Deathless King (the Vampire Gods Book 1)

By (author) Castellan, R. A.
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When the only defence against the vampire horde is destroyed and the threat of another Blood War looms, new heroes must rise to save the world from an evil that refuses to die.

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When the only defence against the vampire horde is destroyed and the threat of another Blood War looms, new heroes must rise to save the world from an evil that refuses to die. Perfect for fans of Jay Kristoff, Ed Crocker, John Gwynne and Anna Stephens

''WILDLY FUN, GRIM, AND PAGE-TURNING ... I DRANK THIS UP LIKE DRACULA AFTER DRY JANUARY'' Ed Crocker, author of Lightfall

Centuries ago, only the discovery of a starstone saved humanity from the undead. But with its powerful defensive light destroyed, the vampires are rising again. Here comes the night . . .

Conlan Greylock has tainted blood. Not only does he face death from the vampire plague coursing through his veins, but there is a clear edict: anyone found to be infected will be executed. Refusing to accept his fate, he seeks the aid of Rohina, a healer to whom he feels inexplicably drawn. But Rohina and her genius son, Timor, are outlaws too, for creating a near-human golem which has killed a man. With common purpose, they flee into the wilds looking for a place of legend and a cure for vampirism.

Along the way they discover other lost souls haunting the kingdoms'' margins: Mohan and his daughter, Yarrow, hunters searching for their missing wife and mother; and the troubled noblewoman, Dariana, accompanied by the mercenary, Emyl, who are desperate to prevent a loved one from joining the undead.

Thrown together by chance but bound by hidden forces, these unlikely heroes find themselves drawn inexorably towards the lair of an enemy that refuses to die: the Vampire God, Varthak.

Review quote:
As wildly fun, grim, and page-turning as you''d hope a vampire Armageddon fantasy epic would be, complete with immersive worldbuilding, compelling characters you pray will survive each night and a brilliantly inventive take on golems. I drank this up like Dracula after Dry January
Biographical note:
R. A. Castellan is an award-winning, New Zealand-based author of multiple fantasy series for both adults and children. His writing is influenced by his studies of mythology and history at university as well as his time living in India, Thailand and the UK. When not writing, he can be found with his wife and children, or supporting his life-long football club, Leeds United.
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When the only defence against the vampire horde is destroyed and the threat of another Blood War looms, new heroes must rise to save the world from an evil that refuses to die
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VAMPIRES IN VOGUE: Vampires are back in fashion across the market, from rom-com and romantasy to epic fantasy and horror
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INCREDIBLE WORLDBUILDING: The author''s passion for vampires shines through in his detailed world in which five different vampire clans unite to ignite another Blood War, with a diverse cast of characters and cultures
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EXPERIENCED AUTHOR: The author has written multiple fantasy series for adults and children, winning the Best First Book Award and the LIANZA Award in New Zealand