Hm. I have to say, I'm a little disappointed. The first chapter was gritty, though not as much as Bete Noir was. You seem to have lost that intense voice that I so admired in Bete Noir. I also have very little idea as to what is going on. You need to slow down--the story is too fast paced, past the point where I think it's merely rushed and into the realm of unclear. I think you could use a lot more dialogue tags, especially when it goes back and forth repeatedly. 

I'm not sure why Chris would have to wear a vampire second-skin when everyone already knows he's human. I also don't exactly know why he's going around as Brendan, and how these Glamours work and who Pete is and just...what is going on in general. 

Finally had some time to read this. I'm getting lost a little in places, like the story has moved to a different locale and not made any mention of the transition. Especially in the second chapter. Where is he?