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Sam hasn't seen his first love, Cat, for 10 years. But now she's back and is asking for help to kill a vampire. Sam doesn't believe in vampires, but he does believe the marks on Cat's body. Are they self-inflicted, or is there really a vampire?
About the Author
Richard Laymon was born in Chicago in 1947 and grew up in California. Four of his books have been shortlisted for the Bram Stoker Award, which he won in 2001 with THE TRAVELLING VAMPIRE SHOW. Among his many acclaimed works of horror and suspense are THE STAKE, SAVAGE, AFTER MIDNIGHT and the three novels in the Beast House Chronicles: THE CELLAR, THE BEAST HOUSE and THE MIDNIGHT TOUR. Sadly, Richard Laymon died in February 2001.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This novel is somewhat unusual in that it really has the feel of a short story. There is not a great deal of "depth" here. This is the first Laymon book I have read, so I don't know whether or not the writing in this book is typical of Laymon's other works. In a way, this lack of depth works in Bite; this kind of tale would seem to require a brisk, off-the-cuff pace to it--otherwise, the reader would have too much time to question the things going on here. Basically, the protagonist drops everything and quickly agrees to help an old flame murder a "vampire" (while this vampire is indulging in carnal pleasures with this man's "true love"), and then agrees to haul the body out to the desert for some forgettable reason. Along the way, the couple ends up meeting three of the most unusual, unlikeable (and not in a good way) characters in the world, fighting with, for, and against them in turn, all the while facing ridiculous situations that could easily have been avoided. Of course, they still find time to pause from their bloody, exhausting efforts in order to "enjoy each other's company." I ended up hoping everyone in this book would die. As I try to describe this book now, it really does sound like a stupid, hackneyed premise. Action alone keeps this story going; when all is said and done, there is no real story here--just action. The reader is not going to learn any universal truths in this book (and this is not the author's intention, anyway), but Laymon does manage to keep your interest throughout by never letting the pace of the story slow down. This is a good read for people seeking entertainment; those who would approach this book with a more serious mindset will be disappointed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Where can I begin? I have read every Richard Laymon novel he has written. As I have just read Bite for the second time, I can honestly say that is is brilliant, nay, a masterpiece. This book, like every other Laymon, has super tight writing. You can really hear, smell and feel everything that is happening. Laymon writes characters that are among the most believable, three-dimensional and exciting ever written - and that is rare in any genre of book. Bite is a cross between the hip, cool,fast paced style of From Dusk Till Dawn, and the scary, heart pounding gruesomness of night Of The Living Dead. - it would make an awsome movie. Laymon is a true master; a professional, an entertainer, and a writer of TRUE horror. You havn't lived until you've read a Richard Laymon. You have to go out and buy this book. I mean it - DO IT !!! This is Laymon at his best. It is sensational.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bite is yet another brilliant horror novel from the master, Richard Laymon. Very addictive and suspencefull with a generous portion of Laymon's usual sense of humour added in - this book had me laughing out loud quite a few times.
Also, I think that this one of his more suspencefull novels (of the fifteen or so that I have read) especially in the opening chapters. While Sam and Cat where waiting for the vampire to arrive I was pratically tearing through the pages to see what would happen and this is the only book that has made me do that. I was very impressed with the suspence and tension.
Although, I really loved this book, a warning to fans of vampire novels: the vampire is only a major part of this novel for the first 100 pages, the last three quaters or so revolve around Cat and Sam's encouter with a psychopathic drifter who they give a lift in their car (while trying to dispose of the vampire's body). Although the vampire is present all the way through the book, it is sort of pushed into the background until the very end.
The ending of the book which also very good with multiple plot twists during the last few chapters. I also liked the characters as they were well fleshed out and all had their own personalities.
Also, I think that this one of his more suspencefull novels (of the fifteen or so that I have read) especially in the opening chapters. While Sam and Cat where waiting for the vampire to arrive I was pratically tearing through the pages to see what would happen and this is the only book that has made me do that. I was very impressed with the suspence and tension.
Although, I really loved this book, a warning to fans of vampire novels: the vampire is only a major part of this novel for the first 100 pages, the last three quaters or so revolve around Cat and Sam's encouter with a psychopathic drifter who they give a lift in their car (while trying to dispose of the vampire's body). Although the vampire is present all the way through the book, it is sort of pushed into the background until the very end.
The ending of the book which also very good with multiple plot twists during the last few chapters. I also liked the characters as they were well fleshed out and all had their own personalities.
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Bite rocked my world!
The first book I read by Richard Laymon and it is definately one of his best. If you like vampire stories you are definately going to want to read this. Absolutely awesome!
Published 22 months ago by Al3x
Laymon sinks his teeth into you!
Cat and Sammy kill Elliot who they believe to be a vampire and take his body out to the desert to dispose of it. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Gerry Griffiths
Not much to bite into!
Having read plenty of Laymon books and enjoyed most of them I was looking forward to reading this and the first few chapters where excellent. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2008 by S. Williamson
Under-rated.
This is the 3rd Richard Laymon book I have read in so many months. Each time i am more and more impressed by his writing. Read more
Published on 3 May 2001
Excellent!
This is the second or third Richard Laymon book I have read, and is is gripping from start to finish. Laymon is underrated hugely, and needs more publicity. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2000
In my opinion, the best book Laymon has written to date.
This was the first Laymon book I read, and it certainly encouraged me to continue reading his work. You're sucked right in beside Cat and Sam and aren't spat out again until the... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2000
Excellent!
Arguably the best of Laymon's efforts, "Bite" has a mean hook and takes you for a wicked ride. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 1999
For readers of Dark Suspense not Vampire Novels
What can I say? I liked it alot. I am not a big fan of vampire stories (barring the rare exception) so it didn't bother me that vampires existed more in the abstract than the... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 1999
I didn't want to read it alone in the dark!!!!!
The characters were very likeable, but the leading lady was a little too goofy to be believable for my tastes.
Published on 7 Aug 1999
BITE (much as I was hoping otherwise) pretty much bites
I was really looking forward to reading BITE after hearing about other Richard Laymon books that are mostly out of print (or simply unavailable) in the US. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 1999
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