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Underwood and Flinch #2
Bonded in Blood
The second volume in the award-winning Underwood and Flinch Chronicles.
Lord Underwood has risen from the grave, and with David forced into his service as Guardian, he begins to enjoy the nightlife of Almacena. He develops a particular fondness for La Reina de Corazones - or rather, its landlady, Michelle. David does not approve, and neither does Lydia, for she and the Black Circle have plans for Underwood that definitely do not include Michelle – plans that involve Underwood granting them the vampiric gift of eternal life. And if Underwood won't grant that gift by choice, they'll take it by force.
Bonded in Blood, the second of the Underwood and Flinch Chronicles, continues events started in Volume One, Resurrection. It also reveals how, in the early 18th Century, Underwood became a vampire and how he and the Flinch family became forever Bonded in Blood.
- One of the best podcasts ever - Walt Kolenda, Examiner.com
Winner of the Polidori Award for Best Vampire Novel 2010 and 2011.
Finalist in the 2010 Parsec Awards and Winner in 2012.
Lord Underwood has risen from the grave, and with David forced into his service as Guardian, he begins to enjoy the nightlife of Almacena. He develops a particular fondness for La Reina de Corazones - or rather, its landlady, Michelle. David does not approve, and neither does Lydia, for she and the Black Circle have plans for Underwood that definitely do not include Michelle – plans that involve Underwood granting them the vampiric gift of eternal life. And if Underwood won't grant that gift by choice, they'll take it by force.
Bonded in Blood, the second of the Underwood and Flinch Chronicles, continues events started in Volume One, Resurrection. It also reveals how, in the early 18th Century, Underwood became a vampire and how he and the Flinch family became forever Bonded in Blood.
- One of the best podcasts ever - Walt Kolenda, Examiner.com
Winner of the Polidori Award for Best Vampire Novel 2010 and 2011.
Finalist in the 2010 Parsec Awards and Winner in 2012.
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First published July 13, 2013
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Mike Bennett
20 books199 followersMike Bennett is the five-time Parsec Award-winning author/podcaster of the Underwood and Flinch saga, Hall of Mirrors, and One Among the Sleepless. He lives in Wexford, Ireland.
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August 6, 2018
Just great storytelling. It would make a fantastic TV series.
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
September 27, 2013
The last time we heard from Underwood and Flinch in Resurrection, Flinch discovered he has no choice in being Underwood's guardian. He also can't stop Underwood from killing people. In Underwood and Flinch: Bonded In Blood by Mike Bennett, the story picks up right after the first one ended.
With David and Lord Underwood both knowing where each other stand, Underwood decides to find out what the local nightlife of Almacena is like. They go to a bar that is owned by friends of Lydia and Underwood sets his sights on the wife of the bar's co-owner Michelle. Underwood wants a new mate but things are not that easy as David and Lydia do not approve of his choice.
To make matters worse the Russian mafia is hunting down the owners of the bar and Michelle's husband does not want to give up his wife. Also Lydia has plans of her own to get Underwood to make her and the other members of the Black Circle into vampires, even if she has to trick her master to do it. There is also the question of whether David can handle the job of being Underwood's guardian.
That's not all you get in Bonded In Blood. This book also gets into how Underwood became affiliated with Flinch. His origin story starts in the early 18th century and explains how Underwood was forced to become a pirate and how his escape attempt lead him to become a vampire. The story shifts seamlessly from the present to the past and then back to the present.
Mike Bennett has a great story here and the book was hard to put down. I think what I liked best about the book was how it worked as drama, horror, action and comedy. I loved when Underwood starts talking about butts and also when Underwood starts dancing to Motorhead with Michelle.
There were also some great horror scenes such as when 4 pirates are being stalked by something in the dead of the night and when Underwood looses his cool in a strip club. Mike Bennett adds a lot of different ingredients to his story and it works well even if you're not a horror fan. There were also some great fight scenes throughout the book and the story itself is very deep.
This story also looks at the theme of redemption, loyalty. love and friendship. You get to see Underwood and Flinch's relationship change throughout the book and even when they don't see eye to eye, they still work great together. Even some of the minor characters in Bonded In Blood get some great scenes. One part where the Russian Mafia shows up at Michelle's bar is memorable and there is a scene where even though both Michelle and her husband are Under Underwood's influence, they still manage to show their love for each other.
The only thing that bothered me a little was the ending. It made sense and kept true to the themes of the book but there was one loose end that needed to be tied up. There are more books scheduled in the Underwood and Flinch series and I hope Mike Bennett does as good with the next book as he did on the first two. Bonded In Blood is a good example of how great vampire fiction can be. Even if you don't like vampires you will find something to like here.
With David and Lord Underwood both knowing where each other stand, Underwood decides to find out what the local nightlife of Almacena is like. They go to a bar that is owned by friends of Lydia and Underwood sets his sights on the wife of the bar's co-owner Michelle. Underwood wants a new mate but things are not that easy as David and Lydia do not approve of his choice.
To make matters worse the Russian mafia is hunting down the owners of the bar and Michelle's husband does not want to give up his wife. Also Lydia has plans of her own to get Underwood to make her and the other members of the Black Circle into vampires, even if she has to trick her master to do it. There is also the question of whether David can handle the job of being Underwood's guardian.
