The Turning is the beginning of a new vampire trilogy by Jennifer Armintrout. Dr. Carrie Ames is attacked in the hospital morgue by a vampire. Now she is one as well which explains all her weird symptoms while recovering from the attack. When she finally realizes the truth about what’s happened she reaches out for help online. Just her luck that a vampire slayer answers her call.
Sexy Nathan Grant makes her an offer she can’t refuse. Join The Movement or die. The Movement is an organization of vampires that hunt and kills the evil vamps of the world. If you’re not with them, you’re against them. Well, no one is going to tell Carrie what to do and she wants some answers. Nathan won’t enlighten her so the only way to get them is from her sire Cyrus. Cryus is already under an order of execution from the Movement, Nathan was the one trying to kill him when he ended up in the ER.
The blood tie between sire and fledgling is strong but is it the only thing drawing Carrie to Cyrus? She is drawn to his sensuality despite his cruel nature. He is bent on turning her into a killer while Nathan is determined to see them both dead. Only problem is she’s attracted to both of them. She has to find a way out of this sticky situation before her new immortal life is cut very short.
Armintrout’s characters are interesting because they are multi-layered. They aren’t just black and white, good and evil. Cyrus is this cold blooded killer but he has a deep desire to be loved and to please his father. Dhalia the witch tries to kill Carrie but they can sit with each other and have a polite conversation. Also Nathan is a vampire who is a vampire killer but it all seems to work well in the story. The second book in the trilogy Possession will be out in early 2007.
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June 17th, 2006 at 7:59 pm
I really liked this book. I understood it completely,even though i am 14. I was kind of scared of cyrus’s actions, when carrie was living with him. When he died I was like” finally!”. I can’t wait till the next book comes out because I’m gonna read it.
June 18th, 2006 at 2:21 pm
The book was great I can’t wait for the second book. Dr. Carrie Ames is a great character.
June 29th, 2006 at 10:43 am
THIS IS MY READING THE BOOK AND ENJOYING THE CHARACTERS LIKE REAL PERSONS . CARRIE IS AFORCE TO RECKON WITH BUT NO WHIMPY HEROINE , SHE HAS A MIND OF HER OWN . THE ANTAGOIST IS VERY EVIL , GIVES THE HIM A CHARCATER TO BE DESTROYED LATER . I HEARD A SECOND OR MAYBE A THIRD DON’T STOP WRITING THIS KEEPS ME UP ALL NIGHT . BECAUSE I WORK THE NIGHT SHIFT IN PHILADELPHIA . ALSO WATCH ALL TYPES OF VAMPIRE MOVIES
August 5th, 2006 at 11:33 pm
Awesome, couldn’t put the book down even in the tube!!! very complex characters with a story that’s weaves all the lives into a spectaculer ending. I can’t wait to read wat’s next.
August 28th, 2006 at 2:48 pm
I absolutely loved this book; I have never read a book quite like it. I literally couldn’t put it down; I kept running the story over and over in my head, until I could ready it again. I can’t wait for the second book Possession to come out, if only it was out now. The characters were so different and unique; they drew me in to this book. This is one of those addicting books you just can’t put down.
September 15th, 2006 at 11:53 am
I have never read a book so addicting before! I felt as though I had been sucked inot the book, and I was a character…very awesome. When the second book Possesion comes out I will be the first in line!
September 20th, 2006 at 9:29 am
I really loved this book. The story is so well written and I literraly couldn`t put this thing down. Had my nose in it till I was finished reading. I think I finished it in 3 days tops. The characters are complexe and they all have a story of their own, no one is left out. I really like that about this novel. It`s not boring either, there`s always something going on to keep you interested in finding out what`s coming next! I can`t wait for the next ones! All excited!
October 26th, 2006 at 10:19 am
When I bought this book, it was the cover that drew me to it. I have loved vampire books and movies since I was little. This book was, by far, one of the best vampire stories I have ever read. Even better than Ann Rice, and that, is an accomplishment. I applaud Jennifer Armintrout for being an excellent author and I cannot wait for the sequel to come out in February.
November 21st, 2006 at 4:22 pm
I loved this book, even if some people would say that I shouldnt be reading it cuz im 14. I think im the one of the only people who feels a bit bad for Cyrus!
