Black Dawn: 12 (The Morganville Vampires)

I cannot get enough of morganville... I am always reading in my spare time and I put myself in morganville and feel the emotion and experience that are getting... love it... already started the next book.

I told my husband it would be nice if he surprised me with roses or something. Instead he brings me The first volume. I was like great a book. I read it and fell in love with the series! I can't get enough of it! Can't wait for the next book to come out :)

I've waited so long between books, i worried i'd have forgotten what all was going on; but i fell right back into the story line. Definitely worth going back to the series. The vamps are so ungrateful though... like wtf? Great read though, no complaints. Enjoy!

In the tradition of Morganville Books just when you think you know where this book is going you are wrong. There are twists in the last few chapters that are almost mind blowing. I loved every second of this book and it was perfect vacation reading.

Each Book has left me wanting to read the next. In Black Dawn there were new twist and turns, and different view points from the different characters. Again kept me interested. Can't wait for next book to arrive!

I really like the book series due to its uniqueness. There are four main characters and this book brings them each out a little more than the others. Black Dawn felt a bit different than the previous books not necessarily in a negative way.

Black Dawn is the comtinuing story of Clare, Shane, Eve, and Michale. It's well known that Eve and Michale wish to marry, and in the end they do, but the four of them have to get rid of the dreage first.
For me, it's a little dry, dose not hold my attention as well as the rest of the books.
Over all, it's a good read.

This book is part of an outstanding, pulse racing series and rachael caine didn't let down with this one. I can say that Black Dawn is my favorite of the morganville series by far and I can't wait for the next one!! :)

This story has become so convoluted, I simply couldn't get past the first couple of chapters before growing extremely bored, and looking for something else to read. I suggest this book as a sleep aid. :/ I'm so disappointed.

finished reading Black Dawn. This book is a great way to finish the problems with the 'Drag' and leave you wanting more. The problem is that the Drag went on and on and was to quickly rapped up. I know that the point of the story in Last Breath, was the marriage of Michael and Eve but come on .... you kill the Head Drag and than get married? NOT HOW I WAS SEEING THIS ENDING.

I’ve always been a fan of the Morganville vampire series so I was glad to see that this book finally had an ending to it. It was a pretty long series at 15 books total. That being said, none of the books were terribly long so they went by relatively quickly.

To put it straight: I have a love/hate relationship with Claire. While I love her because she cares so much and wants the best out of everyone, I also hate her because there are times when she would put herself in a situation that she could have easily avoided if she wanted to. Which ended causing a lot of drama or even a whole book to figuring out how to solve that problem. The one book I didn’t particularly like was book 14, Fall of Night, where she decides to go to Cambridge to finally visit MIT. For some reason, I get the impression that the author was tired of writing about Morganville so she wanted a change of scenery hence Cambridge, Mass. And of course, things happen while Claire is there but if she didn’t go, none of that would have happened. After the end of book 13, Bitter Blood, things have finally settled down, for once, so why did Claire felt the need go to MIT and stir shit up again? And then of course, Rachel, the author, decided to write two more books out of the whole thing. She could have easily ended things after Bitter Blood but nope, she kept it rolling.

I liked Shane, Claire’s boyfriend. He definitely changed a lot since book one and you can see how much he had changed in these last few books. He thinks more before he rushes to do something and he’s a lot smarter now. In fact, all of the other characters, Eve and Michael, have all been rubbed by Claire.

SPOILER ALERT: I also thought that the last book with the bite and everything, was completely unnecessary. Not to mention, the “cure” too was also crazily nonsensical. First of all, how come that vampire cure just so happened to work on Michael and none of the other dozens of vampires that they were tested on? Second, how come that cure didn’t kill Oliver yet killed the others? There was no logic behind this. And finally, how come a vampire cure was able to cure a “hellhound” bite which was basically a werewolf bite, by the way? That last part made absolutely zero sense. While I liked the series, I think Rachel did a hazardous job on the last one. END OF SPOILER.

Sorry for that spoiler paragraph, I usually try to avoid any real spoilers but I could not help this one. Anyways, moving on to Myrnin, my absolute favorite vampire in this entire series. When he was first introduced, I was a little wary of him because he was basically a schizophrenic with crazy mood swings and I was always worried for Claire for spending time with him. However, he has really changed throughout the series and he seemed almost normal in the last few novels. I think it’s hilarious when he comes in wearing some crazy outfit. And despite his weird mood swings, you can tell how much he cares for Claire. To be honest, it would have been interesting to see a bit of Claire and Myrnin action. I mean, everyone already thinks there is something going on, so…why not? Haha

Overall, I liked the series. I’m just surprised that Morganville has survived as long as it did. I feel like without Claire, the vampires there would have died already. She helped them through so many vampire-related issues such as the disease or the long sworn enemy or the coup or everything else that happened. Regardless, I highly recommend these books. They’re super entertaining and fun to read.

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When I finished Black Dawn, I shut the book and said out loud to no one in particular, "Oh my God, that was crazy, y'all!" I received Black Dawn, the twelfth in The Morganville Vampire series, for review and despite having not read a single Morganville Vampire book before this, I was excited to read it. After doing a little research on the series (during which I discovered I'm the only person in the world who hadn't started it yet) I felt confident enough to jump on in.

Morganville's residents, human and vampire alike, are facing a problem: the draug. Enemies of the vampires, they are foul, odorous, moist creatures who feed off both humans and vampires, killing their victims in a cruel way. Most of Morganville's residents have fled the draug epidemic, though pockets remain. Now it's up to Claire, Shane, Michael, Eve, and a cast of other vampire leaders to fight off the draug, kill and/or drive them from town, and restore Morganville.

Despite having no knowledge of the plot threads or world Caine has built over the previous eleven novels, I didn't find it difficult to follow the plot. I found the whole plot to be fast paced and enjoyable and even though I'd never met the characters before, I felt invested in their ability to fight off the draug. Oh the draug, I've never read about anything like them before. They really are foul, disgusting creatures and Caine does a great job with their descriptions; it made my skin crawl just thinking about how they lure you in with their song despite their vileness. The post-apocalyptic-esque nature of the novel drew me in and the variety of points of view kept me reading.

Although, having never met them before, I occasionally had a hard time keeping some of the secondary characters straight, it did not hinder my reading of the book. Every character in this novel is in high-gear; they have enemies to fight and they have to do it before the town is taken over permanently. Despite the frantic pace of their mission, though, there are quiet moments and respites. I found one scene in particular between Claire and Shane very touching; they make a sweet couple. I adored the character of Claire, overall. She's a well-balanced heroine who can kick-butt, but she also has a bit of a softer side. I'm looking forward to getting to know her better as a I pursue the series.

On a side note, I thought the way Claire and her gang came up with the fight the draug was pure genius. It was just so clever!

Five stars! Black Dawn was an intense, fast paced glimpse into the Morganville Vampire world. I will definitely be continuing on with the series and I'm looking forward to going back and reading the series from book one. This world has me hooked.

Black Dawn is one of those books where there’s a lot going on, but not too much happening. If that makes any sense at all. It picks up the very next day with the humans and vampires coming together to form a plan. The draug must be defeated if anyone has any hope of surviving. There’s also the matter of their dying Founder and who will be her successor. Morganville may not be standing for much longer at this rate.

I did like Black Dawn. There’s some exciting stuff going on and I really enjoyed learning more about the draug. However, there are way too many POVs. We get Claire, Shane, Eve, Michael, Hannah, Oliver, and Naomi. The latter three only get one or two chapters each, but it was a lot of head-hopping. I probably wouldn’t have minded so much if it evenly alternated, but as it was, it was just a bunch of haphazard POV switches, and some of them didn’t add too much except for filler.

