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For centuries, Victor Decimus, former Roman officer under Pontius Pilate, has fed his rage against the God of the Christians with blood. Desperately in love with but ultimately rejected by the young Jesus, Victor turns on the citizens of Jerusalem in a frenzy of rape and violence, leaving him no escape but through entry into the chaotic world of darkness he finds as a vampire. Two thousand years later, Victor, in the guise of a monk, takes up residence in the Monastery of St. Thomas, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. In Brother Michael he finds a hint of the love he has been seeking, but his rage, his desires, and his vow of vengeance against the God of the Christians drive him to sadistically insane levels of violence against his prey, leading to an investigation of the monastery. With discovery imminent, Victor launches his most daring effort - the transformation of Brother Michael. And with everything at stake, the consequences of interference are horrifying beyond mortal imagination...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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good job,
By Furio (Genova - Italy) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vampire Vow: A Novel (Paperback)
The author's curriculum on the bookcover mentions his being a professor of writing AND literature. As a matter of fact he must be: not a single redundant description, not a clumsy turn of phrase, not a wasted word are to be found in this extremely fast paced story, too short to be a real novel.
This is so true I found myself considering if a couple more pages would not have bettered an already breathtaking narration giving it a little more depth. The plot is original and interesting, flashbacks short and always to the point, characterization consistent and focused. The reader has to be able to catch subtle hints, sometimes, but if he/she manages to do it, not a single fact looks unjustified. Many reviewers have complained about gore and violence: both are present, the main character being a bloodthirsty, selfish son of a b...h, but blood and (homosexual) sex are never indulged upon, they just look like necessary engines to push the story forward. Mr Schiefelbein seems much more interested in outlining the complex attitude of his characters towards religion and he does it tastefully, though I think a catholic reader might argue with me on this. This is an excellent read, entertaining, which seems to fall short of literature out of choice rather than out of limits. It should not be read by minors or sensitive people.
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This review is from: Vampire Vow: A Novel (Paperback)
I read this in one sitting. Couldn't stop. It is brilliant. At last, a well-written book with a captivating story. Read it!
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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A vampire thriller, with religious and gay twists.,
This review is from: Vampire Vow: A Novel (Paperback)
A Roman officer, besotted and subsequently spurned by the young Jesus (yes, that Jesus, and I'm not talking religiously besotted) turns vampire to escape his crimes (of anger, at Jesus' rejection). He then spends 2 millennia searching for a soul-mate, while carrying out the normal routine of your average vampire, except that this one is hiding away in a monastery (so maybe that crucifix won't protect you after all !). The soul-mate is a necessity for him to enter the "dark-kingdom", but I won't spoil it by saying if he finds his Mr Right or not. The story starts early AD, just before Jesus hits the tabloids, but jumps quickly to the present day. An enjoyable easy read.
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