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Perspective
Some monsters are born.
Others are chosen.
When a lonely man finally begins rebuilding his life after years of depression, the last thing he expects is to meet Samantha, a captivating, fiercely independent woman with a dangerous secret. One impulsive act of chivalry draws him into her world, where vampires are real, immortality comes with a brutal price, and humanity is nothing more than a matter of perspective.
As he embraces his new existence, the pair travel across Europe, hunting together and discovering that vampires aren't the only creatures lurking in the shadows. Werewolves, ancient powers, and hidden societies exist alongside humanity, unseen by those who would never believe.
But when an invitation from a mysterious ruler beneath the earth threatens to drag them into a war between monsters, they must decide where their loyalties truly lie, and what kind of monsters they are willing to become.
Fast-paced, violent, darkly humorous and packed with unforgettable supernatural characters, Perspective is a horror-fantasy adventure that asks a simple question…
Who are the real monsters?
Others are chosen.
When a lonely man finally begins rebuilding his life after years of depression, the last thing he expects is to meet Samantha, a captivating, fiercely independent woman with a dangerous secret. One impulsive act of chivalry draws him into her world, where vampires are real, immortality comes with a brutal price, and humanity is nothing more than a matter of perspective.
As he embraces his new existence, the pair travel across Europe, hunting together and discovering that vampires aren't the only creatures lurking in the shadows. Werewolves, ancient powers, and hidden societies exist alongside humanity, unseen by those who would never believe.
But when an invitation from a mysterious ruler beneath the earth threatens to drag them into a war between monsters, they must decide where their loyalties truly lie, and what kind of monsters they are willing to become.
Fast-paced, violent, darkly humorous and packed with unforgettable supernatural characters, Perspective is a horror-fantasy adventure that asks a simple question…
Who are the real monsters?
Published August 8, 2026
About the author
Kevin J. Kennedy
170 books353 followersKevin J. Kennedy is a Scottish horror author known for his fast-paced storytelling, dark humor, and unforgettable characters. He is also the curator of the bestselling The Horror Collection and Classic Monsters anthology series.
When he’s not writing tales of blood-soaked chaos, Kevin champions indie horror, supports fellow authors, and dreams up new ways to keep readers sleeping with the lights on.
When he’s not writing tales of blood-soaked chaos, Kevin champions indie horror, supports fellow authors, and dreams up new ways to keep readers sleeping with the lights on.
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August 9, 2026
What a fun read! I especially like the first third wear. We introduced to the vampire world and lifestyle. It is covered in a lot a vampire stories, but was done in a very fresh way here. The questionable morals gave you a lot to thing about, and made things feel far more realistic.
It was a fun day that had a very climatic end, full of action, violence, and everything you want out of a good vampire story! I’m so happy. I had a chance to read this one and I know I will be reading it time and time again.
It was a fun day that had a very climatic end, full of action, violence, and everything you want out of a good vampire story! I’m so happy. I had a chance to read this one and I know I will be reading it time and time again.
August 9, 2026
Well, this was a really fun and quite interesting novella! I found it fresh and unique and I really enjoyed it. It's short and reads very easily and quickly, which is perfect for when you want a page turner but don't want to read for hours.
As the title says, it's the perspective of the main character after being turned into a vampire and the chronicles of his life with his partner (the one that turned him), living life fully knowing you are almost immortal. And it turns out that apart from some unexpected troubling supernatural encounters, life as a vampire is pretty average.. if you don't count the killing to suck blood thing lol.
I loved the little mystery the characters had to navigate, and the full on fighting scenes, with the main characters brutally fighting alongside their werewolves friends. That was pure adrenaline and fun! I appreciated finding the two werewolves in this story, as they belong to another one of Kevin's stories in his anthology about werewolves.
Overall, I found this novella not just fun and intriguing, but also relaying a message: life can be average in whatever form you live it, plus there's no escaping our demons, even as vampires!
Thanks to the author for a copy and this is my honest opinion.
As the title says, it's the perspective of the main character after being turned into a vampire and the chronicles of his life with his partner (the one that turned him), living life fully knowing you are almost immortal. And it turns out that apart from some unexpected troubling supernatural encounters, life as a vampire is pretty average.. if you don't count the killing to suck blood thing lol.
I loved the little mystery the characters had to navigate, and the full on fighting scenes, with the main characters brutally fighting alongside their werewolves friends. That was pure adrenaline and fun! I appreciated finding the two werewolves in this story, as they belong to another one of Kevin's stories in his anthology about werewolves.
Overall, I found this novella not just fun and intriguing, but also relaying a message: life can be average in whatever form you live it, plus there's no escaping our demons, even as vampires!
Thanks to the author for a copy and this is my honest opinion.
July 21, 2026
Perspective
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“You see, that’s the thing about vampires. They suck your blood, and sometimes, your life force, but you know where you stand with them. There is no false sense of what the vampire wants.”
Many times when I’m putting out a review that involves KJK, it’s for one of his phenomenal anthologies. So when he has a standalone book of his own, I get super pumped because he is a hell of a writer that always leaves me craving more.
Perspective was and did just that. At just under 70 pages, I binge read this in one sitting. I was captivated and in a chokehold from the very start.
Between the storytelling, prose, kill scenes, characters, etc., this story was absolutely phenomenal… and I’m typically not a vampire girl. That being said, I could read a 600 page novel about vampires if KJK wrote it.
This book releases August 8th and I couldn’t recommend it more if I tried.
#bookstagram #bookreview #indiehorror
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“You see, that’s the thing about vampires. They suck your blood, and sometimes, your life force, but you know where you stand with them. There is no false sense of what the vampire wants.”
Many times when I’m putting out a review that involves KJK, it’s for one of his phenomenal anthologies. So when he has a standalone book of his own, I get super pumped because he is a hell of a writer that always leaves me craving more.
Perspective was and did just that. At just under 70 pages, I binge read this in one sitting. I was captivated and in a chokehold from the very start.
Between the storytelling, prose, kill scenes, characters, etc., this story was absolutely phenomenal… and I’m typically not a vampire girl. That being said, I could read a 600 page novel about vampires if KJK wrote it.
This book releases August 8th and I couldn’t recommend it more if I tried.
#bookstagram #bookreview #indiehorror
August 9, 2026
Perspective was an absolute blast to read. I went in full tilt after reading the blurb, and it did not disappoint!
