A
surprisingly unique vampire romp. I expected a cheesy horror offering
based on the cover, but the story was more involved than random neck
nibbling, beheadings and demented evil creatures luring young maidens
into their evil lairs. These vamps are tied into ancient Norse Lore, old
magic, old family ties, apocalyptic past bargains made, not to mention
sewer systems. Leppington has gone back to his hometown with little
memory of it. Once there he finds his family line has certain family
ties into the old town and legend. Staying at a hotel, he meets a group
of intriguing characters who become wrapped up the weird town's history.
Simon Clark used a slow pace to entrance me. There are some genuinely creepy parts to keep the blood freezing or pumping (whatever the occasion), especially a bathroom attack and elevator trip. The vampire child helps keep the creep vibe flowing.
It's not particularly gory but it doesn't shy away - there's even a vampire blow-job scene that may make some men squeamish!
A book for any horror fan to try, but be warned a star was shaved since sometimes the 'slow, enchanting pace' became sluggish. I liked the characterization and how they tied into the story, but it wouldn't have hurt to add another dimension or two to the main players.
Simon Clark used a slow pace to entrance me. There are some genuinely creepy parts to keep the blood freezing or pumping (whatever the occasion), especially a bathroom attack and elevator trip. The vampire child helps keep the creep vibe flowing.
It's not particularly gory but it doesn't shy away - there's even a vampire blow-job scene that may make some men squeamish!
A book for any horror fan to try, but be warned a star was shaved since sometimes the 'slow, enchanting pace' became sluggish. I liked the characterization and how they tied into the story, but it wouldn't have hurt to add another dimension or two to the main players.
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