex-boyfriend who hurt her badly. A "normal" vampire also gets in the mix as her love-interest.

The most interesting parts of the book are the dual tales of redemption. Diana coming to terms with her past and conquering her fear and Davey's fight against what he has been turned into.

Pacing and tension are also improved over Burning Water, in this book you actually believe harm can and will come to Diana and people involved with her. Like Burning Water, it is also a fast read.

I will again state it is a shame that Lackey stopped writing Diana Tregarde books. Diana is a nice character in a nicely realized urban fantasy world.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read
I am sorry, but I have read both Hamilton as well as Huff and Lackey is comparible if not better than quite a few of their novels. Read more

Published on April 15 2003 by C. Stevens

4.0 out of 5 stars A great work of horror by Mercedes Lackey
Diana Tregarde is a guardian. This means she has certain magical powers and is required to help anyone in need of magical assistance that asks her. Read more

Published on April 4 2003 by Nancy E.

4.0 out of 5 stars Fair
For not reading any of her other books and purchasing it out of pure curiousity I'd have to say it's an interesting book with a strong hold on it's plot. Read more

Published on Aug 23 2002 by nightskitten