Blood Like Mine
Ratings2
Average rating4.5
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Ratings2
Average rating4.5
STAY ON THE MOVE. STAY OUT OF SIGHT.
In LA Times Book Prizewinner Stuart Neville’s daring foray into horror fiction, a mother takes desperate measures to protect her daughter in a sinister, blood-chilling highway pursuit across the Southwest.
On a snowy December night, single mother Rebecca Carter drives her van into a snowbank to avoid hitting an elk on a desolate mountain highway. She is at the end of her rope, out of money and food. Still, she refuses help from a man in a pickup truck—Rebecca’s adolescent daughter, Moonflower, is on the run from a grisly secret, and the last thing they can afford is to be remembered by anyone they meet.
Meanwhile, Special Agent Marc Donner of the FBI has spent the better part of two years hunting down a gruesome serial killer who drains victims of blood before severing their spinal cords, leaving a trail of bodies throughout the country. As Agent Donner’s investigation brings him closer and closer to where Rebecca and Moonflower are hiding out, in the foothills of Colorado, the life that Rebecca has fought so hard to hold together for her daughter becomes increasingly imperiled.
In this deadly, high-stakes game of cat and mouse, nobody is safe and nothing is certain—not even the line between predator and prey.
Series
1 primary bookThe Blood Trilogy is a 1-book series first released in 2024 with contributions by Stuart Neville.
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Blood Like Mine by Stuart Neville
I wasn't sure where this book was going until suddenly, I did and it was terrifying.
Rebecca and Moonchild are running from something. They have to remain hidden but what they are running from is breathing down their necks and the danger is too close.
This was a really fabulous twist on a vampire tale. Rebecca isn't coping. They are both living out of their van and they are being hunted. Staying one step ahead on no money is taking its toll.
It's split between 2 POV, Rebeccas and Special Agent Donner. It wasn't fast paced enough for me but the story was entertaining enough that it kept me engaged. I loved the vampire lore and it was a really well done horror/thriller.
4 stars
This book offers a captivating narrative that stands out due to its originality. The characters are well-developed, each with their own unique arcs that enhance the story. Their growth feels authentic, allowing readers to connect with their journeys on a deeper level. Overall, it's a compelling tale that combines an imaginative plot with rich character development, making it a worthwhile read
I like that this book is telling a different kind of serial killer story. Rebecca is not really a likable character, but she is not trying to be liked. She is trying to protect her daughter. Some of the personal life about the detective didn't feel necessary, but it did provide a view of parenthood that competes with Rebecca. I was a little confused at the beginning about what was going on with Rebecca and her daughter, but it didn't remain a secret for too long. I think some people will love the secret between Rebecca and her daughter, but it isn't what I was wanting to read.
If you like a serial killer thriller with a horror twist, you will like this one.
