The Fear of Moncroix

The author offered me a review copy, for which I took far too long to get to, but he was really gracious about it. And honestly, I'm pretty pissed I waited. 
This is a vampire-led dark fantasy that is scifi-linked to the author's other works via the Intercontinents. Regardless of that, on its own, this is one of the most unique novels I've read in years. It has the fast paced, fang-fueled action of Underworld (sans guns), with the backdrop of a completely original fantasy world. Since the fall of the Waywards, the Midlands are said to be safe from the vampires, when really they are the focal point of secret vampiric hunting parties. Not everything—and most definitely not everyone—is as they seem. 
The main character of Davion is both accessible while still being somewhat tainted and morally gray. His hands aren't clean, but he still fights for what's right. A secret potion allows him to blend seamlessly with the vampires, being accepted as one of them, but it also leaves him with the same insatiable bloodlust they suffer from. 
The novel somehow manages to be its own entity while still having this entirely gothic feeling to it. The descriptions of the vampiric court are gaudy and vibrant, while still otherworldly. 
This is a first for me from the author, definitely won't be the last. I need to know more about the wolven race! Personally a 5/5*.