by Lina Gardiner
Series: City of Bones #3
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Source: Publisher
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Heat Level:
Death Deceives Her
Jess Vandermire and John (Britt) Brittain have been in Paris for three months now, but they aren’t going home yet. There’s a complicated vampire uprising brewing, and everything they’ve encountered in Paris so far has drawn them deeper into the conspiracy. It’s becoming apparent there are more than just vampires in the mix, but Jess still hasn’t figured out exactly what they’re up against…or who their true enemy is.
Jess and Britt will have to work without a net, covering treacherous terrain to root out just what the threat is. The police are no longer trustworthy--even though someone is definitely doing everything in their power to break the current Pact between vampires and humans. But when Jess and Britt finally unearth the truth, they realize that they’re facing their most dangerous enemy yet.
And it’s not at all who they expected . . .
City of Bones—some secrets don’t stay buried . . .
And we are back in Paris with Graves of Retribution by Lina Gardiner, the third and final book in the City of Bones spin-off series involving Jess Vandermire, Captain of New York City’s Vampire Hunting team.
*This series is best read in the order of its release and begins with Graves of Wrath.
Jess and her partner, John Brittain, have been in Paris for three months, while Jess’s brother, Regent is on assignment for the Vatican. During their stay, Jess & Regent have met a sister they never knew they had. Britt & Jess and helped with a serial murder case and all have discovered a dark and sinister plot unfolding right in Paris. Ravens, vampire traps, secret societies, strange texts… can they solve it before it’s too late?
It was good to be back in Paris with Jess, Britt and Regent. This was an exciting installment as we learned more about the Raven, the book, Vlad, Jess’s sister and her adopted father. There is a mix of religion and lore weaved into this tale and I loved the good vs evil with a twist that the author delivered.
Another girl is murdered in the tomes, the city police are replaced and Regent soon finds himself in trouble before things come to a head. Gardiner weaved in characters from Jess & Britt’s past, making me wish I had read the Jess Vandermire series, but it was explained and quite clever.
This was a fast-paced, light paranormal/urban fantasy with a nice mystery, plenty of suspense and interesting characters to keep you flipping the pages.
An addictive tale that wrapped up nicely while leaving room for more encounters with Paris friends. It looks like Jess, Britt and Regent are headed back to New York and trouble awaits them.
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Olivia-Savannah Roach
Sounds like this was a very good continuation to the series! That it was fun to be back in Paris again with another mystery on the character’s hands that needed solving. Glad you could enjoy the combo of religion and lore.
Debbie S Haupt
hmm I don’t think I’m familiar with this author Kim but this trilogy does sound like something I’d enjoy, thanks for bringing it to my attention!
Anne - Books of My Heart
Lovely review! I’ve not heard of this one but it sounds like I would enjoy it. I think I’d start with the original series.
Berls
I think I said this about a previous review you did on this series… but I’m convinced this is one I’d like! Just to find the time to get to it. Great review as always 🙂
Kimberly
I hope you try them.
Claire
Vampires and mystery in Paris?? That sounds exciting! I have been seeking more books with settings outside the United States recently, and I love mystery books, so this could be an interesting addition to my TBR.
Carole's Random Life in Books
I really like the sound of the mystery in this book. I haven’t had a chance to read this author but this series sounds like something I would enjoy. Great review!
Mary Kirkland
Aannnd I just found another series to add to my ever growing wish list.
Melliane
It’s great that the spin off series is good! It’s an author I need to read more books
Ailyn Koay
a mini rant, why can’t people think of new names? City of Bones is just so lame
Kimberly
LOL, well people do call it that..historically.
Ailyn Koay
now we have too many! Maybe we should rename some as Skeleton Closet!