The first edition of the novel was published in August 12th , and was written by Jennifer Rardin. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of pages and is available in Paperback format. The main characters of this fantasy, urban fantasy story are Jaz Parks, Vayl. The book has been awarded with , and many others. Vayl is quite delicious Looking for a turbo-charged actionfest?
Want a solid urban fantasy read with a heroine that doesn't make you want to smack her for being stupid or neurotic? Want a fine hunk of a vamp to partner with her? Protect her? Be willing to die for her?
Even though she doesn't need him to because she's strong in her own right? Well then look no further, peeps, because Rardin's Jaz Parks series delivers it all on a silver platter for your reading delight.
If you're unfamiliar with the series then start with Looking for a turbo-charged actionfest? If you're unfamiliar with the series then start with book 1, Once Bitten, Twice Shy. The series is layered, plots and characters intertwined, and while each book has its own arc, none can be fully appreciated as a stand-alone. There are too many things that go on as a result of occurrences in previous books, too many nods given to past moments. I've been a fan of the series since the beginning; it's absolutely one of my favorite series in the genre.
Not because the books are perfect on their own - they're not. In fact, there are aspects of the story telling in each book that I would have preferred done differently, but in this case, the experience of the series as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts Rardin has a few quirks as an author that tend to disrupt the flow of the narrative - she has a tendency to slip into a description of what happened at some point days, minutes, or hours previously to get Jaz and her crew to where they are in the books without warning the reader that it's coming, so I've had occasion to wonder if I'm reading past events or current ones at times.
That's mostly but not exclusively done in the beginning of each book, so you jump into the action right away, then find out how you got to that action a bit later. It's a little disconcerting. Another grievance I have is that Rardin has a tendency to throw everything and the kitchen sink at Jaz and Co. I've never felt that any "mission" was written in any sort of easily followed, linear fashion and as a result, I haven't been able to really cheer for the CIA aspects - even when they're successful.
Oddly enough, that's what keeps each book from garnering a solid five star mark from me, yet it doesn't affect at all how much I love the series. Because the things I do love about the series, Rardin is absolutely fantastic with. And that's, quite frankly, the people. The characters. Their lives. Their feelings. Jaz Parks is a tortured, flawed, and in some ways slightly nutso heroine whose loyalty and bravery are unequaled. She's got a dark side - a very, very dark side that she hides from the people she's sworn to herself to protect, yet she carries on funny and insightful conversations with her dead grandmother Vayl is a nearly three hundred year old vampire and while he's the country's top assassin - holding that position for the past eighty-some odd years, he's got his own baggage.
Industrial-sized and hefty weight baggage in the shape of two sons lost centuries ago. The drive to find their reincarnated souls pushes him for so long that they are the reason for his entire existence - until Jaz Parks blows into his tattered soul and clings. Their relationship is complex, fraught with insecurity and past demons, yet changing and strengthening through each book. I'm a paranormal romance fan - and while this isn't what I'd consider a romance-laden series, it's still satisfying the romance lover in me.
It's written brilliantly, and in a very satisfying way. And I can't say enough about the wide and varied array of secondary and ancillary characters that have wormed their way into my heart. There are a legion of them, and they are vital to the series as a whole - and written as three dimensional and as important as Jaz and Vayl.
Kudos on that. So it all boils down to this I didn't give a synopsis of the plot Bite Marks because the main plot of each book isn't really why I read the series. I suppose I could say that Jaz and Vayl have another mission and all hell breaks loose on this one, just like on all the others. That's the quick and dirty. And largely unimportant to me. It's the fierce artistry in how they handle it and how Jaz manages to continue to triumph over past traumas and losses one labored step at a time that is really the driving force in the series for me and that just can't be summarized easily.
You just gotta experience it. I just have to know what Bergman's going to dream up next. My sympathies and condolences are extended to her family and friends. Her talents and her presence will be missed. Mar 17, Kt rated it it was amazing Shelves: hardcopy. Vayl and Jaz's assignment is of the utmost importance.