That's not all you get in Bonded In Blood. This book also gets into how Underwood became affiliated with Flinch. His origin story starts in the early 18th century and explains how Underwood was forced to become a pirate and how his escape attempt lead him to become a vampire. The story shifts seamlessly from the present to the past and then back to the present.
Mike Bennett has a great story here and the book was hard to put down. I think what I liked best about the book was how it worked as drama, horror, action and comedy. I loved when Underwood starts talking about butts and also when Underwood starts dancing to Motorhead with Michelle.
There were also some great horror scenes such as when 4 pirates are being stalked by something in the dead of the night and when Underwood looses his cool in a strip club. Mike Bennett adds a lot of different ingredients to his story and it works well even if you're not a horror fan. There were also some great fight scenes throughout the book and the story itself is very deep.
This story also looks at the theme of redemption, loyalty. love and friendship. You get to see Underwood and Flinch's relationship change throughout the book and even when they don't see eye to eye, they still work great together. Even some of the minor characters in Bonded In Blood get some great scenes. One part where the Russian Mafia shows up at Michelle's bar is memorable and there is a scene where even though both Michelle and her husband are Under Underwood's influence, they still manage to show their love for each other.
The only thing that bothered me a little was the ending. It made sense and kept true to the themes of the book but there was one loose end that needed to be tied up. There are more books scheduled in the Underwood and Flinch series and I hope Mike Bennett does as good with the next book as he did on the first two. Bonded In Blood is a good example of how great vampire fiction can be. Even if you don't like vampires you will find something to like here.
July 22, 2013
After reading resurrection I was looking forward to getting my teeth into this and it didn't disappoint.
It has more twists and turns than an unfamiliar dark country lane.
Totally awesome read.
I can't wait for vol 3!!!
It has more twists and turns than an unfamiliar dark country lane.
Totally awesome read.
I can't wait for vol 3!!!
October 11, 2013
Wow. Even having previously "read" this book (listening to the podcast audio), this book loses nothing in the repeat. I was almost reluctant to read the end because I *knew* what would happen already, and I was not looking forward to the ugly cry that ended my experience of the audio. Fortunately I only got all teary at the end, not flat out bawling.
In this book, David Flinch has (mostly) accepted his new position as Daniel Underwood's guardian, but his sister Lydia has more tricks up her sleeve than anyone thought. The Russian mobsters from the first book also make a (very prominent) appearance, bringing the dramatic narrative of the book to it's zenith. We also get to find out Underwood's origin story and learn some more of why His Lordship is who he is.
If you are looking for a gripping and horrifying read, I cannot recommend this series enough. Go give it a listen or a read (available for Kindle or for free in iTunes, just look for Underwood and Flinch). Mike Bennett is starting the podcast of book 3 sometime this month, too, so the story is not yet done!
In this book, David Flinch has (mostly) accepted his new position as Daniel Underwood's guardian, but his sister Lydia has more tricks up her sleeve than anyone thought. The Russian mobsters from the first book also make a (very prominent) appearance, bringing the dramatic narrative of the book to it's zenith. We also get to find out Underwood's origin story and learn some more of why His Lordship is who he is.
If you are looking for a gripping and horrifying read, I cannot recommend this series enough. Go give it a listen or a read (available for Kindle or for free in iTunes, just look for Underwood and Flinch). Mike Bennett is starting the podcast of book 3 sometime this month, too, so the story is not yet done!
July 23, 2013
Mike's humour and horror come out in this story in spades.
I must admit being a supporter of this on indiegogo I own this as one personalised ebook rather than two separate books so this review is for both books so far in the chronicles.
Not another vampire story I can hear people groan but Lord Underwood isn't sparkly and all those superior put-downs for the Twigglet books, and this story has pirates too so what could be better.
In all seriousness this is a great read and a new old take on the vampire tale which kept me gripped from start to end. The Spanish location and the "origins" tale are worth the pound or so alone.
Until the moon rises again these first two chronicles will have to suffice.
I must admit being a supporter of this on indiegogo I own this as one personalised ebook rather than two separate books so this review is for both books so far in the chronicles.
Not another vampire story I can hear people groan but Lord Underwood isn't sparkly and all those superior put-downs for the Twigglet books, and this story has pirates too so what could be better.
In all seriousness this is a great read and a new old take on the vampire tale which kept me gripped from start to end. The Spanish location and the "origins" tale are worth the pound or so alone.
Until the moon rises again these first two chronicles will have to suffice.
July 22, 2013
This is where the story really gets good. Ressurection has a slow build but this one is jammed packed full of adventure. A must read for any true vampire fanatic.
November 13, 2014
Love me some real vampires not these Twilight wannabes!
November 14, 2014
so glad for this, can't get enough U+F in my blood!!! MWaaaahh hahah haaaa
July 22, 2013
Twist after twist as the tale draws to a close. If you get the chance to listen to the audio version, the narration is perfect!
July 28, 2015
This has got to be one of my all-time favorite stories. Fantastic!!
August 19, 2015
A far more interesting vampire tale than is commonly available right now!
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