Fred, the Vampire Accountant series by Drew Hayes
Some people are born boring. Some live boring. Some even die boring. Fred managed to do all three, and when he woke up as a vampire, he did so as a boring one. Timid, socially awkward, and plagued by self-esteem issues, Fred has never been the adventurous sort.
One fateful night – different from the night he died, which was more inconvenient than fateful – Fred reconnects with an old friend at his high school reunion. This rekindled relationship sets off a chain of events thrusting him right into the chaos that is the parahuman world, a world with chipper zombies, truck driver wereponies, maniacal necromancers, ancient dragons, and now one undead accountant trying his best to “survive.” Because even after it’s over, life can still be a downright bloody mess.
For the Reading Challenge(s):
2024 Audiobook Challenge
The Reason
I read the Super Powereds series and loved it, and someone recommended this series to me by the same author.
The Narrator(s)
Kirby Heyborne. He is amazing, I love his narration so much! Listening to him over 8 books in the series is just so wonderful, his voice is Fred for me.
My Thoughts
This is a general review for Books 1 through 8 of the series. There is supposed to be a Book 9 coming out and I’ll probably update this review once I’ve read that, because I purely intend to read it. As of right now though, I’m reviewing the series as a whole.
One of the things I love most about Drew Hayes’ books are the characters; they are all so vibrant and larger than life. Each story in the books really allows us to get to know the characters, and the deeper we get into the books, the better we get to know all of them and come to love them. Fred is such a compelling character and we can’t help but find him charming and relatable. He grows as we go, and there are things he learns as a vampire in the parahuman community that requires him to adapt and evolve but he tries hard to stay true to his values and protect the things and people he cares about.
Another thing I love about the author’s books are the found family element. You know I cannot resist a found family story, and this series is so strongly found family-oriented. I love these characters like family and I was so sad when I thought Book 8 was the final book because I never wanted it to end. I found out there was going to be a Book 9 and I’m estatic! Obviously I know all good things must come to an end, but I’m glad I’ve still got another book to spend with these characters.
I love this series and I believe it will be one I come back to in the future for multiple rereads!
My Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 stars.
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