Bitten to Death (Jaz Parks, Book 4)

Customer Reviews

• Felt like a transition novel to me; can't wait for the next one  Dec 23, 2008 (2 of 2 found this helpful)

  This is the fourth book in the Jaz Parks series by Jennifer Rardin. It was pretty much on par with the third book of the series as far as quality goes. I am still enjoying these books but I thought that this book was marginally less great than the other books.
  
  In this book Jaz, Vayl and David return to Vayl's old Vampere Trust. They have an agreement with the leader of the Trust that they hope will lead to the assassination of Edward Samos, the Raptor. Unfortunately when they arrive they find that the Trust has changed leadership and is now in the hands of someone who has a deep connection with Vayl. The new leader has different plans for Vayl and the magic of the Trust seems to be pulling the characters apart from each other. Will Jaz, Vayl, and David survive their stay with the Trust? Will they finally eliminate Edward Samos?
  
  This was a pretty good book. It was action packed and introduced a lot of new magical aspects to the series. Were-creatures join the plotline and we learn a lot more about Vayl's past. All in all it was fast-paced and engaging. Although so far I think it was my least favorite book of the series.
  
  I will restate that this was a really good book but there were some things that bothered me about it. In someways the plot seemed to be rehashing the plot of the third book. Jaz runs around trying to save Vayl from himself again; and Jaz and Vayl's relationship seems to be treading water. I suppose this may be a transitional book, but I thought this book was a bit weak on character development. I am starting to get sick of Jaz's whining that she needs space, when the whole time she is acting the opposite way. I am really hoping that the major flaw in Vayl's character has worked itself out and we don't have to hear Vayl obsessing over his dead sons anymore after this. That was an interesting plot element for a couple books but it is wearing thin and getting old. I also missed that there weren't as many nifty gadgets in this book; there were a few, but Bergman was mostly absent. Also the careening from mission to mission is getting a bit tiresome even for me; does anyone else think maybe Jaz needs a vacation? I don't think the woman hardly ever sleeps. I am beginning to think it would be more exciting to hear about what Jaz does when she's not knee deep in scary terrorists.
  
  This was a good book. I think the next book will probably decide whether or not I keep reading the series. The ending of this book left the next book open to some new plot lines and new ideas; hopefully it will follow through.

• Jaz Parks, book 4.   Oct 30, 2008 (1 of 2 found this helpful)

  Jennifer Rardin has given us another brilliant extention to quirky Jaz Parks adventerous working and personal life story.
  Jaz Parks has an addicting way of sucking you in to the pages; her hilarious coments to her stark raving mad personality make for and enitcing read that will have you turning the pages quicker than the speed of sound.
  Jennifer is able to capture your emotions before shoving them back into your face at a double wammy pace. Enabling a reader to feel the joy of Jaz's working progress and worry for her problems in her screwed up life is what makes jennifer a wonderful writer. I have never read a story that has managed to have my heart scrunch up in jealousy, in sympathy for a character,making me feel as if it is i who had been dealt a blow personally, as i have when reading along with Jaz Parks.
  Jennifer's unique way of writing and her brilliant way of bringing her character's to life is what makes the entire Jaz Parks series one of the best i haave ever had the joy of reading.

• Bitten To Death  Oct 9, 2009 (0 of 1 found this helpful)

  I love a sci-fi book that has a female lead that kicks butt and has the humor to get it light plus a little clean romance

• I miss Jaz and Vayl!  Jul 3, 2009 (0 of 1 found this helpful)

  This is a 5 book series so far, with the 6th book due in October called the Jaz Parks Series by Jennifer Rardin. I am so very ready for October to be here! I miss Jaz, Vayl and gang. Jennifer Rardin, the author of this fantastic series is such a good writer and has an awesome sense of humor. I laughed out loud at parts of all of these books and was on the edge of my seat the other times. I'm including all the books in this review and I would recommend it to any and all paranormal/urban fantasy book fans. You are really missing out on a great series if you miss this one!

• 4th book in the Jaz Parks series  Jun 28, 2009 (0 of 1 found this helpful)

  This was the fourth book in the Jaz Parks series. I felt that it was okay. I had a little bit of difficulty remembering what had happened in the past books and it wasn't explained that much in this one. I alway feel a little put off by Jaz, but I suppose its supposed to be that way since she keeps everyone closed off from her (since she lost her fiance in a battle a while ago). I do, however, enjoy her sarcasm and the way she thinks. I liked the secondary were-animal characters in this book. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, One More Bite.