Fang Chronicles: Dmitri by D'Elen McClain
Series: Fang Chronicles #5
Published by Indie
Published on: December 17, 2013
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 215
Format: eBook
Source: Purchased
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With war on the horizon, Dmitri, liege vampire to the bear clan, offers safe haven to Vorlyk and his new clan. Having another vampire in his territory is difficult but a certain young she-cat makes life impossible. The stalking feline has her eyes set on Dmitri even when his eyes stray elsewhere.
The enemy proves that none of the North American clans is safe and it’s time to fight back. Battle plans are drawn, a traitor continues to wreak havoc, and Dmitri hides a secret that could destroy them all.
Can one she-cat change the deadly tide of war and will Dmitri’s curse keep him from taking a chance on love?
Dmitri is book V in the Fang Chronicles series and should be read in order.
I love this series, and feel it is one of the better indie series that I have read. It’s just more proof for me that indie writers should not be ignored by the reading public. Some of my very favorite authors either are still indie, or started as indie, and I count myself lucky to have found these authors.
Dimitri is the vampire liege for the bear clan. This means as long as the bear clan has him to feed off of them, the enzyme in his bite will keep them healthy and immortal. A win win for both. Full on war between the cats from South America, and the wolves and bears is imminent. To that end, Nicholas’s beastkind, which includes both wolves, and cats that were rescued from South America, have come to stay with the bears. Two of the cats, Nikka and Talya, are immediately attracted to Dmitri, although Dmitri only has eyes for Nikka. Talya is a eighteen, extremely immature, and only has one arm, after being tortured by the male cats in South America. Nikka is older than Talya, and is mute, due also to being tortured in the past. It isn’t a love triangle, because Dmitri doesn’t want to have anything to do with Talya, but she sure doesn’t take the hint. Of course a lot of problems ensue due entirely to Talya and her antics.
Over and above all that however, this book is about the war with the cats(mountain lions) of South America. It’s not pretty, by any means, and the author doesn’t have a problem with killing off characters, but then it is war after all. In this world building, the male cats are cruel, and treat their women as slaves and/or sexual objects. The female cats know nothing good of the world. So this is also a story about the rescued females learning to live in a much better world. But first the cats must be defeated.
The different dynamics between all the different beastkind, and the vampires they live with, was also a big part of the world building. Adding the bears to this ongoing story, brought a whole different dimension to the world of these shifters. Each different shifter race has it’s own customs and ceremonies. Pretty fascinating stuff, I must say.
I enjoyed Dmitri and Nikka’s romance, and their overcoming obstacles that include Talya, and the fact that Nikka is mute. Of course I didn’t enjoy the war, but we finally get to see what happens with all of that. The author wraps up a lot of things from the previous books, and had I not had the next book ready to read for review, I would have thought the series was over with this one. However, the author does have one more story to tell in this series, and I will be reading that one very soon.
This latest entry in the Fang Chronicles was well written, with good characters, most of which readers already know from previous books. Lots of action, and hot sex scenes round out this story. I think paranormal romance fans will find a lot to like about this book, and the whole series.
I’m Lorna and I live in Maryland. Since retiring, I spend my time mostly reading and reviewing books. My favorite reads are Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Young Adult. I read a lot of indie books in addition to traditionally published books. Favorite paranormal creature? Vampires, but I am really liking werewolves more everyday.
A vampire with wolves, bears and cats? That sounds chaotic.
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Usually it’s just a vampire with the bears, or a vampire with the wolves, but in this book they were all coming together to go against the evil cats in the war. The reason that some of the cats were part of the good guys, is that they had been rescued from being tortured by the evil cats. Hope that makes more sense:)
Sounds bizarre…especially the incorporation of cats into the story!
Stephanie Faris recently posted…Scary October: The Amityville House
They were the villains of this series. There were some good cats, and those are the ones that become main characters in the books-(mountain lions). 🙂
I love the shifter paranormal element! And quite frankly, I’ve never ‘met’ a Dmitri that I didn’t find totally hot 🙂
I agree with your assessment of Indie authors, I’ve read some amazing books by Indie authors that still remain in that category. This is a series that I’m looking into!
Great review!
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I hope you like it if you read them!
I have book one from your previous book review from this series. I haven’t gotten to it yet, but I will. Takes me longer to get to reading books than listening.
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This sounds like an exciting series with a lot going on!
I sure thought so 🙂
I couldn’t agree more about indie authors (or former indies). One of the first things I did when I got my kindle years ago was peruse all the indie authors and I can’t even tell you how many great ones I found and feel in love with.
So glad this series is still going strong for you.
kindlemom1 recently posted…Review: Silverblind by Tina Connolly
Yes, I still read a lot of indies-some are great, some good, and some just should hang it up-but I can say that about traditional writers as well!
I don’t know where I’ve been. I hadn’t heard of this author or this series. Love that cover, that’s a really great cover. Thanks for the great review, now I want to read this.
Mary Kirkland recently posted…Adovia Anti Wrinkle Facial Moisturizer Cream Review
Not sure, but I think the first one should still be free on Amazon if you are interested 🙂 and Thanks!
i never heard about this series somewhere else than here but it does sound quite interesting. i love the fact vampire and shifters have a kind of patnership because usually they are against each other
different kinds of shifters too makes it a fascinating world cruel but so interesting
i love the fact it’s available in print too but i would follow your advice and start this by book 1
miki recently posted…Divine Vices (Divine Vices 1) by Melissa Parkin
If you have a Kindle, I think the first book is free on Amazon-at least it used to be 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Fang Chronicles: Dmitri by D’Elen McClain
kindle no, it’s not free for international either BUT i checked and it’s available on smashwords and on allromances ( mobi but also even better PDF^^) and free^^ i though i should let you know in case other internationals followers were interested to discover it^^
miki recently posted…Divine Vices (Divine Vices 1) by Melissa Parkin
Thanks for the information Miki! I hope you like it 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Fang Chronicles: Dmitri by D’Elen McClain
I haven’t heard of this series before, Lorna. But the world building sounds incredible. I’m glad this was a solid edition to the series and that you enjoyed it. I’m off to check out the series. 🙂
Bookworm Brandee recently posted…**Bought, Borrowed, & Bagged ~ #37**
Yes, I have really enjoyed the world building by this author. I have actually reviewed the previous two books earlier this year if you are interested. This coming week, I reviewed the last book in the series. Don’t you hate it when a series you love is over?
I loved your point about how some indie reads are brilliant and should not be ignored – it is very true. This one sounds like an interesting mix of vampires and bear clans and cats – very different! Thanks for your review Lorna.
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You’re welcome :)I am glad you have found some good indie books too!
Interesting premise and I love that no character is truly safe!
kimbacaffeinate recently posted…Broken by Laura Wright
I thought the premise was different too, and not a usual romance for sure 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Fang Chronicles: Dmitri by D’Elen McClain