The novella is short but manages to get shit done in the modest page count; I mean, werewolf lesbians, hot vampire chicks, euro trips, demons and the protagonist digs it all!
If you're like me and are always cheering for the bad dudes, read it!!!
The novella is short but manages to get shit done in the modest page count; I mean, werewolf lesbians, hot vampire chicks, euro trips, demons and the protagonist digs it all!
If you're like me and are always cheering for the bad dudes, read it!!!
August 16, 2026
Vampires. Werewolves. Demons. Intense battles. Violence. This vampire tale has nonstop action, blood, gore and a little spice. Vampires and werewolves battle the evil the world together! Unexpectedly fun and entertaining.
August 14, 2026
(Delayed) Arc Review.
A different sort of vampire novella. A man with low ambitions decides to preform an act of chivalry leads to a life of vampirism.
Our main character adapts to this new life fairly easily and things are going smoothly , until they receive an unconventional warning.
The writing style was engaging and , although the middle dragged a little bit for me, it was a lovely but quick read.
A different sort of vampire novella. A man with low ambitions decides to preform an act of chivalry leads to a life of vampirism.
Our main character adapts to this new life fairly easily and things are going smoothly , until they receive an unconventional warning.
The writing style was engaging and , although the middle dragged a little bit for me, it was a lovely but quick read.
August 25, 2026
Arguably one of the best cinematic representations of vampires was 2013's "Only Lovers Left Alive," starring Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton respectively as Adam and Eve, a pair of star-crossed bloodsuckers whose paths keep crossing and intertwining over the centuries. It's a quiet, brooding, introspective study on the tolls of an immortal lifetime not just on the individual doomed to endure it, but on those with whom they build and foster genuine relationships.
At first, "Perspective: A Vampire Novella" by Kevin J. Kennedy touches on similar themes. A lonely man recovering from years of self-loathing and depression meets Samantha, a beautiful redheaded woman at his local gym. One thing leads to another, and he discovers she's a vampire. When she bites him, it's not out of bloodlust or frenzy, but rather because she likes him, enjoys his company, and wants it to continue. With this newfound lease on a life that's practically immortal, he gladly accompanies her on a whirlwind trip through Europe, where the two sightsee, hunt, and party with abandon. Along the way, they are introduced to a pair of werewolves who are also traveling for leisure, and a mutual friendship develops among them.
Shortly after this, the story switches tacks, becoming less like "Only Lovers Left Alive" and more like "Underworld," or other action-oriented vampire flicks. When the enigmatic ruler of a subterranean demonic horde tries to recruit Samantha, the narrator, and their friends into the ranks of a supernatural army, they find themselves forced to choose sides and fight.
Samantha is a fun character: confident, strong-willed, and fierce. There's a certain aloof swagger about her that obviously comes from having not just lived, but survived for a very long time. In the story's beginning, when the narrator tries to intervene and protect her when an ex-lover tries to rough her up, she's caught by surprise by his would-be chivalry, and charmed. She doesn't need his help (being perfectly capable of fending for herself) and he gets his ass kicked in the process, but she's still touched by the gesture, and, I suspect, surprised by a human for the first in a very long time.
Elena, one of the werewolves they meet on their travels, was another character I enjoyed. She's carefree, vivacious, and utterly fearless, sometimes to her own detriment, and it's interesting to contrast her with both her companion and Samantha, who are both obviously much older, world-weary, and wise, but who look upon her antics with a sort of patient adoration.
"Perspective" is a quick read, but Kennedy provides plenty of action (both of the fighting and knocking boots variety). Despite its short length, Kennedy gives us great character development and an undeniably distinct mythos in terms of worldbuilding. The story feels like a prequel of sorts, as if the opening salvo in a longer work or series, which would be really fun to see. I know I'd sure be down for some further adventures of Samantha and Elena.
At first, "Perspective: A Vampire Novella" by Kevin J. Kennedy touches on similar themes. A lonely man recovering from years of self-loathing and depression meets Samantha, a beautiful redheaded woman at his local gym. One thing leads to another, and he discovers she's a vampire. When she bites him, it's not out of bloodlust or frenzy, but rather because she likes him, enjoys his company, and wants it to continue. With this newfound lease on a life that's practically immortal, he gladly accompanies her on a whirlwind trip through Europe, where the two sightsee, hunt, and party with abandon. Along the way, they are introduced to a pair of werewolves who are also traveling for leisure, and a mutual friendship develops among them.
Shortly after this, the story switches tacks, becoming less like "Only Lovers Left Alive" and more like "Underworld," or other action-oriented vampire flicks. When the enigmatic ruler of a subterranean demonic horde tries to recruit Samantha, the narrator, and their friends into the ranks of a supernatural army, they find themselves forced to choose sides and fight.
Samantha is a fun character: confident, strong-willed, and fierce. There's a certain aloof swagger about her that obviously comes from having not just lived, but survived for a very long time. In the story's beginning, when the narrator tries to intervene and protect her when an ex-lover tries to rough her up, she's caught by surprise by his would-be chivalry, and charmed. She doesn't need his help (being perfectly capable of fending for herself) and he gets his ass kicked in the process, but she's still touched by the gesture, and, I suspect, surprised by a human for the first in a very long time.
Elena, one of the werewolves they meet on their travels, was another character I enjoyed. She's carefree, vivacious, and utterly fearless, sometimes to her own detriment, and it's interesting to contrast her with both her companion and Samantha, who are both obviously much older, world-weary, and wise, but who look upon her antics with a sort of patient adoration.
"Perspective" is a quick read, but Kennedy provides plenty of action (both of the fighting and knocking boots variety). Despite its short length, Kennedy gives us great character development and an undeniably distinct mythos in terms of worldbuilding. The story feels like a prequel of sorts, as if the opening salvo in a longer work or series, which would be really fun to see. I know I'd sure be down for some further adventures of Samantha and Elena.
July 10, 2026
I was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review of this book.
My review of PERSPECTIVE by KEVIN J. KENNEDY.
I’ll be honest. When this story first started I was a bit apprehensive. I thought I may be entering a retelling of “An Interview With A Vampire”. However those fears were quickly quashed and Kennedy did a great job at making this tale his own.
Firstly the conversational tone I think is what rang my familiarities with “Interview” but the thing that really separated this work was the casual approach of the telling. Kennedy didn’t get bogged down in the mythology of these monsters. He simply passed it off as “some of what you’ve heard is true. Some of it isn’t”
And you know what? That worked so well!!
