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Damned and Cursed #7
Four Centuries
Four centuries and counting It’s been a difficult few months in the long life of the vampire Victoria. The death of Bradley, one of the oldest and dearest closest to her, creates a power vacuum that threatens the life she’s built for herself. Then there’s Zoey, the newborn vampire in Victoria’s care. Barely a young woman, if Zoey has any hope of surviving the world she’s been thrust in, she will need the wisdom and guidance of Victoria. A plague is also running through Baltimore’s supernatural underworld, killing vampires indiscriminately. Victoria has problems. But over four centuries, she’s made quite a few friends.
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 13, 2015
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March 7, 2016
I am with Jack on this one, Stray doesn't do much for me.
April 11, 2019
New central characters. Staaaph. We already like the central characters no need for further central characters.
April 12, 2024
The Damned and Cursed series continues to go from strength to strength. This latest instalment continues that trend and helps move this series to a top position on my must read series list.
After the other books I shouldn't have worried, but I found I was quite anxious about this book. To date Victoria has been my least favourite central character in this series. I've never grown attached to her as I have to the other characters and I didn't expect that I would like this novel as much as I did. It turns out that this novel is just what this character needed and I loved reading every minute of this story in which she is finally the primary protagonist.
The novel starts as Victoria goes to India to deal with some vampire politics. This is a story that was part told in previous novels and it was interesting to see those other stories interacting with this one as the timelines are brought into sync. The second part of this story is deals directly with the aftermath of Demons LLC as Victoria helps introduce Zoey, a baby vampire, to her new existence.
I have to admit that Zoey doesn't add much to the story or the series in my mind. I didn't really feel like she fit in with the rest of Victoria's inner circle and I am struggling to see what she brings to the team. However, what she did do was give us a chance to expand on an aspect of Victoria's character. It allowed us to see how much Victoria does always try to do good, even if her results don't always match up with her intentions.
I did wonder wether the protagonists from previous books would play a part in this book or if Mr Bullion would concentrate solely on Victoria. On the one hand I really hoped to see them again, especially Jack, but on the other I felt that bringing them into the story would only take the attention away from Victoria. Well, they did show up and though they weren't as much as a distraction as I expected, they did kind of steal the show. Kevin just has so much potential to do awesome things and Jack is simply one of my favourite characters of all time.
Overall I think that this novel achieves what it set out to do. It was a fun and fast paced read that really expanded Victoria's character in a positive way. Mr Bullion has increased Victoria's level of likability (in my eyes at least) to a level close to the other protagonists in the series. It just makes me grow even more invested in these already great stories.
If you like this series then of course read this book, you'll love it. If you haven't tried it yet then go back and read Demon Spawn. You won't be disappointed.
After the other books I shouldn't have worried, but I found I was quite anxious about this book. To date Victoria has been my least favourite central character in this series. I've never grown attached to her as I have to the other characters and I didn't expect that I would like this novel as much as I did. It turns out that this novel is just what this character needed and I loved reading every minute of this story in which she is finally the primary protagonist.
The novel starts as Victoria goes to India to deal with some vampire politics. This is a story that was part told in previous novels and it was interesting to see those other stories interacting with this one as the timelines are brought into sync. The second part of this story is deals directly with the aftermath of Demons LLC as Victoria helps introduce Zoey, a baby vampire, to her new existence.
I have to admit that Zoey doesn't add much to the story or the series in my mind. I didn't really feel like she fit in with the rest of Victoria's inner circle and I am struggling to see what she brings to the team. However, what she did do was give us a chance to expand on an aspect of Victoria's character. It allowed us to see how much Victoria does always try to do good, even if her results don't always match up with her intentions.
I did wonder wether the protagonists from previous books would play a part in this book or if Mr Bullion would concentrate solely on Victoria. On the one hand I really hoped to see them again, especially Jack, but on the other I felt that bringing them into the story would only take the attention away from Victoria. Well, they did show up and though they weren't as much as a distraction as I expected, they did kind of steal the show. Kevin just has so much potential to do awesome things and Jack is simply one of my favourite characters of all time.
