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Bachiyr #2
61 A.D.
Britannia, 61 A.D. For ten years, Taras has lived in the young city of Londinium, feeding off the city’s underbelly. But now Theron, his old enemy, has come looking for revenge, and Taras’ nights of living in relative peace are about to end.
Yet not even Theron can slip into town unnoticed, and the Council of Thirteen sends Ramah to deal with the two renegades once and for all. Unknown to the Council, a much older enemy is also in Londinium, and this time even the great Ramah might not be safe.
Set against the backdrop of the Iceni uprising in Roman-era Britannia, 61 A.D. continues the story of Taras, Theron, and Ramah, as they fight their way through history.
Yet not even Theron can slip into town unnoticed, and the Council of Thirteen sends Ramah to deal with the two renegades once and for all. Unknown to the Council, a much older enemy is also in Londinium, and this time even the great Ramah might not be safe.
Set against the backdrop of the Iceni uprising in Roman-era Britannia, 61 A.D. continues the story of Taras, Theron, and Ramah, as they fight their way through history.
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September 2, 2011
I surrender, Mr. McAfee, I loved this novel. I loved the historical revision, the way the characters were developed, the vampiric/supernatural violence (am I allowed to say that I loved the violence?) and especially the setting.
I'm completely hooked on your development of the classic vampire lore, and the twist you've given it with the Council of 13, The Father, and the hints of things that are being hidden from the rank and file vamps.
Plus, I think Ramah is one of the best Vampire characters in modern fiction, so this novel was a total win for me, with Ramah playing such a significant role.
Cannot wait for the next one.
I'm completely hooked on your development of the classic vampire lore, and the twist you've given it with the Council of 13, The Father, and the hints of things that are being hidden from the rank and file vamps.
Plus, I think Ramah is one of the best Vampire characters in modern fiction, so this novel was a total win for me, with Ramah playing such a significant role.
Cannot wait for the next one.
August 18, 2011
I absolutely loved this sequel to 33 AD! The characters I cared about most (Taras and Theron) are back in 61AD and, yet again, McAfee has done a brilliant job of bringing these men to life. Deftly woven, the tale is filled with mystery and intrigue. I just couldn't put this down. It hints at a bigger story that I suspect we will learn about in the next instalment. And there's a new character, Baella, that I totally love. I can't wait to see more of her!
If you read 33 AD, you MUST read 61 AD. And if you haven't read either, go and get them both!
If you read 33 AD, you MUST read 61 AD. And if you haven't read either, go and get them both!
November 15, 2011
Padding padding padding - this whole book is padding. McAfee needs an editor. There are three things that irked me about this book:
1.) Almost every single chapter ends with a hokey cliffhanger like "Theron turned his head back towards the city and said, "I'll find you, Taras. I'm coming for you."" Seriously. Super-melodramatic stuff.
2.) McAfee is fond of repeating information over and OVER and OVER and I don't know if it's to add word count or what but at some point I got so sick of hearing how the princess had been raped and had an illegitimate child that was going to totally ruin her future. At some point McAfee spent a small paragraph explaining how Character A and Character B had met. Literally two chapters later I had to read the entire same small paragraph, re-worded a bit but with no new information. I'm a big boy reader, I promise I can remember a few details on my own.
3.) As with so many sequels the author feels it necessary to take his previous Ultimate Badass character and top him or her with the New Ultimate Badass.
Disappointing. I was hoping that somehow it'd be a little bit stronger than the previous one and maybe he was growing as an author but I think he's out of the to-read pile from now on, even if his books are cheap-to-free on the Kindle.
1.) Almost every single chapter ends with a hokey cliffhanger like "Theron turned his head back towards the city and said, "I'll find you, Taras. I'm coming for you."" Seriously. Super-melodramatic stuff.
2.) McAfee is fond of repeating information over and OVER and OVER and I don't know if it's to add word count or what but at some point I got so sick of hearing how the princess had been raped and had an illegitimate child that was going to totally ruin her future. At some point McAfee spent a small paragraph explaining how Character A and Character B had met. Literally two chapters later I had to read the entire same small paragraph, re-worded a bit but with no new information. I'm a big boy reader, I promise I can remember a few details on my own.
