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Vicki Nelson series

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The Vicki Nelson series, also known as the Blood Books, is an urban fantasy series by Canadian author Tanya Huff. It follows Vicki Nelson, a former Toronto police detective who becomes a private investigator after being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. She teams up with Henry Fitzroy, a 450-year-old vampire and the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII, to solve supernatural crimes. The series was adapted into the television show "Blood Ties" in 2007.

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What television show was based on the Vicki Nelson series?

The Vicki Nelson book series by Tanya Huff inspired the Canadian supernatural television show "Blood Ties." The TV adaptation closely follows the same core premise of a detective working alongside a vampire.

Who is the main protagonist of Tanya Huff's Vicki Nelson series?

The series follows Vicki Nelson, a former police detective who loses her eyesight and transitions into working as a private investigator. She frequently partners with a 450-year-old vampire named Henry Fitzroy to solve supernatural crimes.

When did the first Vicki Nelson book debut?

The urban fantasy series made its debut in 1991 with the release of the first novel, "Blood Price." This early release helped establish Tanya Huff as a pioneer in the modern urban fantasy genre.

What genre does the Vicki Nelson series belong to?

The series is a classic example of urban fantasy blended heavily with crime and mystery elements. It combines standard private investigator tropes with supernatural creatures and paranormal mysteries.

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