In all honesty, I really got tired of the ongoing story (carried over from the two preceeding books in the series). Every time I thought some resolution might happen, yet another person gets beat up or somebody gets shot or there's more running and hiding. I just wanted the plot to actually move forward; it really wasn't that all complex once you got through the violence and posturing. It also got frustrating how the hero just kept taking damage. Part of what I've liked about this series is the idea that the vampire isn't all powerful, but I didn't need to see him come this close to the edge quite so many times in such a short period of time. I actually ended up skimming a good part of this installment.

The second story in the compilation was a good return to what I enjoy about the series. Good mystery, good use of the characters, and a nice, tight, resolution. ( )