Synopses & Reviews
A haunting anthology of vampire fiction -- one that brings a colorful new dimension to one of the world's most erotic and enduring myths.
FEATURING STORIES FROM SOME OF TODAY'SMOST POPULAR AFRICAN AMERICAN WRITERS
OMAR TYREE
writing as The Urban Griot
The Old South falls prey to a handsome young vampire with a real taste for the ladies. Love at first bite never hurt so good.
ANGELA C. ALLEN
The mafia is no match for the wicked charms of a beautiful young vampire once she's let loose on the New York City streets.
MONICA JACKSON
Can a pair of fangs help a sister burn more calories? A full-figured woman goes on a thirst-quenching search for the perfect low-carb diet.
LINDA ADDISON
It's a matter of life and the living dead for a half-vampire whose greatest wish is to save lives...and become human again.
DONNA HILL
A sensuous vampire thirsts for something more...but can she find it without getting a dagger in her own heart?
KEVIN S. BROCKENBROUGH
A vengeful vampire pushes one woman to the edge, unaware that her family secret gives her the power to fight back.
Review
Tananarive Due A shot of blood with a twist....Vampire mythology has crossed the color line for good.
Synopsis
"Dark Thirst offers six vampire tales by some of today's most popular and up-and-coming African-American authors.
Synopsis
A haunting anthology of vampire fiction--one that brings a colorful new dimension to one of the world's most erotic and enduring myths. Featuring stories from some of the most popular African American writers:
Omar Tyree writes about The Old South, which falls prey to a handsome young vampire with a taste for beautiful women--love at first bite never hurt so good.
In Angela C. Allen's story, the mafia is no match for the wicked charms of a beautiful young vampire once she's let loose on the New York City streets.
Can a pair of fangs help a sister burn more calories? A full-figured woman goes on a thirst-quenching search for the perfect low-carb diet in Monica Jackson's story.
In Linda Addison's story, it's a matter of life and the living dead for a half-vampire whose greatest wish is to save lives...and become human again.
Donna Hill writes about a sensuous vampire thirsts for something more...but can she find it without getting a dagger in her own heart?
Kevin S. Brockenbrough's tale features a vengeful vampire pushes one woman to the edge, though she's unaware that her family secret gives her the power to fight back.
About the Author
Angela C. Allen, the editor of Dark Thirst, is a twin and a native of Texas. A graduate of Howard University, she is a veteran journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Post, the Washington Post, the Indianapolis Star, the Sun (London), and Honey magazine. She lives in New York City.