3.) As with so many sequels the author feels it necessary to take his previous Ultimate Badass character and top him or her with the New Ultimate Badass.
Disappointing. I was hoping that somehow it'd be a little bit stronger than the previous one and maybe he was growing as an author but I think he's out of the to-read pile from now on, even if his books are cheap-to-free on the Kindle.
August 9, 2020
Finished 61 A.D. Interesting follow up to 33 A.D.
Taras is in Londinium 30 years later, and Theron still has a score to settle.
61 A.D picks up from here.
But a couple of new characters enter the scene.
Baella, a Bachiyr & Lannosea an Inceni 👸.
Both women are fierce warriors. Both have scores to settle. Baella wants Ramah. WHY??? Lannosea want to decimate the Romans in Londinium as pay back for stealing their lands & for raping and leaving her with a roman bastard.
Let me say this , there is nothing worst than a women scorned.
Needless to say, there is action & adventure. With some kick ass fighting.
You won't be disappointed.
But my one question is, what is Headcouncil Herris hiding in regards to Baella?
It seems she might have been his protégé, before she went rogue.
Hmmmmmm, makes you wonder 🤔 what is really going on within the Bachiyr 🌎.
What secrets are being hidden, and why is Baella the only one that realize this.
One can only hope these questions will be answered in 79 A.D.
With that, I can't wait to get started.
Until then, Happy Reading📚!!!!
Ciao💋
Taras is in Londinium 30 years later, and Theron still has a score to settle.
61 A.D picks up from here.
But a couple of new characters enter the scene.
Baella, a Bachiyr & Lannosea an Inceni 👸.
Both women are fierce warriors. Both have scores to settle. Baella wants Ramah. WHY??? Lannosea want to decimate the Romans in Londinium as pay back for stealing their lands & for raping and leaving her with a roman bastard.
Let me say this , there is nothing worst than a women scorned.
Needless to say, there is action & adventure. With some kick ass fighting.
You won't be disappointed.
But my one question is, what is Headcouncil Herris hiding in regards to Baella?
It seems she might have been his protégé, before she went rogue.
Hmmmmmm, makes you wonder 🤔 what is really going on within the Bachiyr 🌎.
What secrets are being hidden, and why is Baella the only one that realize this.
One can only hope these questions will be answered in 79 A.D.
With that, I can't wait to get started.
Until then, Happy Reading📚!!!!
Ciao💋
January 26, 2019
Again another great read!
Really enjoyed the second in the series. I keep hoping for Thayas to find companionship, but I have to remind myself, this is not Twilight. However, a love story (of sorts), does lurk in the background (pun intended). Plenty of historical action, with some mythology thrown in. I look forward to the next in the series.
Really enjoyed the second in the series. I keep hoping for Thayas to find companionship, but I have to remind myself, this is not Twilight. However, a love story (of sorts), does lurk in the background (pun intended). Plenty of historical action, with some mythology thrown in. I look forward to the next in the series.
October 9, 2021
Excellent
November 25, 2011
61 A.D. is the sequel to 31 A.D. and is written by David McAfee. I found the first book very inventive and well researched, and I was gladly given the chance to read the sequel.
The Iceni and Trinovante tribes have band together in an attempt to overthrow the Romans for transgressions they’ve suffered. Their plan is to destroy all the Romans in a coordinated a siege on the city of Londinium. This all happened in the year 61 A.D., and thus is the backdrop for this book.
Taras, a Roman, was accidentally turned into a Bachiyr (the term for vampire used through this series), and Theron has vowed to hunt him down to kill him. Taras’ transformation was a mistake, and it has cost Theron dearly. Theron is no longer in the good graces of The Counsel of Thirteen, and has become what he always sought to slaughter – a renegade vampire.
Now Ramah, the Blood Letter, and second in command of The Counsel of Thirteen, is sent to hunt down Theron and being him back alive for his punishment. Theron is chasing Taras, and Ramah is chasing Theron, and now Ramah is being chased by a phantom that the Counsel has long sought after. All of this is happening amongst the slaughter of Londinium.
The conspiracy still lingers in the world of vampires, and no one can be trusted.
FROM THE BOOK:
“I should like to know what I am agreeing to before I agree to it.”
