Sisters of the Night
Barbara Hambly, Martin H. Greenberg
320 pages
ISBN: 0446600520
Publisher: Aspect
Pub. Date: October 1998

Synopsis:
This gripping collection of 15 original stories immortalizes the most mysterious, sensual and deadly women of all--female vampires. Some of the hottest names in the SF/fantasy/horror field have created these enchanting creatures' fantastic history from ancient times to now in dark and terrifyingly beautiful stories. They're everywhere. And nowhere. From ancient days to here and now, stalking nocturnal forests, city lights, and suburban PTAs. They're blessed and cursed, feared and adored. One may be your officemate, a stranger on the street, your best friend's mom - your lost dream. Your destiny. Or you.

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One need only glance at this anthology's lineup of authors to know that it's bound to be loaded with kinky, creative sex. And indeed, that's exactly what Hamilton delivers in "Beyond the Ardeur," which uses the setting of a wedding to bring back virtually the entire cast of characters from her popular series about necromancer Anita Blake. While Hamilton's fans will enjoy revisiting these night creatures, some may be disappointed to find that this tale is all sex and no slaying; the only mystery is which paranormal hunk(s) will satisfy Anita's ardeur. Far more suspenseful is York's "Burning Moon," which follows a blind tarot reader and a werewolf as they steam up the sheets and try to trap a serial killer. Equally compelling but more inventive is Wilks's "Originally Human"; neither the succubus heroine (whose age varies between 19 and 300, with stops at 50 and 35) nor the reader uncovers her amnesiac mystery man's identity till the final pages. Davidson, meanwhile, delivers nonstop, witty repartee and a surprise denouement in "Dead Girls Don't Dance," a delightful romance between a vampiress and her old college classmate. By turns sensual, suspenseful and amusing, this anthology will satisfy almost any craving. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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This book is good for spawning ideas for your V:DA chronicle. However, some of the stories are better than others. Many of the clans are mentioned including: a great story about native Gangrel being colonized by Christians in Ireland. Unfotunately there is no stories on everyones favorite: the Tzimice.

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When sophomore year ended with Buffy's defeat -- just barely -- of the Master, she headed off to spend the summer with her father in L.A. The theme was R&R, parties, and an occasional shopping spree. But things that go bump in the night don't take vacation. So Buffy's trying desperately to keep a lid on things in L.A. -- and to keep her secret identity from her father. Meanwhile, back in Sunnydale, trouble keeps popping up in the darnedest places. Giles wants Willow and Xander to have a "normal" summer, so he and Jenny Calendar, whose budding romance is progressing to full bloom, attempt to stave off the forces of darkness sans Slayer and Slayerettes. And Angel, grappling with Buffy's brush with death, must decide: Does he want to be a more permanent member of the Scooby Gang? Concerts. Picnics. The resurrection of an ancient monster or two. Just your typical fun in the sun.

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THE YEARNING - Hannah Howell. Lady Sophie Hay has seen the women in her family suffer from a curse one of her ancestors cast on a lover who spurned her nearly 500 years before. Sophie is determined to break the curse. Alpin MacCordy is the latest of his clan to suffer from his affliction. He had to live in darkness & craves blood. When Sophie comes to stay & to try to find a way to break the curse, Alpin doesn't think she has a chance... BITTEN - Lynsay Sands. Emily is on her way to marry an earl when everyone except her are lost at sea, her uncle as well, who arranged her marriage. Emily is saved by Keeran. He takes her home & lets her stay. She brightens up his home. If only she can do the same for him. When Emily realises what Kerran is she is shocked. But soon all she wants is Kerran for all eternity. STRANGER IN THE NIGHT - Sara Blayne. Georgiana Thornberry returns to her ancestoral home, which is under a curse. She is researching her family history when she meets Julian Lanthrop. Who is he & what has he to do with a duke who went missing a few hundred years before? THE AWAKENING - Kate Huntington. Thalia arrives at her aunt Cordelia's home to find she has been hiding something from her & that is Adrian Lucerne. Adrian appears to be about 20 years younger than his lover Cordelia. She is warned about the monster (Adrian) but to no avail, by the vicar who is concerned for her well being & immortal soul. He lost the battle with the aunt, he won't loose the niece to Adrian.