Blood Sinister

From AudioFile Ellen has been ill for months, and no amount of testing can diagnose her illness. As she stays with her grandmother and reconnects with a childhood friend, this plucky, if sickly, teen discovers her ancestors private diaries and learns that vampires are no legend. Shirley Barthelmies narration is strong enough to articulate the flashbacks between present-day England and the Victorian era, so the listener can easily follow both story lines. Her Transylvanian accent is thick yet clear and falls just short of campy--which is perfectly appropriate for the story. Barthelmies pace and emotional tones enhance a novel that balances horror, mystery, and romance. J.M.S. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Product Description Ellen Forrest cannot explain why she is so pale and weak until she starts to read the diary of her great-grandmother, another Ellen, and realizes that their two lives are so entangled that the evil the first Ellen faced may be coming after her.