December 18th, 2006 at 11:23 am
This book wasn’t completely what I expected out of teh vampire genre, we went back to the whole vampire’s and feral face, when everyone knows that no vampire wuld be able to pass for human if they went all grr every time they felt extreme emotions or pain in public, but it was good, I finished it in like…six hours? that or less, can’t remeber, but I fell in love with Nathan as soon as Cassie said sex walking, and holy hormones batman…my new saying.
January 16th, 2007 at 11:02 pm
FANTASTIC. i’m only 14 and i feel in love with Cyrus and his yearning for an understanding partener for his lonely immortality!
February 16th, 2007 at 8:49 am
I read the follow up book, POSSESSION (on sale now) and it is great too. (portion of comment removed by editor)
March 15th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
Thank you Jennifer for that disclosure about Cyrus, I just bought the second book today!!!
Please in the future don’t spoil things for others, my 12 year old does the same thing…..
March 20th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
I thought this book was amazing.I loved how deep you made your characters but you didn’t too much of them away.It was great! I’ve bought the second book and have read most of it.You really haev a great way with words.Please keep them coming!
April 13th, 2007 at 9:54 am
Loved the book. I’m going to by the second one this weekend. I couldn’t put it down. The author is great. The characters are very intresing. I suggest this book if you like vampires
April 16th, 2007 at 6:45 am
i looooooooooooved this book i thought it was soo good. i am definantly going to read the second one when i can.
June 10th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
This is a book that i will remember! I loved the second one to. I read a lot for a 15 year old… theres really nothing else to do. You write GREAT keep writing I love your stories
June 18th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
I LOVE this book!! im 13 & Love vamp books. When is the second book coming out in Australia? i Cant wait to buy it PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 18th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
you know what i also think? i think it should be made into a movie. It would be SOOO awesome
July 29th, 2007 at 11:25 pm
I loved this book! I couldnt put it down and i really liked all of the characters. This book is refreshing to read even though you only read it from the heroine’s perspective. I think this keeps Nathan’s feelings a mystery which will help in the other books to come.
August 13th, 2007 at 10:07 am
I absolutely loved this book, I was never a big reader until I picked this book up and started reading it. I of course got it from wal-mart LOL and every since I finished it I waited for a sequel, I never found them until today and I’m soo very excited to buy them and read every single one!
September 8th, 2007 at 4:49 am
This book has turned me into a BIG reader, I’ve been waiting for the third book for months now and i’ve almost cried everytime i go to the bookstore and ask if they have it! Why do these American sites tease me with there earlier releases? And when will it be released in Australia?
September 9th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
Excellent question Bellatrix. It’s so hard to find out when books are released in Australia. Just doing a Google search for Australian book stores online I found this one that sells it: http://www.andrewsbooks.com/
I also found this web page as a resource for online bookstores in Australia: http://sufface.net/links/online-bookstores/online-books-oz.shtml
Hope that helps, good luck!
September 15th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
I loved the book! I couldn’t stop reading it. I can’t WAIT to read book 2!
December 9th, 2007 at 5:55 pm
I have read all the books up to this point and I am completely satisifed with were Jennifer Armintrout is going with the series. I just hope that this next one won’t be the last. I’m truely amazed by how many kids are actually getting a hold of the book and allowed to read it. I wouldn’t let my kid read something that has the type of material in it. It’s not something kids should be reading. Although most would consider myself a kid but I’m just 20 years old. I love Cyrus, both sides of him. Vampire or mortal. I did however feel bad for Mouse though. I really cried at that part of the book. But I’m not going to go into that. Don’t want to ruin it for anyone.
A must read.
December 13th, 2007 at 2:43 am
I just recently read the book. I was sooo intrigued!! It had me on the edge of my seat the whole day, I couldn’t put it down!!
A TOTALL MUST READ!!
March 25th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I NEVER READ IT BE 4 BUT IT DOSE LOOK LIKE A VERY NICE BOOK ,,,,,,I MIGHT JUST HAVE TO GET IT ; )
March 28th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
The very book that brought me into the wonderful realm of vampire luvers and made me a vampire fiction fan. a great book that I truly enjoyed beyond words