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The Old Bloods
Dracula and a mobster walk into a bar. Plot twist! They’re the same person.
It’s 2004, and the vampire behind the myth of Dracula is undead and well. Now, under the surname Teppes, he’s taken up crime in his retirement. Sophia McClintock, a young woman with a family history entwined with his, is the newest member of his clan. When war breaks out between The Teppes Family and a rival crime family based in New York City with an exemplary record of killing vampires, Sophia will come to terms with a family curse decades in the making— all while struggling to maintain the balance of the monster she must become to survive and the loose ends of her human life that surface in unexpected ways.
The novel sets the stage for spin-offs and prequels alike in a unique take on the eternally popular vampire genre. Romance, action, mystery, and horror combine to take the reader on an unforgettable ride. Its target audience is adults, given the mature themes explored surrounding addiction, sex, and violence. The world of The Old Bloods offers a fresh take on themes dominating entertainment right now, and it’s ready to take its place among them.
It’s 2004, and the vampire behind the myth of Dracula is undead and well. Now, under the surname Teppes, he’s taken up crime in his retirement. Sophia McClintock, a young woman with a family history entwined with his, is the newest member of his clan. When war breaks out between The Teppes Family and a rival crime family based in New York City with an exemplary record of killing vampires, Sophia will come to terms with a family curse decades in the making— all while struggling to maintain the balance of the monster she must become to survive and the loose ends of her human life that surface in unexpected ways.
The novel sets the stage for spin-offs and prequels alike in a unique take on the eternally popular vampire genre. Romance, action, mystery, and horror combine to take the reader on an unforgettable ride. Its target audience is adults, given the mature themes explored surrounding addiction, sex, and violence. The world of The Old Bloods offers a fresh take on themes dominating entertainment right now, and it’s ready to take its place among them.
432 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2024
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December 19, 2024
I really enjoyed The Old Bloods. The shadowy mood throughout is fantastic and the story ramps up to some genuinely thrilling scenes as it progresses. The lore around the vampiric Teppes family fits so naturally with the dark mafia underworld that I could really root for Sophia and her conflicted feelings of being trapped within it. That said, there were a few plot inconsistencies (and I just have no clue what Sophia sees in Henry), but it was easy to sink into the atmosphere of the story and imagine this shadowy Chicago. I'll definitely be reading other books in this series.
May 15, 2025
This was a lovely read. It was definitely outside of my preferred genre, I’ve never been one for cop dramas or CSI-type shows or mafia cinema, but I’m glad I stepped out of that to read this book. It’s the vampire elements that ultimately pulled me in.
Anna does a great job with language. Her prose was lovely, evoking a very sultry environment and the dialogue was great—very believable. The characters had their own tones and characteristics when speaking that I could almost hear their voices as I read.
I especially appreciated what Anna did with some of the vampire mythology. It’s very difficult to carve a new niche in folklore that has existed for centuries yet she managed to find away and I appreciated her own little twists on it. Very clever.
Definitely recommend the Old Bloods. Absolutely read it if you get the chance.
Anna does a great job with language. Her prose was lovely, evoking a very sultry environment and the dialogue was great—very believable. The characters had their own tones and characteristics when speaking that I could almost hear their voices as I read.
I especially appreciated what Anna did with some of the vampire mythology. It’s very difficult to carve a new niche in folklore that has existed for centuries yet she managed to find away and I appreciated her own little twists on it. Very clever.
Definitely recommend the Old Bloods. Absolutely read it if you get the chance.
August 15, 2024
I didn't want it to end!
I wish I had the words to describe how great this book is! The writing and world-building and character depth...just wow! I'm blown away and need more Sophia McClintock ASAP!!!
I wish I had the words to describe how great this book is! The writing and world-building and character depth...just wow! I'm blown away and need more Sophia McClintock ASAP!!!
November 19, 2024
A very refreshing and compelling take on vampires—a subject I don’t normally gravitate to. Lascaux’s storytelling immerses you instantly, and grows in intensity the more pages you turn! Can’t wait to read more by this author.
November 3, 2024
Dracula meets Peaky Blinders? Yes please.
This was a fantastic introduction to the world of The Old Bloods. I loved the way classic vampire lore was interwoven with the dark world of the Teppes crime family. The world-building was fantastic and the characters and plot kept me intrigued from start to finish. My favourite characters were Will and Amelia, but Sophia is one hell of a badass in heels too. I'm looking forward to reading the spin-off and hopefully a sequel in the not too distant future ;)
This was a fantastic introduction to the world of The Old Bloods. I loved the way classic vampire lore was interwoven with the dark world of the Teppes crime family. The world-building was fantastic and the characters and plot kept me intrigued from start to finish. My favourite characters were Will and Amelia, but Sophia is one hell of a badass in heels too. I'm looking forward to reading the spin-off and hopefully a sequel in the not too distant future ;)
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