Prince Vulkan, an ancient master vampire, arrives in Los Angeles to orchestrate the systematic conversion of the city into an undead kingdom. Under the cover of a massive sandstorm and a rising crime wave, he utilizes a sprawling necropolis beneath the streets to launch his assault. LAPD detective Andy Palatazin, a Hungarian immigrant who witnessed Vulkan’s cruelty as a child, leads a desperate resistance. He is joined by a vengeful priest, a young boy with a knack for illusions, and a tabloid journalist. Together, they navigate a collapsing metropolis where the supernatural threat mimics the city’s existing social decay and violence.
This book serves readers who want an apocalyptic, wide-scale take on traditional vampire mythology within an urban setting. Fans of thick, cinematic horror fiction value the detailed world-building and the visceral, unsentimental depiction of a societal breakdown. The reader finishes the story with a clear understanding of how the vampire legend functions when applied to an entire population center. It provides a technical look at the logistics of a monster invasion and the grim resilience required to combat an overwhelming biological and spiritual threat.
Outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1981
- Language
- EN