I feel like any human alive over the age of about 3 probably has some knowledge of vampires. Whether it’s the fangs, the blood sucking, the receding hairline…. Everyone has heard something. So we don’t need to be told all this stuff again. Take what you want from it and move on to the actual story. Kennedy did this seamlessly and effortlessly.
Now onto the story. It flows well. The writing is easy to read and moves fluently. The main characters are all pretty likeable. I feel like there’s any of the four key players could easily have their own body of work. Elena in particular would make a pretty kick ass anime cartoon. I imagine that to be all black and white except for the blood which stands out red. Anyway…. Yeah she’s a bad ass.
The real winner for this story is the fight scenes. There’s one in particular that takes up a good chunk of the tale and it is a LOT of fun. There’s fists and teeth and fur and limbs and everything flying everywhere and…. I’ve said too much. The first rule about monster fight club and all that jazz.
Would I recommend? Yes. You can easily read this in an hour or two and you’re going to have a lot of fun in doing so.
My review of PERSPECTIVE by KEVIN J. KENNEDY.
I’ll be honest. When this story first started I was a bit apprehensive. I thought I may be entering a retelling of “An Interview With A Vampire”. However those fears were quickly quashed and Kennedy did a great job at making this tale his own.
Firstly the conversational tone I think is what rang my familiarities with “Interview” but the thing that really separated this work was the casual approach of the telling. Kennedy didn’t get bogged down in the mythology of these monsters. He simply passed it off as “some of what you’ve heard is true. Some of it isn’t”
And you know what? That worked so well!!
I feel like any human alive over the age of about 3 probably has some knowledge of vampires. Whether it’s the fangs, the blood sucking, the receding hairline…. Everyone has heard something. So we don’t need to be told all this stuff again. Take what you want from it and move on to the actual story. Kennedy did this seamlessly and effortlessly.
Now onto the story. It flows well. The writing is easy to read and moves fluently. The main characters are all pretty likeable. I feel like there’s any of the four key players could easily have their own body of work. Elena in particular would make a pretty kick ass anime cartoon. I imagine that to be all black and white except for the blood which stands out red. Anyway…. Yeah she’s a bad ass.
The real winner for this story is the fight scenes. There’s one in particular that takes up a good chunk of the tale and it is a LOT of fun. There’s fists and teeth and fur and limbs and everything flying everywhere and…. I’ve said too much. The first rule about monster fight club and all that jazz.
Would I recommend? Yes. You can easily read this in an hour or two and you’re going to have a lot of fun in doing so.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Perspective was a wild ride that felt like a fever dream, or stoned one. It's a fast-paced novella told from the perspective of a character who gradually embraces every advantage of becoming a vampire, only to end up joining forces with werewolves in a battle against the advancing armies of Hell. There was so much action that I couldn't help but imagine the whole thing as an animated series directed by Genndy Tartakovsky.
Stylistically, this is straightforward, no-frills writing, so don't expect literary high art, because that's clearly not what Kennedy is aiming for. This is entertainment first and foremost, and it should be enjoyed as such. I certainly had a great time with it. At the same time, Kennedy leaves plenty of room for future installments, and the protagonist has all the makings of a compelling noir antihero I'd happily follow again.
Stylistically, this is straightforward, no-frills writing, so don't expect literary high art, because that's clearly not what Kennedy is aiming for. This is entertainment first and foremost, and it should be enjoyed as such. I certainly had a great time with it. At the same time, Kennedy leaves plenty of room for future installments, and the protagonist has all the makings of a compelling noir antihero I'd happily follow again.
July 8, 2026
Got as an arc from the author! What a solid read!! Loved the run up to the main part of the book and also the fight seen!! The sort read just topped it off at the end and created a great background for the main story!! Highly recommend this book! Vampires, lesbian werewolves and demons what more do you need!! We need more lgbtq representation in horror and I loved them!! Iconic couple!! Thank you for the arc! Highly recommend the author and his work!
July 21, 2026
Vampires are my favorite creature so I was looking forward to this book. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We have blood and gore and a mix of some other creatures but we also have a story about friendship and relationships and how looking out for each other is important whether you are creature or human. I really enjoyed this.
August 23, 2026
Love love Kevin Kennedy
Short and to the point. A perfect palate cleansing from some of the other books I have been reading. Kevin certainly has a way of telling a story and in the short time...I found myself loving these characters. Enjoy this short read and then check out his collections.
Short and to the point. A perfect palate cleansing from some of the other books I have been reading. Kevin certainly has a way of telling a story and in the short time...I found myself loving these characters. Enjoy this short read and then check out his collections.
August 13, 2026
Something to sink your teeth into
Perspective is a novella written by Kevin Kennedy and first appears in the anthology, Creatures of the Night; vicious vampire tales.
A man with very little ambition, crosses paths with a female one night outside the gym. It is hinted that she is a vampire which lacks the blood off his face after he is beaten up by her ex-boyfriend and will not enter his apartment unless invited.
A relationship forms and when her fangs pierce his neck he immediately becomes a vampire.
Vampires are unaffected by the sun and they don't turn into bats. They keep the same urges they have when humans, just that their fangs grow large when in danger and they not only have to drink blood, but water as well.
They meet a pair of female werewolves named Elena and Isla, the origin story is at the end of this novella, to battle a horde of demons led by Layzamon, King of the Underlands.
It is certainly an action packed tale, yet the battle with the demons seemed to me like a video game. The Hills Have Eyes and the remakes are mentioned, which happen to be some of my favorite films. One of my favorite scenes are the descriptions of the werewolves when they transform.
Perspective is a novella written by Kevin Kennedy and first appears in the anthology, Creatures of the Night; vicious vampire tales.
A man with very little ambition, crosses paths with a female one night outside the gym. It is hinted that she is a vampire which lacks the blood off his face after he is beaten up by her ex-boyfriend and will not enter his apartment unless invited.
A relationship forms and when her fangs pierce his neck he immediately becomes a vampire.
Vampires are unaffected by the sun and they don't turn into bats. They keep the same urges they have when humans, just that their fangs grow large when in danger and they not only have to drink blood, but water as well.
They meet a pair of female werewolves named Elena and Isla, the origin story is at the end of this novella, to battle a horde of demons led by Layzamon, King of the Underlands.
It is certainly an action packed tale, yet the battle with the demons seemed to me like a video game. The Hills Have Eyes and the remakes are mentioned, which happen to be some of my favorite films. One of my favorite scenes are the descriptions of the werewolves when they transform.
