Legally Undead

Vampirarchy, Book 1

By: Margo Bond Collins

Narrated by: Laurel Schroeder

A reluctant vampire hunter, stalking New York City as only a scorned bride can.

Elle Dupree has her life all figured out: first a wedding, then her PhD, then swank faculty parties where she'll serve wine and cheese and introduce people to her husband the lawyer.

But those plans disintegrate when she walks in on a vampire sucking the blood from her fiancé, Greg. Horrified, she screams and runs - not away from the vampire, but toward it, brandishing a wooden letter opener.

As she slams the improvised stake into the vampire's heart, a team of black-clad men bursts into the apartment. Turning to face them, Elle realizes Greg's body is gone - and her perfect life falls apart.

©2012 Margo Bond Collins (P)2016 Margo Bond Collins

Slow to start but then rolls with action

Tho slow starting this first installment sets up the world and lays the groundwork for much potential character evolvement. I had some trouble with thinking of the vampires as bad guys even tho the main character constantly bemoans their horridness. Hopefully they'll be a shift in her naivety in the next book. Worth the credit? Yes here's hoping.

Excellent Series Start

This was an excellent start to a series. The pace was steady and the narration good. The majority of the book is a flash back to the events that lead up to the dead vampire in the first chapter. The ending was unexpectedly sad and will definitely be a key component in the plots of future books. I look forward to listening to them.
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Legally undead

What did you love best about Legally Undead?

Legally Undead is a standalone paranormal/horror novel.
Elle has everything planned with her life. She's going to graduate and get married to her lawyer fiancé Greg. Everything was perfect until she walks in on a horror scene.

Loved this. I'm hooked!

If you could sum up Legally Undead in three words, what would they be?

Funny, addictive, brilliant.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Legally Undead?

I loved this whole book. It is so difficult to choose just one scene.
The opening scene really catches your attention though. Elle comes home to find her fiancé being attacked by a vampire. Elle's first impulse isn't to run away. She doesn't think twice- runs straight for the vampire and stakes it. This scene sets the pace of the novel and introduces us to the kind of woman Elle is. The book is full of action and there are no shortage of vampires for Elle to deal with.

Which character – as performed by Laurel Schroeder – was your favorite?

I loved how she performed Elle. Her snarky comments were really funny and the character's personality really shone through.
I also liked Malcolm and Nick.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! It was so addictive. I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the rest of the series.

Any additional comments?

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Vamps are never good

Would you try another book from Margo Bond Collins and/or Laurel Schroeder?

Yes.

Laurel Schroder is a good narrator and made the more mundane details seem interesting

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

She wanted a quiet life with her fiancé, who decided to turn into a Vampire. A decision that turned her into a reluctant Vampire hunter.

Once the shock wore off, she adjusted to the role and participated in the hunting.

I liked strong female characters who are involved in the action, who doesn't always second guess themselves and their abilities

Which character – as performed by Laurel Schroeder – was your favorite?

I loved both Elle and Nick's characters.

One is a new hunter learning the ropes, the other is a seasoned warrior who still finds the patients to mentor a newbie and help her develop her skills, all without being condescending
He looked beyond Elle's experience and gender and helped her grow....

Was Legally Undead worth the listening time?

Yes.