If they fail, NASA's entire infrastructure will crumble leaving one heck of mess in its wake. The job should have been just another notch in their belts, but when Cassandra's Demon comes out to play things get a little hairy as she is one heck of a force to be reckoned with.
Add in some crazy voices in Jaz's head, and you have one heck of bumpy ride that may just lead to disaster for this assassin team.
They haven't failed a mission yet, but Vayl and Jaz's assignment is of the utmost importance. They haven't failed a mission yet, but this one may be the one to knock them down. Something I have loved about this series is that while it is full of action and high stakes, there also is plenty of humor and witty comments from the characters. This book however took the humor to a whole new level, yet still maintained that sense of looming danger making it one heck of a ride.
Between Cole's kangaroo issues and Jaz's conversations with the "crew" her head, I can't count how many times I burst out laughing. There was another hilarious aspect that was a new element to the series. I won't say too much to keep from spoiling things, but just wait till you meet Jaz's new cat. She sure has one heck of "personality" that will leave you in tears from laughing so hard. Jaz and Vayl's relationship is still growing and there are some trust issues on Jaz's part.
However, since she is literally what you would call damaged goods, I imagine full trust is still a long ways off. She has either lost or been betrayed by everyone she has ever cared about in her entire life, so it is no wonder none of this comes easy.
She also has a tendency to let her temper over run her and jump the gun in certain situations. However, this is all why Vayl is the perfect match for her as he calms her fire and stays the voice of reason she so desperately needs at times.
It also seems like Cole has finally realized he just wasn't they guy for her, and is taking it with his usual sense of humor. Which of course causes problems of its own, but at least he isn't trying to come between them anymore. This book had a whole lot going on. A lot of series by this point can give a sense of deja vu with the dangers just seeming to be a rehashment of previous ones.
This is definitely not the case in these books, and I really admire the author's ability to keep things fresh. Bite Marks is a must read that will suck you right in and make you desperate for more.
I'd recommend having the next book ready as you won't want a delay in being able to dive into reading it. Definitely another great installment in a fantastic Urban Fantasy series!
Jan 13, Angela rated it it was amazing. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Jaz is a smart, sassy, CIA Agent. Her gifts continue to grow when she donates blood to Vayl, a werewolf and received tears from Asha. Vayl is a strong, intelligent, year old vampire and CIA Agent, who's perfection on the eyes.
Vayl suffered from the loss of his two boys and is now trying to move past his loss and work towards his future with Jasmine. Jaz and Vayl started off as a CIA team, became sverhamin and avahar, and are now a hot and heavy couple. I love their chemistry.
Bergman is a genius who creates the best high tech gadgets. Astral is a robo-kitty created by Bergman to assist Jaz in her missions. This book is based in Australia where the team must stop gnomes from destroying NASA satellites and causing billions of dollars of destruction. The shaman has abducted a family and is forcing the father to give his life to birth of the gnome larve.
There are multiple missions within this mission. A change would mean more time off and not having to worry about being double crossed by evil politicians. Keep them coming Jennifer Rardin! Jun 21, chucklesthescot rated it it was amazing Shelves: fiction , uf-pnr , 5-star-reads , vampires. Gnomes in a cult in Australia worship their God on Saturn and are getting annoyed at NASA messing with its rings and decide to destroy the program.
The team are sent to investigate so the last thing they need is Jaz being possessed and Cassandra's demon locating her at last. I so much liked the cult of gnomes story. OK so it sounds a bit dumb but it was a fun idea and better than some what happened in books 3 and 4. This book had plenty action scenes and daft humour which the series was in need of I think. I liked Bergman's new smart cat robot invention which leads to some amusing scenes with it and Jack. I also liked seeing Raoul's obsession with train sets which gave him a bit more of a human side.
Readers have had mixed views about the voices in Jaz's head but I found thatr Granny May in particular was pretty funny. There was also a shocking and unexpected twist that took me by surprise but I won't spoil the book by talking about it. I thought all that crap with him chasing Jaz was over with in the last book but no, he's still trying to win her away from Vayl.
Look you dumb muppet, it's never going to happen so leave the girl alone! Seriously he is like a deranged stalker and if I was Jaz I'd be reporting him for sexual harrassment.