Black Dawn didn’t leave me with too many thoughts. It was a good sequel, but certainly not a favorite. It was kind of messy and unfocused in places. The ending does leave us with a minor sense of dread. Morganville has seen a lot of changes over the past 12 books, but bigger things are coming, and they’re not good. At least for the humans.

Even though I knew coming into this book that there were more after...I had moments where I was so into the story that I was like "Omg this is it, this is the end of Morganville!" And after finishing, perhaps it is...perhaps it is the end of Morganville as we formerly knew it! That's what's so great about this series though, with a series this long it's refreshing to have new storylines and different twists and turns that keep everything exciting and still make you want to come back for more. I had been told by someone that these books got boring after awhile and were too predictable. I've not found that to be the case for me...each book takes the characters in a direction I've never seen a teen vampire book go before. In #12 you will get scared...you will get scared for lives, you will get scared for relationships, you will even get scared for some of the vampires you might not care about too much. There's a lot going on and a lot to process and in the end, while we still get a cliffhanger, it's a little more bearable than others within the series. If you enjoy paranormal romance, or vampire books in general...get out and get started on your Morganville adventure!

First Impressions: The Morganville Vampires series is a long-standing favorite of mine. I've read all of the previous eleven books before I began number twelve, Black Dawn. It is such a fun series and entertaining series, and I wish that someone would turn the series into a television show. Rachel Caine is a talented writer who is definitely one of my favorites. I'll pretty much read anything that she comes out with. I believe that Black Dawn was originally supposed to be the final book in this series, but from what I hear; Rachel Caine decided to write three more books after this one which makes me happy! It is hard to let go of a series that you really love!

First 50 Pages: I also seem to have a difficult time reviewing Rachel's books because I hate giving away spoilers, especially with books that are part of a series. Like always, I'll try to keep this review short and sweet without too many spoilers for all of the people who are dying to get their hands on this book. If you haven't read The Morganville Vampires series yet, you are missing out! Book eleven, Last Breath, ended with a major cliffhanger. One thing I really like about all of Rachel's books is that they seem to pick up right where the last book left off. That holds true for Black Dawn, with the continuation of the Draug's invasion of Morganville.

Characters & Plot: This poor town of Morganville has been through so much! Every time that things seem to be okay and everyone is content, something comes around that disrupts everything. Unfortunately for Morganville and its vampire occupants, there are new creatures in town and everyone needs to leave as soon as possible. The people are fearful of these creatures, called Draugs, because they want to take over the town and get rid of the vampires. Draugs are nasty creatures that come from beneath the water and they don't mix with vampires. One bite from a Draug will bring a very slow and painful death to any vampire. Poor Amelie, the town's founder/leader has been bitten by a Draug and is suffering. Her second in command is Oliver, who is trying to hold everything together. Some people have chosen to flee Morganville and others remain vowing to stop the Draugs from ruling the town.

Black Dawn also is told from varying points of view between the main cast of characters. Some people have complained about this, but I personally enjoy it much more than the way the earlier books were written. It gives each book a little bit of variety and each POV is very important to have in order to move the plot forward. I like that all of the different POV's in Black Dawn give insight into what each of the characters are feeling and experiencing. It makes for some very interesting character growth, especially the character, Shane. I always suspected he was jealous of Myrnin, or insecure about his relationship with Claire, but I didn't expect him to be as jealous as he is. Oliver's feelings about Amelie are also showcased and he cares much more about her then he lets everyone else see or know about. Rachel Caine did a fantastic job weaving everyone's different POV's together and it had a nice flow. For me, it wasn't confusing at all.

Since Black Dawn was supposed to be the last installment in The Morganville Vampires series, I expected a huge battle or showdown between the vampires and the Draugs. When things finally began to heat up and all of the big events started to happen, I have to admit that I felt a little bit let down. I don't know if Rachel went back and edited this story after she decided to write three more installments, but the way everything turned out in Black Dawn wasn't quite as powerful as I had hoped it would be.

Final Thoughts: Each of The Morganville Vampires books include so many side-plot lines that is it difficult to include everything that happens to short review. In Black Dawn, all of the varying POVs make up a great storyline and do a lot for character advancement. Even though I was a little bit disappointed with the climax of the story, the ending was unexpected and wonderful as usual. I'm such a huge fan of this series and Black Dawn I think stands out over the rest because it was interesting to see how the series might have ended (although I am sure there were changes made as per Rachel's decision to continue writing more books). Two thumbs way up!!

I wanted to read Black Dawn because I had to know what was going to happen with Amelie, and I am loving this series in general. I have raced through them and can't stop making moments to read it.

It was hard seeing Eve and Michael having a hard time after the events in the last book, but I am so rooting for them to somehow make it work. But some of the comments and being in M's head makes me think that maybe it won't. I hope so hard that I am misreading it though, because even though Eve has such a vulnerability she is also very strong and knows how to handle herself.

Claire is coming even more into her own, and less afraid to speak up. She had a confrontation with Oliver, and I was so proud of her. I sincerely hope that some cure can be found for Amelie, but it was looking pretty grim, and I wondered just how Morganville would continue to exist and how the humans would fare if Oliver did take over.

It was neat though, to see humans and vamps working side by side and growing a bit more appreciation for the other in fighting the powerful draugh. They are water dwellers, and can move and multiply. Though they prefer vamps, they will go after humans too, and it was very action filled as they were fighting them. I was worried by the tone that the epilogue took, but I imagine it will just be another obstacle for them to overcome.

It didn't disappoint with keeping me guessing, bringing new challenges and developing the charac ters that I have come to love or at least love to hate. There is still the hint of unpredictability, and characters acting in a way that I haven't come to line up with their personalities and actions thus far.

Definitely still enjoying the series, and will continue until its over, at which point I might cry.

Bottom Line: Good installment, new enemies to fight and insights on the characters.

I borrowed an audiobook of this from the public library.

In Last Breath, Claire died and Myrnin revived her. The cliffhanger left us with Amelie being infected by Draug's poison. In this book, Amelie was dying. The immortal vampires and the mortals had joined forces to kill the Darugs. The vampires could hardly beat the villains. To defeat them, they would need to kill Magnus (Master of the Draugs) first and his minions would follow. The problem was that only Claire could see Magnus. Once again, Myrnin would put Claire in a difficult position. Finally, the Draugs were defeated, but they were so many casualties...so many deaths. I thought the mortals would be treated nicely by the vampires after the chaos, but vampires were egotistical creatures who would not concede to be leveled with mortals. Morganville was back to square one again...mortals were part of the food chain and ruled under the command of Amelie and Oliver. I'd loved Myrnin since day one, but he was a mere puppet of Amelie--which really upset me. One day, I would love to see him lead the rebellion against Amelie and Oliver. It's a wishful thinking! I enjoyed listening to this at work even though the voice was different from what I had been accustomed.

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This novel is the 12th installment in The Morganville Vampires series. I'm a real fan of this series and Rachel Caine never ceased to amaze me with her books. This book is so good!

By now, we all know Eve, Claire, Michael and Shane among other characters and we know pretty well how Morganville is ruled but somehow it's always different and entertaining.

Son this one is the direct sequel of Last Breath with all the drama running wild everywhere and it's some crazy drama. This book is a pure rollercoaster during which I feared for our beloved characters as much as I enjoyed what they had to fight. I was caught in the story from the beginning, always on the edge because I didn't know what would happen and who would die. It's addictive!

Myrnin, being my favorite character, was as awesome as always even if I would love to see him more. Don't get me wrong, he's quite present throughout the novel but I never have enough of Myrnin.

One thing I enjoyed too was the different POVs. It's quite good to see through the eyes of other characters sometimes. But, I'm not sure if it was always pertinent. It's my own opinion of course.

Now, like always when one of these books end, I'm eager to read the sequel. Why? Just because it'll be different for the characters' dynamic and for Morganville's atmosphere. It'll be a new era and I wonder what it'll be like.

