Time's Convert

This follow-up to the "All-Souls" trilogy begins with Phoebe Taylor preparing to be turned into a vampire to join her mate, Marcus de Clermont. The novel follows three characters—Phoebe, Diana Bishop (who is a witch), and Marcus. "Baby vampire" Phoebe is learning about the wonders and agony of being supernatural. As Phoebe moves through her transformation, Marcus begins to slowly confront the demons of his past—his childhood in colonial Massachusetts and his service in George Washington's army, where he met Matthew de Clermont, which led to his life as a vampire. His sections are rich in history and detail. Diana and Matthew are raising their toddler vampire-witch twins, who are already biting vampire relatives and using magic. Their marriage and the twins' birth have consequences in the supernatural world, and they are dealing with the political fallout. This engaging and fascinating book will appeal to supernatural and history buffs, but keeping track of all the vampire family members and politics might be daunting for those unfamiliar with the previous series installments.