Title: Descent of Blood
Series: Red Veil #0.5
Author: Elizabeth Marx
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Supernatural Fiction
Elements: Vampires
Publisher: Elizabeth Marx
Format: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B009YN23K4
Release Date: October 26, 2012
Source: Tour Host {FMB Book Tours}
Rating: 4.5/5
Rating: 4.5/5
Purchase Here: Kindle // Paperback
Tagline(s): When times are darkest, some vampires desire more than blood …
Tagline(s): When times are darkest, some vampires desire more than blood …
Summary: England, 1465. Mortal men clash in the War of the Roses for the English crown, while vampire warriors’ move undetected among their ranks, savoring the flow of blood that battlefields provide.
Vampire prince, Severian Pearce, fears the revelation of the immortal clans to humankind should King Henry fall from power. While in pursuit of Henry’s enemies, Severian comes to the aid of Meridian Neville, a human woman he craves—and not for the scent of her blood … Meridian is torn between honoring her father’s dying wish and her unexplainable yearning for Lord Severian. But as Severian and Meridian work together to protect a relic hunted by mortals and immortals alike, the red veil descends over them. This all-consuming attraction can drive immortals to the brink of madness. Will the existence of this powerful bond between a human and a vampire be enough to unite the immortal clans or is the red veil a scourge set on destroying any chance they might have of happiness?
When all hope is lost, one vampire will fight unto death for his forbidden love.
Short Review:
I loved Descent of Blood! It was cool how it took place during the War of the Roses and the unique take on the war was very intriguing. I loved the two main characters, Severian and Meridian. Their personalities clash in some instances and mesh so well in others. For a prequel to the Red Veil series, I thought that Descent of Blood did a great job setting up the main story that will start in Ascent of Blood.
About this Author:
Windy City writer, Elizabeth Marx, brings
cosmopolitan life alive in her fiction—a blend of romance, fast-paced Chicago living, and a
sprinkle of magical realism. Elizabeth
resides with her husband, girls, and two cats who’ve spelled everyone into
believing they’re really dogs. She grew up in the city, has traveled
extensively, and still says there’s no town like Chi-Town.
An alternate history (kind of) of medieval vampire royalty--ambitious!!
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