Rachel Caine is really awesome, because she entertains and surprises her readers even after twelve books.

I need to do a special Shout Out for Shane. I always loved him, but now he's just awesome. I don't want to spoiler you but I find him more and more moving.

Why should you read this book and this series? Because it's wonderful to read about "real" and complexe vampires, about a vast "universe" which is the town, about growing up characters, about colourful ones and about a kick ass and nerd main character. Seriously, you should try. And Black Dawn is one of the best books of the series.

If only November - release for the next book - could be tomorrow.

A must read, but I'm a fan so I may not be in my right mind.

Favorite Quote(s):
“She swallowed. ‘Don’t talk with your mouth full.’ He did exactly what any boy—no, man—his age would do: he showed her a mouthful of mashed croissant, which was gross, then drank more coffee and showed her again. Gone.”

Favorite Character: Shane. I loved seeing him open and vulnerable.
First Line:
“It would have been better if he’d screamed.”

My Musings: Alas I am back again to tell you all about Black Dawn, the twelfth novel in the Morganville Vampire series. I am proud to say that I have only two more novels until I am caught up with the publication dates! But anyways.

In this novel, we pick right back up with Claire and her friends’ struggle against the draug, the predator of the vampires. And when you have the vampires in the state that they were in, what with their ‘queen’ infected by the master draug’s bite, well, it only makes since to assume that things wouldn’t turn out well. But if you’ve read any book in this series, you’d know that Claire and her gang are some tough cookies, and they’ll fight for what they believe in. And although they had to overcome a lot of obstacles, they were successful in the end…well, sort of.

I really never know what to say when I talk about the characters. I feel like I’m being repetitive in every review, because, well, the characters don’t change that dramatically. We have Claire, brilliant and selfless as always. Shane, with his protectiveness that is utterly adorable. Claire and Shane, with their steamy yet sweet romance. Eve with her snarky attitude, and Michael with his Golden Boy personality. Those two struggling with the disadvantages of being a ‘mixed’ couple. You know, they same sort of stuff.

Although I can say that we see a very vulnerable Shane during this book. And a spunky Claire. Very amusing indeed.

Some Claire and Shane for your enjoyment:

“She hadn’t had a chance to take off the stupid plastic jumpsuit, which was so not sexy; she reached for the zipper, but in one of those startling fast, strong moves that always took her breath away, he flipped her over so her back was against the mattress, and he was the one straddling her. He considered the zipper. Then he took hold of the thin plastic and ripped it all the way down.”

“I feel better,’ Shane said. ‘Or I would if I could figure out where Batty McCrackula took my girlfriend.’”

So I’m going to talk about a character that I haven’t talked about in a while: Myrnin. He’s a very complex character with a side of crazy. He’s hot and cold, and very unpredictable. But in that, he’s also very funny. Although he probably doesn’t mean to be. But the things he says…the things he does…the names that Shane and Eve call him. It makes for a very hilarious time indeed.

“’That’s AB,’ Myrnin said helpfully. ‘It’s still warm. Oh, and there’s a hint of sweetness in it. High triglycerides. I think the donor needed a bit of medication.’”

In this novel, it was interesting to see Morganville as a ‘ghost town’. All the water was infected with draug, and there was nothing they could do about it for a majority of the novel. It felt like they were fighting an unwinnable battle. But some things that I can’t talk about happen and well, things turn out alright. I guess. Maybe…

Rachel Caine went even farther in this novel, and included some new points of view. We read some Oliver Amelie, Shane, Eve, Michael, and Naomi. Very interesting to see what they thought of the things that were going on during the novel. It gave the novel a more rounded feel to it, and I really hope that Caine continues it throughout the series. I can’t even imagine what I had been missing just reading from Claire’s point of view for most of the series!

Black Dawn was another thrilling installment in the Morganville vampires series. Filled with danger, pain, and hope, it’s an installment you don’t want to miss out on.

As usual the books are amazing. The book starts off with everyone waking up in a massive room. They wake up to Michael's screaming. Michael is remembering what happened the night before. The night before they fought the draugh and managed to save 3 people him , Oliver, and the founder Amelie. Everyone seems fine except for Eve and Amelie. Eve flinches at the touch by Michael after he attacked and drank from her from being in the water with the draug to long. Amelie on the other hand isn't doing so well, she is so sick that no one thinks she'll make it out alive. With that in mind they have to do something so Myrinn has a plan for Claire and her friends on how to help to the draugh. Claire and her gang head to the water plant to help stop the draugh. They manage to stop and reverse the water flow and place mounds of silver in the water. As they go to leave Shane is caught by the draugh. Claire runs hoping Shane will make it. But as she gets to the car, Michael starts to drive away with Claire screaming her head off tell Michael to turn back for Shane. Every tells her that Shane is gone but he really isn't. According to Myrnin he may still be alive. After going back Claire and her friends find Shane and rescue him still alive. Now as you get to the end there is a loss, but don't worry its not a big character. The ending brought victory to Morganville and a special ending for two of the main characters. I give this book 5 stars.

I love The Morganville Vampires series with all my heart. I've read all the books to date a few times and I only do that with absolute all-time favourites. I tend to complain when a series just goes on and on but seriously? I don't want this one to end, ever. I don't know how I can ever let go of these wonderfully developed characters and their scarily addictive story. Everything about these books just draw me in and refuses to let go. They're so incredibly gripping and entertaining. The only bad thing is that I get so caught up in them I finish them in no time and then I'm left waiting impatiently for the next book. I try to pace myself but it's just not possible.

Black Dawn picks up right where book eleven left off. Morganville is in serious danger as the draug (the only thing that really terrifies vampires) are in town and threatening to ruin everything! We see humans and vampires somewhat reluctantly joining together to fight a common enemy. This whole book was so insanely intense. I had to put it down several times because it was freaking me out so much! It really messes with your emotions and I was so terrified for my favourite characters because they have to face some awful situations. Yet they do it with courage and never really think about not fighting. They're all seriously brave and I love how, as always, Michael, Eve, Shane and Claire look out for each other even when they're not getting on.

Shane gets a lot of focus in this book- something I'm sure many fans won't mind at all! Of course, as always where Shane is concerned, it's not always good focus and will probably make your heart freak out and have you refusing to believe what you've just read. Shane has a way of always getting into sticky situations (not always his fault, really) and terrifying both the characters and the readers! Claire is awesome and has gotten even tougher, something I didn't think was even possible. She's so selfless and smart, it's hard not to like her. Their relationship faces some problems but neither of them run away from the problems and it's interesting watching them try to deal.

Myrnin is as awesome (and wacky) as ever and made me laugh out loud so many times. He's also getting really sweet and at times was seemed to be becoming a bit of a softie! Michael and Eve are still reeling from the events of book eleven. This book is told from many POVs, which works sometimes and doesn't work other times. I like seeing things from Shane and Claires perspective, but I'm really wasn't too crazy about the times it switched to Eve. I really love her as a character but her POVs just don't work for me. Overall, this is book is amazing and I have no idea how I'm going to handle the wait until book 13, which isn't out until November of this year. I can't recommend this series enough, even though new-comers will certainly have a lot to catch up on!

If anyone knows me they will know how much I am about to talk about this book! I mean AHHHHHHHHH! Holy crapola amazing! Riveting and never-ending explosions of plot that keep me at the edge of my seat. (And seriously, if you have not read this series, what are you waiting for GO!!!)

Every time I open a book from Morganville, I fall right back into the city. I see the coffee shop, the university as well as the Glass house. What I loved about this book is that the author, Ms. Caine presents the reader with some amazing point of views. Most of the time, we are given the point of view from Claire. Not that I don't like her, she is my home-girl, but it is very interesting to see and feel what the other characters are thinking.

