Who Would Like This Book:
If you've ever wanted your vampires nasty, battles brutal, and your monster-hunting team church-sanctioned, "Vampire$" is a wild ride. Steakley's wit, dark humor, and fresh take on vampire hunters make this stand out in horror fiction. Expect camaraderie, sharp banter, and relentless action. Fans of pulpy, R-rated horror, anyone who thought vampire stories were getting too safe, or those who enjoyed Steakley’s "Armor" will find lots to love here.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers find the pacing uneven, with an anticlimactic final showdown and confusing character POV shifts early on. The story can feel rough around the edges, with characterization - especially of female roles - sometimes feeling flat or stereotypical. Folks wanting a polished or more thoughtful vampire tale with deep world-building may not click with this one. And if you want your endings thoroughly spelled out, you might feel a little whiplash.
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'Vampire$' by John Steakley is a unique take on vampire hunting, with a group sanctioned and paid by the Catholic church to fight against vampires. The story follows this group as they travel through the south, engaging in action-packed battles with vampires and facing challenges from a sect of master vampires who want them dead. The writing style is described as witty, unique, and engaging, with a mix of humor and horror that keeps the readers entertained. Despite some opinions mentioning a faltering concept and anti-climactic ending, the book is praised for its interesting characters, thrilling action sequences, and the fresh perspective it brings to the vampire genre.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for violence and potential mental health issues are advised, reflecting the brutal themes present throughout the book.
From The Publisher:
You don?t just kill vampires for the money?you do it for the satisfaction. You do it because somebody has to. You do it no matter what it does to you. And you drink?a lot.
Some jobs just suck. This one bites.
But nobody does it better than Jack Crow, the leader of VAMPIRE$ Inc. His crack team of hunters takes down the blood suckers with a lethal combination of cojones and crossbows. After members of Jack?s team are ambushed and slaughtered, however, the survivors need to rethink their strategy.
With a new recruit from the Vatican? a priest who?s not afraid to wield a stake?and a sharpshooter loaded up with silver bullets, it?s payback time. The only problem is that the vampires have no intention of going down easy.
They have their own hit list?and Jack Crow?s name is scrawled in blood right at the top.
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About the Author:
John Steakley (1951–2010) was an American author best known for his science fiction writing. He published the acclaimed novels Armor and Vampires, the latter of which was the basis for John Carpenter’s film of the same name.
Steakley also wrote four short science fiction and fantasy stories, including “The Bluenose Limit.”
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