Chalk one up for the irony: I was about to say these books are becoming quite formulaic - when the formula goes out the window. Not overtly so, the basic outline is still there. Things are just heating up for harry these days, and I must say the climactic battle at the vampire house was quite, quite incredible, and that is my impetus for the five star rating, I think.

A series with far to go and doubtless more surprises to come; this book just cemented those that have gone before for me and made things more real, dangerous and vivid.