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Fred, the Vampire Accountant #7
Out of House and Home
With his wedding behind him, Fred is looking forward to nightly life finally settling down. Unfortunately, someone from his past has other, far less peaceful, plans in mind.
Finding his clan under attack, Fred must scramble to discover who is working against him and how to fight back. Between securing shelter, trading favors, and keeping up with his accounting business, it won’t be easy to stay out of trouble; let alone uncover the identity of his adversary.
Faced with an enemy who has no interest in diplomacy, Fred and his friends will have to make hard choices if they want to survive. Choices that could forever change The House of Fred.
Finding his clan under attack, Fred must scramble to discover who is working against him and how to fight back. Between securing shelter, trading favors, and keeping up with his accounting business, it won’t be easy to stay out of trouble; let alone uncover the identity of his adversary.
Faced with an enemy who has no interest in diplomacy, Fred and his friends will have to make hard choices if they want to survive. Choices that could forever change The House of Fred.
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December 1, 2025
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Out of House and Home is an aptly named title and another fantastic entry in the Fred, The Vampire Accountant series.
Stakes have been rising for a while, and it felt like there were a couple of big climaxes in this installment. Lots of edge-of-your-seat action and character growth moments that were fantastic. Gideon, in particular, came into his own several times, and he is the star of the series for me (although Deborah is a close second!).
I love how rich this series is with lore and characters, and though the cast has grown exponentially since the first book, they each have their parts to play in this camaraderie-filled book.
There are old threats and foes rising up, and new ways of dealing with problems in ways only an accountant would think. Although not my favourite of the series, this was a very strong entry and it feels like we really are gearing up for the end of the series.
Once again, the graphic audio was phenomenal, breathing life into his fantastic world.
Loved it and highly recommend this series!
Out of House and Home is an aptly named title and another fantastic entry in the Fred, The Vampire Accountant series.
Stakes have been rising for a while, and it felt like there were a couple of big climaxes in this installment. Lots of edge-of-your-seat action and character growth moments that were fantastic. Gideon, in particular, came into his own several times, and he is the star of the series for me (although Deborah is a close second!).
I love how rich this series is with lore and characters, and though the cast has grown exponentially since the first book, they each have their parts to play in this camaraderie-filled book.
There are old threats and foes rising up, and new ways of dealing with problems in ways only an accountant would think. Although not my favourite of the series, this was a very strong entry and it feels like we really are gearing up for the end of the series.
Once again, the graphic audio was phenomenal, breathing life into his fantastic world.
Loved it and highly recommend this series!
October 15, 2021
Just as with the other books, we get more acquainted with the characters, go on adventures and just overall have fun.
July 10, 2021
Spoilers ahead for the earlier books.
It opens with Fred and some friends looking at a car to replace the one exploded in the book, which is interrupted by an attack on Charlotte Manor.
The building is destroyed. They barely save Charlotte herself. This results in relocation and other issues, plus life goes on. Amy using her new cash. Conflicts with other vampires. A ski resort. And more.
It opens with Fred and some friends looking at a car to replace the one exploded in the book, which is interrupted by an attack on Charlotte Manor.
The building is destroyed. They barely save Charlotte herself. This results in relocation and other issues, plus life goes on. Amy using her new cash. Conflicts with other vampires. A ski resort. And more.
May 13, 2023
4 Stars
Review:
Another enjoyable book in the Fred series. I've grown familiar with these characters, and the stories are never too intense, so they're just very chill to listen to.
Also, Fred is normally so quiet and nonconfrontational and, well, not badass, that whenever he does do something badass, it somehow seems even cooler.
I liked that Fred's friends were in most of these stories. I especially enjoyed seeing them all be badass together *SPOILER* *END SPOILER*
Kirby Heyborne's narration for the audiobook was wonderful, yet again. He does so many different voices and brings everyone to life, especially Fred, so well.
Anyway, a fun, chill book!
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2021 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1-6 in the Fred, The Vampire Accountant series by Drew Hayes. Anyone who likes character growth, found family, characters who are quirky and good, lots of supernaturals, urban/paranormal fantasy that's slower paced and not too stressful, and a vampire who isn't your typical kind of vampire.
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Another enjoyable book in the Fred series. I've grown familiar with these characters, and the stories are never too intense, so they're just very chill to listen to.