Overall I think that this novel achieves what it set out to do. It was a fun and fast paced read that really expanded Victoria's character in a positive way. Mr Bullion has increased Victoria's level of likability (in my eyes at least) to a level close to the other protagonists in the series. It just makes me grow even more invested in these already great stories.
If you like this series then of course read this book, you'll love it. If you haven't tried it yet then go back and read Demon Spawn. You won't be disappointed.
February 16, 2019
Rating 4.0 stars
There were a couple of changes in this book compared to the other 6 books in the series I have read so far. The first one being that there was a little bit of a time overlap between this book and the last 2 books. In books 5 and 6 Victoria was in India. This books starts with her leaving to go to India, so we already know a few things that are going to happen. The rest of the series happened in chronological order and it didn't back track. The backtracking also happened again later in the story. The second big difference is that this was the first book in which Victoria was the lead. At most, she has been a secondary character in the rest of the series, with her sometimes being just a supporting character. This story revolves around her time in India and her taking in the young vampire, Zoey, that Alex found and helped in the last book. I keep finding little things that don't make sense in the story. A lot of times over the span of a series when I notice those issues, they tend to get on my nerves as the series goes on. I haven't found that to be the case in this series; maybe because this series is more about characters and relationships than overall world building and plot? I do think it will be a little cathartic for me to describe the things I have noticed even if they don't bug me that much.
Some of the things that didn't make sense to me:
1) Victoria is over 400 years old. and yet she looks like she is 30. We find out in this book that her family that was killed by a vampire was her father and mother (not her husband and children that I assumed). What was the life expectancy in the 1600's? 35? 40? How was she not married with teenage children at that point in her life?
2) The vampire community. What the hell is going on there? They meet in India to talk about the state of the supernatural community but I still don't get why they are in charge. Who pays for all this? Do they just pay for everything themselves out of the goodness or their hearts? Vampires running things is not a new concept, but that is when there are covens involved. Every vampire seems to be alone. Victoria even says that they are mainly solitary creatures. There appears to be some organization at the top, but then we find new vampires all over the place in this story that don't know what they are doing. Isn't there some kind of training program or something? How do new vampires learn how to survive without a coven? There is all this talk about protecting the secret but isn't the biggest threat to their secrecy having a young vampire that doesn't know anything? How do new vampires make money if they can only work at night?
3) Victoria's choices. I don't understand her sometimes. She throws around money like it is nothing. I know she is rich but not Bill Gates rich. She spends so much money just to protect people that probably shouldn't be protected. At the beginning of the book she is hunting a vampire who is going around hurting mortals. She spends weeks tailing him, hiring private investigators, then another 10,000 dollars to clear out the hotel floor he is staying at, all so she can talk to him and give him a warning? You don't get to be rich by doing stupid shit and that is stupid. And, I will say it again, why is it her job? Who gave her that job? If she was doing it to protect her territory I might be able to see that, but that doesn't appear to be the case, otherwise she would have just told him to leave and not come back. Then at the drop of a hat she can snap and hurt someone (she broke the arm of a security guard just for doing his job, he didn't even attach her or anything).
I sort of liked Zoey and Victoria's friendship and how Victoria was showing her the ropes but then something happened and Zoey did something stupid which made me not like her (I don't really like stupid people)
On to the next book.
There were a couple of changes in this book compared to the other 6 books in the series I have read so far. The first one being that there was a little bit of a time overlap between this book and the last 2 books. In books 5 and 6 Victoria was in India. This books starts with her leaving to go to India, so we already know a few things that are going to happen. The rest of the series happened in chronological order and it didn't back track. The backtracking also happened again later in the story. The second big difference is that this was the first book in which Victoria was the lead. At most, she has been a secondary character in the rest of the series, with her sometimes being just a supporting character. This story revolves around her time in India and her taking in the young vampire, Zoey, that Alex found and helped in the last book. I keep finding little things that don't make sense in the story. A lot of times over the span of a series when I notice those issues, they tend to get on my nerves as the series goes on. I haven't found that to be the case in this series; maybe because this series is more about characters and relationships than overall world building and plot? I do think it will be a little cathartic for me to describe the things I have noticed even if they don't bug me that much.