July 18, 2026
I normally wouldnt pick up a book with vampires. This cover caught my eye and I went with my gut. SO happy I did!! I got this as an arc and I’m so happy I did! This kept my attention from the begging and there were even parts I had to go back over like “did that really happen?!” This is a new author for me but I’m sold! Well done! LOVED these characters! Smutty, gory, suspenseful and so much more. 5 stars for sure!
August 11, 2026
Vampires
There are many types of monsters. Not all of them are bad. Sometimes, they are more human than a human is.,They show their humanity differently.
There are many types of monsters. Not all of them are bad. Sometimes, they are more human than a human is.,They show their humanity differently.
Review of advance copy received from Author
--- The erotic scenes are memorable, and sexuality is skillfully mixed with thriller, horror, and dark fantasy. Later, two werewolf women join the story, creating the amusing situation of one man travelling with three attractive women of supernatural power. Is this not, in some strange way, a dream come true? ---
Kevin J. Kennedy’s Perspective is built around a simple but attractive idea: a depressed and socially withdrawn man, through his transformation into a vampire, paradoxically finds his will to live again. There is something honest and direct in this approach. In contemporary fiction, sincerity sometimes seems less fashionable than irony, ambiguity, or layers of narrative tricks, so the emotional straightforwardness of this story deserves praise. It reaches the reader’s heart quite easily.
After the first several pages, my strongest visual association was with Nightbreed, and therefore, inevitably, with Clive Barker. Perspective uses many familiar elements—an alluring vampire woman, werewolves, demons, a secret underground world, and a supernatural “found family”—but it combines them with warmth and a certain pulp enthusiasm.
The unnamed narrator has a recognizable voice. At the beginning he feels vulnerable, insecure, and very human. There is a personal tone here, almost a sense of lived experience. One sentence captures the emotional core perfectly: “So I had decided that being a happy vampire beat being a miserable human.” For me, this is where the novella is strongest. Becoming a monster is not presented only as damnation, but as liberation from an older and more invisible prison.
The book is also very nicely put together. The editing is clean, and I noticed no distracting spelling or technical mistakes. It is an enjoyable ride. The narrator meets the mysterious Samantha at the gym, and she quickly fascinates him: “She was one of those girls who was just entirely comfortable in their own skin.” Their attraction contains a subtle sense of danger and loss of control, especially in the line: “I felt like I was speaking the words she wanted me to speak and not the ones that would naturally come into my head.”
From the beginning, we know this is a vampire story. There are no false identities, hallucinations, or prolonged games about whether somebody is truly a blood-drinker or merely has an unusual sexual fetish. Strangely, this directness frees the reader’s mind and allows us to concentrate on the journey. Kennedy also gives his own confirmation and reinterpretation of vampire rules. Vampires must kill after feeding, they cannot turn into “fucking bats,” and ancient supernatural abilities may be only myths. The lore is clear, practical, and delivered with humor.
The erotic scenes are memorable, and sexuality is skillfully mixed with thriller, horror, and dark fantasy. Later, two werewolf women join the story, creating the amusing situation of one man travelling with three attractive women of supernatural power. Is this not, in some strange way, a dream come true?
Here the narrative becomes more episodic: Amsterdam, travelling, werewolves, Germany, a mysterious corpse, and finally the underground complex. The mystery creates good momentum, although once the threat is revealed, the story depends mostly on extended combat scenes. These are competently written, but occasionally feel routine, and atmosphere sometimes gives way too easily to action and sexuality.
In conclusion, Perspective is a darkly entertaining story with Barker-like ideas beneath its surface. We are all monsters, perhaps. But monsters can have good hearts, and naturally they see themselves as heroes of their own stories. As the narrator says: “I still believe now that we all had good hearts. Judge as you may.”
The gore and lore are strong, although the horror aspect could have been more powerful for my personal taste. Still, readers who enjoy dark fantasy, supernatural fiction, sex, gore, black humor, and unapologetic monster stories will almost certainly find much to enjoy here.
The end of the novella, however, is not the end of the ride. As a final treat, Kevin gives us another short, connected story about Elena. If you thought Perspective was a narrative packed with sex and violence, then Elena will shock you — in the best possible way.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Seeing vampires and werewolves in the same supernatural world has become a common pairing. Usually, thanks to an ancient feud or fighting over feeding grounds, these two horror heavy hitters end up as enemies. So, when a tale features a vampire and werewolf pairing, it makes for interesting dynamics. From Kevin J. Kennedy, Perspective offers just such a team.
The narrator is an unnamed male chronicling his early experiences as a vampire. Acting as the guide to Kennedy’s supernatural world, the reader learns everything from how to become a vampire to their unique characteristics. While many of these attributes won’t be anything new to readers, it’s unique how they factor into their daily life. These vampires are sentient but live a feral, uninhibited lifestyle killing their human prey lest the humans turn into vampires.
While traveling around Europe with his maker, Samantha, the narrator meets a pair of werewolves, Isla and Elena. The four instantly hit it off and spend time partying in Amsterdam. When the quartet is hunted and attacked, the narrator takes the opportunity to describe the unique properties of the werewolves as they engage in frenzied combat. Similar to the vampires, these werewolves hunt and feed on humans, adding a kinship between the two creatures.
With the narrator serving as the point of view for the reader, and Samantha and Isla having relaxed, quiet personalities, Elena becomes the standout character in this misfit group of supernatural creatures. Easily the most energetic of the bunch, she serves as the comic relief. Well written with humorous one liners for friends and villains alike, her appearances were the highlight of the novella.
This novella contains a short bonus story at the end featuring Isla and Elena. Elena’s origin story is touched on briefly when the pair first meets the narrator and Samantha. The bonus story provides the tale of how Isla infected Elena in full gory detail. There is a graphic scene of intimacy turned murder that harkens back to the feral nature the narrator described.
Character growth is a large part of the narrator’s story. Samantha was never meant to be turned into a vampire as she was targeted as food. Thus, she went largely self-taught on how to survive. After turning the narrator, she passed on her bad habits of feeding indiscriminately, requiring the pair to move often to avoid drawing attention. After being discovered and attacked, the narrator and Samantha come to the consensus that they need to change their habits for their own safety.
While Perspective focuses on vampires, werewolves, and demons in this novella, it doesn’t outright deny the presence of others. I could see this novella being the opening story to a series following the narrator and Samantha. Their new habit of only attacking specific individuals might lead them on all sorts of adventures, meeting new supernatural beings along the way.