Also, Fred is normally so quiet and nonconfrontational and, well, not badass, that whenever he does do something badass, it somehow seems even cooler.
I liked that Fred's friends were in most of these stories. I especially enjoyed seeing them all be badass together *SPOILER* *END SPOILER*
Kirby Heyborne's narration for the audiobook was wonderful, yet again. He does so many different voices and brings everyone to life, especially Fred, so well.
Anyway, a fun, chill book!
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2021 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1-6 in the Fred, The Vampire Accountant series by Drew Hayes. Anyone who likes character growth, found family, characters who are quirky and good, lots of supernaturals, urban/paranormal fantasy that's slower paced and not too stressful, and a vampire who isn't your typical kind of vampire.
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December 19, 2022
Hands down the best vampire stories out there. Just absolutely delightful, with unexpected twists due entirely to Fred’s pacifistic inclusiveness that turns every interaction and confrontation on its head.
I mean, where else are you going to read about a dragon who buys a mall that’s run by gremlins? Come on, that’s brilliant. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. A stone gargoyle going skiing, a sentient house, a vampire dinner party that has the most satisfying verbal jousting I’ve encountered in a while… really great stuff.
I don’t know why these haven’t been snapped up for a TV series. The format lends itself to direct adaptation.
Once again Kirby Heyborne’s narration makes the audiobook a joy to listen to.
I mean, where else are you going to read about a dragon who buys a mall that’s run by gremlins? Come on, that’s brilliant. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. A stone gargoyle going skiing, a sentient house, a vampire dinner party that has the most satisfying verbal jousting I’ve encountered in a while… really great stuff.
I don’t know why these haven’t been snapped up for a TV series. The format lends itself to direct adaptation.
Once again Kirby Heyborne’s narration makes the audiobook a joy to listen to.
September 21, 2021
I was so excited to have finished the sixth book, thinking I had finished the series, only to have a 7th book pop up that was just published in July. At first I was disappointed because I thought I'd be done with the series at the finish of the sixth book, and then I was excited to have a 7th installment in this incredibly hilarious series.
After finishing the latest installment my spicy take is that the series could have and should have ended with the sixth book. Yeah yeah, I know there were loose ends, but I could think of Fred just going on with his life and never having to tie up those loose ends. I was disappointed that his new bride only made a couple of cameo appearances in this book, almost as an afterthought, especially after they fought so hard for the relationship and for their wedding in the previous book. For her to be MIA in the book immediately following the wedding was a huge let-down.
After finishing the latest installment my spicy take is that the series could have and should have ended with the sixth book. Yeah yeah, I know there were loose ends, but I could think of Fred just going on with his life and never having to tie up those loose ends. I was disappointed that his new bride only made a couple of cameo appearances in this book, almost as an afterthought, especially after they fought so hard for the relationship and for their wedding in the previous book. For her to be MIA in the book immediately following the wedding was a huge let-down.
June 24, 2022
Review originally posted at BooksOfMyHeart.net.
Fred, Crystal and the gang survived the wedding, but life is never normal for the House of Fred. And Fred’s sire is still out to get Fred, but no one realized what lengths he would go to, to get to Fred. Fred and the gang are looking for a new place to live after an attack on their dwelling, which leaves Fred to have to bargain with a dragon to keep the members of his family safe and with a roof over their head.
Somehow Fred makes accounting sound interesting. His job never ends in him looking at numbers. There are always some shenanigans that happen and that is the case here. We also watch Fred learn he needs to be more ruthless in order to keep his friends safe. But that is not in his nature, so how does he make a statement that people will remember for a while? Take a lesson from Gideon the dragon.
This Fred, The Vampire Accountant series has been fun from the start. It is an action packed urban fantasy story with some humor thrown in. The characters are extremely well developed and have the best personalities. And I keep wondering how Hayes is gonna keep the story going and interesting, but he does it with each new installment.
I do recommend that you start with the first book in the series, The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant. Each story builds on the one before it. And with the large cast, you need to meet each one as they are introduced or you won’t know their story. There are many different kinds of parahumans and they are each very different. Anyway, if you haven’t try Fred, I highly recommend the series.