“That is not the deal,” she said, jangling the keys for effect. “Agree to my terms or die with the sun. You choose.”
The Bachiyr turned his head toward the eastern horizon. The sky had begun to lighten slightly. It had not turned pink yet, but the black of night no longer reached the ground. Sunrise was an hour away at most. He turned his face back to her, his thin lips tightened into a grin.
“It would seem I have little choice,” he said.
***
The story of David McAfee’s vampires is well written. The research is phenomenal in order to place the vampires in a race across time. I love how David has brought the vampire back to his basics – being a monster. This book was good compilation to first book, but I found some of the backstory slightly repetitive. Overall I would definitely recommend this series for the reader that’s looking for murderous vampires.
The Iceni and Trinovante tribes have band together in an attempt to overthrow the Romans for transgressions they’ve suffered. Their plan is to destroy all the Romans in a coordinated a siege on the city of Londinium. This all happened in the year 61 A.D., and thus is the backdrop for this book.
Taras, a Roman, was accidentally turned into a Bachiyr (the term for vampire used through this series), and Theron has vowed to hunt him down to kill him. Taras’ transformation was a mistake, and it has cost Theron dearly. Theron is no longer in the good graces of The Counsel of Thirteen, and has become what he always sought to slaughter – a renegade vampire.
Now Ramah, the Blood Letter, and second in command of The Counsel of Thirteen, is sent to hunt down Theron and being him back alive for his punishment. Theron is chasing Taras, and Ramah is chasing Theron, and now Ramah is being chased by a phantom that the Counsel has long sought after. All of this is happening amongst the slaughter of Londinium.
The conspiracy still lingers in the world of vampires, and no one can be trusted.
FROM THE BOOK:
“I should like to know what I am agreeing to before I agree to it.”
“That is not the deal,” she said, jangling the keys for effect. “Agree to my terms or die with the sun. You choose.”
The Bachiyr turned his head toward the eastern horizon. The sky had begun to lighten slightly. It had not turned pink yet, but the black of night no longer reached the ground. Sunrise was an hour away at most. He turned his face back to her, his thin lips tightened into a grin.
“It would seem I have little choice,” he said.
***
The story of David McAfee’s vampires is well written. The research is phenomenal in order to place the vampires in a race across time. I love how David has brought the vampire back to his basics – being a monster. This book was good compilation to first book, but I found some of the backstory slightly repetitive. Overall I would definitely recommend this series for the reader that’s looking for murderous vampires.
July 19, 2012
Once again McAfee has taken a key point in history and made it his own, breathing new life into our old friends and adding a few new characters to the mix. Back are Taras, Theron, Ramah and the infamous Council of 13. The female characters introduced in this book take two steps forward; unlike in book one they definitely have more of a presence and a voice. Once again McAfee pulls off the multiple storylines that are uniquely woven together adding just enough mystery and intrigue to keep you guessing until the end.
These books are amazing, intriguing, engrossing and quite frankly; scary as hell! NOT intended for young adults, Mature content included. If you are looking for something original in the sea of regurgitated storylines that seem to overwhelm our books as of late, THIS is the series for you!
These books are amazing, intriguing, engrossing and quite frankly; scary as hell! NOT intended for young adults, Mature content included. If you are looking for something original in the sea of regurgitated storylines that seem to overwhelm our books as of late, THIS is the series for you!
November 6, 2011
This book was awesome. I really enjoyed 33 A.D. but I feel like this one blew McAfee's first novel out of the water. There was so much action and suspense I couldn't even put this book down. The only thing I could find wrong with it was that it was a little short and it had to end! I feel like in this book McAfee went into a lot more detail about his characters which made the story a lot more compelling. Then much to my chagrin, he added some details about the past of the council of thirteen which were the parts I enjoyed the most. I just hope that one day he will do a prequel novel and finally show us where it all began. Man I hope he finishes up the next one fast because I personally can't wait!
June 5, 2012
33 AD was certainly far from the usual historical history I would buy, I was surprised that I enjoyed it quite so much. The factual characters mixed with gritty vampire tale has you gripped from the first page.
There is so much scope for Taras, Theron and the Council of 13. These vampires are far from the Twilight glamour, they are tortured, and they seem dare I say it- real.
