Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth

Sometimes I think I'm the only woman under 40 who's not in love with vampires. I don't get the vampire craze and, frankly, think it's pretty weird. So it is with great surprise that I must admit to loving Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth, a new thriller featuring a vampire secret agent.

Yes, the President of the United States has a vampire on staff.

Nathaniel Cade has protected every president since Andrew Johnson from enemies both human and paranormal. Zach Barrows is a young, smooth-talking rising political star who finds his career derailed when he is assigned as Cade's new liaison with the president. Neither one is thrilled to be partnered with the other but they must work together to stop a terrorist plot involving human corpses brought back to life (aka - zombies).

Here's why I like this book so much - Cade and Barrows are well-developed characters who are likable and very funny. It's fun to cheer them on. The plot is fast paced enough to keep you guessing. And the villains are all so evil it's hard to decide who is the most diabolical - the terrorist, the spoiled rich kid, the corrupt government agent, the scheming vice president, or the mad scientist.

There is a tiny hint of romance in Blood Oath but if you're searching for an Edward-Bella romance, you'll be disappointed. However, if you're in the mood for a fun thriller, Blood Oath is a great pick.

You can find Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth in the New Fiction shelves at the Indianola Public Library.