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Murder of a Vampire

A Redmond and Haze Mystery, Book 17

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Murder of a Vampire

By: Irina Shapiro
Narrated by: Alex Lee
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When the body of a young woman is exhumed from unconsecrated ground—her remains marked by signs of a deviant burial—Jason and Daniel are drawn into a case steeped in fear and folklore. Whispers of the occult and tales of vampires, which had recently gripped London society, force them to confront the strange and the supernatural.

But the more they uncover about the victim, the more the bizarre precautions taken with her body seem misplaced. Was she truly a vampire, a witch, or merely a tragic figure whose brutal death and macabre burial were meant to stoke fear—or silence the curious?

As Jason and Daniel dig deeper, they find themselves tangled in a web of secrets someone is desperate to keep hidden. And if they ignore the warnings, one of them may be next in the sights of a deadly vampire hunter.

©2025 Irina Shapiro (P)2025 Irina Shapiro Fantasy Historical Mystery Thriller & Suspense Scary Paranormal Witchcraft

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I have enjoyed all 17 books . I am a little bit in love with Jason . I really hope there are more books in this series

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This latest installment in the historical whodunit series with Captain/Dr. Jason Redmond and Inspector Daniel Haze might be one of my favourites so far. From the moment a young woman's body is dug up; buried in unconsecrated ground, padlocked, and staked through the heart, the story pulls you right in. It has this eerie mix of folklore, superstition, and fear that gives the whole book a wonderfully creepy atmosphere. The author blends the historical details, religious tension, and the era's obsession with vampires so well that it all feels real and unsettling in the best way. I was completely hooked, second guessing every clue and racing along with Jason and Daniel as they tried to piece everything together.

What I loved most, though, is how human and layered the characters are. Jason and Daniel aren't just investigators; they're flawed, complicated men with families, worries, and their own emotional battles. Their different ways of handling the case balance each other perfectly, and watching them juggle the mystery alongside their personal struggles adds so much depth to the story. The plot is full of twists and dead ends, taking you from grimy back alleys to shocking discoveries. And at the centre is a tragedy that sticks with you long after you finish.

This book is everything I enjoy about the series; smart, atmospheric, emotional, and tightly written. The author keeps the tension high while still giving space for meaningful character moments and social themes. It kept me guessing the whole way through, and the heartbreaking truth behind the young woman's death made the ending hit even harder. An excellent, satisfying read; and a real standout in an already great series.

One of my favourite reads from Shapiro so far

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love these books. this is my favourite of Shapiro's series. please do another book in this series!!

absolute joy

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Loved it all, set in days gone by where fear & misunderstanding of folklore & gossip can cause so much pain & suffering, especially to immigrant communities. Heartfelt sadness but a great outcome in the end.

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I really enjoyed this book, which appears to be the last in the series. I won’t complain, there have been 17 books. I’ve enjoyed the characters and the small snippets of historical beliefs and social behaviours. Quite a believable story.

The book was read well.

Movement of time has areas where it has spread up, others where it’s slowed down, but it’s really easy to follow and make sense of it.

Not overly gruesome in details, which I like. Easy listening.

Historical accuracy don’t judge a book by its title

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