Lina Gardiner

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See the Back Cover	Reviews: Grave Illusions - Daphne du Maurier Finalist - 2008 COMING SOON - Beyond the Grave - Book Two Reviewed by VampireRomanceBooks.Com Grave Illusions is a solid supernatural action and mystery story that has just the right amount of romance — though some may clamber for more — and a mysterious cliffhanger ending that left me eager to read the next installment in the series. Having a latent interest in investigative sciences, I hope she plays up more of the forensics aspects in future volumes, and turns up the heat between the lovely Jess and stalwart Brittain. They produce some interesting sparks that are definitely worth investigating. Reviewed by Amanda Kilgore Disgraced ex-cop John Brittain never thought he would be able to work in law enforcement again, then Jess Vandermire came into his life with an offer to join her Special Unit, but refusing to tell him exactly what it was other than dangerous. Albeit not without reservations, Britt agrees and finds himself battling vampires and, as it happens, working for one. Jess has been a vampire for fifty years, having begun her fight against the undead by vanquishing her own inner demon with the help of her brother, a now-aged priest. Britt gets under her skin in the best of ways, though she tries to deny it, and her brother thinks he might be the answer to a prayer. Personal issues are not her top priority, though. What she has to worry about is a new, super vampire variant, one capable of dealing with sunlight and even holy objects. Then, things get entirely too personal, endangering all she loves. This is a stunning opening volume in a brilliant new series. Jess is a strong, smart heroine who is admirable in multiple ways, yet it is her softer side, how she relates to her brother, that adds true charm. I absolutely adored Regent, the brother who saved her soul. There is romance here, but it is not the priority of the plot, merely a delicious spice that enhances things. The forthcoming novels in the series should be wonderful, judging by this initial taste. ****1/2 Reviewed by Connie Devaney - for PNR Reviews Author Lina Gardiner has given us a look into the world of the undead. A place where some can walk on holy ground, survive sunlight, and be able to look at a cross. While reading the setting takes on a modern day CSI type background, Forensic Vampirologist, VNA testing, research into Sunshine, a very nasty drug for the undead and special made shoes that the heel becomes an extended spike. Along with super nasty, drug enhanced bad, oh so bad undead monsters and Prometheus, who has been around for a very long time and has lots of power. He wears a long leather coat and being a huge WWE fan, Prometheus made me think of the Undertaker. The loving and caring relationship between brother and sister stands out even more than anything else in this book. Such devotion to each other warms the heart. Before reading the last few pages I had hoped that this could be the first in a series of books. YES, it is!!! Lina has got a new fan here. Harriet Klausner - Alternative Worlds The lead couple is a fascinating pair...they make a formidable team as they battle killer vampires...fans will appreciate the adventures of Jess Vandermire, vampire hunter. Romance Reviews Today - Vanessa Costa The characters are multi-faceted and full-bodied. Their emotions are realistic, helping the reader relate to both the characters, and further drawing the reader into the story. I very much enjoyed the story and look forward to the next book. I can't wait to see what happens next. Vanessa Costa. Romance Readers Connection Sarah Silversmith Grave Illusions is an interesting story, which kept this readers' attention throughout the entire book. Taking twists and turns that were not expected and delving into what made the main characters tick, this book is an engaging start to a new series. Worth Reading. I will be keeping an eye out for the next in the series to see where Ms. Gardiner takes Jess and Britt. Grave Illusions, the first of the Jess Vandermire, Vampire Hunter, series from ImaJinn Books ISBN: 1-933417-95-1 Back Cover Lina also can be found in New Brunswick Short Stories compiled by Dorothy Dearborn. photo credits -troy maclellan Web design and construction - rik hall
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Grave Illusions - Daphne du Maurier Finalist - 2008

COMING SOON - Beyond the Grave - Book Two

Reviewed by VampireRomanceBooks.Com

Grave Illusions is a solid supernatural action and mystery story that has just the right amount of romance — though some may clamber for more — and a mysterious cliffhanger ending that left me eager to read the next installment in the series. Having a latent interest in investigative sciences, I hope she plays up more of the forensics aspects in future volumes, and turns up the heat between the lovely Jess and stalwart Brittain. They produce some interesting sparks that are definitely worth investigating.

Reviewed by Amanda Kilgore

Disgraced ex-cop John Brittain never thought he would be able to work in law enforcement again, then Jess Vandermire came into his life with an offer to join her Special Unit, but refusing to tell him exactly what it was other than dangerous. Albeit not without reservations, Britt agrees and finds himself battling vampires and, as it happens, working for one. Jess has been a vampire for fifty years, having begun her fight against the undead by vanquishing her own inner demon with the help of her brother, a now-aged priest. Britt gets under her skin in the best of ways, though she tries to deny it, and her brother thinks he might be the answer to a prayer. Personal issues are not her top priority, though. What she has to worry about is a new, super vampire variant, one capable of dealing with sunlight and even holy objects. Then, things get entirely too personal, endangering all she loves.

This is a stunning opening volume in a brilliant new series. Jess is a strong, smart heroine who is admirable in multiple ways, yet it is her softer side, how she relates to her brother, that adds true charm. I absolutely adored Regent, the brother who saved her soul. There is romance here, but it is not the priority of the plot, merely a delicious spice that enhances things. The forthcoming novels in the series should be wonderful, judging by this initial taste.

****1/2

Reviewed by Connie Devaney - for PNR Reviews

Author Lina Gardiner has given us a look into the world of the undead. A place where some can walk on holy ground, survive sunlight, and be able to look at a cross. While reading the setting takes on a modern day CSI type background, Forensic Vampirologist, VNA testing, research into Sunshine, a very nasty drug for the undead and special made shoes that the heel becomes an extended spike.

Along with super nasty, drug enhanced bad, oh so bad undead monsters and Prometheus, who has been around for a very long time and has lots of power. He wears a long leather coat and being a huge WWE fan, Prometheus made me think of the Undertaker. The loving and caring relationship between brother and sister stands out even more than anything else in this book. Such devotion to each other warms the heart. Before reading the last few pages I had hoped that this could be the first in a series of books. YES, it is!!! Lina has got a new fan here.

Harriet Klausner - Alternative Worlds

The lead couple is a fascinating pair...they make a formidable team as they battle killer vampires...fans will appreciate the adventures of Jess Vandermire, vampire hunter.

Romance Reviews Today - Vanessa Costa

The characters are multi-faceted and full-bodied. Their emotions are realistic, helping the reader relate to both the characters, and further drawing the reader into the story. I very much enjoyed the story and look forward to the next book. I can't wait to see what happens next. Vanessa Costa.

Romance Readers Connection Sarah Silversmith

Grave Illusions is an interesting story, which kept this readers' attention throughout the entire book. Taking twists and turns that were not expected and delving into what made the main characters tick, this book is an engaging start to a new series. Worth Reading. I will be keeping an eye out for the next in the series to see where Ms. Gardiner takes Jess and Britt.