He drives me round the bend. I hate Cole so much and I'm fed up with him. Can't he just die or something? The other annoying thing was Jaz refusing to tell everyone the rather important detail about being possessed. You are working with a team of paranormal experts Jaz so for once in your dumb life, let them help! Despite Cole, this was another good book and it was great to have Cassandra and Bergman back at last. Why can't we have them instead of Cole spoiling things?
Or have Albert on the team again! Albert and the gnomes had so much potential in my head! Anyway, a good story to enjoy as we go into the last two books in the series. Oct 08, Danielle Danniegurl rated it really liked it Shelves: demons , ghosts-and-such , i-see-dead-people , vampires-read , paranormal-romance-read , paranormal-detectives-read , pov-one , magic-witches-etc-read , 4-stars.
I forgot how much I like Jaz Parks. She really is a great character and her crew is awesome too. It has been quite a while since I last read one of her books so it took me a bit to remember some of the characters and their circumstance but once I did I was off.
Miles is a great character with Robo Kitty invention being hysterical to read about. Jaz's dog is also hysterical as well and avail has some lip quirk moments as well. In between the comedy is the more seriousness of the plot about the gn I forgot how much I like Jaz Parks. In between the comedy is the more seriousness of the plot about the gnomes and what they plan to do to NASA in Australia. Which is where this book takes place. Jaz sarcasm is right up my alley and something I thoroughly enjoy.
I plan to read another of her series soon. I'm trying to make it last since I know I don't have many books to go and with the author being deceased I know there will be no more. Jul 26, aaron rated it really liked it.
Oct 18, Rachel C. This was an enjoyable read, but I didn't enjoy it as much as the others in the series. Still, I enjoyed the read and look forward to picking up the next installment.
Oct 28, Valorie rated it it was amazing Shelves: paranormal-romance. It's another fabulous Jaz Parks saga!!!! I loved it!!! Please do yourself a favor and read this book now!!! As usual it was smart, funny, witty, and adventurous!! It will really make you rethink your feelings about gnomes! Every time I see a garden gnome now I get the willies!!! Interesting story, though the flash backs and sequencing was a bit confusing at times.
Aug 30, Ben Truong rated it really liked it Shelves: urban-fantasy , mystery , paranormal , romance. They are tasked with stopping paranormal or mythological beings who've taken criminal roles in human society, or humans engaged in related activities.
Jaz Park is possessed and in order to keep the voices within her from taking control, she has to do complicated demon warding rituals. Her mission is to kill the gnomes that are threatening to topple NASA's Australian-based space complex. Bite Marks is written rather well.
As always the narrative is non-stop action, as Rardin typically jumps into the story and goes full-throttle until the end. Rardin's action scenes are written rather well as Jaz and Vayl are at their best when their fighting back-to-back. The romantic development between Vayl and Jaz has turned romantic and sexual and it is rather nice to see their relationship develop over the course of the series.
All in all, Bite Marks is written rather well and is a good continuation to what would hopefully be a wonderful series, which I plan to continue in the very near future.
Jul 05, Kathy rated it really liked it. I read the entire series back to back so one review for all. Great characters, lots of action and a decent overall storyline. I suspect Rardin had more planned but she passed away in Fortunately, the last book gave a solid ending. Sep 13, Sandirae Kennedy rated it it was amazing. My favorite one in the series thus far! Jul 14, Joyce rated it really liked it. Best one so far. Onto the next one. Jun 21, Charlie cooke rated it really liked it.
Jaz is back and she's possessed. Jaz finds herself fighting for dominance of her own mind whilst preforming well on her latest mission or she faces the unemployment line! This book was jam packed with action, lots of humour and a sprinkling of romance.
May 22, keikii Eats Books rated it it was amazing. To read more reviews in this series and others, check out keikii eats books! Jaz Parks made a mistake on her last mission, and now she is hearing voices. Well, a voice, at least. Now, her vacation is once again being cut short and she and Vayl are being sent to Australia to stop some gnomes from destroying the NASA space complex there. Should be easy, until the demon Kyphas shows up on the mission to take one of their crew with her back to hell!
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