Narration:
Kirby Heybourne does a fantastic job with the narration of this series. There is a large array of characters, both male and female, and he does a great job with all the different voices. He always sets the tone to match the story. I’ve loved his narration from the very beginning. I’ve recently seen that they’ve started making this series available in a full cast version, but I’ve never tried it. I love Heybourne’s narration, I can’t imagine anyone else voicing Fred.
Fred, Crystal and the gang survived the wedding, but life is never normal for the House of Fred. And Fred’s sire is still out to get Fred, but no one realized what lengths he would go to, to get to Fred. Fred and the gang are looking for a new place to live after an attack on their dwelling, which leaves Fred to have to bargain with a dragon to keep the members of his family safe and with a roof over their head.
Somehow Fred makes accounting sound interesting. His job never ends in him looking at numbers. There are always some shenanigans that happen and that is the case here. We also watch Fred learn he needs to be more ruthless in order to keep his friends safe. But that is not in his nature, so how does he make a statement that people will remember for a while? Take a lesson from Gideon the dragon.
This Fred, The Vampire Accountant series has been fun from the start. It is an action packed urban fantasy story with some humor thrown in. The characters are extremely well developed and have the best personalities. And I keep wondering how Hayes is gonna keep the story going and interesting, but he does it with each new installment.
I do recommend that you start with the first book in the series, The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant. Each story builds on the one before it. And with the large cast, you need to meet each one as they are introduced or you won’t know their story. There are many different kinds of parahumans and they are each very different. Anyway, if you haven’t try Fred, I highly recommend the series.
Narration:
Kirby Heybourne does a fantastic job with the narration of this series. There is a large array of characters, both male and female, and he does a great job with all the different voices. He always sets the tone to match the story. I’ve loved his narration from the very beginning. I’ve recently seen that they’ve started making this series available in a full cast version, but I’ve never tried it. I love Heybourne’s narration, I can’t imagine anyone else voicing Fred.
June 24, 2021
Everything change, nothing and no one is permanent
Poor Fred can't get a break, with strong enemies after him, he has to keep facing incredible hard situations, plus, he keeps finding himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, but he keeps getting ahead, with a great dosis of good luck and the help of his friends. I have to admit that sometimes I find him incredible frustrating, but at the same time I have to admire the fact that he manages to retain some basic aspects of his personality, and no matter how hard things get, he is at the core, the same old Fred that cares about his friends and about what is right and moral, even if his role as the leader of House of Fred constantly puts him in difficult situations.
As usual the book has a few independent stories that are at the same time connected, it all starts with Charlotte, and ends with her. We see how the different characters have evolved through the books, and even Charlotte, the one that I believed would remain the same, or mostly the same, had a huge growth in this book. I missed some of the usual characters, we only got glimpses of some of my favorites, like Krystal, but still I got to see just how strong the clan can be when working together.
I know that the better things seem to be going for Fred, the more he will be challenged, and it seems that things are only going to be harder for him in the future, and I love it, because I know that we will be able to keep reading about his incredible adventures, and I can't wait to see what's next for him.
Poor Fred can't get a break, with strong enemies after him, he has to keep facing incredible hard situations, plus, he keeps finding himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, but he keeps getting ahead, with a great dosis of good luck and the help of his friends. I have to admit that sometimes I find him incredible frustrating, but at the same time I have to admire the fact that he manages to retain some basic aspects of his personality, and no matter how hard things get, he is at the core, the same old Fred that cares about his friends and about what is right and moral, even if his role as the leader of House of Fred constantly puts him in difficult situations.
As usual the book has a few independent stories that are at the same time connected, it all starts with Charlotte, and ends with her. We see how the different characters have evolved through the books, and even Charlotte, the one that I believed would remain the same, or mostly the same, had a huge growth in this book. I missed some of the usual characters, we only got glimpses of some of my favorites, like Krystal, but still I got to see just how strong the clan can be when working together.
I know that the better things seem to be going for Fred, the more he will be challenged, and it seems that things are only going to be harder for him in the future, and I love it, because I know that we will be able to keep reading about his incredible adventures, and I can't wait to see what's next for him.
August 3, 2025
3.5 stars!
This one meandered a bit and didn't feel as consistent as previous books. Still, it was a fun time and I enjoyed seeing the characters interact and the stories move their lives forward.
