I have read almost every one of James Patterson's books and really enjoyed the Alex Cross series. I was even okay with his really far off premises in some of the others (kid's with wings...was he kidding?!), but this one is really dragging. This entire vampire premise is way out there and the same BS keeps happening to Alex Cross. I can usually plow through his books in a weekend, and I have had this one on my nightstand for well over a month. I read only a few chapters at a clip. This means I am BORED! I am so disappointed with this one. Wait until it comes out in paperback so you won't have to pay as much or better yet, borrow it. Save your money on this one. Maybe his next book will be back up to par.