Nicky and his two Vampire companions have been terrorizing the world for over two centuries when a unique opportunity presents itself. One of the Catholic's Vampire Slayers, the Birds of Prey, will be secretly boarding a ship later that evening--and she'll have her Priest handler with her. An opportunity like this almost never presents itself, so the Vampire trinity set a trap that will doom the Slayer, her handler, and everyone else aboard ship.
Much to Nicky's surprise, the Slayer he hunts is not what he expects. As he points out to her the sins of the church, she slowly becomes curious, questioning her teachings and what she's doing. Through their battles, the duo form a strange bond that is forbidden. When it's all said and done, will one of them end up dead? Or can Nicky convince her to join him and terrorize the world along with his Sire Tessa and Progeny Molly?
A quick read, unfortunately, because the characters are delightfully vicious and yet compelling. This isn't the story of a good guy, but Talon is a complicated guy. For such a short story, there's a lot going on. The writing is clear and concise, and you know exactly all you need to know but not enough to satisfy your curiosity. There is just something about the narrator - Talon - that makes you really want more. His Sire (or possibly Dam - I'm never sure of the correct terminology!) is a psycho, and his girlfriend is a chip off the old block, but somehow *likeable*.
This is a quick visit to their world, and I'd really like more. The vampire hunters - the Birds of Prey - are an intriguing creation. There's a lot going on behind the scenes, so the length of the book doesn't reflect the depth of characters.
All in all, a sexy little start to what I hope will develop into a series.