Review: A Gutsy and Unique Vampire Thriller
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 31, 2014
Intrigue, Money, Power, and Vampires....what could have been a cheesy, hackneyed vampire story turned into a thrilling, modern-day masterpiece that kept me guessing and legitimately scared in certain places. The tension that Trolson is able to build, along with the gruesome prose that sent shivers up my spine was addicting. I haven't actively pursued reading vampire literature, but it seems unavoidable these days. If they were all like this, then I would be a happy man.Ajax was an amazing character, quite similar to various other vampire figures from literature, film, and television. The elegant poise, the dark, double-edged way of speaking, and the sinister allure of power was perfectly crafted by Trolson. In certain moments, despite his obviously evil nature, I found myself rooting for the bad guy. Obviously, I was quickly pulled back to the light by the insistently charming Reese and Rusty. I thought that this book was a brilliant combination of suspense, murder, storytelling, history, and blood that truly drew me in. I will definitely be keeping my eye out for other books by Trolson, as this level of storytelling doesn't come around too often!