Kevin J. Kennedy’s supernatural world takes shape in Perspective. Fans of fast paced monster brawls and classic creature team ups will enjoy this novella.
The narrator is an unnamed male chronicling his early experiences as a vampire. Acting as the guide to Kennedy’s supernatural world, the reader learns everything from how to become a vampire to their unique characteristics. While many of these attributes won’t be anything new to readers, it’s unique how they factor into their daily life. These vampires are sentient but live a feral, uninhibited lifestyle killing their human prey lest the humans turn into vampires.
While traveling around Europe with his maker, Samantha, the narrator meets a pair of werewolves, Isla and Elena. The four instantly hit it off and spend time partying in Amsterdam. When the quartet is hunted and attacked, the narrator takes the opportunity to describe the unique properties of the werewolves as they engage in frenzied combat. Similar to the vampires, these werewolves hunt and feed on humans, adding a kinship between the two creatures.
With the narrator serving as the point of view for the reader, and Samantha and Isla having relaxed, quiet personalities, Elena becomes the standout character in this misfit group of supernatural creatures. Easily the most energetic of the bunch, she serves as the comic relief. Well written with humorous one liners for friends and villains alike, her appearances were the highlight of the novella.
This novella contains a short bonus story at the end featuring Isla and Elena. Elena’s origin story is touched on briefly when the pair first meets the narrator and Samantha. The bonus story provides the tale of how Isla infected Elena in full gory detail. There is a graphic scene of intimacy turned murder that harkens back to the feral nature the narrator described.
Character growth is a large part of the narrator’s story. Samantha was never meant to be turned into a vampire as she was targeted as food. Thus, she went largely self-taught on how to survive. After turning the narrator, she passed on her bad habits of feeding indiscriminately, requiring the pair to move often to avoid drawing attention. After being discovered and attacked, the narrator and Samantha come to the consensus that they need to change their habits for their own safety.
While Perspective focuses on vampires, werewolves, and demons in this novella, it doesn’t outright deny the presence of others. I could see this novella being the opening story to a series following the narrator and Samantha. Their new habit of only attacking specific individuals might lead them on all sorts of adventures, meeting new supernatural beings along the way.
Kevin J. Kennedy’s supernatural world takes shape in Perspective. Fans of fast paced monster brawls and classic creature team ups will enjoy this novella.
August 8, 2026
I was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review of this book.
Note: there are two Kevin J. Kennedy stories in this work: the headlining novella titled Perspective, followed by a short story titled "Elena" that serves as backstory for one of Perspective's secondary characters.
Review of Perspective
I mean, it's a tale as old as time. Boy meets girl. Girl bites boy and turns him. Boy and girl go on a European killing spree and team up with a lesbian werewolf power couple to take on an army of demons. That old chestnut? But what's not to love?
You know that meme of the werewolf flipping a middle finger from Wes Craven's movie Curse? That's the energy Kennedy is bringing. It has the sort of genre irreverence Wes Craven played with during the last half/third of his career, mixed with explosions of blood that would be at home in any Sam Raimi outing.
There's very little inertia in this story...once things get going you move at a brisk pace until the end of this monstrous travelogue. Kennedy is equally at ease describing eroticism or dismemberment, and the trail of bodies should satisfy any gore hound.
Mean and cruel; funny and sexy. And some opening and closing notes that have, dare I say, perspective. Not a philosophical treatise, but some observations somewhere on the border between life and death about getting stuck in a depressive rut, and if you're going to do something bad, maybe make sure it's aimed at worse people.
Review of "Elena"
The universe is full of inverse proportions: the pressure and volume of a gas; the force of gravity and distance; the ratio of size between predator and prey populations. Well, in the two stories in this book, we add to those examples the ratios of gore to smut. If Perspective gave you a main course of blood and a side dish of hanky-panky, then "Elena" turns that upside down and gives you a hearty meal of the erotic with a heaping, five-layer dessert of gore.
That's the table setting for this wonderful little digestif Kennedy gives us to chase Perspective. In it, we follow the eponymous still-human Elena, and discover what events put her inexorably on the path of teaming up with the monsters from Perspective.
It was interesting, and I would like to see more of this character, but I was a bit miffed by how quickly she moved on and changed allegiances in this chapter of her life, but I suppose like calls unto like. I mean, who among us hasn't had our head turned by a shapely homicidal shapeshifter in the Scottish highlands? If I had a dime for every time...
Final Thoughts
In any case, this pair of tales is a fun little rollercoaster ride of nocturnal feedings you can lose yourself in for a couple of hours. If you are a fan of vampires, werewolves, or Kevin J. Kennedy's voluminous publications, you need to add this to your list.
Note: there are two Kevin J. Kennedy stories in this work: the headlining novella titled Perspective, followed by a short story titled "Elena" that serves as backstory for one of Perspective's secondary characters.
Review of Perspective
I mean, it's a tale as old as time. Boy meets girl. Girl bites boy and turns him. Boy and girl go on a European killing spree and team up with a lesbian werewolf power couple to take on an army of demons. That old chestnut? But what's not to love?
You know that meme of the werewolf flipping a middle finger from Wes Craven's movie Curse? That's the energy Kennedy is bringing. It has the sort of genre irreverence Wes Craven played with during the last half/third of his career, mixed with explosions of blood that would be at home in any Sam Raimi outing.
There's very little inertia in this story...once things get going you move at a brisk pace until the end of this monstrous travelogue. Kennedy is equally at ease describing eroticism or dismemberment, and the trail of bodies should satisfy any gore hound.
Mean and cruel; funny and sexy. And some opening and closing notes that have, dare I say, perspective. Not a philosophical treatise, but some observations somewhere on the border between life and death about getting stuck in a depressive rut, and if you're going to do something bad, maybe make sure it's aimed at worse people.
Review of "Elena"
The universe is full of inverse proportions: the pressure and volume of a gas; the force of gravity and distance; the ratio of size between predator and prey populations. Well, in the two stories in this book, we add to those examples the ratios of gore to smut. If Perspective gave you a main course of blood and a side dish of hanky-panky, then "Elena" turns that upside down and gives you a hearty meal of the erotic with a heaping, five-layer dessert of gore.
That's the table setting for this wonderful little digestif Kennedy gives us to chase Perspective. In it, we follow the eponymous still-human Elena, and discover what events put her inexorably on the path of teaming up with the monsters from Perspective.
