Introduction: The Dark Sleep (Vampire Files #8) A simple case of blackmail turns deadly for vampire investigator Jack Fleming and his human partner.View Details>

Introduction: A Chill in the Blood (Vampire Files #7) A delicious new novel of the The Vampire Files -- in which our undead detective finds himself caught in the middle of a Chicago gangland war!View Details>

Introduction: Blood on the Water (Vampire Files #6) As a journalist in Capone-controlled Chicago, Jack Fleming is used to blood--even though it's from a vampire's perspective. When the new mob boss decides to rid the city of its friendly vampire, Fleming's thirst for the red stuff gets in the way of his safety.View Details>

Introduction: Fire in the Blood (Vampire Files #5) When vampire detective Jack Fleming is hired by the wealthy Sebastian Pierce to recover a priceless heirloom bracelet, he eyes his reward in Pierce's daughter, an enticing girl with a hot-headed boyfriend.View Details>

Introduction: Art in the Blood (Vampire Files #4) I'm a vampire, not an artist, but I know what I like. And I don't like murder: So when the career of a talented young artist is fatally cut short, I know I won't sleep easy in my coffin until I find the killer: But the world of high art--with its big money, bigger egos, and expensive forgeries--makes even bloodsucking seem simple. And safer. Dead artists can live forever: An undead detective may not be so lucky...View Details>

Introduction: Bloodcircle (Vampire Files #3) "Critics are thirsting for "Vampire Files"...An entertaining blend of detective story and the supernatural". Science Fiction Chronicle"A blend of the hard-boiled detective novel and the vampire tale...good-natured fun!" LocusView Details>

Introduction: Lifeblood (Vampire Files #2) Jack Fleming was an investigative journalist in Prohibition-era Chicago until he got shot by an unknown assassin, bitten by his vampire girlfriend, and became one of the undead. Now, this nice-guy nosferatu has a bunch of crazy vampire hunters on his trail armed with crosses, silver bullets, and sharp wooden stakes. He doesn't know how they found out about him or why they are "out for his blood," but it's not a problem for this street-wise gumshoeView Details>

Introduction: Bloodlist (Vampire Files #1) The Novel That Launched A Cult Phenomenon!This "entertaining blend of detective story and the supernatural" (Science Fiction Chronicle) was the book that started it all. Now, readers who are latecomers to The Vampire Files can discover the "very entertaining" (Mystery Scene) beginning of the compelling series -- in a beautiful new updated package!View Details>

Introduction: The Birthday Ball by Lois Lowry , Jules Feiffer (Illustrator) Princess Patricia Priscilla is bored with her royal life and the excitement surrounding her sixteenth birthday ball. Doomed to endure courtship by three grotesquely unappealing noblemen, she escapes her fate—for a week. Disguised as a peasant, she attends the village school as the smart new girl, “Pat,” and attracts friends and the attention of the handsome schoolmaster. Disgusting suitors, lovable peasants, and the clueless kinView Details>

Introduction: Gooney Bird Is So Absurd (Gooney Bird Greene #4) The fourth hilarious title in Lowis Lowry's popular Gooney Birdseries! It’s a cold January at the Watertower Elementary School--the perfect weather for Gooney Bird Greene to break out her special brain-warming hat! It's a good thing she has one. Gooney Bird's brain will need to be as warm as possible this month, because Mrs. Pidgeon is teaching her class about poetry. Who knew there could be so many different ways to write a poem? HView Details>