First off Eve. WOW! To be in here shoes was like stepping on a never-ending roller coaster ride and never ever wanting to get off. I loved hearing her thoughts, feelings her emotions of the trials that her and Michael are going through. I especially loved feeling the power she has in herself. The moment when she step up to Michael and told him.....ooooh boy! I was like,"You go Girl!"

Next Shane. Another one of my favorite characters who's attitude never ceases to make me snort. I loved being in his mind and seeing his thought and feelings for Claire. let me tell you ladies that his love for Claire is so pure and sweet, it makes you heart beat faster. They he saw them together in their future, in a future that is just hope made me want to cry. I admired that he saw something beautiful despite all the crap and wars going on in Morganville.

Next, deaths. Yes there are some and no I won't say who. But I will say that I am sad to see this character go. The character is a minor one, but one that still made a big impact on the the glass gang.

My final verdict, MIND BLOWN! Black Dawn features everything you want a a book. Growth in the characters, love when you least expect it and death hanging at every corner. Black Dawn surpasses the other books and sets the sights for an amazing change that is yet to happen. Never predictable and always enjoyable, Black Dawn sweeps the reader away!

I have never read a series with this many books and had each one of them be 4 and 5 stars! Any paranormal fan is going to want to read these books!

Black Dawn takes place right after the last book. And not only do the humans who are left in Morganville have to worry about the vampires they also have the vampires enemies to worry about too, the Draug. The vamps and humans seem to come together to try and defeat them but its a temporary truce. This book is just non stop action and you really have no idea where they are going. There was some heart breaking moments, some unexpected friends, and most of the book had you on the edge of your seat in anticipation.

This book was so addicting that I had Amber R reading it to me while we drove to Chicago for the RT book signing.lol I had to know what was going to happen. There were a few chapters where I was yelling at the book. I needed to know it was going to be okay. Claire, Shane, Michael and Eve are just an amazing set of friends together. There was a lot of touching moments that had me tearing up. Plus they are just really funny too. And Shane, oh Shane had me totally tearing up!

There is just so much going on you are going to need to read this book asap! I have no idea what Rachel Caine has in store for us but after reading the last chapter you find out that Morganville is about to change in a very drastic way. What exactly that is going to mean for the humans, well I guess we are all going to have to wait and see.

Morganville Vampire series is one of my most favorite YA series ever!! And that is not something I would say lightly. So if you haven't yet please do yourself a favor and go check it out!

Oh I almost forgot did I mention Shane had a flame thrower?? Um yes he did and it was extremely HOT!

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*Review copy courtesy of my local library*

**Contains potential series and Book 12 spoilers.**

Book 12, Black Dawn, begins right where Book 11, Last Breath, ended. The town of Morganville is in chaos, having been overrun by the draug and their Master, Magnus. Amelie, Morganville's vampire leader was bitten and infect by Magnus and is slowly losing herself and beginning the transformation into a draug. Unless the remaining residents can find a way to destroy the draug, Amelie will complete the transformation into the one creature that vampires fear most. The problem? You can kill all of the spawn but a Master draug cannot be killed....Or can he?

Eve and Michael are dealing with the fact that he attacked her; or rather, they aren't dealing with it. Michael's worst fear presented itself after the gang save him from the draug pool and tossed him into a small space with Eve. Their relationship is very strained through a good majority of Black Dawn.

Claire, Shane, Michael, and Eve still haven't figured out why Claire can see Magnus but no one else can. The significance of this ability comes full circle and ties a couple things together from the earlier books in the series. I certainly wasn't expecting the outcome. Myrnin pulls a double-cross on Claire that had me shaking my head as I thought to myself, "Why does this turn of events NOT surprise one bit?!"

This installment is like all of the previous books; it is riveting and pulls you in, keeping you engaged from start to finish. There is adventure around every corner. It is full of suspense surrounding the plight that is the draug. Shane has an experience with the draug that upsets the balance as well as his personality for a small time. We get to see a more vulnerable side of him and we come to realize that while Shane may have been a screw up and irresponsible, Claire is a very good thing for him. Shane cannot live without her, or with the prospect of being without her. She is exactly what he needs and vice versa.

I really enjoy the story being told from various points of view. Each chapter is narrated by a different character. I think this gives the novel more depth and better insight into what the other characters, besides Claire, have with the goings on in Morganville. The plot, as usual, is pretty solid and makes sense.

As from my Vol.1 review: The entire human population of the town lives in fear of the creatures that stalk them; some of them can even be out during the day. Leaving the town is possible but not advisable as the vampires can do some interesting mind tricks to you to make you forget the town--BUT--if you ever start remembering anything while outside the bounds of Morganville, they will hunt you down and destroy you.

According to the author's website, these books are suitable for Young Adults ages 13 and up, and I agree.

Welcome to Morganville, Texas but make sure you don't stay out after dark!

Out of all the Morganville Vampire books, Black Dawn seemed like the darkest one yet. Which is saying a lot if you have read any of the Morganville Vampire books, because there are a lot of dire situations, we are talking about vampires. After the events of Last Breath, Morganville is looking like a ghost town, but Claire, Shane, Eve, and Michael are not going down without a fight. This town maybe owned by vampires, but it is their home too. The problem is the enemy they have to fight has the ability to hide everywhere there is water even so small as a few drops.

I love the Morganville Vampire series, and I have from the beginning. With a series that has multiple installments, there is a worry that the story will become repetitive or stale. The Morganville Vampire series never has me worried, because each installment seems to blow my mind and Black Dawn is no exception. With shocking losses as the draug continue to consume everything, Morganville may never be the same, even if they manage to take it back.

Black Dawn feels like a turning point in the series, leading up to the final three books in the series. I really think that before this series ends, it is going to get much darker for our human characters. I am curious to see how the vampire versus human battle will continue if they can get anyone to return to Morganville. Claire is the character you cannot help but love, and I am very nervous about her and the rest of the Glass House gang's futures in Morganville.

With the final book in the Morganville series due out this November, I am dying to catch up. I cannot wait to read Bitter Blood and find out what Claire is going to have to face next. Rachel Caine has created a world filled with characters you cannot help but love. The Morganville Vampires series will always be a favorite for years to come.

In Last Breath: The Morganville Vampires, the rain brought a new and dire threat to Morganville and its vampires... their ancient enemies, the draug. Now, the vampires are fighting a losing war, and it will fall to the residents of the Glass House: Michael, Eve, Shane and Claire, to take the fight to an enemy who threatens to destroy the town, forever.

Lovers of Morganville, rejoice: Black Dawn takes the intrigue, romance and nail-biting suspense of the series to its highest level yet! (Summary in Book)

My Review:

Black Dawn picks up almost right were the last book left off, with Claire and friends trying to figure out any way possible to fight off Magnus and his thrall. (Magnus is a Master draug, and ancient enemy of Vampires) Since the draug live as part of water, that means the storms hitting Morganville are much more deadly, and even the drinking/washing water isn't safe. With Amelie bitten and transforming into a draug herself, Oliver is stepping up to take over with possibly disastrous results. Will Claire and Myrnin be able to come up with a successful weapon before Amelie is turned and even more hell breaks loose?

Well, it is an exciting read, packed with adventure, and twist and turns. I really enjoyed it, and I have read all the previous books, and it surprises me that with this being the 12th book, it's one of the best. If you read the early ones, and wasn't hooked, you should give this one a try, these books really have gotten better, especially the last few ones in the series.

Here is a quote I found especially funny, I previously shared this on my blog as a teaser.

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Shane settled his flamethrower more comfortable on his shoulders. "Ladies? After you."
"Rude," Claire said.
"I was being polite!"
"Not when you have a flamethrower."

I also thought it was so funny that Shane nicknamed Myrin Batty McCrackula, lol

I really enjoyed how we got to dip into the minds of more characters. The last book did this some, but only a few people. In this one, we will have whole chapters from another's POV, we get inside Michael, Eve, Amelie, Oliver, Shane, and Naomi, but the majority is still Claire. I really liked that. I was thinking it might have been cool to get a POV of Myrnin, but then thought, that might have been a little crazy in there, lol.

