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Eternal Darkness, Blood King
It's evil versus evil in a showdown of wits and will when the most ancient and wicked of forces challenge the most powerful and ruthless of modern vampires.
Meet Renzo Von Klatas, a proud immortal who across two centuries of blood and death wonders if there still is some shred of human emotion inside of him, when he faces the unexpected by an ancient evil force who seems to be as powerful as he is. An evil force with the perfect bait; the secret of how to turn immortals back into mortals in exchange for Renzo's soul.
"Immortality is not easy" - says Renzo several times in the book more as a warning than an explanation. The fact of conquering death must have a powerful effect inside the mind. How an immortal of any kind could believe in any type of deities, beliefs, myths or any other human concept regarding the afterlife? In the same way, how come someone who defies all laws of nature and those of physics can validate an improbability like that "it" we call soul? That's the core of "Eternal Darkness, Blood King."
From the beginning the story sounds familiar; the vampire with a story to tell, but all similarities end when the plot quickly transforms into something deeper with an array of fascinating characters; like Frank Lopez, a seventy year old alcoholic, cannibal and psychic whose mental power only increases by the consumption of human flesh; specially if it comes from children. Also, Jason Drake and Julia Saravova; Renzo's loyal protégés and eternal twenty something vampires with a taste for violence. Maximilian Hunter; an ex-USMC captain on a man-hunt trying to stop Renzo without fully realizing what he's getting himself into. The young Lucy Buren; a gifted artists and Renzo's business associate who knows the truth about Renzo but refuses to walk away from their friendship. Erika Foster; a tragic teenager with a mysterious past and on a mission. Jean Charles Reneu and Amy Harlow; a pair of millionaire "collectors" obsessed with capturing Renzo and unlock the mystery of his immortality, and a tactical unit of mercenaries trying to destroy "the most dangerous of all creatures" are the elements of this vampire epic tale.
When Renzo decides to trade his soul he asks;"who cares to whom my inexistent soul belongs to when I will go on living forever?” The answer to his question will take the reader to a surprising journey beyond faith, the mysteries of immortality and time itself.
"Eternal Darkness, Blood King" is a true feast for all vampire lovers, and a new take on the immortal lore with unexpected twists and turns that will leave the reader asking for more.
Meet Renzo Von Klatas, a proud immortal who across two centuries of blood and death wonders if there still is some shred of human emotion inside of him, when he faces the unexpected by an ancient evil force who seems to be as powerful as he is. An evil force with the perfect bait; the secret of how to turn immortals back into mortals in exchange for Renzo's soul.
"Immortality is not easy" - says Renzo several times in the book more as a warning than an explanation. The fact of conquering death must have a powerful effect inside the mind. How an immortal of any kind could believe in any type of deities, beliefs, myths or any other human concept regarding the afterlife? In the same way, how come someone who defies all laws of nature and those of physics can validate an improbability like that "it" we call soul? That's the core of "Eternal Darkness, Blood King."
From the beginning the story sounds familiar; the vampire with a story to tell, but all similarities end when the plot quickly transforms into something deeper with an array of fascinating characters; like Frank Lopez, a seventy year old alcoholic, cannibal and psychic whose mental power only increases by the consumption of human flesh; specially if it comes from children. Also, Jason Drake and Julia Saravova; Renzo's loyal protégés and eternal twenty something vampires with a taste for violence. Maximilian Hunter; an ex-USMC captain on a man-hunt trying to stop Renzo without fully realizing what he's getting himself into. The young Lucy Buren; a gifted artists and Renzo's business associate who knows the truth about Renzo but refuses to walk away from their friendship. Erika Foster; a tragic teenager with a mysterious past and on a mission. Jean Charles Reneu and Amy Harlow; a pair of millionaire "collectors" obsessed with capturing Renzo and unlock the mystery of his immortality, and a tactical unit of mercenaries trying to destroy "the most dangerous of all creatures" are the elements of this vampire epic tale.
When Renzo decides to trade his soul he asks;"who cares to whom my inexistent soul belongs to when I will go on living forever?” The answer to his question will take the reader to a surprising journey beyond faith, the mysteries of immortality and time itself.
"Eternal Darkness, Blood King" is a true feast for all vampire lovers, and a new take on the immortal lore with unexpected twists and turns that will leave the reader asking for more.
