Published: May 28, 2011
Words: 53,404 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452496191

Short description

Vampire PI Jack Fleming travels to Long Island to attend a funeral. Problem: There's more than one body in the grave. Delving into his past, Jack follows clues leading to an old murder, new betrayals, and a hard look at the man he was vs. the vampire he's become.

Extended description

What's more fun than one vampire on a case?

Two--especially when they don't like each other!

Wise-cracking, street-savvy vampire gumshoe Jack Fleming teams up with the wickedly genteel Jonathan Barrett, Gentleman Vampire, who's found a body on his Long Island estate and has no idea what to do about it. (Read more) What's more fun than one vampire on a case?

Two--especially when they don't like each other!

Wise-cracking, street-savvy vampire gumshoe Jack Fleming teams up with the wickedly genteel Jonathan Barrett, Gentleman Vampire, who's found a body on his Long Island estate and has no idea what to do about it.

Clues take Jack back to his old stamping grounds in the newspaper world, only slightly hampered by Barrett, who has his own ideas on how to conduct a murder investigation.

Before you can say "machine gun" both are up to their fangs in mobsters, murder, and mayhem in this fast-paced mystery adventure set in post-Prohibition New York.

This novel is also available as a signed, numbered, limited-edition trade paperback exclusively from VampWriter Books.

The Devil You Know is a (nearly) direct sequel to book three of the Vampire Files, "Bloodcircle", and is full of spoilers for that novel. While this story can be read on its own, you will enjoy it more if you have read "Bloodcircle" first. You have been warned!

For the sake of nervous parents, this book's rated at having adult content; some of the characters occasionally employ salty language.

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Praise for P.N. Elrod's Other Books:

This entertaining first installment in a new series by the author of The Vampire Files offers deft touches of wit, beauty and suspense. – Publisher’s Weekly.

“Elrod knows how to pace the action without resorting to caricature. These characters, including the vampires, believable...a pleasure to know!” – Library Journal

“Clever characterization, wicked wit, and palatable mayhem...[an] entertaining detective romp.” --Publisher’s Weekly

"Filled with snappy action and sharp dialogue, and featuring a likable hero, Elrod’s latest is certain to be a hit with the fang-loving crowd.” – Booklist

"Characters are well-drawn, the good and the bad ... The book's chief joys are the voice of Jonathan and the portrayal of Tory life during the American revolution." - LOCUS

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What Writers Say About P.N. Elrod's Books:

P.N. Elrod ups the stakes (pun intended) in this latest, and best installment of the Jack Fleming saga. Chills, thrills, and dark doings in ‘30s Chicago, heralded by the arrival of a darkly fascinating new vampire character with a deadly secret. Elrod takes her universe into unexplored territory with Dark Road Rising.” – Rachel Caine, author of the Morganville Vampire series

“The book is as dark and decadent as blood and chocolate. The writing pops, and Jack Fleming is a narrator to die for.” --Caitlin Kittredge, author of the Nocturne City series.

“The setting is captivating, the characters are original, and the plot will leave you hungry for more.” --Lori Handeland, author of The Nightcreature series

“Dark Road Rising kept me up all night. A satisfying, smart, genuinely savvy read—with a lot of bite!” --Lilith Saintcrow, author of the Dante Valentine series.
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Tags

vampires, urban fantasy, gangsters, mystery detective, mystery adventure, vampires in us, jack fleming, jonathan barrett, pn elrod, mystery action, vampire files

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Review by: Jan Pailthorp on July 09, 2012 :
Absolutely wonderful! I really enjoyed the relationship between Jack and Jonathan. The story is well- plotted and fast-paced. Jack is as witty as ever. I look forward to Ms. Elrod's next work of creativity and imagination.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: thiotes on Jan. 18, 2012 :
Good story as usual.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Ron H. on Dec. 04, 2011 :
Not since my days as a poor young airman in the USAF, I went to a store and found a book called "Bloodlist" by P.N. Elrod, and fell in love with all the characters, the whole scene, have I found such creative heaven!
Now through all the many books in the series and the Barrett series we get yet another chance for the 2 to meet, and it is awesome. I cannot spoil the plot, but the adventure Jack and Johnathon go through is a roller-coaster of fun, fear, and action of epic proportions. Even some sadness as it unfolds. P.N. Elrod is the queen of this world, she owns it and her writing is like a cold drink of water in a desert of terrible novels in the world.
My only negative feeling is its over and I have no more to consume. I want more, I would love to see further meeting between Jack, and Johnathon, I want more educating between the 2 to each other, and more adventure.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: TexasRed79109 on June 22, 2011 :
Immensely Entertaining! If you are a fan of detective novels set in the 1930s, or a fan of vampire novels, or a fan of just plain good, entertaining writing, READ THIS! Elrod sets the protagonists of two series into the same work and the clash of characters works great. Elrod has a knack for creating characters so real you can see them, even smell them, and this little book is a prime example.
The genre could be described as a murder mystery or a crime novel, except that the detective and another main character are vampires. The setting and language are classic while the plot keeps you guessing.

If you are already a P. N. E;rod fan, you will love seeing Jonathan Barrett and Jack Fleming in cahoots. If you are not already an Elrod fan, you will be after reading this gem.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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