Overall? Black Dawn is a great continuation of the Morganville Vampires series.

You will be hanging on the edge of your seat, with all the action and suspense going on.

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** Warning! This review contains spoilers of previous 'Morganville Vampires' books **

The town of Morganville is no stranger to danger; Bishop, homicidal super computer, rogue vampires and a near-deadly human uprising. All have tried, and failed, to bring Morganville and the town's founder, Amelie, to its knees. Always, the vampires have come out on top, with their human donors agreeing to keep tremulous obedience. But now, all that has changed.

The draug are ancient water creatures who feed on vampires. Death by draug bite is long and painful . . . even worse though, are the hallucinations that come with death. The draug have invaded Morganville with the intent to overthrow Amelie and reign supreme - and they seem to be succeeding. Amelie lies dying from draug bite, and her second-in-command, Oliver, is in charge.

What happens in Morganville when those who have always been at the top of the food chain, are now the ones being hunted?

`Black Dawn' is the twelfth book in Rachel Caine's epic paranormal series, `Morganville Vampires'.

Twelve books in and travelling back to Morganville is still a helter-skelter thrill-ride of epic proportions. Book eleven, `Last Breath', finished on a cliff-hanger with the invasion of Morganville, and the Scooby gang (Claire, Shane, Eve and Michael) learning of the vampires ancient enemy, the draug. As Morganville comes to ruin, vampires and humans alike are in hiding, avoiding bodies of water, and even Claire's university has been shut down and evacuated. Even worse, the town's founder, Amelie, lies dying by increments from a draug bite that will see her eventually turn into one of them. Morganville rests in Oliver's hands, and as the Scooby Gang know, he has no love lost for humans.

The town is crumbling, and so too are the Scooby Gang. In `Last Breath', vampire Michael was captured and attacked by the draug. Upon being rescued by his friends, he inadvertently attacked Eve and nearly drained her dry. When `Black Dawn' begins, the gang are fractured following Eve and Michael's falling-out - she can't help but flinch at his touch, and Michael starts to question the likelihood of a vampire and human staying together, let alone marrying as they had planned.

`Black Dawn' continues Rachel Caine's recent trend of alternate points-of-view, something which stated in `Bite Club' when she gave us Shane's narrative. In `Black Dawn', even more long-running characters are offering their perspectives. We get chapters from Oliver, Michael, Shane and Eve. As well as Claire's usual input. Each of these POV's are vital to the story - and often the narrative switch comes in scenes in which Claire is not physically present, and readers would have no ordinary way of knowing what transpired. This means we get some very interesting insight into Eve and Michael's relationship hurdles, Oliver's unusually tender feelings for Amelie and Shane's true insecurities about Myrnin's interest in Claire. . .

That's right. `Black Dawn' has a surprising focus on Shane's jealous steak where Claire's vampire boss, Myrnin, is concerned. Claire and Shane have been a pretty rock-solid couple for quite a few books now (the romantic tensions of `Bite Club' being their first real trial in a long time). So fans are understandably keen for a little spice to be added to the mix - in the form of Claire's boss, Myrnin, who many have speculated has a soft spot for his little human laboratory assistant. Now, I'm not saying that all fans want Claire to leave Shane for Myrnin. I'd say it's a small minority who are Team Myrnin in the battle for Claire's affections. But I think lots of fans want the tension and drama of Myrnin professing his interest in Claire (beyond just wanting her brain to power his super-computer that is). So far fans have been left to speculate and make mountains out of molehills where Myrnin and Claire are concerned. . . well, things get interesting in `Black Dawn'. Thanks to the alternate perspectives, we do get to read Shane's true jealous feelings. We also get a glimpse at what Amelie and Oliver think of Myrnin's interest in Claire. Hmmm. . . .interesting, interesting stuff. And, of course, all this speculation leads to some funny and classically snarky Shane scenes between him and Myrnin.

Any fans who are sceptical of Caine's POV swap-up will be rest assured by `Black Dawn'. The alternate narratives pay-off ten-fold when we get new insight into Eve and Michael's relationship - another couple who have been fairly stagnate for a few books now, but have a real change-up in this twelfth instalment. Shane also has a chapter of such heartbreak, which is so beautifully communicated by Caine, that fans will absolutely understand and accept the reasons behind her needing other characters to have a voice.

Now, as to the ending. . . a lot happens in `Black Dawn', and there are quite a few resolutions to be made (not least of all because of all the side-stories alternate narratives present). The ending is mind-blowing, to say the least. Quite a few times Caine comes close to the edge of changing the entire trajectory of the `Morganville Vampires' series. But she doesn't do it. She takes a step back and I, for one, was a wee bit disappointed...

*** [SPOILERS - the following paragraph contains huge SPOILERS - do not read if you don't wish to be spoiled!] ***

I actually wanted Amelie to make Claire a vampire. I know, I know - I can hear fans howling at the indignity of this opinion. But, honestly, I was rooting for it. For one thing, I would have really liked to read Shane's reaction. A lot of `Black Dawn' is about how far Claire and Shane have come in their relationship - and they are gorgeous together (their `not perfect' speech was BEAUTIFUL!) But I kinda wanted to read a spanner thrown in their works - and I think a real test of Shane's devotion, would be how he reacts to a vampire Claire. Would he still love her? Would he still want her? Remember his reaction to his best friend, Michael, being turned vampire - well what would happen if it was Claire? Furthermore, I was intrigued by Amelie saying Myrnin would appreciate Claire being turned. I think he would have. A lot. I wanted to read that. I don't know, maybe I'm a sucker for a rock and a hard place, but I think Caine begged off of a genuinely good and complex curve-ball when she didn't turn Claire vampire.

*** [end SPOILERS] ***

`Black Dawn' is an incredible new instalment in Rachel Caine's `Morganville Vampires' series. Now I'm interested to know where we go from here - and with the thirteenth book title announced, `Bitter Blood', what is in store for the Scooby Gang and the town of Morganville in the wake of disaster?

4.5/5

With the rain came the draug and their destruction, bringing Morganville to the brink of annihilation. Holding on only by the sheer determination of their will to survive, the remaining vampires and humans alike must band together to find a way to destroy the draug once and for all. It's time for the final stand, with the winner taking all.

It is amazing how much the characters have grown from the start of this series. Eve's learned to trust in others and open her heart, as well as thinking more before she acts. Shane's let go of a lot of his anger, although he will always be a fighter, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing considering what they continually have to face. Michael's path is much slower as he tries to accept what he has become, and yet still hold onto his humanity. He had a major setback at the end of Last Breath, which was a large issue for both him and Eve in this installment. However, I think once he can put it behind him, he will finally be able to make peace with himself. But above all, Claire has probably grown the most, even if she doesn't see it for herself. She really is the glue that holds them all together, and as Michael states, they wouldn't have survived without her. She's always been incredibly strong, but she lacked the confidence to back it up. Now, despite her fears, Claire never once backs down from standing up to fight when needed, and no one, vampire or otherwise can ever really hold her back.

With each new book that brings us closer to the end of the Morganville Series, I can't help wondering how in the world Rachel Caine will tie everything up with a HEA. After finishing Black Dawn, I'm more baffled than ever as I just don't see the vampires relenting any power now. Not after losing so many of their own to the Draug. In fact even before the final conflict was over, I was already looking to the future and what the ending events would mean for the humans in Morganville. To be honest, I have a feeling things will be worse than ever for Claire and company in the next installment. You would think the vampires would be at least a little grateful for their vital assistance throughout their darkest hour, but I guess that is a human sentiment. I should really stop trying to humanize them in my mind and just accept that they play by a completely different set of rules.

