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Lifeblood

Werner A. Lind

Why we're reading this: Excellent vampire book for those of you interested in vampires. This one is classic.
[close] Excellent vampire book for those of you interested in vampires. This one is classic.

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Jun 03, 2011 Athira rated it it was amazing

The perfection of this book came from its simplicity.There aren't so many twists or unexpected events in this book. But all these factors are there, within reach.And they come to you on right time; Which simply makes you feel calmed and you can't stop appreciating this book. ...more

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Jan 22, 2011 Krisi Keley rated it it was amazing

Shelves: christian-fiction, horror, paranormal

For those who like traditional gothic vampire tales written in beautiful prose, yet who also seek a fresh, unique take on the legend, Lifeblood is the perfect combination.

In the small town of Meriwether, Iowa, an armored car carrying the contents of a museum exhibit is involved in an accident, reanimating and releasing 17th century Transylvanian vampire, Ana Vasilifata, in the modern-day United States, where she meets good-hearted carpenter, Joshua Davidson. Joshua, not connecting the lost young For those who like traditional gothic vampire tales written in beautiful prose, yet who also seek a fresh, unique take on the legend, Lifeblood is the perfect combination.

In the small town of Meriwether, Iowa, an armored car carrying the contents of a museum exhibit is involved in an accident, reanimating and releasing 17th century Transylvanian vampire, Ana Vasilifata, in the modern-day United States, where she meets good-hearted carpenter, Joshua Davidson. Joshua, not connecting the lost young woman he discovers in an abandoned house with the accident, sympathizes with Ana in her obvious loneliness far from home and he befriends her. But Ana’s defense of a troubled girl earns her an enemy in the town’s resident drug-dealer and all-around troublemaker, Itchy. Realizing that Ana is indeed a vampire and certain the town’s recent spate of dead homeless animals are her victims, Itchy becomes unstoppable in his quest to slay the evil creature of the night. But as the story progresses, the question that becomes evident is: is it Ana or is it Itchy who is really trapped in darkness?

Author Werner Lind has penned a wonderful paranormal tale that retains all the classical elements of gothic vampire lore, yet one which still offers an extremely original story, sympathetic and engaging characters and a truly unique voice. Smoothly transitioning between Ana and Joshua’s developing relationship and the threat of the violent Itchy in the present, and Ana’s recollection of how she was deceived into become the blood-drinking creature she doesn’t want to be in the past, the author creates an atmospheric story about the danger in judging others and about the redemptive power of love, putting true romance into the paranormal romance genre. Subtly imbued with spiritual messages and symbolism – the aptly-named carpenter, Joshua Davidson, not the only indication of the story’s theme – Lifeblood is a beautifully-written novel and an exceptional example of quality speculative fiction. I loved everything about this story from Ana’s moving plight to the well-crafted realism of her 17th century speech to the perfect pacing and skillful prose. A new favorite and highly recommended, I look forward to reading more stories by talented author, Werner Lind.
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