Drained: A Vampire Plumber Romantic Comedy

by Brian Jackson

Susan Weber is a successful advertising executive living a quiet life in San Francisco. Then one night she stuffs a chicken down her garbage disposal and meets Joe the Plumber. She's infatuated but doesn't remember Joe leaving, all she's left with is a terrible hickey on her neck.

Thus begins the romance of Susan and Joe the vampire. Soon Susan will enter Joe's mysterious world and come face-to-face with a creature who is threatening young women all over town.

Drained is a light romance containing vampires and plenty of laughs. Read it if you dare.

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 3, 2010

About the author

Born in Los Angeles in the middle of the last century, Brian Jackson has always dreamed of being a writer. After decades spent working in the computer industry, Brian retired early to pursue that dream.

Available in eBook is Brian's backlist of previously published and unpublished material. Brian's books are clever, exciting, and often written with a sense of humor.

Brian lives in the California foothills with his wife, published author Melanie Jackson, Alpine, the dog, and Snowy, the cat.

Reviews

[Edward Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fast, fun read. Like another book by the author that I enjoyed, First Son, this book was not a detailed, fact filled study of the world in which the story took place (advertising in this case), but rather a light romp with two likable characters and vampires to boot.

I found myself cheering for the love interests to get together and loved the ending. I also laughed at the Mr. Hardon and coffin advertising scenes.

Looking for fun, you've got it. Looking for an education, try Stephen Hawkings.

As another reviewer point out, this appears to be "self published". So, you have the choice: support the writer in his solo efforts or take the low road. I for one choose to support him.

[Sue · Rating 2 out of 5]

I saw this book was billed as funny and light hearted. I like a good laugh, and don't mind 'light' books, but this was sophomoric at best. I'm generously giving it two stars just for the laughs--unfortunately, I think some of them were not intentional.

Too many editorial problems--bodies 'interned', 'loosing' one's temper, 'pooring' a drink. Ridiculous set up--the main character wouldn't last a week in the ad world, much less ever be successful.

This must have been a vanity print, because I can't believe any publisher would put this out. I've been very happy with many of the free and very low cost Kindle books, but I guess sometimes you do just get what you pay for.

[Joanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the humor in this book. My gosh, I laughed out loud at the advertising campaign for the coffins.

The ending really worked for me.

[Melanie Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a romp for fans of Katie MacAllister and Lynsay Sands.