Necroscope III: The Source

Brian Lumley, a recognized authority in horror fiction, presents the third installment of his Necroscope saga. This volume shifts the narrative focus to psychic operative Jazz Simmons, who vanishes during a mission at a secret installation in Russia's Ural Mountains. Harry Keogh, known as the Necroscope, is compelled to leave his search for his missing infant son to locate Jazz among the dead. The investigation reveals that Jazz survived capture by Russian forces and was transported through a portal to Starside/Sunside. This alien world features a narrow habitable strip between a burning sun and freezing space darkness, serving as the homeworld for the vamphyri. Harry must travel to this hostile environment to rescue Jazz and prevent an impending vampire invasion of Earth. The Necroscope faces a unique disadvantage on this planet where death is rare, leaving him without his usual army of willing dead warriors. His primary support comes from Harry Junior, who has mysteriously aged into adulthood overnight. Together, father and son possess significant power, yet Junior’s hidden agendas threaten their survival and the safety of Earth. The story relies heavily on supernatural espionage and interdimensional travel to drive its plot forward. This novel appeals to readers who enjoy complex family dynamics within high-stakes supernatural conflicts. It suits fans of Brian Lumley’s established lore regarding vamphyri and psychic warfare. Those seeking straightforward action without intricate character secrets may find the pacing deliberate. The narrative demands attention to the evolving relationship between Harry Keogh and his son as they confront ancient enemies in an unfamiliar realm.