Some of the things that didn't make sense to me:
1) Victoria is over 400 years old. and yet she looks like she is 30. We find out in this book that her family that was killed by a vampire was her father and mother (not her husband and children that I assumed). What was the life expectancy in the 1600's? 35? 40? How was she not married with teenage children at that point in her life?
2) The vampire community. What the hell is going on there? They meet in India to talk about the state of the supernatural community but I still don't get why they are in charge. Who pays for all this? Do they just pay for everything themselves out of the goodness or their hearts? Vampires running things is not a new concept, but that is when there are covens involved. Every vampire seems to be alone. Victoria even says that they are mainly solitary creatures. There appears to be some organization at the top, but then we find new vampires all over the place in this story that don't know what they are doing. Isn't there some kind of training program or something? How do new vampires learn how to survive without a coven? There is all this talk about protecting the secret but isn't the biggest threat to their secrecy having a young vampire that doesn't know anything? How do new vampires make money if they can only work at night?
3) Victoria's choices. I don't understand her sometimes. She throws around money like it is nothing. I know she is rich but not Bill Gates rich. She spends so much money just to protect people that probably shouldn't be protected. At the beginning of the book she is hunting a vampire who is going around hurting mortals. She spends weeks tailing him, hiring private investigators, then another 10,000 dollars to clear out the hotel floor he is staying at, all so she can talk to him and give him a warning? You don't get to be rich by doing stupid shit and that is stupid. And, I will say it again, why is it her job? Who gave her that job? If she was doing it to protect her territory I might be able to see that, but that doesn't appear to be the case, otherwise she would have just told him to leave and not come back. Then at the drop of a hat she can snap and hurt someone (she broke the arm of a security guard just for doing his job, he didn't even attach her or anything).
I sort of liked Zoey and Victoria's friendship and how Victoria was showing her the ropes but then something happened and Zoey did something stupid which made me not like her (I don't really like stupid people)
On to the next book.
December 19, 2015
Woot!
Loved the story and characters! Things start getting serious and intense with our favorite supernaturals. Zoey's is a great add to the group and and I can't wait to see how all the dynamics grow! A few edit errors I can overlook because I needed my Damned & Cursed fix...
Loved the story and characters! Things start getting serious and intense with our favorite supernaturals. Zoey's is a great add to the group and and I can't wait to see how all the dynamics grow! A few edit errors I can overlook because I needed my Damned & Cursed fix...
April 4, 2021
Fun book!
I really enjoy this series. It's been a few years since I read the last book and I had forgotten how much I enjoy the characters. Victoria is a 400+ year old vampire, one of the oldest still around. Strangely, she leads a fairly normal life, if being super wealthy and an all powerful vampire are considered normal. She takes in Zoey, a recently turned 18 year old vampire and tries to help get used to her new existence. Bad stuff happens, Jack Kursed shows up to help out as does Kevin, the witch, and Victoria ends up fighting a scourge that is killing off vampires. Needless to say, the status quo has changed and who knows what the future will bring. Time to read the next book in the series.
I really enjoy this series. It's been a few years since I read the last book and I had forgotten how much I enjoy the characters. Victoria is a 400+ year old vampire, one of the oldest still around. Strangely, she leads a fairly normal life, if being super wealthy and an all powerful vampire are considered normal. She takes in Zoey, a recently turned 18 year old vampire and tries to help get used to her new existence. Bad stuff happens, Jack Kursed shows up to help out as does Kevin, the witch, and Victoria ends up fighting a scourge that is killing off vampires. Needless to say, the status quo has changed and who knows what the future will bring. Time to read the next book in the series.
