Freaky Friday :|: 94

Title: Vampire's Kiss

Author: Nicholas Adams

Published: March 1994

Publisher: HarperCollins

Summary:

Will her first kiss be the kiss of death? Finally Susan is in love. Drew is tall, handsome, and hiding something. Shortly after he arrives, things start to happen in the small town where Susan lives, Weird things, scary things. First a girl is found dead on the beach near Susan's house, then another girl turns up completely drained of blood. Drew seems to know a lot about the murders, but does he know more than he is telling? (from fantasticfiction.co.uk)

Dun, dun, dun! Seems pretty typical of a teen vampire story. Granted it wasn't so typical back in the early 90s. But as ordinary as it seems, I'd be willing to give this one a chance. What can I say? I have a weakness for fangs.

Freaky Friday :|: 93

Title: Santa Claws

Author: Nicholas Adams

Published: December 1991

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Pages: 192

Summary:

Chrissie is killed by a wild animal. The sheriff says there is only one set of tracks found around her body--animal tracks. But Cory wonders how he could have gotten Chrissie's bracelet before the police arrived. (from amazon.com)

I couldn't find any information on a few of the author's books so I have to skip ahead to this one. I take it this is set at Christmas? Please? I'm getting a werewolf vibe coming from this one. It's a little scant but it could be something. Maybe.

Freaky Friday :|: 92

Title: Final Curtain

Author: Nicholas Adams

Published: June 1991

Publisher: HarperCollins Publisher

Pages: 160

Summary:

Couldn't find one!

Well, it's a vampire book by the cover. Based on the previous books, it's bound to be uber-cheesy and cliche but . . . it's vampires. How bad can it be?

Freaky Friday :|: 91

Title: Pep Rally

Author: Nicholas Adams

Published: May 1991

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Pages: 160

Summary:

Cathy Atmore has always dreamed of being on the Cresswell High cheerleading squad. But she's never been popular enough or pretty enough. She hates being on the outside, looking in. Now the members of the cheerleading squad are being killed one by one...

Has Cathy's jealosy driven her over the edge? (from sff.net)

Wasn't the last one like this? Someone wanted something from a specific set of people and then those people started dying? What's the deal with that? And why is it always cheerleaders? Although I have to say the book cover is a win. Freaky ass doll thing.

Freaky Friday :|: 90

Title: Sudden Death

Author: Nicholas Adams

Published: 1991

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Pages: 160

Summary:

Lara Crandall is determined to write a major news story about steroid use among student athletes for her high school newspaper. But her snooping stirs up trouble when the athletes she has interviewed start to die. (from bn.com)

Um, okay. Sounds relatively unrelated or she's slipping them something like tainted juice or something. You know, even despite these mediocre horror novels from the days of yore, I still prefer the horror trend than the whole paranormal romance wave that's riding now. I'll take this less-than-stellar plot line over evermore simpering and whining and pining and soul-matey true lovey any day.

Freaky Friday :|: 89

Title: Hard Rock

Author: Nicholas Adams

Published: 1991

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Pages: 160

Summary:

When Larry Heart dumps his girifriend Cathy for another girl, Cathy vows revenge. But what was meant as a prank ignites a chilling spiral of events that neither of them can control. (from bn.com)

Wow. How vague. I'm sure it's meant to be elusive and creepy but there really isn't enough here to pull me in. Aside from the chick that may be going all Basic Instinct on her ex, meh. I'm not sure how that guitar plays into it all, either. Is Larry in a band?

Freaky Friday :|: 88

Title: New Kid on the Block

Author: Nicholas Adams

Published: 1991

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Pages: 160

Summary:

Cresswell High has a new exchange student. But Amanda is not who she claims to be. When a boy is found dead in the woods, Elizabeth Henley puts the clues together to conclude that Amanda is a dangerous impostor. (from bn.com)

Dun, dun, dun. Meh again. It could be good. But it's really not enough to pique my interest.

Freaky Friday :|: 87

Title: Hearthbreaker

Author: Nicholas Adams

Published: 1990

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Pages: 160

Summary:

Wayne Kasden is a very popular guy. He's dating five girls at once. But when one of them is killed--and then another--his popularity is replaced by accusations of murder. Wayne is either a clever killer, or the next victim on a murderer's list. (from bn.com)

Holy god, talk about an unsympathetic MC. I want to kick the dude in the nuts already and I haven't even cracked the spin. I think I'd skip this one based on MC douchebaggery to begin with.

Freaky Friday :|: 86

Title: Resolved: You're Dead

Author: Nicholas Adams

Published: 1990

Publisher: HarperCollins

Summary:

Accidentally causing the death of Lisa Enright's boyfriend, the members of the debating team decide to keep their secret when no one suspects them, but when Lisa realizes the truth, the group decides to get rid of her. (from fantasticfiction.co.uk)

Looks like another copy and paste plot to me. I doubt I'd give this one a second look if it were put in front of my face. It's have to be pretty remarkable for me to read through to the end.

Freaky Friday :|: 85

Title: Mr. Popularity

Author: Nicholas Adams

Published: July 1994

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Pages: 160

Summary:

Dreaming of dating the most popular boy in school, Cassie is never suspects that Brad is a merciless killer despite his adorable face, wealth, and fancy sports car, and when Brad begins paying attention to Cassie, she is unaware of his true desires. (from fantasticfiction.co.uk)

Seems a little . . . Lifetime channel-esque. Kind of blah. Probably wouldn't pick this one up based on blurb alone. It's been done before, you know?