The Thirteenth- L. A. Banks

After eleven books of non stop, ass kicking action the final story in the Vampire Huntress Legend series has been told. Or has it? I, for one, hope not.

While the non stop, ass kicking action was still there, it lacked pop and sizzle. The excitement of reading about the Neterus and the Warriors of the Light Guardians seemed a bit blase. To be honest the whole book felt rushed and seemed to fall a bit flat. I hate writing this, as L. A. Banks is one of my favorite writers. Her stories are always fun to read and they make you think a bit too. Even the bad guys seemed tired and wore out. But perhaps, this was Ms. Banks intention. After eleven books of action and ass kicking, perhaps she was conveying to us how tired both sides were. Perhaps, she was caught up in the new series she's writing, Crimson Moon, and didn't have the juice left for The Thirteenth. While I am a bit disappointed,I would tell you to still read this book or the series if you haven't. All told- It's a hell of a story.

While the majority of the unanswered questions get answered, with the addition of the newest little characters, new questions and possible story lines abound. It is my hope, and probably many others, that she will once again write about the Neterus and the Guardians. Here's hoping that Ms. Banks will continue on with this series.

Another powerhouse installment in the Vampire Huntress Legend

If you haven't read any of these books-you should! An interesting take on the end of days scenarios, her series incorporates characters of all religious beliefs coming together. They take on demons and the Big Daddy of all demons-Lucifer.

Incorporating mythos from all religions, from Christianity to Egyptian, L. A. Banks stories make you think, have an adventure and cheer on the good guys. Her characters are edgy, everyday type people coming from all walks of life, races and religious beliefs, who evolve each book into more complex and complete characters.

If you like urban paranormal reads-pick up this series. While the first book, Minion, is a bit hard to get through, make the effort. And then move onto the rest. I dare say-you won't be disappointed.