False Heart

Zine
Title:	False Heart
Publisher:	Penguin Press
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Author(s):	Susan M. Garrett
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Date(s):	1994
Medium:	print
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Fandom:	Forever Knight
Language:	English
External Links:	Online here.
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cover by Ann Larimer

False Heart is a gen 120-page Forever Knight novel by Susan M. Garrett. It won a 1995 FanQ. The cover art is by Ann Larimer. It has a sequel, Kind Soul.

Summary from publisher, "Nick's investigation of the murder of a collector of antiques is interrupted by the appearance of Dorian, the Archivist of the vampires, who's come to collect Nick's memories in an interview. But Nick's got an old score to settle with the Archivist. Dorian has his own agenda, and Natalie's caught in the middle, between false words and false hearts."

Reactions and Reviews

Why you should read this: It's been a very long time since I've read any FK fiction, but I remember Dorian. Susan wrote a series of incredibly long, complex, well-plotted stories that include her original character, whom she fleshed out well enough that he's been in my head as an actual FK character ever since. If you like the Forever Knight characters and universe, and you're looking for a good, long read, give this a try. One thing to bear in mind: this was written/posted in 1994, before second season aired.

Why this must be read: A collection of Forever Knight fanfic recommendations would not be complete without what is perhaps the best received series in the fandom. Their author is the Queen of Forever Knight fanfiction with good reason. Her writings are the best if you want entrance into the world of Forever Knight. When Dorian, the vampire archivist, comes to Toronto looking to interview Nick, every character involved is affected. Janette remembers the traumatizing brutality of Dorian's attempted interview of LaCroix and her own, Natalie finds herself caught in the middle of Nick and Dorian's power struggle, and Nick finds himself at odds with the vampire law Dorian represents and his own transgressions. This series is not to be missed.