It was interesting, and I would like to see more of this character, but I was a bit miffed by how quickly she moved on and changed allegiances in this chapter of her life, but I suppose like calls unto like. I mean, who among us hasn't had our head turned by a shapely homicidal shapeshifter in the Scottish highlands? If I had a dime for every time...
Final Thoughts
In any case, this pair of tales is a fun little rollercoaster ride of nocturnal feedings you can lose yourself in for a couple of hours. If you are a fan of vampires, werewolves, or Kevin J. Kennedy's voluminous publications, you need to add this to your list.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Perspective follows a man whose life changes forever after a chance encounter with the mysterious Samantha, drawing him into a hidden world where vampires, werewolves and other supernatural creatures exist alongside humanity. What follows is a fast-paced journey across Scotland and Europe, packed with action, danger and plenty of memorable characters.
One of the things I enjoyed most about Perspective was how grounded it felt. Rather than relying on gothic castles or fantasy kingdoms, Kevin places his supernatural world in real locations, making the story feel surprisingly believable. The Scottish Highlands were a particular highlight for me, adding a wonderful sense of atmosphere, while the journey across Europe gave the story an exciting sense of adventure.
I also loved the way the vampires were portrayed. Rather than being distant, mythical creatures, they felt surprisingly human. I found myself invested in their relationships, their choices and the moral grey areas they faced, which made the story all the more engaging. Samantha was an absolute standout character - fiercely independent, fearless and wonderfully unapologetic. She completely stole every scene she appeared in and quickly became my favourite character.
I admit I was a little apprehensive when werewolves entered the story, simply because they're not usually my creature of choice. However, Kevin integrates them so naturally into the world that it never felt forced. Instead, they added another exciting layer to an already entertaining supernatural adventure and fitted the story far better than I ever expected.
Despite being a relatively short novella, Perspective never feels rushed. Kevin packs plenty of action, humour and heart into its pages while keeping the pacing consistently engaging. Before I knew it, I'd reached the end and found myself wishing there was more.
If you're looking for a supernatural novella filled with vampires, monsters, memorable characters and a fresh take on familiar folklore, Perspective is well worth your time. Even if you're someone who doesn't usually gravitate towards vampire stories, or, like me, tends to be cautious when werewolves appear, you might just find yourself pleasantly surprised. It's an entertaining, fast-paced read that proves horror doesn't always need hundreds of pages to leave a lasting impression.
One of the things I enjoyed most about Perspective was how grounded it felt. Rather than relying on gothic castles or fantasy kingdoms, Kevin places his supernatural world in real locations, making the story feel surprisingly believable. The Scottish Highlands were a particular highlight for me, adding a wonderful sense of atmosphere, while the journey across Europe gave the story an exciting sense of adventure.
I also loved the way the vampires were portrayed. Rather than being distant, mythical creatures, they felt surprisingly human. I found myself invested in their relationships, their choices and the moral grey areas they faced, which made the story all the more engaging. Samantha was an absolute standout character - fiercely independent, fearless and wonderfully unapologetic. She completely stole every scene she appeared in and quickly became my favourite character.
I admit I was a little apprehensive when werewolves entered the story, simply because they're not usually my creature of choice. However, Kevin integrates them so naturally into the world that it never felt forced. Instead, they added another exciting layer to an already entertaining supernatural adventure and fitted the story far better than I ever expected.
Despite being a relatively short novella, Perspective never feels rushed. Kevin packs plenty of action, humour and heart into its pages while keeping the pacing consistently engaging. Before I knew it, I'd reached the end and found myself wishing there was more.
If you're looking for a supernatural novella filled with vampires, monsters, memorable characters and a fresh take on familiar folklore, Perspective is well worth your time. Even if you're someone who doesn't usually gravitate towards vampire stories, or, like me, tends to be cautious when werewolves appear, you might just find yourself pleasantly surprised. It's an entertaining, fast-paced read that proves horror doesn't always need hundreds of pages to leave a lasting impression.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was fun.
In a clear, conversational, and lighthearted voice reminiscent of Jeff Strand, Kevin J. Kennedy wrote a story about a pair of vampires passing through unlife and looking for their place in the world. In some parts, the novella has a near slice-of-life feel as we follow our nameless protagonist and Samantha through their little adventures... which culminate into a fun, epic event and the well-earned conclusion.
There is one thing I wanna touch on specifically, and that's characters. On their journey, Protag and Samantha come across a pair of werewolf lovers, Isla and Elena. Now, if you read the anthology "Werewolves", assembled by Kevin, those two names might sound familiar to you. That's because one of the stories in the anthology came from Kevin himself. It's titled "Elena", and while the reviews praised it as one of the best stories in the anthology, my impression was... lukewarm. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the piece and its fun twist, but the linear plot and no space for the characters to distinguish themselves made this a 3.5/5 read for me.
In "Perspective," Elena is the most interesting character for me. With a significantly larger word count to work with, Kevin turned her into a fun, complex person who comes across as a bubbly pup one moment and a bloodthirsty maniac the next. Even Isla with her stoic demeanor shows more character this time around. But the main thing that struck me about Samantha, Isla, and Elena was that they felt as though they had an inner life. They always felt as though they were thinking people with things going on in their heads that we'll never find out about.
That's a recurring element in this story: unanswered questions. But they didn't leave me frustrated like I was after the end of "Lost"; instead, they enhanced the novella, made the world feel lived in and more interesting.
So yeah. Great job, Kevin. Thanks for the couple hours of escapist fun.
In a clear, conversational, and lighthearted voice reminiscent of Jeff Strand, Kevin J. Kennedy wrote a story about a pair of vampires passing through unlife and looking for their place in the world. In some parts, the novella has a near slice-of-life feel as we follow our nameless protagonist and Samantha through their little adventures... which culminate into a fun, epic event and the well-earned conclusion.
There is one thing I wanna touch on specifically, and that's characters. On their journey, Protag and Samantha come across a pair of werewolf lovers, Isla and Elena. Now, if you read the anthology "Werewolves", assembled by Kevin, those two names might sound familiar to you. That's because one of the stories in the anthology came from Kevin himself. It's titled "Elena", and while the reviews praised it as one of the best stories in the anthology, my impression was... lukewarm. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the piece and its fun twist, but the linear plot and no space for the characters to distinguish themselves made this a 3.5/5 read for me.
