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Christ the Lord : Out of Egypt As Rice explains in the afterward, she has returned to her Catholic faith. This book examines the life of a seven year old Jesus, first coming to terms with who he is. It is sometimes a tough read, but fascinating. And her research was obviously painstaking as she discusses the differences among the different Jewish religious groups and the failed uprisings against the hated Romans.
There will undoubtedly be those who will call this divinely inspired. It is ultimately up to the individual reader to make that determination for themselves.
Vampires have fascinated me since I read Dracula in my early teens. I never found witchcraft that interesting, but loved the stories of the Mayfair witches and their involvement with a being called Lasher.
Most of these tales are in New Orleans, one of the world's most unique cities. San Francisco is one of the world's great cities, but it is as boring as waiting for hair to grow on a bald man's head compared to the Big Easy.
Vittorio the Vampire
Maybe her critics are right, because I feel like this is the same old story retold in a different setting amd slightly different players. I just don't get the same thrills from the "New Tales" as the from the stories of the great Lestat. I like the Mayfair witches better; amd when are we ever going to find out what happens with Cleopatra? (RE: The Mummy.)
Violin
One of the best ghost stories I have ever read. New Orleans (surprise!) soon-to-be-widow with little musical talent is haunted by the ghost of a gifted Russian prince who was a student of Mozart (briefly) and Beethoven. An incredible tapestry is woven as Rice takes us through history, revealing the sad stories of the gifted Stefan and ungifted Trianna. Painful memories and unresolved conflicts come together in a wonderful ending. And yes, unlike some of the other novels that her critics complain about, this one has an ending.
Interview With the Vampire
First of the Vampire Chronicle's, our hero Lestat is presented as a monster by his best friend.
The Vampire Lestat
Lestat defends himself against the accusations of his friend. His angst would do any human protagonist proud.
The Queen of the Damned
This is my personal favorite of the series. Includes the origin of vampires.
Tale of the Body Thief
Our hero gets himself in quite a pickle, and discovers that being human maybe is not so great after all. Some of the funniest passages I've ever read are in this book.
Does Lestat find his purpose? Does he really visit heaven and hell?
Pandora
While our hero lies comatose(!!), we are introduced to another of his species.
The Vampire Armand
Lestat is still out of it. Armand, whom you may remember from earlier tales, tells his own story.
The Witching Hour
Introduction to the Mayfair witches and Lasher.
Lasher
The Mayfair family saga continues.
Taltos: Lives of the Mayfair Witches
If you thought the ending of Lasher was wild . . .
The Mummy, or Ramses the Damned
Another legend is explored. WHY, oh WHY was this never followed up? The story is incomplete as written.
The Servant of the Bones
A tale of ancient Babylon and the modern world.
