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Amaranthine #8
Masque of the Vampire
After three months away, Katelina and Jorick return home to find a Sarah, Katelina's best friend, was supposed to be dead – butchered by vampires months ago. Yet here she is – alive, silent about her ordeal, and hiding scars far deeper than flesh.
Roped into guarding a lavish vampire gala at a secluded Canadian estate, Katelina hopes the opulent masquerade will offer a reprieve. Instead, the glittering party turns into a den of paranoia when Sarah claims a phantom is hunting her through the corridors.
Then the butchery begins.
A child's body is found outside with a missing heart, the gruesome calling card of the human “Heartless Killer”. Is a rogue immortal hunting the guests, or is the stalker in the shadows something far worse? In a house brimming with ancient predators and deadly deceptions, everyone is a suspect – and survival means discovering who is pulling the strings before the masquerade ends in blood.
Roped into guarding a lavish vampire gala at a secluded Canadian estate, Katelina hopes the opulent masquerade will offer a reprieve. Instead, the glittering party turns into a den of paranoia when Sarah claims a phantom is hunting her through the corridors.
Then the butchery begins.
A child's body is found outside with a missing heart, the gruesome calling card of the human “Heartless Killer”. Is a rogue immortal hunting the guests, or is the stalker in the shadows something far worse? In a house brimming with ancient predators and deadly deceptions, everyone is a suspect – and survival means discovering who is pulling the strings before the masquerade ends in blood.
- GenresFantasy
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2016
About the author
Joleene Naylor
98 books133 followersJoleene Naylor is the author of the glitter-less Amaranthine vampire series, a world where vampires aren't for children. As a compliment to the novel series, she has also written several short stories, including the Vampire Morsels collection.
In her spare time, Joleene is a freelance book cover designer and for-fun photographer . She maintains several blogs full of odd ramblings, and occasionally updates her website at JoleeneNaylor.com. In what little time is left she watches anime and pins recipes and DIY, all from a crooked Victorian house in Villisca, Iowa. Between her husband and her pets, she is never lonely, and should she ever disappear one might look for her on a beach in Tahiti, sipping a tropical drink and wearing a disguise.
She currently has several books available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple and Smashwords.
In her spare time, Joleene is a freelance book cover designer and for-fun photographer . She maintains several blogs full of odd ramblings, and occasionally updates her website at JoleeneNaylor.com. In what little time is left she watches anime and pins recipes and DIY, all from a crooked Victorian house in Villisca, Iowa. Between her husband and her pets, she is never lonely, and should she ever disappear one might look for her on a beach in Tahiti, sipping a tropical drink and wearing a disguise.
She currently has several books available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple and Smashwords.
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March 27, 2016
Masque of the Vampire was amazing! It was interesting to find out what had happened to Sarah, Katelina’s best friend, after she had been kidnapped in Katelina’s place. When they finally get back together in this book, they have lots of differences to overcome. All this while Jorick, Jamie and Verchiel are trying to figure out which vampire is killing children all over the place and keeping up with security measures during the weeklong festivities at an exclusive vampire party.
June 4, 2016
Holy crap! Joleene Naylor is a genius. An evil genius who wrote an amazing, gripping, fabulous book, but isn't releasing the next book until 2017. No!!! I have to know what happens next.
Masque of the Vampire takes us on a journey to Canada where Jorick (who is once again working as an Executioner, much to Katelina's annoyance) has been assigned as security detail to a massive vampire party. A mass congregation of vampires, some of whom are at odds with one another, and all of whom have their own agendas... What could possibly go wrong? From dead bodies, to bizarre ancient rituals, to creepy twins, to daytime stalkers, this book is incredible.
Katelina has certainly evolved in this book. She's more confident. She's a fighter. And Jorick respects this. Yes, he's still the protective Jorick we all know and love, but he has come to realize that Katelina wants equality in their relationship, and he is making a real effort to respect her independence. There are some new characters in this book as well.. Some creepy. Some secretive. All are complex. And worth the read.