December 21, 2017
Damn.
I just finished reading book 7 in the Damned and Cursed series and am bereft. Please can we have some more. I especially love that at some points the books had me shouting out loud as well as cringing inwardly at some of the inappropriate things Jack says and does. A vampire with compassion, a demon with a conscience and a witch with a sense of humour as well as Jack. What more could I want? Book 8 would be fabulous. Great writing. Thanks. Fi.
I just finished reading book 7 in the Damned and Cursed series and am bereft. Please can we have some more. I especially love that at some points the books had me shouting out loud as well as cringing inwardly at some of the inappropriate things Jack says and does. A vampire with compassion, a demon with a conscience and a witch with a sense of humour as well as Jack. What more could I want? Book 8 would be fabulous. Great writing. Thanks. Fi.
September 1, 2017
Fun read. Interesting challenge for the main character.
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September 3, 2023Fun read
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
March 29, 2016
Another great romp through life with the Damned and Cursed gang!
Glenn Bullion has got great talent when creating his characters. The depth and consistency with each one really goes a long way to a great story. This time we spend time with Victoria and her new charge Zoey, which Alex had rescued from a careless vampire attack. We learn more about Zoey who will be forever 18. Alongside Zoey and Victoria bonding Jack Kursed makes his appearance with his caustic humour and lack of care for those other than his daughter Tiffany and Victoria. Kevin, a witch, who is being hunted by a group of Vampires and is part of Victoria's inner circle of friends, with a brief mention of married couple Alex and Cindy also Leese, who is Kevin's girlfriend. Victoria helps save Kevin from a team of witch hunters by asking and sending Jack to his aid who also toes Zoey along after her excursion. Zoey then goes in to warn Kevin whilst Jack is off doing what Jack does best.....With a smile.
My thoughts? I personally really like Glenn's style of writing. His characters are interesting and fun in their lets get this done with out too many bodies or in Jack's case the more bodies the merrier. The storyline is good and reveals itself steadily over the course of the book.
Though I do feel a bit of beefing up of the storyline wouldn't hurt.
Overall he's done a great job and deserves 5 stars. I look forward to book 8! You really must read the other 6 books to get a good feel for how each character develops in their individual stories. I'm now interested in how Glenn will bring Zoey on in her own adventures.
Glenn Bullion is definitely an author to watch out for.
Glenn Bullion has got great talent when creating his characters. The depth and consistency with each one really goes a long way to a great story. This time we spend time with Victoria and her new charge Zoey, which Alex had rescued from a careless vampire attack. We learn more about Zoey who will be forever 18. Alongside Zoey and Victoria bonding Jack Kursed makes his appearance with his caustic humour and lack of care for those other than his daughter Tiffany and Victoria. Kevin, a witch, who is being hunted by a group of Vampires and is part of Victoria's inner circle of friends, with a brief mention of married couple Alex and Cindy also Leese, who is Kevin's girlfriend. Victoria helps save Kevin from a team of witch hunters by asking and sending Jack to his aid who also toes Zoey along after her excursion. Zoey then goes in to warn Kevin whilst Jack is off doing what Jack does best.....With a smile.
My thoughts? I personally really like Glenn's style of writing. His characters are interesting and fun in their lets get this done with out too many bodies or in Jack's case the more bodies the merrier. The storyline is good and reveals itself steadily over the course of the book.
Though I do feel a bit of beefing up of the storyline wouldn't hurt.
Overall he's done a great job and deserves 5 stars. I look forward to book 8! You really must read the other 6 books to get a good feel for how each character develops in their individual stories. I'm now interested in how Glenn will bring Zoey on in her own adventures.
Glenn Bullion is definitely an author to watch out for.
January 4, 2016
Well you did it again, made me stay up reading till 4am with yet another spectacular book. Just when I was about to put it down to sleep, my boy Jack showed up. I had to finish it then.
