Misfits

Blood Calling #2

by Joshua Grover-David Patterson

It’s been a busy month for Lucy Leary. The new year has barely begun, and she’s a) become a vampire, b) fought and defeated one of the most dangerous vamps on the planet, and c) been forced to leave the city she was born and raised in so her family and friends won’t find out what’s become of her. But those might be the least of her worries. It turns out her new friend Emma and her sire Wash neglected to tell her just how much danger they’re in for the crime of nearly revealing their existence to humans. Worse, Emma must repay a favor to an old friend that will put them into the public eye, when they most need to be laying low. Praise for “ A Blood Calling Novel” “This is a completely unique sequel. Four Stars.” -A Book Vacation – (bookvacations.wordpress.com) Praise for “Blood Calling” “Give me more!” -Norah Wilson, Top 100 Kindle author of the “Dix Dodd” mysteries. Praise for “Mercy” “Joshua Grover-David Patterson writes in a style that will surely connect with many contemporary zombie fans. His use of tone and narrative structure are miles ahead of most who work in the genre.” -Scott Kenemore, author of “Zombie, Ohio” and “The Zen of Zombie.” “You expect a zombie novel to have brains, but you don't expect it to be this smart. You expect a number of internal organs to be on display, but you don't expect this much heart. MERCY is a kicka** zombie novel, but it's also a thoughtful, moving story about the joy and importance of being human and alive.” -Seamus Cooper/Brendan Halpin, author of “The Mall of Cthulhu” and “Donorboy”

Genres: Paranormal

205 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 23, 2011

About the author

Joshua Grover-David Patterson is a freelance writer, screenwriter and blogger. His articles on pop culture, film and the Internet have appeared in The Post-Crescent, Bull magazine, delight! magazine and Film Threat. Patterson’s films have won 13 awards and appeared in 29 film festivals all over the world, including in Japan, Australia, Hungary, Norway, the UK and throughout the United States. Patterson lives in Wisconsin with his wife and their daughter. You can follow him via Twitter at www.twitter.com/GroverDavid, Like him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JoshuaGroverDavid, or follow his book-blogging at groverdavid.blogspot.com.

Reviews

[A Book Vacation · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the hardest thing to do as an author is to write a sequel to a novel, especially if the first novel is exceptionally good. But Patterson has taken on this challenge, creating a riveting sequel to his vampire novel, Blood Calling, as he continues the story of Lucy, Wash, and Emma. Once again, Patterson introduces us to some interesting characters along the way, creating a roller coaster ride as the trio undertakes a mission to defeat an evil vampire intent on imprisoning and draining an innocent.

I really enjoyed this novel and the characterization that Patterson provides through the many different characters he employs. The fact that he adds depth to all the characters, and there are multiple, makes it all the more engaging for the reader. This is a completely unique sequel and I loved where Patterson chose to take it, providing the reader with a fantastic ride, but also leaving it open for more books in the series, which I am excited about.

I especially enjoyed how Patterson smoothly aligns his story, explaining the background of each of the vampires, as well as connecting their story to his short prequel Baby Teeth which is actually the first portion of the Blood Calling series that Patterson ever wrote. It takes a special author to be able to write a piece, months prior to the actual novel, and then intertwine them so seamlessly. Hence, it’s easy to see why I have always been impressed with Patterson’s writing; he is exceptionally talented and the fact that he can publish one novel right after another is a feat within itself...

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[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This next chapter in Lucy Leary's story has a few unexpected items that neither Emma or Wash mentioned before. Like the fact, The Enforcers would sooner kill them than leave loose ends. Emma and Lucy had to leave Denver sooner than planned thanks to incident with a cop. Emma, Wash, and Lucy are seeking a safe place to stay and Pittsburgh is it. Emma owes two favors to Bets and needs to pay them now. Bets wants to know what happened to a human named Charisma. Lucy and company keep running into more trouble than solving trouble. Will they learn the truth about Charisma? Will Emma's debt be paid? What other trouble is coming their way? Your answers await you in Misfits.

I liked seeing where the characters are going in this book but honestly preferred the first book to this one. We get clued into more vampire lore and how much trouble everyone is in. I noticed a big change from the first book to this one in Lucy's character. I found new reasons to dislike Emma. I liked that Wash is in love with Lucy just not sure where that relationship is going at this point. I will definitely keep this author in mind for different books.

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 2 in the series of Blood Calling. In The Misfits Lucy , Wash and there friend Emma begin a new journey togetheir due to the fact that Lucy is now a new vampire. Lucy has to literally leave town and her old life behind . Because if they are found out a group of elite vampires called The Enforcers come calling.These vampires are there to make sure humans know nothing about there kind. They have an essential rule, never show your true nature. If by chance a human finds out , the penalty is death by the cruelest form. Emma takes Lucy to a safe place but complications arise. Feeding a baby vampire is a big and tricky thing. Emma then calls in a favor from an ex boyfriend called Bets. He then helps her out but with one condition. The condition to find a human Named Charisma.. He wants to know why she never contacted him again. Emma agrees but things dont always go according to plan . New characters appear along with new challeges. The little group of Misfits now reevaluate there current situation. A highly recommended read , it was fast paced and exciting .

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second book in the Blood Calling series and this picks up the story from the end of the first.

Lucy is a new vampire and with her vampire friends Wash and Emma, we are introduced to some new characters and new situations. There is the dilemma of what to do when vampires are discovered by humans and this sets up the story line for the book.

I enjoyed the fact that this book was again written in the narrative style as I think it works for the story and the suggested audience (YA). Although I am much older than YA I still thought that as a vampire story, it worked and seemed believable. I’m very much looking forward reading the final instalment.

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Tabby Shiflett · Rating 4 out of 5]

As far as sequels go, this one hits the spot. Great characters, including new ones. Not quite as good as the first, but pretty close.

[Chandni · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book more than its predecessor. The plot was interesting and exciting and it was nice watching Lucy come to terms with what she is.

[Mimi6]

It was a good book