Review: Unholy Embrace by Neil Benson
Unholy Embrace
Book review by Amber Stults
Unholy Embrace by Neil Benson is the tale of what happens to Frank after he meets a vampire in a bar. Frank is an architect in his 30’s who spends his spare time oil painting or drinking Heineken. He does not believe in vampires, werewolves or other supernatural creatures.
His mind changes after meeting Nessa, a Hungarian vampire who is several hundred years old. Whatever his intention when he enters the upscale vampire nightclub, he leaves with Nessa and a chance at love. His association with Nessa brings him into contact with werewolves and other supernatural creatures he never imagined he’d meet.
Chapters vary between Frank’s and Nessa’s point of view but mostly the story is told from Frank’s viewpoint. The plot is solid but the characters didn’t come alive for me. Their interactions with other people are minimal.
Benson’s back story for Nessa is solid and believable. At first it’s difficult to see what Nessa finds attractive about Frank. The attraction is probably his skepticism and his loyalty. This book has action sequences and love scenes but is not a straight horror or straight romance so keep that in mind if you’re not a fan of both.