This one meandered a bit and didn't feel as consistent as previous books. Still, it was a fun time and I enjoyed seeing the characters interact and the stories move their lives forward.
January 10, 2025
This didn't quite have the charm of the other Fred books.
The story felt a bit bloated and didn't flow like its predecessors
That said, the long built character work did carry the story enough for it to be satisfactory read 📚
The story felt a bit bloated and didn't flow like its predecessors
That said, the long built character work did carry the story enough for it to be satisfactory read 📚
June 27, 2021
7 entries and still going strong.
I started reading Drew hayes's works with forging Hephaestus. As I grew more more engrossed in his writing I decided to branch out to his other works. Fred the vampire accountant is thoroughly enjoyable and fantastically creative. I enjoy the world building and all the lore associated with various parahumans. I'll admit the title of book 7 had me slightly worried because I'm Patreon subscriber and had read the first chapter as a member preview. True to form though a collection of short stories unifies into another exciting, endearing, and enjoyable entry.
I started reading Drew hayes's works with forging Hephaestus. As I grew more more engrossed in his writing I decided to branch out to his other works. Fred the vampire accountant is thoroughly enjoyable and fantastically creative. I enjoy the world building and all the lore associated with various parahumans. I'll admit the title of book 7 had me slightly worried because I'm Patreon subscriber and had read the first chapter as a member preview. True to form though a collection of short stories unifies into another exciting, endearing, and enjoyable entry.
June 29, 2021
Fred is Always a Delight
Most couples find that life settles down after the honeymoon. But if you’re a vampire accountant with more powerful enemies than anyone needs, a settled life just doesn’t seem to be in the cards. Luckily for Fred, the only thing he has more of than enemies, is true and loyal friends. Friends who are willing to pay any prices to save him, and he is willing to return the favor.
Most couples find that life settles down after the honeymoon. But if you’re a vampire accountant with more powerful enemies than anyone needs, a settled life just doesn’t seem to be in the cards. Luckily for Fred, the only thing he has more of than enemies, is true and loyal friends. Friends who are willing to pay any prices to save him, and he is willing to return the favor.
June 24, 2021
My favorite of the Fred series @
I literally cried happy tears by the end. Mr. Hayes please keep writing this series brings so much wonderfulness in the world. I can't wait to read more adventures of the clan of fred
I literally cried happy tears by the end. Mr. Hayes please keep writing this series brings so much wonderfulness in the world. I can't wait to read more adventures of the clan of fred
June 25, 2021
Well worth the wait.
At last, they're back. What a rollercoaster ride this book is. My heart was in my mouth more than once. Well worth the wait. I cannot wait to see what happens next. Not so long this time please.
At last, they're back. What a rollercoaster ride this book is. My heart was in my mouth more than once. Well worth the wait. I cannot wait to see what happens next. Not so long this time please.
June 25, 2021
Is it possible to be addicted to an author? If so, my name is Becky and I'm a Hayesoholic. I love everything he writes, but Fred is my favorite. Although, I'm ready for a new Titan book, too...
June 29, 2021
A very pleasing read as always. I wish Drew would blog less and write more so I did not have to wait so long for new books to come out...
September 23, 2021
A great fun, funny and entertaining read. If you just need a good read that makes you laugh occasionally this series is it. Very recommended
April 12, 2022
Weer een zeer fijn deel van de Fred the Vampire Accountant serie! Spijtig genoeg verliest de House of Fred hun uitvalbasis, maar dit betekent niet dat het boek aan gezelligheid verliest, integenstelling. Dit was een geweldig deel met veel gevoel!
June 4, 2024
4.5 stars
July 1, 2021
Always a satisfying read. Mr. Hayes, the offer still stands, I would love to buy you a drink if you ever come to San Diego.
June 30, 2021
Awwww
Another great Fred the Vampire Accountant book. I hadn’t been paying attention so this was a surprise when I saw it. But I grabbed it immediately and it was such a fun read.
Another great Fred the Vampire Accountant book. I hadn’t been paying attention so this was a surprise when I saw it. But I grabbed it immediately and it was such a fun read.
June 27, 2021
Fantastic series, highly recommended
I love the Bill of the dead series. In interesting protagonist playing against all the standard vampire memes. Great characters and fast moving plots that stand up for the full series.
