Review: Simon Magus Lives!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 22, 2013
Tired of vampires since Stephanie Meyers, et al, I was, nonetheless, drawn to this book by the reference to Simon Magus.  I use this historical, Biblical actor in my own books, and was intrigued to discover that someone else had done the same, albeit in a much more ingenious way.This is an exquisitely developed character that bears little resemblance to the ages old vampires of film and books, while at the same time extolling the spirit of the vampire breed.  Equally intriguing are the Slayers; Vatican killers who, throughout history, have used other names but have always maintained the single minded purpose of destroying all who oppose the Pope, be they heretics, demons, witches or... vampires.Essentially, the appetizer to a full course meal in the Predatory Ethics series the reader should be prepared for an abrupt ending. I wasn't. It matters not, however, as the entrée is waiting and I, for one, can't wait to begin the feast.