- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (Nov 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0727891715
- ISBN-13: 978-0727891716
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 875,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ever since he was a child, James Falcon had heard folktales of the strigoi, the bloodthirsty vampires who stalked the forests of Wallachia. As a young man he was recruited by US counter-intelligence to track down strigoi Nazis in war-torn Europe. Though the worst of them, the infamous Dorin Duca, always eluded him. Now, more than a decade later, the strigoi-and Dorin Duca-are ravaging London and James is back on the hunt. It's only a matter of time before the old enemies meet face-to-face, because vampires are immortal...and so is their thirst for vengeance.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is book primarily about the fight of one man against Vampires. It is told in the retrospective by the main hero. I found it entirely engrossing and was extremely sorry it came to an end. The finale of the book has a twist to it that I wasn't expecting (not as shocking as that of Unspeakable, but still a bit of a jolt!)
As usual Graham Masterton's description of both the Second World War and the present time are supreme. His research is second to none. He makes you feel as if you are living his novels, he manages to just evoke feelings of both horror and sympathy, justice and disgust at the same time.
The protagonists are so well described that you can almost believe that they really are running around out there. Whole armies of Vampires being hunted by an obscure and secret branch of the various armed forces/police....
All told, I found the book to be very atmospheric, evocative of the time and a thrilling book to read. Left me wishing it was twice as long, but at the same time waiting for a sequel if he can find a way to make one seem viable.
As usual Graham Masterton's description of both the Second World War and the present time are supreme. His research is second to none. He makes you feel as if you are living his novels, he manages to just evoke feelings of both horror and sympathy, justice and disgust at the same time.
The protagonists are so well described that you can almost believe that they really are running around out there. Whole armies of Vampires being hunted by an obscure and secret branch of the various armed forces/police....
All told, I found the book to be very atmospheric, evocative of the time and a thrilling book to read. Left me wishing it was twice as long, but at the same time waiting for a sequel if he can find a way to make one seem viable.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Typical brilliant Masterton. I don't know why we don't see him in U.S. bookstores! It's a crime. He is as good as King and Koontz, if not better !
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a story about "Things" that have more powers than vampires.For example they can go out in the sun and water helps to heal any wounds they may have.The story starts as world war two is coming to an end and these things are fighting on the side of the Germans.Our hero James Falcon,an american of course,along with a dog handler (and dog) is hunting the things down and killing them.He knows how to do this because his mum,born in Romania,has told him all the old stories and how the good guys can win.(Don't always believe your mum).The dog by the way is used to follow the things (called Screechers)scent.The things need to drink human blood and they do this by tearing open their victims stomach and removing their heart.The head Screecher called Dorin Duca eludes capture and starts a new reign of terror in London after the end of the war.Our hero who is now back in the states is called back into action and a young police dog handler,Jill by name is assigned to MI6 to work along with James.So we are set for a love story full of horror -- so what's new ? A real horror story - but not a horrible story - which is fast moving and will keep you awake all night.If you like Vampires - the undead - and horror then this is a book for you.
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plenty of bite
Just finished reading this book today and was well impressed. The previous two reviewers have described the plot quite well and in a way this could have been a prequel to manitou... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by Shaun Brearley
A slightly different approach to a vampire story
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