In 61 AD we are thrown in to the Court of Boudicca's rebellion. These new characters, Boudicca and her daughters are rounded and full. The author has shown a real talent for bringing these real historical figures to life once again, using real events as a foundation to build fantastic fiction.
Jerusalem in 33 AD, Londinium in 61 AD. Where next? There's still 2000 years of history to explore.
There is so much scope for Taras, Theron and the Council of 13. These vampires are far from the Twilight glamour, they are tortured, and they seem dare I say it- real.
In 61 AD we are thrown in to the Court of Boudicca's rebellion. These new characters, Boudicca and her daughters are rounded and full. The author has shown a real talent for bringing these real historical figures to life once again, using real events as a foundation to build fantastic fiction.
Jerusalem in 33 AD, Londinium in 61 AD. Where next? There's still 2000 years of history to explore.
October 30, 2015
Burning London
Combining history with the religious contagion of Christianity that was rapidly spreading worldwide and threatening the lives of the Bachlyr, this book takes us to ancient Britain. Ruled by the Romans who the Iceni hate Taras , Theron and Ramah find themselves caught up within the battle of Londinium. But the chased have become the chased. With Taras as bait to lure in both Theron and Ramah. Who would do such a thing and why? who is powerful enough to go against the council of 13. Well, for those answers and more you just have to keep reading!
Combining history with the religious contagion of Christianity that was rapidly spreading worldwide and threatening the lives of the Bachlyr, this book takes us to ancient Britain. Ruled by the Romans who the Iceni hate Taras , Theron and Ramah find themselves caught up within the battle of Londinium. But the chased have become the chased. With Taras as bait to lure in both Theron and Ramah. Who would do such a thing and why? who is powerful enough to go against the council of 13. Well, for those answers and more you just have to keep reading!
June 16, 2012
This sequel to 33 A.D. held up very well to my expectations. A few new quite strong characters to lend some new impetus to the story and action. Set in the time of the rebellion against the Roman rule of the indigenous Iceni and Trinovante peoples, it is loosely based on historic happenings while following the Bachiyr from the original novel through this period.
January 6, 2012
If your a fan of horror and/or historical fiction, you should check out this and the first in the series "33 A.D.". Great, original story line and enough action, suspense, and gore to keep you happy. I can't wait for the next inn the series.
May 4, 2012
Not nearly as good as the first (33 a.d. The story doesn't take place over that great of a time span, so I'm not sure why it tooks so long to get going. And then it was over. Hopefully, the next installment will be better.
November 2, 2012
I enjoyed this book. It is an interesting use of a historical setting. I found the characters to be largely antipathetic, but well rendered.
I'm not sure why this book was described as horror, however. There is very little "horror" to it - the monsters are the main characters.
I'm not sure why this book was described as horror, however. There is very little "horror" to it - the monsters are the main characters.
October 11, 2011
Another great book about Theron and Taras. I hope he writes more!
February 1, 2012
Can't wait for the next one in the series. This one left you hanging at the end.
June 13, 2012
Facinating, make you think, What if???
June 22, 2012
Great follow up. I am looking forward to the next in the series.
October 25, 2012
An interesting book. I enjoyed it. Like the vampire twist of the story.
January 3, 2013
The continuation of 33 AD, PLUS Queen Boudica gets inolved! What more do I have to say?
January 11, 2013
Good series. Serious vampires, not Twilight!
February 26, 2014
Great sequal to great series. looking forward to more of this story and characters!!!
June 5, 2015
Loved it
This is the perfect sequel follows the story from the first but very well. I can't wait for the next installment I need to find out what happened
This is the perfect sequel follows the story from the first but very well. I can't wait for the next installment I need to find out what happened
July 7, 2015
great
December 4, 2015
I THIK THAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT A DEID GIRL HOW SHE COMES BACK TO LIFE TO HAONT PEPOL.
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June 13, 2016
Inventive and entertaining
An entertaining sequel to 33 AD, taking profit of later historical events in ancient Londinium. What will become of thw Bachiyr in the next book?
An entertaining sequel to 33 AD, taking profit of later historical events in ancient Londinium. What will become of thw Bachiyr in the next book?
May 21, 2012
Cannot wait for a third installment!
November 28, 2012
fantastic!!
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