“Gripping, gory, and violent, this isn’t for the faint-hearted—but it’s also clever, and moving, and wittily done. I can’t wait for the next installment.”—John Connolly, bestselling author of Every Dead Thing and The Book of Lost Things
“Explosive. . . . A nonstop thrill ride right up to the cliffhanger ending.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Plenty of high-octane action, groovy specialized vampire-fighting equipment, buckets of gore, intriguing historical side trips and even a little romance. . . . These vampires don’t sparkle.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Full of highly charged, gory, cinematic action sequences. . . . Jamie, who turns his barely checked rage into superior fighting skills, is the perfect young action hero. This surprising, scary genre mash-up will have enormous series appeal.”—ALA Booklist
“Skillfully blends history, classical fiction, and teen fantasy. . . . Fans of Darren Shan and Marcus Sedgwick will eat this up.”—School Library Journal