In 1930s Las Vegas, Pearl Jones and her husband Henry attempt a quiet life until the corrupting influence of the vampire hierarchy disrupts their peace. Skinner Sweet, the first of a new American bloodline, resurfaces to navigate the shifting power dynamics between traditional European elders and the emerging, sunlight-resistant predators of the west. The narrative follows federal agent Cash McCogan as he investigates a string of gruesome murders linked to the construction of the Hoover Dam, eventually uncovering a secret organization dedicated to hunting these supernatural anomalies.
Readers of historical fiction and horror seek this volume for its gritty reimagining of vampire biology and its integration of folklore into American milestones. The book appeals to those interested in the evolution of cultural myths and the intersection of organized crime with predatory nature. Readers finish the collection with an understanding of how distinct evolutionary traits differentiate these monsters from their ancestors and how those differences mirror the changing landscape of twentieth-century America.
Escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
