Dust Blood

Vampyre Labyrinth #2

by G.P. Taylor

Jago could feel the teeth sink into his skin. It burnt like a fire of molten lead that trickled through his veins. Jago Harker is trying to adjust to his new life at Hawks Moor. But when news reaches the house of a madman on the loose killing Vampyres, he knows it's only a matter of time before they come for his companion, Biatra. As the Second World War rages all around, Vampyre is set against Vampyre when two factions of the ancient cult clash in violence. And as he prepares to go to war with his greatest enemy yet, Jago will soon discover the truth about his own identity in a world where true power lies in the hands of the blood-drinkers and where, even in love, no one can be trusted.

Genres: Fantasy

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

(born 1958 in Scarborough, North Yorkshire), pen-name G.P. Taylor, is the author of the best-selling novels Shadowmancer, Wormwood and Tersias. Before taking up writing full-time, he was an Anglican vicar in the village of Cloughton, North Yorkshire.

His works reflect his faith, carrying Christian messages like The Chronicles of Narnia of C.S. Lewis. He began to write his works to counter the increasing number of works, such as Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, that he believed were encouraging children to investigate the occult. His works have also garnered some controversy however, because whilst Taylor has claimed to be "an authority on Wicca and paganism", his books have been considered offensive by some neopagans for describing them as being tricked by the Devil.

Reviews

[Preetam Chatterjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Graham Peter Taylor বিরচিত Vampyre Labyrinth সিরিজের দ্বিতীয় বই Dust Blood ... Taylor মহাশয়ের কাজের সাথে যাঁরা পরিচিত তাঁরা জানবেন যে রোমাঞ্চকর পটভূমিকা সৃষ্টির কি সাংঘাতিক মুন্সিয়ানা মানুষটার কলমে উপস্থিত। Shadowmancer, The Dopple Ganger Chronicles কিংবা Wormwood আমরা এই লেখকের থেকেই তো পেয়েছি। Vampyre Labyrinth সিরিজের সূত্রপাত ১৯৪০ সালের যুদ্ধবিধ্বস্ত ব্রিটেনে। প্রথম পর্ব 'RedEye' গ্রন্থে Taylor আমাদের পরিচয় করান প্রোটাগোনিস্ট Jago Harker - এর সাথে। দ্বিতীয় খন্ডে আমরা দেখতে পাই দুটি ভ্যাম্পায়ার গোষ্ঠীর মধ্যে সংঘর্ষ এবং Jago Harker আর তার সঙ্গিনী বিয়াত্রার (Biatra) নানা টানাপোড়েনের গল্প। ৩৬০ পৃষ্ঠার বই। একবার শুরু করলে শেষ না করে ছাড়া যায় না, লেখকের মুন্সিয়ানার দৌলতে। প্রচুর পার্শ্বচরিত্রের সমাগম ঘটলেও মূল গল্প একবারও শ্লথ হয়নি। এক নিঃশ্বাসে শেষ করে ফেলার মতো বই।

[Sophie Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seeing my all time favorite book (Red Eye) in the library brought back a certain nostalgia, it wasn't until I looked properly that I realized it was nestled by two other books with matching spines - I cannot express the joy I felt when I realized it was a trilogy! Finally an explanation for that weirdddd cliff hanger. Can't wait to get onto Oracle and finish this story up. Perfect book, amazing author.

I think that my main admiration for G. P. Taylor is his ability to create such dynamic characters whilst simultaneously developing a brilliant plot, such an oasis in the desert of Twilight-esque vampire novels.

[Debby Kean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this not knowing it was part two of a series, but I managed to follow it without trouble. As with all of Taylor's books, this one is deep and complex, with so many plot twists and turns that it is endlessly exciting! (I rationed it, as I was on holiday with only two books, this being one of them).