Author R WK Clark presents a classic vampire thriller with a twist.
After a peaceful coexistence for many years, humans again find themselves struggling for survival.
The world is filled with vampires, but are they the monsters you would imagine?
'Stolen Blood' is the story of a secret society of vampires, all of whom live and work among us amicably. This is almost a common theme type for me, as most readers familiar with my DeSai series can attest. The difference between 'Stolen Blood' and other functional vampire works I have written. These vampires can live the way they do through a pact with the 'Dark Father', to whom they offer a regular sacrifice in return for the ability to live.
While I created several vampires who actively participate in this tale, Mason Stout is one of the main bloodsuckers. Mason is the wise assistant to the head of the secret society. They are the only ones permitted to seek out the will of the Dark Father in any given situation.
Ultimately, this society obtains some 'bad blood,' consisting of a genetic mutation. Now, Mason and those in his society sector have consumed this blood. It has reverted them back to the murderous state they originally possessed. Mason must face the grief-stricken and enraged Sasha Hunter in a blood-induced high.
So, why the lamenting Sasha Hunter? Because she is obsessed as well as angry and because vigilante justice is the perfect solution. As a heroine, Sasha is motivated by rage and deep grief. She has the intention to rid the world of the murderous beast.
'Stolen Blood' is a far-fetched story that is heavy with originality and creativity. While it is a tale about vampires, it is a narrative about good versus evil.
I wanted to put a new skew on the whole vampire idea when I wrote this novel. Anyone familiar with my DeSai novels is already aware that I enjoy creating vampires who live and walk among us, and 'Stolen Blood' is another of that sort.
This is a fun sci-fi thriller that definitely has its horrible moments. The concept is off-beat, but most readers enjoy a change as much as I revel in writing about one.