I remember when I first heard that this one would be from Victoria's POV, I was left wondering if it could hold up to some of the other favorites in the series...And wow. I don't think Mr. Bullion can do any wrong anymore, just keep writing and I will keep sending you money.
I didn't think much of Zoey at the start but by the end you can see the character growth and I do like her and Victoria together - the wise old vamp and a newborn still stumbling. It's good to see how others from outside of this group see them as well, from Zoey the newborn vamp not knowing about...well anything outside of vampires, to Patrick, who fears what could become of some of her inner circle should push ever come to shove. I loved his line near the end as well...both he and Victoria looking at the same thing, but seeing two very different scenarios in their mind.
Also, having Jack in any story makes it that much better. Anytime he's in a scene, it's just that much more fun.
Looking forward to more form the Damned and Cursed series, keep up the good work man.
I remember when I first heard that this one would be from Victoria's POV, I was left wondering if it could hold up to some of the other favorites in the series...And wow. I don't think Mr. Bullion can do any wrong anymore, just keep writing and I will keep sending you money.
I didn't think much of Zoey at the start but by the end you can see the character growth and I do like her and Victoria together - the wise old vamp and a newborn still stumbling. It's good to see how others from outside of this group see them as well, from Zoey the newborn vamp not knowing about...well anything outside of vampires, to Patrick, who fears what could become of some of her inner circle should push ever come to shove. I loved his line near the end as well...both he and Victoria looking at the same thing, but seeing two very different scenarios in their mind.
Also, having Jack in any story makes it that much better. Anytime he's in a scene, it's just that much more fun.
Looking forward to more form the Damned and Cursed series, keep up the good work man.
February 13, 2016
Great addition to the series
I haven't read all of Glenn Bullion's books. I have read all the books in the Damned and Cursed series. They have been top notch enjoyable reading experiences. With the lead characters changing from book to book I can't decide on my favorite character in the series. I highly recommend this series if you find any of the books interesting. It helps to read them in order but I think I started with book 3 and was not lost when reading. Just when I thought this series was finished Glenn Bullion adds another - I couldn't be happier to purchase it. I look forward to more in the future. I wish Mr Bullion good life and health so I can be selfish and continue to read his writing in this series.
I haven't read all of Glenn Bullion's books. I have read all the books in the Damned and Cursed series. They have been top notch enjoyable reading experiences. With the lead characters changing from book to book I can't decide on my favorite character in the series. I highly recommend this series if you find any of the books interesting. It helps to read them in order but I think I started with book 3 and was not lost when reading. Just when I thought this series was finished Glenn Bullion adds another - I couldn't be happier to purchase it. I look forward to more in the future. I wish Mr Bullion good life and health so I can be selfish and continue to read his writing in this series.
July 21, 2016
It's ok
This is the weakest of the series so far. While not bad it takes a long time to get started and even then it is very hard to see how anything connects until the very end. So the plot appears to be very vague. Until the end when you realize it mostly ties together. Still the plot is resolved mostly of screen and we are told about it, we don't actually see it. So overall a weak book. Worth reading to keep up with the story but not worth it on it's own. The first in this series that I didn't race through. Sad too because Victoria is such a central character to the series.
This is the weakest of the series so far. While not bad it takes a long time to get started and even then it is very hard to see how anything connects until the very end. So the plot appears to be very vague. Until the end when you realize it mostly ties together. Still the plot is resolved mostly of screen and we are told about it, we don't actually see it. So overall a weak book. Worth reading to keep up with the story but not worth it on it's own. The first in this series that I didn't race through. Sad too because Victoria is such a central character to the series.
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July 2, 2016Good read!
Victoria was fascinating as usual and deserves to carry a book. Jack might've crossed the line with his surliiness a couple of times. Fine line between surly and mean. Action found to be somewhat stilted. A little tedious at the conference in India and getting the story moving initially. Last third of book was enthralling. Would have liked to see Jack wipe out the arrogant council in a bloody style. Ending opens a lot of possibilities. Would recommend and definitely buy next episode.
