If you've read Bloodsucking Fiends, Moore's 1995 novel, then you're probably ready for the sequel. In the earlier book, Tommy Flood met and fell for Jody, the beautiful redheaded vampire. At the end of that novel, she escaped from the bronze statue he'd imprisoned her in and "turned" him. You Suck opens with Tommy awakening and realizing he's now a foul undead creature. Hilarity ensues.The Animals, Tommy's former co-workers at the Safeway, have gone to Las Vegas with their ill-gotten gains (the rewards of vampire hunting) and returned with a blue hooker who wants to be a vampire. The ancient vampire who turned Jody escapes his own imprisonment and is out for revenge. Jody and Tommy's minion, Abby Normal, finds true love. And so on. It's wild and woolly and often very funny. I got a lot of laughs from Abby Normal's journal, which is part of the narrative.
As if usually the case with Moore, there are connections with his other work, so readers of last year's A Dirty Job should pay attention. Check it out.
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