- GenresVampiresHorrorParanormal
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First published December 14, 2012
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About the author
Gadriel Demartinos
2 books4 followersGadriel Demartinos was born in Catalonia, Spain, the youngest son of five children. Since an early age has been traveling and relocating in several cities around the world with his family.
Demartinos is Spaniard/Greek descend from his father's side and Portuguese/Gypsy from his mother's.
A lifelong film and all things art buff, he is known for writing thrillers with detailed fiction and provocative themes.
Demartinos was still a student when he began to draft what would it be his first novel, "Eternal Darkness, Blood King", about the struggles of a powerful vampire facing impossible odds. The draft became a novel early in the year 2012 when he was finally sure the story he wanted was complete.
His crafting of fictional scenarios are realistic thanks to his tendency of mixing current events with historical accuracy.
Demartinos has dined with film directors, executive producers and writers from which he learned the inside of the industry and its limitations and who regularly give him access to different concepts, ideas and stories providing new material for upcoming projects.
In 2012, Demartinos founded his own communications company in the state of Florida setting his efforts to not only develop his own ideas, but also to promote other artists as well.
He is currently developing an ambitious slate of new projects in all venues to get into production in the upcoming years.
Demartinos is Spaniard/Greek descend from his father's side and Portuguese/Gypsy from his mother's.
A lifelong film and all things art buff, he is known for writing thrillers with detailed fiction and provocative themes.
Demartinos was still a student when he began to draft what would it be his first novel, "Eternal Darkness, Blood King", about the struggles of a powerful vampire facing impossible odds. The draft became a novel early in the year 2012 when he was finally sure the story he wanted was complete.
His crafting of fictional scenarios are realistic thanks to his tendency of mixing current events with historical accuracy.
Demartinos has dined with film directors, executive producers and writers from which he learned the inside of the industry and its limitations and who regularly give him access to different concepts, ideas and stories providing new material for upcoming projects.
In 2012, Demartinos founded his own communications company in the state of Florida setting his efforts to not only develop his own ideas, but also to promote other artists as well.
He is currently developing an ambitious slate of new projects in all venues to get into production in the upcoming years.
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February 3, 2013I've avoided making a badly behaving shelf for a while but after engaging in what I (and others) suspected as a lovely sock-puppet romp this afternoon with several rabid "fans" (may or may not be one person in many forms), I want a permanent reminder not to pick up this book.
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February 9, 2016This book has a lot of 5 star reviews from people whose accounts are set to private and have only reviewed one book. It's odd that a book which hasn't had a single rating on Amazon would have so many here. You can make your own mind up about that but it strikes me that the high rating might be a manipulation of the ratings system.
August 13, 2013
What a great story! I have to say that I was somewhat debating if I should pick this book or not. I usually don’t go for indie-publishing titles but I read the excerpt and it really got me hooked. This has to be one of the very best vampire books out there. Readers need to be warned that the story is very cerebral and clever. I read a previous review that the reader felt lost half way through it and I think it’s because this story is way too clever for the occasional reader used to straight forward narrative. If you are looking for a unique and original vampire tale, millions of miles away from the rest, and that will surprise you do yourself a favor and download the excerpt of this book. You welcome! Now, I can’t wait for the next book…
August 10, 2013
I first discovered this book at a website and the review given was good. I thought of given it a go reading it as I am very in too vampire story and dark tales. As I began to read the excerpt, I WANTED IT. I was completely hocked into it, that I've finished the book in almost 2 days. It's written in a very dark and direct way from the start and throughout the story. The story has an intellectually dark twist and deep understanding to the characters emotions. I would recommend this book if you are really into vampires.
I loved it!!!
I loved it!!!
February 9, 2013
Simply awesome! Totally got hooked right away. Never thought I would be routing so much for a villainous type character. I think this might be by far my favorite vampire character. Dark,gritty, terrifying at times but the moral is total redemption. Great read
January 19, 2013
When I started the book, I couldn't put it down! I had never read a book with this kind of voice/view point. Then about half-way through the author lost me with the new character and the going back and forth between time and characters.
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February 5, 2013I hope it to be a good vulptuously factual novel.
I seems to be a good read.
I seems to be a good read.
July 27, 2013
Excellent book! One of the best stories about vampires I have read in a long time. Original and surprising. Very happy I decided to read it!
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