Ever since finishing Last Breath, I have been waiting rather impatiently for this installment. I knew it would be an incredibly hard act to follow as it took a well established series and completely changed the game. While I can't say that Black Dawn had quite the same level of shock and wow factor that Last Breath instilled, due to the Draug already being revealed, I was still utterly enthralled from start to finish. Rachel Caine hasn't once let me down in this series, as each installment only gets better as the stakes get higher. Full of danger, raw emotion, and heart pounding action, Black Dawn can't possibly disappoint!

Our Review [by Michelle L. Olson - LITERAL ADDICTION's Pack Alpha]:
I love the Morganville Vampires series and have been an avid follower since book #1. While I didn't think that anything could surpass the incredibleness that was Book #11, Last Breath, I stand corrected after the completion of Black Dawn.

If I said that Last Breath was a home run, then Black Dawn was a grand slam!

Like all Morganville books, there was tons of action, danger lurking around every corner, sweet romance, problems to be solved, friendships solidified, alliances forged, enemies made and mysteries galore, all packed into a fabulously eerie and quirky package.

Like Last Breath, Black Dawn gives us insight into other characters by switching between points of view. It was seamlessly written and a wonderful gift for the reader to get inside these other characters' heads.

Last Breath was definitely darker than the other Morganville books. They've been getting increasingly darker installment after installment (to my utter delight), but there were times during Black Dawn that you could actually feel the hopelessness, and those times just lent more credibility to the glimpses of hope that were uncovered like rays of sunshine.

While Morganville is known for its danger, and we fans have come to expect and love the town and its residents for it, the Morganville in Black Dawn is literally flooded with death, destruction and despair. All that deranged action is thrown at you in a non-stop thrill ride that grabs you from the very beginning and doesn't' really ever let go, because even after completion of the last page, you want to scream, "Well, what now??".

The character development in Black Dawn was intense, the storyline intriguing and demanding nothing short of utter investment, and the world, in true Rachel Caine fashion, beautifully fashioned.

LITERAL ADDICTION gives Black Dawn a thoroughly deserved 5 Skulls, and would recommend it to EVERYONE! Morganville may be classified as YA, but we like to call it YA for the not-so-young-adult, and this installment proved that Rachel can capture both sides of the audience with ease.

I am so happy that there will be more Morganville to come. I absolutely adore this series.

*contains spoilers if you haven't read the previous books*

After the ending we were left with in Last Breath, the fate of Morganville was left in shambles. The Founder has been bitten and is now near death. The Draug are getting stronger and much bolder in their attacks against humans and vampires. When you start the first page of Black Dawn, we are picking up where the previous book left off. Now the town is dealing with the aftermath of the rescue mission and it is not going well.

Told from multiple point of views again, the reader gets to glimpse inside their favorite Morganville characters. (except Myrnin -- and I am very disappointed we haven't got to read from his POV yet!) Together, Shane, Claire, Eve, Michael and the vampires must find a way to save their Founder and bring down the Draug once and for all. What the reader gets is romance, drama, death and the beginning to a new chapter in Morganville with a set of new rules to come. Yes, we even get a cliffhanger ending that makes you want the next book right now.

I cried with the death of great character again, -- oh, how Ms. Caine loves to hurt the readers this way -- and the painful aftermath of a Draug capture to another beloved character. It was heart wrenching, nail biting, and oh so good. Of course, Morganville wouldn't be the same without Myrnin. I admit it. Myrnin is my favorite character by far because he is so crazy he is smart. I love how Myrnin can be indifferent one moment, and caring the next with Claire. I seriously want a Myrnin of my own to work with.

While Black Dawn still didn't surpass Last Breath or Carpe Corpus as my favorite in the series, it is by far the best in plot. It brings everything to the front and makes the reader wonder what will happen now. If you haven't bought your copy of Black Dawn yet, you are seriously missing out on one of the best books in the series. I can't wait for what is to come for Morganville next.

Like much of Texas, Morganville suffers from a severe drought. The town is run by vampires with Amalie the final authority at the top of the food chain. However the arid conditions have led to the draug water vampires searching for water and other vampires to snack on. Morganville due to a deluge of storms is a place for the draug to stay and take over.

A Draug bit Amalie who is turning into a land-Draug. Her second in command, loyal Oliver refuses to let her go while his side also is losing the inter-species war. Most of the residents of Glass House (Michael, Eve, Shane and Claire) and a few allies take a last stand against the draug. Claire uniquely is the only one who can see the head Draug, which is why he needs her dead. Her friends (human and vampire) guard her while trying to figure out how to take the battle to the seemingly invisible enemy. Their only hope is to dangle Claire as bait to draw out the powerful leader of the foe.

The latest Morganville Vampires (see Last Breath) is a great entry in which a common enemy forces the humans and vampires to unite; failure to team up will mean death for all. The storyline provides a bit of vampire background as we learn how the draug came to be, insight into their hive-like culture and why they became cannibals. Saving Morganville appears unlikely but the Glass House quartet feels they must make the Son Quixote effort.

Harriet Klausner

The Draug. Evil beyond evil. They have come to decimate the vampires of Morganville, and whats worse, the vampires are powerless to stop them. The draug feed on blood, but they especially love vampire blood, they feed by being liquid gel-like being and sucking blood with acidy like bites or pokes from the skin. Sound painful? It is.

So of course it is up to Claire and Co. to find a solution and end the draug problem, which can only be achieved by killing the master draught Magus, but Claire is the only one who can see him. This installment of the long running series was in my opinon much much better than the last one (Last Breath) It had its action, its angst and its love. There were twisty twists (Jason!!) and the usual vampire/human fighting.

The only thing I think I had a problem with was they always seem to focus on Shane for some reason, hes always the one getting kidnapped or hurt or whatever, give someone else a turn! Okay, that sounded a bit sadistic, but really... the book is quite good and I am so happy for that ending.

This is a nonstop action, no rest installment to the Morganville series. I like where the book starts off, right after the big city pool showdown with Amalie being bit by the Master Draug and Eve being bit by Michael. That leaves Claire, Shane, Myrnin, and Oliver being the ones who really push the story foward. There were a lot of viewpoints in this book, but because the pace was set at such a rapid tattoo, I think it only adds to the frenzy Caine was going for. I'm always stressed for the main characters because they forever get themselves in bloody trouble, they even acknowledge what they're about to do is not such a good idea and still. There wasn't as much banter between the whole gang and I missed that. Myrnin spent very little time in crazy scientist mode and I missed that as well. In the midst of one potential deadly Draug encounter after another you still get pulled into the romances between Claire and Shane and Eve and Michael. At this late stage in the series I have to ignore the little voice in the back of my head that says, "why are they still helping the ungrateful, murdering vampires?" Still, I am ready for the next book, like always.

Black Dawn, like most of the Morganville series is bound to hook you in. It was a good read, and I did enjoy it. Now onto my mini rant.

I like Morganville. I like the books, the story and world setting. Is it amazing, gripping and mind blowing? No. But the story's interesting and the characters likable enough to want to know what happens. (Some even more than likable *cough* Myrnin *cough*)
They're fun books to read. After so many though, I really want something drastic to happen. I want someone to die (someone important.) I want Shane to cheat on Claire. I want Claire to turn into a vampire. I want Micheal to kill someone. I want something really dramatic. There's so much potential for it. I feel that after so long, we need some extreme unchangeable drama in this series. Or maybe that's just me. I will keep reading, because like I said, I like the books, I just want more.

I can't think of any other series that are this long and still have me excited to pick up the next book. Usually the stories start falling apart, dragging and the characters become stagnant. IE: Southern Vampire Mysteries This book starts right where the last one ended with the druag taking over Morganville and no one sure of how to stop them. Almost all of the characters have at least one chapter giving their voice to the story. I kind of like that but it went a little too far for me in this book. Sticking with the 4 main characters would've been perfect but we also hear from some VERY minor characters. It just doesn't add to the story in my opinion. If anything those chapters detract from the story. There is loss in this installment and some very tense scenes. The druag story is wrapped up nicely in this book and look out because I have a feeling that in the next book we're going to see a whole new Morganville!

