The Following critics have been specially compiled from a select few, chosen to pre-read the book, (prior to publication) for the purposes of evaluation and demographics. The aim was to cover a broad range of professions and personality types, either unfamiliar or not into the vampire genre.

    "I’m not a big reader and vampires are not really my thing, BUT I found this book was a very good read. Juliet has breathed new life into this old tale; her vampires now must cope with the extra burdens of modern life and as they struggle on we see a frailty and vulnerability that is unexpected." - Dr David Brown. BVSc.    

   "Through her intriguing and seductive characters, Peniston-Bird breaks the mould of the familiar dark-cloaked count awakening from his coffined slumber, and places them in a more familiar setting." - Helen Rosser. CEO of Australian Association for Humane Research Inc.   

    "This is a fascinating story of two charismatic vampires, who after being sentenced to death for murder, discover that they differ from others of their species. Knowing that they are immune to the fatal effects of sunlight, little stands in their way down the paths of murder, seduction and even love. A mix of fiction and not-so-traditional  Australian Vampire Mythology, this tale follows their dangerous trail through Melbourne, showing us that we might know nothing about vampires at all!" - Hellen Maniatis. HEART Book Group.

    “Thank-you for asking me to read your novel, I found it very interesting and thought provoking. From the beginning of the book I found myself totally involved in your story, especially when I’m not into vampires. I liked the way you gave the reader the total background of vampires, and the clever way you brought them into our society, finishing off with using Melbourne, as your base for the story.” –Rod Quarrell. Community Radio 99.3NRG for 20 years.