A Game of Blood (Large Print)

Name: A Game of Blood (Large Print)
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ISBN: 9781478157335

✍️ Julie Ann Dawson

Reader Score

4.4

(1 review)

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

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

The narrative follows Mitch Grogan, a weary investigator whose personal life is falling apart. He encounters Darius Hawthorne, an ancient vampire who views him as a potential ally in a grander conflict. Hawthorne tests Grogan through cruel entertainment to determine if he can survive and assist in hunting a global threat. The story highlights the disparity between human fragility and supernatural strength. Dawson structures the plot around this forced partnership and the psychological toll it takes on the protagonist.

Key Themes

vampire hunter detective mystery psychological tension

Literary Context

Published in 2012 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, this work sits within the modern urban fantasy genre. It draws on the traditional Van Helsing archetype and vampire lore. The large print format targets readers with visual impairments or those who prefer easier readability.

Difficulty

●●● Challenging

Recommended For Fans Of

Anne Rice · Charlaine Harris · Neil Gaiman · Joe Hill

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Vampires

🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2012 📖 484 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781478157335

📝 Description: A Game of Blood (Large Print)

Detective Mitch Grogan investigates a string of strange abductions that lead him to the estate of Darius Hawthorne. This wealthy and eccentric figure is revealed to be a three hundred year old vampire. He proposes a deadly contest for Grogan, who is a burnt out police officer dealing with a failing marriage. The vampire seeks a worthy opponent, specifically a modern Van Helsing, to help him hunt a far more dangerous enemy capable of destroying the world and purging vampiric corruption. Julie Ann Dawson writes this narrative by blending classic gothic horror tropes with contemporary detective fiction. The story examines the clash between mortal limitations and immortal power. Grogan must use his crumbling sanity and police skills against an adversary with unlimited resources. The plot forces the detective to confront his own psychological breaking point while navigating a supernatural threat that transcends ordinary criminal investigation. This large print edition includes the bonus short story titled Dames and Games. It suits readers who enjoy urban fantasy mixed with noir mystery elements. Those seeking lighthearted romance or pure historical fiction may find the tone too dark. The book focuses on psychological tension and supernatural action rather than romantic subplots.

💎 Our verdict on A Game of Blood (Large Print)

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Dawson effectively merges gothic horror with detective fiction to create a tense atmosphere where mortal limitations clash against immortal power. The narrative excels in examining the psychological toll on the protagonist as he confronts a three-century-old adversary. By focusing on psychological tension and supernatural action rather than romantic elements, the book suits readers who prefer gritty urban fantasy over traditional romance. The forced partnership between the burnt-out investigator and the eccentric vampire drives the plot forward, highlighting human fragility against supernatural strength. This edition includes a bonus short story for added value. It is best suited for those who enjoy complex character dynamics within a dark, horror-infused mystery framework.

✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy the intersection of urban fantasy and noir mystery will find this narrative compelling. It offers a distinct exploration of psychological tension as a weary detective is forced into a partnership with an ancient vampire. The story appeals to those interested in the disparity between human limitations and supernatural strength, providing a gritty look at sanity under pressure rather than romantic subplots. Those seeking lighthearted romance or pure historical fiction may find the tone too dark, but fans of cosmic and psychological horror will appreciate the focus on a modern Van Helsing archetype navigating a global threat.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Dawson effectively merges gothic horror with detective fiction to create a tense atmosphere where mortal limitations clash against immortal power. The narrative excels in examining the psychological toll on the protagonist as he confronts a three-century-old adversary. By focusing on psychological tension and supernatural action rather than romantic elements, the book suits readers who prefer gritty urban fantasy over traditional romance. The forced partnership between the burnt-out investigator and the eccentric vampire drives the plot forward, highlighting human fragility against supernatural strength. This edition includes a bonus short story for added value. It is best suited for those who enjoy complex character dynamics within a dark, horror-infused mystery framework.