Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day – a Review

Since we plan on “Catching Up with Alyssa Day” on Monday, we thought that perhaps this was a good time to catch up on the last book of the series.  Sort of a refresher where the Warriors of Poseidon left off.

December brings us the long awaited story of Alaric and Quinn. So lets take a look at what happened  when we last left our warriors.  Vampire in Atlantis is Daniel’s story.

“Vampire in Atlantis” is the seventh book (plus two novellas) in Alyssa Day’s The Warriors of Poseidon series. The next book in this wonderful series will be released in December, 2012.  “Vampire in Atlantis” is Daniel’s book, and many of us have been waiting for this.

The story picks up with Daniel now ready to give up on life, and face the dawn.  Daniel’s whole existence has been about atoning for his early years of being a vampire when he was all about killing and maiming. He spent 9000 years underground to stop himself from continuing the bloodlust. He returned to join hands to help the Atlanteans working undercover against the vampires.  But his futility and being alone has forced him to finally give in to ending it all.

Serai is an Atlantean princess, who was one of a group of young maidens, who agreed to be placed into a magical stasis to ensure the future of the Atlantean race,and be saved for a future King of Atlantis. This was 11 thousand years ago, when Atlantis went under the sea.  Serai has now awakened, as something is wrong with the Emperor jewel, which protected all the maidens in the stasis.  The Emperor jewel is also one of the jewels needed for the Trident, to help Atlantis rise.   Serai uses her magic to help her escape.  She wants no part of Atlantis, that seemed to have forgotten her, and calls the portal to run. But she knows she must find the missing jewel to save the other maidens who are still locked away from a sure death.

When Daniel is walking into the sunlight, he is suddenly pulled away and lands at Serai’s feet. He shockingly recognizes her, and she does too, but her mind is still in a state of confusion.   11 thousand years ago, Serai was Daniel’s first and only love.  But circumstances and timing tore them apart, as Atlantis was shortly ready to disappear.  Serai was visiting the jewelry shop where Daniel worked, and as it was attacked, he shoved her into an underground hiding place. When Serai came back up, Daniel was near death and she made a fast decision to save his life.  She allowed a nightwalker mage to change Daniel. This was how he became a vampire. Serai returned home intending to check up on Daniel soon, but her father who felt Daniel was not worthy of her,lied to her and said Daniel was dead.  Atlantis shortly went under the sea and she was one the “lucky” maidens placed in stasis, for a few years (which ends up to be 11 thousand years).

Serai’s goal is to find the person who is misusing the power of the Emperor jewel, as it is killing her and her sisters. But Daniel is not going to let Serai go now that he has found her, even if that means they die on this mission together.  This story is about a wonderful love story of two people who though separated for thousands of years, have never forgotten one another.  This was their second chance to rekindle their romance.  At the same time find the missing jewel that threatens to destroy them, as well as Atlantis. The majority of the story takes place in the red rock country of Sedona, Arizona. Their true love is more emotional then in the previous books, and it is also a chance for the redemption Daniel needs.  It was great to watch them rediscover their love, her see a world that has totally changed, and for Daniel to finally have what he has always wanted…someone to share his life with and to love with passion.  When they reached the soul-meld, it was very emotional, as Daniel now knew he did indeed have a soul.

The story is also filled with lots of action and danger.  It was great to see Riley, Erin, and Keeley helping to try to save the maidens.  Then at the end to see all of the couples together (Riley/Conlan, Ven/Erin, Justice/Keeley, Alexios/Grace, Brennan/Tiernan, Christophe/Fiona) come together to help save Daniel and Serai.  Also fun to see Poseidon again.  There are also some interesting revelations in this book.  Some have to do with Daniel and Serai, but another was confirmation that we have suspected before….Serai tells them that priests do not have to be celibate, as they are stronger magic users when they have been through the soul-meld…Great news for Alaric and Quinn.

This has been a great read and a fun series.  Loved every single one of the books, and can’t wait for Heart of Atlantis…and Quinn and Alaric…December,2012 seems so long to wait.  Thank you Alyssa Day for this wonderful series…..

Review by Barb