Victoria was fascinating as usual and deserves to carry a book. Jack might've crossed the line with his surliiness a couple of times. Fine line between surly and mean. Action found to be somewhat stilted. A little tedious at the conference in India and getting the story moving initially. Last third of book was enthralling. Would have liked to see Jack wipe out the arrogant council in a bloody style. Ending opens a lot of possibilities. Would recommend and definitely buy next episode.
November 5, 2016
Jack rescued this book.
The first part of the book was very slow, and when Zoey came into the book, it because a book about handling a teenager. Not quite sure what the target audience is there as this part took up quite a bit.
The female characters in the series are pretty cardboard: they are often crazy for sex and talk dirty every chance they get.
Then Jack arrives slightly halfway through the book and the book immediately improves.
The first part of the book was very slow, and when Zoey came into the book, it because a book about handling a teenager. Not quite sure what the target audience is there as this part took up quite a bit.
The female characters in the series are pretty cardboard: they are often crazy for sex and talk dirty every chance they get.
Then Jack arrives slightly halfway through the book and the book immediately improves.
January 18, 2016
The Series Keeps On Rolling
Four Centuries keeps a great series rolling. The character Zoey is integrated with the other main characters in the series. The ground is laid for future books with international vampires as well as more development of Kevin. Plus Jack is a guilty pleasure who makes you laugh hard while feeling guilty about it. When is book 8 coming?
Four Centuries keeps a great series rolling. The character Zoey is integrated with the other main characters in the series. The ground is laid for future books with international vampires as well as more development of Kevin. Plus Jack is a guilty pleasure who makes you laugh hard while feeling guilty about it. When is book 8 coming?
July 13, 2016
I have loved every book in this series and that is not something I say lightly.
This book in the series focuses on Victoria and a new wrinkle named Zoey, a new vamp that needs the guidance and help of someone with experience and there is no shortage of that with Victoria.
Jack Kursed is my favorite character out of all of them but I would recommend them all to anyone that wants a great read.
This book in the series focuses on Victoria and a new wrinkle named Zoey, a new vamp that needs the guidance and help of someone with experience and there is no shortage of that with Victoria.
Jack Kursed is my favorite character out of all of them but I would recommend them all to anyone that wants a great read.
January 6, 2017
Four Centuries
WOW!!!! I am really enjoying this series I'm hoping they never end. Glenn really knows how to tell a story and usually i can figure out "who dunnit" however I was totally surprised, which is refreshing for me. Anyone who likes to get close to the characters in a story will enjoy Glenn Bullions style.
WOW!!!! I am really enjoying this series I'm hoping they never end. Glenn really knows how to tell a story and usually i can figure out "who dunnit" however I was totally surprised, which is refreshing for me. Anyone who likes to get close to the characters in a story will enjoy Glenn Bullions style.
April 11, 2016
I just can't get enough of this series.
I read some reviews that weren't that happy with this book, well I believe them wrong! I love this series and this book is great. So what if it went backwards, it was still sweet and touching. I would like some more please!
I read some reviews that weren't that happy with this book, well I believe them wrong! I love this series and this book is great. So what if it went backwards, it was still sweet and touching. I would like some more please!
May 15, 2016
Really liked this one it's a great sequel to a great series and I liked that Victoria had a sort of starring role here. Loved Jack as usual and I'm a bit worried about what will the future bring for Kevin since he's been outed to the vampire world now.
Looking forward to future novels!
Looking forward to future novels!
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December 16, 2015
Good Book
I liked this book and I have like this whole series. This is a good book for any one to read.
I liked this book and I have like this whole series. This is a good book for any one to read.
February 12, 2016
Another enjoyable outing from this author. If you have read any of the other Damned and Kursed series, you will like this one also.
December 29, 2015
A very enjoyable read
A welcome tease into the life of Victoria in what I hope is a prelude to more about Victoria and Zoey
A welcome tease into the life of Victoria in what I hope is a prelude to more about Victoria and Zoey
September 1, 2016
good paranormal series
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