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Karen Chance has done it again with Midnight’s Daughter, creating characters and a world larger than life! And if you loved her Cassie Palmer series, you’ll be happy to know that Midnight’s Daughter is set in the same universe. Our heroine is Dorina Basarab — or Dory — the dhampir daughter of Mircea, first-level master vampire and member of the senate council. (Yes, that’s our beloved Mircea from the Cassie Palmer urban fantasy series). Besides being feared amongst the vampire community for hunting and killing those who step out of line, Dory is also renowned for her berserker rages, the unavoidable side-effect of having human genes mixed with vampire ones. This is one dhampir you don’t want to make angry. The story begins with Dory frantic about the disappearance of her best friend Claire. Claire is a “null” or someone who has the ability to block magical energy. It’s a skill that makes Claire a very rare and sought after commodity in the magical community. Unfortunately the only way to extract this power is to kill the “null” in the process, which is why Dory is so worried as Claire helps Dory control her rage. Dory’s search for Claire leads her to cross paths with her estranged father Mircea, who makes her an offer she can’t refuse, promising to help find Claire in exchange for Dory’s assistance in eliminating Dracula. The hitch? Dracula is Mircea’s brother and Dory’s uncle — oh and he strikes terror in the heart of Dory.  To top it off, she has to reenter a world she has fought so hard to stay on the fringes of. But that’s a small price to pay for saving her friend, even if she must work with Louis-Cesare, master vampire and dueling champion of the Senate Council. Midnight’s Daughter is a brilliant start to a new series and contains all the elements needed for a great urban fantasy. It is fast-paced and action-filled, and sees our  heroes cross paths with dark fey, mages and master vamps, all of whom are either out to kill her or want something from her. Then there’s Caedmon, a mysterious member of the Light Fey, who shows up looking for Claire and who promises to help Dory any way he can.  Chance’s Dory is strong and resourceful heroine who knows how to handle herself when the going gets impossible. She gives her male counterparts as good as she gets and refuses to die. Yet beneath that tough exterior lies a vulnerable woman who has had more than her share of pain and loss over the centuries. The chemistry between she and Louis-Cesare is undeniable but whether or not they kill each other before they act on it … well you’ll just have to read it to find out.  Have you read Midnight’s Daughter? If so, feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you think. Rate This Book Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it.