In "Perspective," Elena is the most interesting character for me. With a significantly larger word count to work with, Kevin turned her into a fun, complex person who comes across as a bubbly pup one moment and a bloodthirsty maniac the next. Even Isla with her stoic demeanor shows more character this time around. But the main thing that struck me about Samantha, Isla, and Elena was that they felt as though they had an inner life. They always felt as though they were thinking people with things going on in their heads that we'll never find out about.
That's a recurring element in this story: unanswered questions. But they didn't leave me frustrated like I was after the end of "Lost"; instead, they enhanced the novella, made the world feel lived in and more interesting.
So yeah. Great job, Kevin. Thanks for the couple hours of escapist fun.
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5*
The always- prolific Kennedy is releasing here not a new story, but one that originally appeared in Creatures Of The Night from Crystal Lake Publishing. Soon to be available for the first time in standalone format, it's always good to see a story get a new lease of life in a different format.
Written from the point of view of our narrator, a man who while in the midst of turning his life around met Samantha, a mysterious woman - one who it transpired was a vampire, and had decided to turn him. Now bound together in orgies of hunting, feeding and hedonistic pleasure, the story follows the couple as they travel to Amsterdam, and he soon discovers that other supernatural forces are at play.
Perspective is a brief read, maybe 50 or so pages, and a quick one, too. The pacing doesn't let up while still allowing us the chance to get to know a small cast of characters, and Kennedy manages to fit in some big, action set pieces. We get a chance to see the vampire's brutality, along with those of the other otherworldly elements.
If anything, this is a story that is made to be fleshed out even further. The travel aspect, the other creatures and occupy figures they meet, the tensions of a relationship formed by a turning - there's a lot of meat left on this bone, and a lot of room for expanding the scope. This story serves as a great glimpse into this world, though, and is a really enjoyable quick romp.
There's another previously written bonus story at the end, this one introducing a character who appears in Perspective; unfortunately, this one didn't really work for me. It's only a few pages, and others may feel differently, and it's a nice inclusion, but the longer story is the main attraction here.
The always- prolific Kennedy is releasing here not a new story, but one that originally appeared in Creatures Of The Night from Crystal Lake Publishing. Soon to be available for the first time in standalone format, it's always good to see a story get a new lease of life in a different format.
Written from the point of view of our narrator, a man who while in the midst of turning his life around met Samantha, a mysterious woman - one who it transpired was a vampire, and had decided to turn him. Now bound together in orgies of hunting, feeding and hedonistic pleasure, the story follows the couple as they travel to Amsterdam, and he soon discovers that other supernatural forces are at play.
Perspective is a brief read, maybe 50 or so pages, and a quick one, too. The pacing doesn't let up while still allowing us the chance to get to know a small cast of characters, and Kennedy manages to fit in some big, action set pieces. We get a chance to see the vampire's brutality, along with those of the other otherworldly elements.
If anything, this is a story that is made to be fleshed out even further. The travel aspect, the other creatures and occupy figures they meet, the tensions of a relationship formed by a turning - there's a lot of meat left on this bone, and a lot of room for expanding the scope. This story serves as a great glimpse into this world, though, and is a really enjoyable quick romp.
There's another previously written bonus story at the end, this one introducing a character who appears in Perspective; unfortunately, this one didn't really work for me. It's only a few pages, and others may feel differently, and it's a nice inclusion, but the longer story is the main attraction here.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Title: Perspective
Author: Kevin J. Kennedy
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
A lonely, depressed, and socially withdraw man (unnamed) starts rebuilding his life. At the gym, he notices an attractive woman, Samantha. The two connect after the man attempts to intervene following an argument between Samantha and her ex. Before he knows it, the man is turned into a vampire by Samantha and they start a life together traveling and killing. Shortly after, the couple’s life is violently upended when they find a body dumped on their front doorstep. During their investigation into the body, they become allies with a couple werewolves and quickly learn that greater, far more dangerous, forces are at play.
I enjoyed and was invested for the first 2/3 of the story. I liked the concept of a down-on-his-luck person finding the will to live again, after he was turned. It was straight to the point and, most importantly, emotionally straightforward and sincere. I like how the main character was vulnerable and insecure but, after his transformation, felt elevated and heard/seen. As well, I like how the story was straight to the point re: being about vampires. In some stories, the main character doesn’t realize vampires are the “big bad” until well into the story.
Once the threat to the vampires and werewolves is revealed, I feel like the story relied, perhaps a little too much, on “fight scenes” to advance the story. Particularly with the big battle, the action feels like filler material and a bit repetitive. I know this is me being extremely nitpicky, but I also feel like the sex scenes weren’t essential to the story.
Overall, a fun, quick read.
Author: Kevin J. Kennedy
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
A lonely, depressed, and socially withdraw man (unnamed) starts rebuilding his life. At the gym, he notices an attractive woman, Samantha. The two connect after the man attempts to intervene following an argument between Samantha and her ex. Before he knows it, the man is turned into a vampire by Samantha and they start a life together traveling and killing. Shortly after, the couple’s life is violently upended when they find a body dumped on their front doorstep. During their investigation into the body, they become allies with a couple werewolves and quickly learn that greater, far more dangerous, forces are at play.
I enjoyed and was invested for the first 2/3 of the story. I liked the concept of a down-on-his-luck person finding the will to live again, after he was turned. It was straight to the point and, most importantly, emotionally straightforward and sincere. I like how the main character was vulnerable and insecure but, after his transformation, felt elevated and heard/seen. As well, I like how the story was straight to the point re: being about vampires. In some stories, the main character doesn’t realize vampires are the “big bad” until well into the story.
Once the threat to the vampires and werewolves is revealed, I feel like the story relied, perhaps a little too much, on “fight scenes” to advance the story. Particularly with the big battle, the action feels like filler material and a bit repetitive. I know this is me being extremely nitpicky, but I also feel like the sex scenes weren’t essential to the story.
