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The Reformed Vampire Support Group 'There's only one thing better than a new Catherine Jinks book, and that's a new Catherine Jinks book about vampires . . . [it's] ' . . . funny and subversive . . . ' 'Jinks draws together a large cast of characters, all cleverly developed with personal histories - lives interrupted by their vampire "infection" - and idiosyncrasies . . . Though Jinks's suburban vampires are laughable, they are also likeable and deserving of empathy.' 'Witty and fast-paced, with a morbid wit that evokes the spirit ' Humor, mystery and romance combine for a vampire novel that's one of a kind. ' This is a vampire story with a difference and young teens ‘ . . . offbeat, funny murder mystery . . . ’ ‘A refreshingly tongue-in-cheek offering by prolific Australian author Catherine Jinks. The Reformed Vampire Support Group – title included – doesn't take itself too seriously, which is its biggest asset . . . Humour is woven throughout with one-liners, situational comedy and the unlikeliness of the characters themselves . . . The main players are engaging and strangely charismatic.’ ‘If you're like me, the oversaturation of vampire books has created a large, festering hole in your brain. The Reformed Vampire Support Group is the perfect antidote. Side effects ‘In this Australian author's amusing tale,vampires aren't beautiful, fearless creatures with superhuman strength. ‘Jinks takes readers on a wild ride, poking wicked fun at ‘Jinks draws her characters and their unique challenges in great detail . . . there’s plenty of blood and guts (both types) to go around. One part problem novel, one part comedy, and one ‘Jinks's signature facility with plot and character development ‘Support Group is truly like no other vampire story. It is witty, cunning, and humorous, with numerous plot twists and turns. Jinks has conjured up an eccentric but believable cast of characters in a story full of action and adventure.’ ‘Jinks's quirky sense of humour will appeal to fans of her ‘. . . laugh-out loud funny . . .’
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