Let me preface by stating that this is not a review of the book per say but an observation of the author; I have just completed Black Dawn and I must say for a series on book 11, it is truly exceptional that the author still manages to not only hold the interest of the reader but also to introduce new material every time. Her standard has certainly not dropped from Book 1 to now and that is a huge compliment. This book had me practically devouring it and that is a sensation happening less and less especially in continuing stories. i truly believe Rachel Caine can continue this series further if she cares too. I will certainly be eagerly awaiting her next installment. Fantastic job on this series. It is not only imaginative but interesting, non repetitive and most importantly not rambling all over the place. Too many reader complain of books with useless filler material. I believe some adult authors can take note of these facts and use their imagination (if they have any).

As I read this I'm starting to wonder what else can happen. All the crazy stuff out of my imagination has already happened what in the world can come next? I don't know but I can't wait. This is probably my favorite YA series. I love the fact that the vampires are not sparkly or romantic or whatever the media is claiming them to be. They are dark, dangerous, selfish and a lot like animals to where survival is number one no matter what or who is the cost. I love the characters who are brave and strong and fighters all by themselves even though they are scared and unsure. Together as a family they kick ass!

** spoiler alert ** I am extremely sad that this series is coming to an end soon. Rachel has an amazing imagination and being a Texas resident myself, I wouldn't mind stumbling into Morganville one day.
Black Dawn was another great addition to the series, and I can't wait to see what new rules the Amelie & Oliver duo will implement as they come together to rebuild the town! I'm excited that Micheal and Eve finally got married, and am ready for Shane and Claire to move forward with their relationship as well. Shane's dream sequence gave us a peak into his head and will hopefully set the precedence for their future!

(Review originally posted at Fiction Vixen -[...] )

Morganville, Texas, is my favorite town that I never want to visit; especially after finishing Black Dawn by Rachel Caine, the latest installment in this spectacular series.

At the ending of the previous book, Last Breath, I was a little frustrated because the threat to Morganville, the draug, had not been destroyed and, in fact, seemed to be winning. Black Dawn picks up immediately where Last Breath left off: our foursome of Claire, Eve, Shane, and Michael are together, but recent events have definitely left their mark on each of them; some are physical marks, some not so easily seen. Vampires are still being taken, but now they (and we) know why. The draug seem to be unstoppable, and have taken over most of the town. Not only are Claire and her friends desperate to figure out a way to stop the draug, but the town's vampire founder, Amelie, is getting worse, not better. If she succumbs, her chosen replacement to lead the town will not be a good thing for the humans who are still there.

For some reason, at first I had a hard time getting into Black Dawn. I think because of the way Last Breath left us hanging, it was as if I had waited several months to pick up the story in the middle of the action and I felt disconnected. Then...all of a sudden, it clicked. And I couldn't put it down.

No war is fought without casualties, and Morganville's war against the draug is no exception. Rachel Caine knows how to keep her readers at the edge of their seats, turning the pages frantically to see what happens next. Every time I said to myself "I see where this is going", I was wrong, wrong, wrong. Although I'm not a fan of the multiple POVs, the way Ms. Caine weaves the story through multiple characters' experiences is magic. I liked that we got to see how each character viewed the threat of the draug, as well as their thought-process and motivations for their actions and/or reactions to their situation. That being said, the downside of the multiple POV is that it the frequent changes made it sometimes difficult to remember who was "on" and I'd catch myself paging back to see who's chapter I was reading.

While the focus of the story is on the residents of Glass House and Amelie/Oliver/Myrnin, Black Dawn brings back several characters that had slipped my mind in the excitement of fighting off the draug. For me, though, Shane was the most compelling character in Black Dawn: while the other characters are terrified of the draug winning the war, Shane's fear was so much more personal and raw. Ms. Caine writes the hell out of a tortured hero...

In addition to the action, we get to read some tender moments between our couples, with a surprise or two on that front... some joyful, some sorrowful, and the reader will be moved by it all.

I clapped at the end of Black Dawn. There are some interesting developments that are going to be game-changers and I like the way it ended. I'm looking forward to the next installment of this enthralling series. (I don't know why I thought this was the last book, but I'm happy to say it's not. I read somewhere there will be at least three more books!)

Before I get started on this book, let's take a drive down memory lane, shall we?

Seatbelts, please.

I remember buying the first Morganville Vampires book (Glass Houses) way back in 2006 during my Sophomore year of college. It took me FOREVER to pick it up, but once I did I swore my undying loyalty to a vampire-loving goddess also known as Rachel Caine.

Six years later and here I am. Clutching Black Dawn (okay...it's technically my Kindle) to my chest, while sobbing hysterically, ans asking the book gods why (Whyyyyyyyyyy???) I have to wait until November for the next book in the series, Bitter Blood.

I've been with these crazy kids from the beginning and they've grown so much ever since. The wonderful thing about a series, especially one as long as Morganville, is that it gives an author time to develop and really flesh-out their characters. This story really cemented that for me and I find that these characters have staked their way into my heart. See what I did there?

Black Dawn picks up right where Last Breath left us...hanging on a cliff of angst and woe. And maybe some warm fuzzies (I am talking to you, Shane)! Pardon my dramatics but by book 12 of any series you kind of wonder where an author could possibly go next. Lucky for us we're not just dealing with any author. We're talking about the goddess formerly known as CAINE. The goddess who unflnichingly pulls out the big guns with her stories and never fails to meet my every expectation.

In case you had any doubts, please know that things are only getting better in the secluded Texas town (Although I am sure Clare and the gang would disagree). The action/adventure is fiercely consuming, the stakes have reached an all-time high and Shane may just be as swoon-worthy as he's ever been.

Come on, you know I love me some Shane! *wink*

Things are-a-changin' in the quiet (HA!) town of Morganville, Texas. And if you ask me, I have a feeling this is only the beginning.

Just don't say I didn't warn you...

This book is #12 in the Morganville Vampires series. It is one of the best and once you start it, you can't put it down. I love all of Rachel Caine's books about Morganville. You really need to start at the beginning with Book One and keep going. Each book is fabulous and once you are "Bitten", you can't get enough. I recommend this series to anyone who is fascinated by the Lore of Vampires. It removes you from the everyday world and transports you into her universe filled with vampires and humans living together, or trying to live together.

I am a huge Morganville and Rachel Caine fan so it is a shame I cannot give this audiobook the 4 stars it deserves, due to the terrible narration. Angela Dawe is clearly a capable narrator, but not for this series. With so many different POVs she doesn't have the range of vocalizations to properly convey which character is speaking. Also her interpretation of each character differs from the original narrator, Cynthia Holloway, so significantly that it is a constant distraction. The character of Myrnin, especially, is ruined for me by her delivery. He comes off as a nerdy old guy with a sinus condition rather than the crazy, yet strangely sexy, vampire that Caine wrote.

Please, bring back Cynthia Holloway for future audiobooks. I'd rather wait longer for a quality audiobook than get a copy with second rate narrator the day the book is released!

**SPOILERS**

I'm giving this book 2 stars for one basic reason. Claire & her three friends refuse to leave Morganville even when basically everyone else in town does. This is the 12th book, & Claire still does not seem to have the most basic sense of self preservation, that is, GET AWAY FROM THE VAMPIRES. It's so stupid that they stick around to help fight the draug, I know that the draug will turn on humans after they kill all the vampires, but why wouldn't Claire let the vampires handle it & then deal with the winner of the battle? Staying there means she is battling both the draug & the vampires, & neither side would be sorry if she died.

