Product Description

Sam hasn't seen his first love, Cat, for ten years. But now she's back and is asking for help to kill a vampire. Sam doesn't believe in vampires but he does believe the marks on Cat's body. Are they self-inflicted, or is there really a vampire?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #68998 in Books
• Published on: 1997-05-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 378 pages

Customer Reviews

A Short Story on Amphetamines
This novel is somewhat unusual in that it really has the feel of a short story. There is not a great deal of "depth" here. This is the first Laymon book I have read, so I don't know whether or not the writing in this book is typical of Laymon's other works. In a way, this lack of depth works in Bite; this kind of tale would seem to require a brisk, off-the-cuff pace to it--otherwise, the reader would have too much time to question the things going on here. Basically, the protagonist drops everything and quickly agrees to help an old flame murder a "vampire" (while this vampire is indulging in carnal pleasures with this man's "true love"), and then agrees to haul the body out to the desert for some forgettable reason. Along the way, the couple ends up meeting three of the most unusual, unlikeable (and not in a good way) characters in the world, fighting with, for, and against them in turn, all the while facing ridiculous situations that could easily have been avoided. Of course, they still find time to pause from their bloody, exhausting efforts in order to "enjoy each other's company." I ended up hoping everyone in this book would die. As I try to describe this book now, it really does sound like a stupid, hackneyed premise. Action alone keeps this story going; when all is said and done, there is no real story here--just action. The reader is not going to learn any universal truths in this book (and this is not the author's intention, anyway), but Laymon does manage to keep your interest throughout by never letting the pace of the story slow down. This is a good read for people seeking entertainment; those who would approach this book with a more serious mindset will be disappointed.

Bite is simply masterful
Where can I begin? I have read every Richard Laymon novel he has written. As I have just read Bite for the second time, I can honestly say that is is brilliant, nay, a masterpiece. This book, like every other Laymon, has super tight writing. You can really hear, smell and feel everything that is happening. Laymon writes characters that are among the most believable, three-dimensional and exciting ever written - and that is rare in any genre of book. Bite is a cross between the hip, cool,fast paced style of From Dusk Till Dawn, and the scary, heart pounding gruesomness of night Of The Living Dead. - it would make an awsome movie. Laymon is a true master; a professional, an entertainer, and a writer of TRUE horror. You havn't lived until you've read a Richard Laymon. You have to go out and buy this book. I mean it - DO IT !!! This is Laymon at his best. It is sensational.

Best book I've ever read
I wasn't exactly sure what to expect of Bite, despite the fact that RIchard Laymon is one of the most popular horror authors, I'd never read any of his books before. I had read one of his short stories, The Tub. Anyway so I was expecting a normal vampire story, with lots of vampires. I was wrong, but in a good way. Right from page 1 I was hooked, and as the story went on, I felt closer and closer to Sam and Cat. Anyway, I highly recommend that you get this book, you'll enjoy it.