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  • Vampire Shift

  • Kiera Hudson Series, Book One
  • By: Tim O'Rourke
  • Narrated by: Keely Beresford
  • Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
  • 3.5 out of 5 stars (137 ratings)
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Vampire Shift

By: Tim O'Rourke
Narrated by: Keely Beresford
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Summary

When 20-year-old police recruit Kiera Hudson is posted to the remote town of The Ragged Cove, her life is changed forever. Investigating a series of horrific murders, grave desecrations, and missing persons, with her unique ability of "seeing," Kiera soon realizes her life is in danger.

But when Kiera falls in love with police officer Luke Bishop, not only is her mind and her heart opened to a terrifying new world, she comes to suspect that Luke might be involved in the killings. In a race against time to unearth the truth, Kiera must discover the identity of who or what is behind the gruesome deaths on the "Vampire Shift".

©2011 Tim O'Rourke (P)2014 Tim O'Rourke

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Good story, terrible narrator.

I bought this as I liked the sound of the book, however the narrator is absolutely awful! Her voice is utterly monotone, and each character sounds completely the same which can make it difficult to follow whose who at times. Her narration was so bad in fact that I gave up on the audio book and bought the Kindle version instead.
Real shame as the actual story is good, just badly let down by the choice of narrator.

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Amazing!!!

This is the first audio book O have listened too and have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this. Having read the book numerous times didn't think this book would get any better. Keeley Beresford does an amazing job of narrating this book.

Simply amazing

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Vampire shift

This was a very good narrated story , which gave a whole new twist on the normal vampire books , easy listening and entertaining

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Terrible narration

Good story ruined by the narrator. Sounded unconvincing and flat a good deal of the time

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Great introduction to Kiera's world

Would you listen to Vampire Shift again? Why?

I probably would listen to this again, Keely Beresford has a rather nice voice which makes it easy to just sit back and enjoy. But i always find I don't fully absorb everything when someone reads to me (and even when reading myself) I will pick up on something new on a re-read.

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This is the first time in a long time I have read a book where we have met traditional vampires... aversion to sunlight, crucifixes and holy water and have a predilection for human blood. Add in to the mix a Sherlock-esque main character (Kiera has an amazing ability to pick up on all the little things that most people would not notice) and you have yourself a nifty little mystery story begging to be read. Or in my case listened to as i had the audio version.

My only reason for not giving this the full 5 stars was the narrator irked me. There was no discernible difference in the tone of her voice between hushed or shouted speech which made certain scenes difficult to understand immediately... and im not sure if it was again the narrators tone of voice or the way O'Rourke has written the character but Kiera at times seemed incredibly whiny and that irked me because it seemed the complete opposite of everything else about her.

O'Rourke does a marvellous job of weaving his tale of mystery and builds the atmosphere without it ever feeling like a spoof of a Hammer Horror. There are some truly awful (for Kiera) scenes and it is something that the vampire/paranormal genre has been lacking most recently. The actual mystery of the story is slowly unveiled and i can guarantee that fairly early on you will have a good idea as to what/who is responsible for what. I can also guarantee that you will be wrong. And you will be wrong with your next idea. There are a few twists and turns in this book that will leave you guessing right to the very last page.

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Keep going, it gets better

Would you listen to Vampire Shift again? Why?

No, because the next book in the series is better and the narrator is much more into the story

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

The end was no surprise as the author keep dropping clues throughout the story , but there is enough of a cliff hanger to make you want to read the next book.

What aspect of Keely Beresford’s performance might you have changed?

She needs to enjoy herself more . At times her performance is slightly monotone

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Keira uses her gift to see situations , I enjoyed the way the author explain how she worked them out

Any additional comments?

It is very slow at the beginning , but keep going as it does get exciting

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Shift quickly away from this vampire rubbish.

If this book wasn’t for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

I wouldn't inflict it on anyone, even as a punishment.

What was most disappointing about Tim O'Rourke’s story?

Apart from the silly main protagonist, a young, know-it-all, completely vacuous, socially inept Sherlock Holmes type female police constable sent alone to a remote village to assist with the investigation of more murders than occur in Morse's Oxford or Midsummer combined, nothing really (apart from the entire story). I am always willing to suspend belief, especially if vampires are involved, but there has to be some semblance of reality built first.

Would you be willing to try another one of Keely Beresford’s performances?

Possibly, though I would have to really want to hear the story. Her voice is pleasant enough, the reading accurate (I assume) and fluent. But so monotonous: I have heard nursery rhymes spoken with greater passion. But given the dreadful reading matter she had to narrate, I'll give her the benefit of doubt this time

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Astonishment that it could be so poor with nothing to commend the story, the writing or the characters. Was it written by an immaginative ten year old?

Any additional comments?

I listen to 10 - 20 audio books every month. This is the first one I have not bothered to finish.

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Excellent narration

Though story is slow to start it gives a very good introduction into Kiera Hudson's world.

The narrator did an excellent job with the story making efforts to do different voices for different characters thus bring the story to life.

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Like for its difference.....

Would you listen to Vampire Shift again? Why?

I may listen to it again but I don't usually tend to listen to anything twice.

What did you like best about this story?

The flow of the story it didn't go round it circles.

Which character – as performed by Keely Beresford – was your favourite?

kira.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Would have to think about that for a while.

Any additional comments?

Fab read. Shame book 2 isn't on audible.

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Pretty good story!

Would you consider the audio edition of Vampire Shift to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version.

Would you recommend Vampire Shift to your friends? Why or why not?

Yeah, I would recommend it to people who like vampires. It was quite scary in places, and I think vampire fans would enjoy the instensity of it.

What does Keely Beresford bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Life! I loved the narration, and the use of different voices for some of the characters. Keely Beresford is very talented. :)

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, but I can't tell without ruining the plot!

Any additional comments?

Overall, I thought it was a good story, with moments that were super gripping. I would like to hear what happens next!

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