The Blood Vier by Christy Harrill blew me away on so many levels. The exceptional plot, writing, and even design of this book make it a must-read. Find out why in this review.
Had he done something wrong? Or was it that this one man, this Drew Carter, would play a significant role in the future of humanity?
[The man] was large and looked like a character straight out of an apocalyptic movie, complete with a long, dark coat, tight leather gloves, and sharp facial features. His face was fierce and his eyes were dark gray, almost black. If this was an alien… He wasn’t friendly.
Atop the little white church, Signa and his two companions continued to stand guard as the darkness descended over Ashton, deeper and colder with each passing moment. All over the nearby neighborhood dogs began to bark and howl. Here and there a quarrel broke out among humans. “He’s here,” Signa said.