A Game of Blood

Name: A Game of Blood
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ISBN: 9781456464554

✍️ Faith Carroll

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A detective plays a deadly game with a three-hundred-year-old vampire.

The story follows Mitch Grogan as he tracks kidnappings to Darius Hawthorne. This ancient vampire tests the detective’s limits to find an ally against a greater threat. The conflict drives the plot forward, blending crime procedural elements with supernatural horror. Carroll examines themes of power and survival through this high-stakes confrontation.

Key Themes

vampire hunting detective investigation psychological testing

Literary Context

This work sits within the tradition of American independent publishing, specifically released in 2010. It bridges gothic vampire lore with contemporary detective fiction. The narrative reflects modern interests in supernatural crime stories.

Difficulty

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Recommended For Fans Of

Anne Rice · Joe Hill · Thomas Harris · Dean Koontz

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Vampires

🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2010 📖 248 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781456464554

📝 Description: A Game of Blood

Detective Mitch Grogan investigates a string of kidnappings that leads him to the residence of Darius Hawthorne. This wealthy and eccentric figure is revealed to be a vampire who has lived for three hundred years. The narrative centers on a deadly game between the detective and this immortal adversary. Hawthorne pushes Grogan to his mental breaking point, not merely for cruel entertainment, but as a rigorous test. He seeks a worthy opponent capable of helping him hunt a more dangerous foe. Faith Carroll writes this supernatural thriller with a focus on psychological tension and ancient lore. The story draws on vampire traditions while grounding them in a modern detective framework. Grogan’s sanity is threatened as he uncovers the truth behind Hawthorne’s motives. The plot unfolds through their intense interactions, revealing layers of deception and survival. This book suits readers who enjoy character-driven horror and suspenseful cat-and-mouse dynamics. It appeals to those interested in the intersection of crime investigation and gothic fiction. Readers seeking lighthearted supernatural tales may find the tone too dark. Carroll qualifies as a writer exploring the boundaries of mortality and power. The narrative structure relies on the escalating conflict between the mortal detective and the immortal hunter.

💎 Our verdict on A Game of Blood

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Faith Carroll delivers a supernatural thriller focused on psychological tension and ancient lore, grounding vampire traditions in a modern detective framework. The narrative structure relies on escalating conflict between the mortal detective and the immortal hunter, revealing layers of deception and survival. Carroll explores the boundaries of mortality and power through this high-stakes confrontation. The book suits readers who enjoy character-driven horror and suspenseful cat-and-mouse dynamics. It effectively blends crime procedural elements with supernatural horror, creating a rigorous test for the protagonist's mental limits. This approach appeals to those interested in the intersection of crime investigation and gothic fiction, offering a dark yet intellectually stimulating experience.

✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy character-driven horror and suspenseful cat-and-mouse dynamics will find this book compelling. It appeals to those interested in the intersection of crime investigation and gothic fiction, offering a rigorous test of sanity rather than simple scares. The narrative provides a high-stakes confrontation that examines themes of power and survival through intense interactions between mortal and immortal adversaries. Those seeking lighthearted supernatural tales may find the tone too dark, but fans of psychological tension and ancient lore will appreciate the grounded approach to vampire traditions within a modern framework.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.5

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Faith Carroll delivers a supernatural thriller focused on psychological tension and ancient lore, grounding vampire traditions in a modern detective framework. The narrative structure relies on escalating conflict between the mortal detective and the immortal hunter, revealing layers of deception and survival. Carroll explores the boundaries of mortality and power through this high-stakes confrontation. The book suits readers who enjoy character-driven horror and suspenseful cat-and-mouse dynamics. It effectively blends crime procedural elements with supernatural horror, creating a rigorous test for the protagonist's mental limits. This approach appeals to those interested in the intersection of crime investigation and gothic fiction, offering a dark yet intellectually stimulating experience.