I love the Amaranthine world this author has created. And, trust me. It's an entire WORLD. The author has taken us all around the globe and with every journey, our knowledge of vampire culture expands. Ancient myths and folklore. Complex rules and laws. Vampire organizations. Old vendettas and grudges. It's all here, right within the pages of these books. I can't recommend this series enough. It is absolutely phenomenal in every way possible.
Masque of the Vampire takes us on a journey to Canada where Jorick (who is once again working as an Executioner, much to Katelina's annoyance) has been assigned as security detail to a massive vampire party. A mass congregation of vampires, some of whom are at odds with one another, and all of whom have their own agendas... What could possibly go wrong? From dead bodies, to bizarre ancient rituals, to creepy twins, to daytime stalkers, this book is incredible.
Katelina has certainly evolved in this book. She's more confident. She's a fighter. And Jorick respects this. Yes, he's still the protective Jorick we all know and love, but he has come to realize that Katelina wants equality in their relationship, and he is making a real effort to respect her independence. There are some new characters in this book as well.. Some creepy. Some secretive. All are complex. And worth the read.
I love the Amaranthine world this author has created. And, trust me. It's an entire WORLD. The author has taken us all around the globe and with every journey, our knowledge of vampire culture expands. Ancient myths and folklore. Complex rules and laws. Vampire organizations. Old vendettas and grudges. It's all here, right within the pages of these books. I can't recommend this series enough. It is absolutely phenomenal in every way possible.
April 7, 2016
Joleene Naylor doesn't disappoint in this, the eighth book in the Amaranthine series. This was such a fun book to read, and like her other books in the series, I couldn't put it down and read it in 4 days. This time Katelina and Jorick, along with associates of Jorick, are staying at an older vampire's home for security of his gathering.
What I liked the most was what Katelina was faced with and how she continually grows and evolves in a vampire world where only the smartest and strong can survive.
I love the romance between Jorick and Katelina and I also enjoy every character in the books. Ms. Naylor's characters are well-defined and believable albeit they are vampires.
Ms. Naylor is a talented author that has the ability to draw the reader right into the story. I look forward to her next book. Actually, I can't wait.
What I liked the most was what Katelina was faced with and how she continually grows and evolves in a vampire world where only the smartest and strong can survive.
I love the romance between Jorick and Katelina and I also enjoy every character in the books. Ms. Naylor's characters are well-defined and believable albeit they are vampires.
Ms. Naylor is a talented author that has the ability to draw the reader right into the story. I look forward to her next book. Actually, I can't wait.
April 2, 2016
With things all wrapped up with The Guild, Katelina and Jorick are finally going home, right? Well, that was the plan until one final mission sends our couple to an insane mansion in Canada to guard the party of the year. Oh yeah, and our heroine's allegedly dead best friend is suddenly back. What could possibly go wrong?
Let me just say that I cannot possibly get over how much I love Joleene as an author. This universe that she has built is something of pure genius. I went straight from finishing to write this review so I'm having a hard time with keeping spoilers to myself. All I can say is you have to pick up Masque of the Vampire. It is vampire fiction at its very very best.
Let me just say that I cannot possibly get over how much I love Joleene as an author. This universe that she has built is something of pure genius. I went straight from finishing to write this review so I'm having a hard time with keeping spoilers to myself. All I can say is you have to pick up Masque of the Vampire. It is vampire fiction at its very very best.
April 9, 2016
This has been one of my FAVORITE books ever! Joleene hit a new high with this 8th installment in the Amaranthine series. The way she integrated the relationship between Kat and Jorick throughout the series into a conversation between a group of them was perfect. I love that Kat is not treated like a poor, weak, pathetic women in this book and she stands up for herself. I also LOVED that Jorick is publicly showing his affection more <3 I cannot wait to find out what happens next!
April 2, 2016
Amazing
Loved this book. I was so intrigued with the mystery and the guessing of it all. Awesome job joleene can not wait for the next one!
Loved this book. I was so intrigued with the mystery and the guessing of it all. Awesome job joleene can not wait for the next one!
April 29, 2016
Another great installment. I can't wait to read the final book though I will be sad to have it come to an end!
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