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Out of the Shadows
OUT OF THE SHADOWS delivers a gripping exploration of power, transformation, and the hidden forces that shape our world. When a brilliant biotech entrepreneur stumbles upon evidence that the infamous Theranos scandal was merely a cover for something far more sinister, he unknowingly sets in motion a chain of events that will change humanity forever. What begins as a Silicon Valley success story rapidly evolves into a violent journey through a reality where the impossible is real, and the darkest myths of human history emerge from the shadows with terrifying consequences for the entire world.
This fast-paced thriller masterfully blends corporate intrigue, political machination, and visceral action into an unforgettable narrative. The novel poses haunting questions about progress and predation, about what men are willing to sacrifice for power, and whether humanity can maintain its soul when faced with forces beyond its imagination.
Set in The Midnight World created by author Vox Day and comics legend Chuck Dixon for their Midnight's War comic, OUT OF THE SHADOWS is vampire fiction that pulls no punches—a harrowing philosophical ride about the price of ambition and what happens when humanity discovers it's no longer at the top of the food chain.
This fast-paced thriller masterfully blends corporate intrigue, political machination, and visceral action into an unforgettable narrative. The novel poses haunting questions about progress and predation, about what men are willing to sacrifice for power, and whether humanity can maintain its soul when faced with forces beyond its imagination.
Set in The Midnight World created by author Vox Day and comics legend Chuck Dixon for their Midnight's War comic, OUT OF THE SHADOWS is vampire fiction that pulls no punches—a harrowing philosophical ride about the price of ambition and what happens when humanity discovers it's no longer at the top of the food chain.
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2025
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About the author
Vox Day
69 books451 followers Theodore Beale does much of his writing under the pseudonym Vox Day. Three-time Hugo Award nominee Vox Day writes epic fantasy as well as non-fiction about religion, philosophy, and economics. His literary focus is military realism, historical verisimilitude, and plausible characters who represent the full spectrum of human behavior. He is a professional game designer who speaks four languages and a three-time Billboard top 40 recording artist.
He maintains a pair of popular blogs, Vox Popoli and Alpha Game, which between them average over 20 million annual pageviews. He is a Native American and his books have been translated into ten languages.
He is the Lead Editor of Castalia House, and is also, with Tom Kratman, the co-creator of the military science fiction anthology series, RIDING THE RED HORSE.
He maintains a pair of popular blogs, Vox Popoli and Alpha Game, which between them average over 20 million annual pageviews. He is a Native American and his books have been translated into ten languages.
He is the Lead Editor of Castalia House, and is also, with Tom Kratman, the co-creator of the military science fiction anthology series, RIDING THE RED HORSE.
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November 27, 2025
fun read. great setup
I loved this. Cant wait for more. Midnight’s War would make an excellent movie. It’s infuriating in the best way possible.
I loved this. Cant wait for more. Midnight’s War would make an excellent movie. It’s infuriating in the best way possible.
November 28, 2025
Masterfully, and realistically goes from the tactics to grand strategy. I look forward to the sequels. I will be very mad if there aren't.
It's rare that you can find an author so familiar with such a wide breadth of real world experiences to be able to articulate it in story form accurately:
SSH dynamics
Male-female dynamics
Board Room dynamics
Physical Combat
Grand military strategy, tactics, and logistics
Christianity
World politics & cultural dynamics
Definite seeds in the story that will become important later.
And he didn't make it fake and gay. You'll see the depth of the story can go beyond any mainstream author. Just as a painter paints with colors deemed unauthorized, so does Vox Day incorporate elements in the story that would get him cancelled by the woke sci-fi/fantasy trash authors we see today.
It's rare that you can find an author so familiar with such a wide breadth of real world experiences to be able to articulate it in story form accurately:
SSH dynamics
Male-female dynamics
Board Room dynamics
Physical Combat
Grand military strategy, tactics, and logistics
Christianity
World politics & cultural dynamics
Definite seeds in the story that will become important later.
And he didn't make it fake and gay. You'll see the depth of the story can go beyond any mainstream author. Just as a painter paints with colors deemed unauthorized, so does Vox Day incorporate elements in the story that would get him cancelled by the woke sci-fi/fantasy trash authors we see today.
December 22, 2025
A fun modern vampire tale
Out of the Shadows is a compelling refresh of the vampire story with modern genetic and political intrigue that only Vox Day could work into a plausible story. Oh and it is also great fun and well-paced. Hopefully, this is just the start of a new series as the book hints at a number of potential storylines.
Out of the Shadows is a compelling refresh of the vampire story with modern genetic and political intrigue that only Vox Day could work into a plausible story. Oh and it is also great fun and well-paced. Hopefully, this is just the start of a new series as the book hints at a number of potential storylines.
December 18, 2025
Excellent read
The world feels so real I had to talk myself out of believing the conspiracy. Everything is so believable and well thought out. But he never stops with reiterating that the main character has enhanced vampire abilities.
The world feels so real I had to talk myself out of believing the conspiracy. Everything is so believable and well thought out. But he never stops with reiterating that the main character has enhanced vampire abilities.
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