Oh my the author almost convinced me to study magic so I could clear the streets of people. The book flows easily, slightly enticing you like a handsome hypnotic vampire. I have to say I think I found another favorite author on my list similar to Anne Rice. I was hooked from the first few line's describing New Orleans. I love archeology and history so this story pulled me in and kept my mind in a story transformed world. Like the title it's beautifully written, with imaginative creative characters. Buy this book and keep it, I can tell this one will be a best seller from multiple weeks to years. I've been waiting so long for another awesome vampire book, I can only beg and plead to send me an ARC. Pleeaasseeee.