Wednesday, November 17, 2010

My Selection for Waiting on Wednesday: THROAT by R.A. Nelson

It's time to check out what folks are looking forward to reading this week! This meme is the creation of Jill over at Breaking the Spine and I love it. I learn about so many great stories this way. This week, I'm going back, back to an old creature so many of us have been fond of over the years: the vampire. Yep. An oldie, but goodie. Let's see what the description of Throat has in store...

R. A. Nelson takes us on a supernatural thrill ride, a modern-day vampire story set on a NASA base and filled with space-and-science intrigue. Seventeen-year-old Emma feels cursed by her epilepsy—until the lost night. She's shocked to wake up in the hospital one morning, weak from blood loss. When her memories begin to return, she pieces together that it was a man—a monster—who attacked her: a vampire named Wirtz. And it was her very condition that saved her: a grand mal seizure interrupted Wirtz and left Emma with all the amazing powers of a vampire—heightened senses, rapid speed—but no need to drink blood. Is Emma now a half-vampire girl? One thing soon becomes clear: the vampire Wirtz is fierce and merciless, feared even by his own kind, and won't leave a job undone. 

Sounds sufficiently dark and creepy to me. I can sink my teeth into this one. There are so many other girls to "eat". Why is he so focused on this one? Is there a love story under the surface, or is Wirth just a sore loser who hates to leave anything on his plate? I'm looking forward to finding out. Will anyone be joining me? I hate to dine on a good meal or a good book alone...Mehahaha!!!....

Throat releases January 25, 2011.

Toodles!

22 comments:

  1. I'll be joining you! I'm SO there! LOL but why is it on a space station? HAHA



    Check out my WoW :D

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  2. Vampire story on a NASA base? Interesting... thanks for featuring this! Haha, and I'm so with you on that question. ^^

    You can check out my WoW picks here

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  3. Gorgeous model cover, I'm not one for vamps, however.

    If you want to see my WOW, follow the link; what are you waiting for?
    http://themodpodgebookshelf.blogspot.com/
    And don’t forget to enter my Book a Week Giveaway!
    http://themodpodgebookshelf.blogspot.com/2010/11/second-hand-saturday-1.html
    Blessings,
    Gabrielle Carolina

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  4. OK the cover title was a little wierd for me, I really didn't know if I would like it...however I really, really like it. The NASA idea, and the epilepsy seems like something utterly unique and intrguing. Definitely added it to my list :) Thanks a bunch.


    Jessica @ Laugh Love Write

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  5. I am anxious for this one too. Absolutely adore the cover.

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  6. Uh love the cover! Vampire novels are always a good read:)
    Here is what I am waiting for: WOW

    And don't forget to check out my giveaway...here!

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  7. WOW! And I really mean it. That sounds intense. I'm always looking for a great vamp read!

    Thanks for coming by Attack of the Book! I am a new follower by the way. Have a great week!

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  8. I need to add this one to my list, it sounds different. =)

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  9. This sounds unique and intriguing...hope you enjoy it.

    Here's mine:

    http://lindsaymalone.wordpress.com/2010/11/17/waiting-on-wednesday-nov-17/

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  10. What a cover! So glad you love WoW...I do, too! :)

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  11. Whoa! I haven't heard of this one before. Great find!

    My WoW!

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  12. Not something I'll be running for, but I hope you get it soon! My WOW is at The Crowded Leaf.

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  13. OMG this book sounds awesome. Definitely going on the list! Thanks for stopping by June!

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  14. June I will let you read it first, even though it is something I would very much probably have a good time with myself! Since January is coming soon we will see if you like it or not!

    My reading and wishing books if you have a chance to stop by

    jackie >_<

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  15. I have many talk about her Teach Me book, I may try that one.

    My WOW

    http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2010/11/waiting-on-wednesday-lisa-schroeder.html

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  16. Sounds different from the typical vampire story. Great pick!

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  17. Is it just me, or is Throat quite a intense title?

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  18. No Lu. The title says a lot with one word!

    Thanks for stopping by everyone. It was fun reading what you had to say this week!

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  19. Wow! That sounds like this one could be really good or pretty awful. I'm leaning towards really good right now. Definitely one I'll look out for!

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  20. I haven't read many vampire books but I like the cover. I think my favorite vampire book is Hawkes Harbor by S.E. Hinton

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