Synopses & Reviews
Its 1938, and Hitler's tentacles have commenced their stranglehold on Europe. The Nazi empire will soon be purged of all "tainted" bloodlines…including vampires.
Londons ancient tribunal of vampires is aghast at the destruction taking place on the Continent and resolves to send its five most formidable vampires— immensely powerful "millennials" who have lived more than a thousand years— to infiltrate and destroy the Nazis. Brilliant and beautiful millennial Brigit is loath to go, for it means leaving behind her vampire lover Eamon, whom she made eight centuries ago. But go she must; her powers are needed if the mission is to have any chance of success.As the millennials attempt to penetrate and sabotage Hitlers armies, they discover that the Nazis are more capable and more monstrous than they'd ever imagined. Forced to take bolder, more dangerous steps, they soon attract the attention of specially trained vampire hunters loyal to Hitler and his vision of a vampire-free world. Exposed, deep inside enemy territory, with vicious Nazi officers and hunters at her heels, Brigit must attempt a daring escape from the Continent, guarding precious cargo that marks the only hope of salvaging their mission.
Review
"A ripping adventure, a thrilling chase…and well-realized characters make for an impressive first novel." --Booklist
"It's easy to get sucked into this rich and complex tale with its believable alternate history and its dynamic vampire society. This dark, intriguing story casts a new light on a dark time in history." -RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars)
Synopsis
Although it is not the vampire way to interfere with human politics, they remember the destruction of the first World War. When London's vampire tribunal senses that Hitler is paving the way for another human war, they are determined to break the spine of the Nazis before more damage is done.
Synopsis
Its 1938, and Hitler's tentacles have commenced their stranglehold on Europe. The Nazi empire will soon be purged of all "tainted" bloodlines…including vampires.
Londons ancient tribunal of vampires is aghast at the destruction taking place on the Continent and resolves to send its five most formidable vampires immensely powerful "millennials" who have lived more than a thousand years to infiltrate and destroy the Nazis. Brilliant and beautiful millennial Brigit is loath to go, for it means leaving behind her vampire lover Eamon, whom she made eight centuries ago. But go she must; her powers are needed if the mission is to have any chance of success.As the millennials attempt to penetrate and sabotage Hitlers armies, they discover that the Nazis are more capable and more monstrous than they'd ever imagined. Forced to take bolder, more dangerous steps, they soon attract the attention of specially trained vampire hunters loyal to Hitler and his vision of a vampire-free world. Exposed, deep inside enemy territory, with vicious Nazi officers and hunters at her heels, Brigit must attempt a daring escape from the Continent, guarding precious cargo that marks the only hope of salvaging their mission.
About the Author
Sarah Jane Stratford received an MA in medieval history from the University of York in England. She lives in New York. This is her first novel.