This is the first book in one of the more interesting vampire/were/magic series I've read. Unfortunately, as the Anita Blake books progress, they seem to get worse and worse. I mention that because this book was really good and full of promise. Be forewarned that as you progress through the books, they get worse and worse, both in writing and content. I definitely recommend this book if you are interested in a world where they have vaccines for Lycanthropy, and vampires are working to get rights equal to the living. Even if you want a good supernatural mystery, I would recommend this.