The vampire’s true appearance was grotesque--but it wasn’t as bad as some of the things I had seen in my day. Some demons were a lot worse, and some of the Elder Things could rip your mind apart just by letting you look at them

There’s nothing that makes you more insane than family. Or more happy. Or more exasperated. Or more . . . secure.

Thomas was an annoying wiseass who tended to make everyone he met want to kill him, and when I have that much in common with someone, I can't help but like him a little.

Now I feel like James Bond. Suave and intelligent, breaking all the codes while looking fabulous.

Where is your unit?" Murphy asked. I wiggled my eyebrows at her. "Right where it's always been, dollface.

Seedy wasn't a fair description for the place, because seeds imply eventual regrowth and renewal.

I believe that there's a cloud for every silver lining,' I said.