Christopher Farnsworth

This book was everything you could ask for in an action thriller. Cade is the good guy vampire dedicated to protecting the president and the people of this country. Zach, the newbie liaison between the president and Cade, was a snot nosed ass who grew up fast. The story revolved around a terrorist plot to create the ultimate weapon, a soldier who couldn't die. There were many subplots but the author kept them woven tightly and the story flowed smoothly. The story never lacked for action and Cade wasn't a tear them up vampire. Definitely worth reading.… (more)

The President's Vampire is the second in the Nathaniel Cade series by Christopher Famsworth. This time around, Cade goes up against genetically engineered lizard people. I love the idea of conspiracy theories and paranormal combining! The story makes for a fun mash up of history, pop culture, supernatural horror and politics. The final third and climax of the book is a gore fest. On the down side, I can't stand how the scenes with Zach and the Company people sound like a bunch of frat boys. Those scenes make me cringe while listening to them. Good for Zach to go all in by the end. Cade could use that commitment from his partner.… (more)

Most of the titles in my little collection of "books I had to quit" get a single star. I couldn't bring myself to do that with this book. I still like the idea of the series a lot. I just wasn't feeling this one. I didn't hate it or want to throw it through a window. I just thought it was mediocre, and I'm not in the mood to settle. I only read about a quarter of the way, so maybe I didn't give it enough time. I might try it again on a different day in a different mood. For now, I bid a lukewarm farewell to Zach and Cade.… (more)