Somehow Claire keeps forgetting that's she is nothing but a cheeseburger with legs to the vampires & continues to help them even though she knows that they would turn on her in a second. In this book, Amelie, Oliver, & Myrnin decide to use her as bait for Magnus. She's mad about it, but she still cooperates with them. No matter what they do, or who they do it to, she always keeps helping them when she should be working with the anti vamp humans instead. It's exasperating.

Everything is obviously set up for book 13, the vampires are going back to the way they used to treat humans, Richard Merrill is dead, so the new mayor will probably just be a token instead of standing up for the humans, Chief Hannah Moses helped Myrnin kidnap Claire to use her as bait so now she can't be trusted, & Jason, Eve's Psycho brother who hates her, will be a vampire. Add to that the fact that the vampires are angry that Eve & Michael got married without permission & its business as usual. Claire will continue helping the vampires all the while bemoaning the fact that they don't treat the humans like equals. In other words, same old, same old.

I think Rachel Caine has got a case of House-of-Night disease, she just keeps on cranking out the books even though the story should be done by now. I've heard there will be 3 more books, why? What new is going to happen? Is Myrnin suddenly not going to be crazy? Is Oliver going to start respecting humans? Is Amelie going to decree that humans are equal to vampires? I doubt it; the story is just going to keep dragging on & on. If I hadn't already read 12 books, I would stop, but I've got all this time invested in this story & I want to see the end. SOON.

For a book that is so far into the series, it certainly keeps going and going! Loved the usual characters, Myrnin Myrnin my love! you need your own point of view, and your own chapter! really. Was kinda disappointed that there was no Claire and Myrnin time, she really should thank him for what he has down for her in the past few books! At least acknowledge their more than friendly feelings?! ugh.
I m not one for Team Shane, but even he was written much better than in recent books. Was kinda hoping that the author would have had the vampires grow a bit more in the vamps vs humans range, but from the end of the book, it sure doesnt look like that will happen. So something has to give! Humans cannot remain in Morganville anymore~! no matter what Claire and co have done, time and again, they have saved all the vamps more than once. and they still get no respect.

The Morganville Vampire series by Rachel Caine is one of the most exciting, most inventive, and most consistently surprising YA series ever. Though I did have some issues with this latest installment, I can honestly say that even after twelve books, I hope the series never ends.

As with the previous two books in The Morganville Vampires series, BLACK DAWN isn't told exclusively from Claire's point of view. Half the book is Claire's, but the other half is told from the POVs of Shane, Michael, Eve, Oliver, Hannah, and possibly a few others that I'm forgetting. However, unlike the previous two books, I don't think the additional POVs strengthened the story. Most of them felt unnecessary (like Eve's chapters), and the others just contributed to the somewhat chaotic feel that BLACK DAWN had.

In addition to too many POVs, the overall pace of BLACK DAWN is relentless, and unfortunately, that is not a compliment. The whole book is one long climax, like the downward rush of a rollercoaster but without the gradually building anticipation of the rise up or the break before the next climb. I really missed the casual interaction and playful moments between Claire and her friends. It was one attack/rescue/suicide mission after the next. Really I think this whole book should have been condensed to a handful of chapters and included in LAST BREATH since BLACK DAWN is really a continuation of the plot established in the previous book.

The real saving grace with BLACK DAWN was the ending. It was excellent in the way I've come to expect from this series. Caine isn't afraid to do terrible things to her characters and kill them off when necessary. The last several chapters were gripping and tragic and pivotal for the future of Morganville. I can't say I'm going to miss the storyline involving the draug, but I'm am crazy excited by the direction they have forced the series into. So many delicious and scary possibilities have opened up and I can't wait to see what happens next in BITTER BLOOD on November 6, 2012.

Sexual Content:
Kissing

I found this book at a recycled book fair, and I made the mistake of buying it without realizing that it was the last in the series. Someone had taken the original sleeve off, leaving it to just the gray and black hard cover. I missed the page with the list of the books, and without noticing that it was last on the list I speedily bought it to satisfy my hunkering for vampire novels.

I started reading it after I finished my other book, The Cirlce, and despite a new reader reading the series backwards, Caine gave the beginning a good description of what had happened in the previous novel and I immediately caught up. My first impression was melancholy. I liked the story line a lot, with the draug and their powers over water in this desolate desert town to the vampires held captive by their powers. Yet I found that it lacked something... I didn't think it was description, there was plenty of that. Perhaps it was the many books in the series (an excessive amount in my opinion) or the fact I was reading backwards that bothered me, or maybe it was the typicality of the vampires. They were the absolute stereotypes, and it seemed like a little more could've been added to them to make them more creative.

If any readers have this same feeling as me, I'm glad I'm not alone. If everyone else has only praise for this book, it may just be that this book wasn't what I liked, and I should start searching for more sic-fi novels and less with pale blood drinking vamps.

No spoilers - if you like the supernatural this is a great series. This series is very hard to put down. I recommend starting with the first book, Glass Houses and be sure you have the rest: The Dead Girls Dance, Midnight Alley, Feast of Fools, Lord of Misrule, Carpe Corpus, Fade Out, Kiss of Death, Ghost Town, Bite Club, Last Breath, Black Dawn, Bitter Blood, Fall of Night, Daylighters.

There's a full-scale war going on in Morganville between the draug and the vampires. The body count is high and so is the vampire desperation. Claire and the others find a good weapon, but they still have to confront the draug leader and kill him. Meanwhile Amelie's change to draug continues.

In the end, the humans find that the saying no good deed goes unpunished is very, very true. Definitely a good read.

Action packed from the beginning.A great read, you will not want to put it down.Every page keeps you wanting more.Love the Author and the complete series,I can never wait for the next book to fit the stores.Morganville series keeps you in touch with all the characters in the book and you cant help but love them all.

I've listened to all of the Morganville Vampire Series. Books 1-11 were narrated by Cynthia Holloway - she did an amazing job developing different voices for the different characters. I especially enjoyed Mernin and Eve. The last two books have a new narrator; unfortunately, I really dislike this narrator. Her voice is boring, she uses very different pronunciations for the names of the characters, there is very little distinction in voices between the characters, and the little distinction there is just doesn't match what has already been put in my mind by the first narrator. I am so disappointed that Tantor published these books with the new narrator.

I agree with the other three star reviews. Didn't like the whole concept of the draugs. I didn't find them scary or frightening, just kind of boring and it seemed like nothing really happened in the book. I do agree with others that the ending is exciting. I wish the whole book had been exciting, but the last fifty pages or so are amazing, like she usually writes in the other books of the series. This was definitely the first book where I had to force myself to get through it. I love the series and the characters, but this one fell really flat for me.

My mom got me started on this series, now I'm hooked! This installment has the gang fighting against the Craig for the freedom of Morganville and the very survival of not only the humans but the vamps as well. Excellent story!

I love geeky and vampires and that is mainly what Rachel Caine mixed in these series. These are amazing! Look out for Myrnin, he is the best character ever!

Sometimes reading a series is a double edge sword, they can be boring or they can hook you up instantly. This series hooked me up in the first few books, and it gets better and better every time I open a new one. The new different point of views are great, especially those of the vampires, and it is exciting every time I read a new point of view. I hope to read someday Myrnin's point of view... Although that would be a real challenge for Rachel Caine.

i started reading Ms.Caines books by accident but once you start them you want more i have read what i thought was all that had to do with the morganville vamps but maybe not i will say that they were great book as good as the twillite series.Ms.Caines books would make a wonderful tv series so for those of you who enjoy her books lets hope their will be a mini series would love to see who is picked to represent the characters in the stories.

i started reading Ms.Caines books by accident but once you start them you want more i have read what i thought was all that had to do with the morganville vamps but maybe not i will say that they were great book as good as the twillite series.Ms.Caines books would make a wonderful tv series so for those of you who enjoy her books lets hope their will be a mini series would love to see who is picked to represent the characters in the stories.