I love the Bill of the dead series. In interesting protagonist playing against all the standard vampire memes. Great characters and fast moving plots that stand up for the full series.
June 28, 2021
Another excellent installment
You can’t go wrong with a Drew Hayes tale, and this series is just as good as all his others (which is to say, excellent). If you are reading this review and haven’t started the series yet, do yourself a favor and start it. I predict you will work your way up to this seventh installment with full enjoyment the whole way through.
You can’t go wrong with a Drew Hayes tale, and this series is just as good as all his others (which is to say, excellent). If you are reading this review and haven’t started the series yet, do yourself a favor and start it. I predict you will work your way up to this seventh installment with full enjoyment the whole way through.
June 7, 2025
‘Out of House and Home’ by Drew Hayes is #7 in the Fred, the Vampire Accountant series. It is part of a series with events that continue from book to book, so readers must read the books in order, beginning with The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant, book one. That first book’s title is not entirely true, by the way. Fred’s adventures since he changed from a human who loved his dull unvarying job as an accountant into an undead vampire have become nothing but a lot of near-death escapes from werewolf type creatures and exciting fights with parahumans of all sorts, including wizards and other vampires.
I have copied the book blurb:
”With his wedding behind him, Fred is looking forward to nightly life finally settling down. Unfortunately, someone from his past has other, far less peaceful, plans in mind.
Finding his clan under attack, Fred must scramble to discover who is working against him and how to fight back. Between securing shelter, trading favors, and keeping up with his accounting business, it won’t be easy to stay out of trouble; let alone uncover the identity of his adversary.
Faced with an enemy who has no interest in diplomacy, Fred and his friends will have to make hard choices if they want to survive. Choices that could forever change The House of Fred.”
Fred hates violence, so he continously, with a lot of polite conversations, comes up with ingenious ideas circumventing the murderous attacks on him and his new clan of misfits.
I highly recommend this series! It is an unusual mix of occasional bloody violence in what is otherwise mostly a fun cozy.
I have copied the book blurb:
”With his wedding behind him, Fred is looking forward to nightly life finally settling down. Unfortunately, someone from his past has other, far less peaceful, plans in mind.
Finding his clan under attack, Fred must scramble to discover who is working against him and how to fight back. Between securing shelter, trading favors, and keeping up with his accounting business, it won’t be easy to stay out of trouble; let alone uncover the identity of his adversary.
Faced with an enemy who has no interest in diplomacy, Fred and his friends will have to make hard choices if they want to survive. Choices that could forever change The House of Fred.”
Fred hates violence, so he continously, with a lot of polite conversations, comes up with ingenious ideas circumventing the murderous attacks on him and his new clan of misfits.
I highly recommend this series! It is an unusual mix of occasional bloody violence in what is otherwise mostly a fun cozy.
May 25, 2022
This is the seventh volume of Fred the Vampire Accountant, and the one that has made me laugh the most so far. It helps that the tragedies in the first act are paid off with ringing triumphs in the final acts. For six books, Fred has found an out to every problem, generally one where he could claim that someone else had solved the problem. In this story, the House of Fred is backed into a corner and instead of finding a loophole to go through, they come out swinging. The payoff of seeing the potential power that has been built up over the series be translated into active power is a joy. As is true with every Fred story, we have a series of vignettes with an overarching arc. Also as per the norm for these tales, Fred gives himself and his leadership less credit than he deserves, but at the end steps out of the shadows of his friends. I think this is the strongest book yet in the series, and I encourage anyone that wants a good laugh to read and enjoy.
April 23, 2024
Another jolly lark with the parahumans I love most right now. Seriously, this series is just so much fun to read. It makes me sad to think I only have one more book to read after this one and then it's time to wait for more to be written. Oh well. Onward to the next book!
October 17, 2021
As usual, great read. But there was an inconsistency in this one that really ruined it for me.
March 22, 2022
3.5 stars. The first half was weak but the second half made up for it
October 30, 2022
4.5 stars
Upping my overall rating for this to 5 stars solely because of how much I loved the ending. It was epic while maintaining Fred's character. Loved it.
Upping my overall rating for this to 5 stars solely because of how much I loved the ending. It was epic while maintaining Fred's character. Loved it.
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