Overall, a fun, quick read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Kevin J. Kennedy is that double threat combination of publisher and writer who succeeds on both levels. His series of horror anthologies are always highly anticipated, and they are consistently rated at the top of their respective categories. And with PERSPECTIVE, he shows how that same attention to detail comes through in his own works. Now here's the thing; the only "big event" in this novella is the battle between the two protagonists and two of their friends, against overwhelming odds. And it is a doozy. But the thing that makes this story work on so many levels is the subtle points. For example, the two protagonists are vampires (the cover is a dead giveaway, so no spoilers there), but Kennedy tweaks the vampire mythos just a little. It's a subtle tweak, but one that adds a new dimension to the breed. He does the same thing for other "supernaturals" in the story. And those subtle changes pack a real punch. It's a story that seems to take place today in real time, so there is no lag in the action. His supernatural characters aren't that different from us in some ways, and that adds a certain power to the tale. And as an added bonus, he includes a story featuring one of the story's most interesting characters in her first appearance anywhere. And that, like the big battle, is a real dozy.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This one has it all: vampires, werewolves, demons, carnage, and a thousand bicycles parked in Amsterdam! It's a supernatural tale full of action and adventure, the chronicle of a guy who got bit by a vampire, and found himself enjoying life as one. Staying with the beautiful female vampire that turned him, he narrates how much fun he has hunting by her side, sharing their life together, and even befriending a lesbian couple of werewolves. And then someone drops a dead body at their doorstep. WTF.
I first read Kevin Kennedy's "Perspective" in a volume of Crystal Lake Publishing's Dark Tides anthology series, and it was good old fun with a message: it's better to be a happy vampire than a miserable human! Reading it a second time on the occasion of its getting published by Kennedy separately as a standalone, it's still a unique and entertaining story of classic monsters living the life in today's world. After all, how often do you see a vampire pumping iron at the gym? Not to mention the huge Easter Egg for readers of Kennedy's stories (specifically his sexy tale in KJP Publishing's "Werewolves" anthology).
I recommend it highly to anyone who enjoys fangs, claws, and gore. Enjoy the slaughter!
I first read Kevin Kennedy's "Perspective" in a volume of Crystal Lake Publishing's Dark Tides anthology series, and it was good old fun with a message: it's better to be a happy vampire than a miserable human! Reading it a second time on the occasion of its getting published by Kennedy separately as a standalone, it's still a unique and entertaining story of classic monsters living the life in today's world. After all, how often do you see a vampire pumping iron at the gym? Not to mention the huge Easter Egg for readers of Kennedy's stories (specifically his sexy tale in KJP Publishing's "Werewolves" anthology).
I recommend it highly to anyone who enjoys fangs, claws, and gore. Enjoy the slaughter!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received a free copy of this novella in exchange for an honest review.
"Perspective" is a dark and vicious little vampire story set in the modern world. The action is intense, the pacing is tight, the set pieces are vivid, and the characters are unforgettable. But don't be fooled—a plotless gorefest this is not.
The world Kennedy crafts is rife with mystery and intrigue. Danger lurks around every dark corner. The (unnamed) main character finds himself thrust into the thick of it when he intervenes in an altercation between a woman and her attackers. A desperate struggle ensues. It doesn't end well.
He awakens, bruised and bloody, to learn the attackers were brutalized and driven off by the very woman he sought to protect. That woman introduces herself as Samantha. Samantha, it turns out, has an agenda all her own, as well as a host of disturbing secrets. The two become closely intertwined from that point onward.
Kennedy writes with a ferocious intensity, the likes of which I haven't experienced in some time. His prose is crisp and clear, yet bold and striking.
At the heart of "Perspective" lies an important message: that we're all someone else to someone else. Relativity is everything; perspective is everything. Beauty exists in the eye of the beholder—and so do monstrosities. All kinds of them.
Fans of gothic horror and dark fantasy won't want to miss out on this one. Highly recommended.
"Perspective" is a dark and vicious little vampire story set in the modern world. The action is intense, the pacing is tight, the set pieces are vivid, and the characters are unforgettable. But don't be fooled—a plotless gorefest this is not.
The world Kennedy crafts is rife with mystery and intrigue. Danger lurks around every dark corner. The (unnamed) main character finds himself thrust into the thick of it when he intervenes in an altercation between a woman and her attackers. A desperate struggle ensues. It doesn't end well.
He awakens, bruised and bloody, to learn the attackers were brutalized and driven off by the very woman he sought to protect. That woman introduces herself as Samantha. Samantha, it turns out, has an agenda all her own, as well as a host of disturbing secrets. The two become closely intertwined from that point onward.
Kennedy writes with a ferocious intensity, the likes of which I haven't experienced in some time. His prose is crisp and clear, yet bold and striking.
At the heart of "Perspective" lies an important message: that we're all someone else to someone else. Relativity is everything; perspective is everything. Beauty exists in the eye of the beholder—and so do monstrosities. All kinds of them.
Fans of gothic horror and dark fantasy won't want to miss out on this one. Highly recommended.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Vampires? Check. Werewolves? Check. Demons? Check!! This short read is told from the perspective of a guy who is depressed and just doesn't care about anything in life. Enter a beautiful woman who seems to want him despite this. Only problem? She's a VAMPIRE!! When Samantha turns our narrator into one of the undead, he decides that the whole vampire thing isn't so bad after all!
The couple travel around, enjoying the sites of Europe and hunting together. When they meet a lesbian werewolf couple, things really heat up! While enjoying Amsterdam (complete with thousaands of bicycles!), a dead body shows up on their doorstep. This is followed by a mysterious note directing them to a strange underground tunnel. The quartet (of course, the werewolves go with the couple!) encounter a "demon" who controls a whole army of lesser demons and wants to add the vampire couple to his group.
What ensues is a truly epic battle scene, with plenty of gore and violence. This was a fast-paced read, with just the right amount of supernatural creatures and gore. I highly recommend anything by the author, as his work never disappoints!
The couple travel around, enjoying the sites of Europe and hunting together. When they meet a lesbian werewolf couple, things really heat up! While enjoying Amsterdam (complete with thousaands of bicycles!), a dead body shows up on their doorstep. This is followed by a mysterious note directing them to a strange underground tunnel. The quartet (of course, the werewolves go with the couple!) encounter a "demon" who controls a whole army of lesser demons and wants to add the vampire couple to his group.
What ensues is a truly epic battle scene, with plenty of gore and violence. This was a fast-paced read, with just the right amount of supernatural creatures and gore. I highly recommend anything by the author, as his work never disappoints!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Received an ARC of this book. In return for an honest review.
I started out with high hopes- great front cover. Love a good front cover of a book that peaks interest.
Then what seemed a potentially a Great storyline.. but I felt nearing the end it got abit.. repetitive ( a fighting scene)
just as I started to like the unusual characters that came into the story.. it then just went downhill I then didn’t care much for the story or the characters from middle to end. I think what did it was the ‘bigger’ fighting scene..it dragged and felt like it had been written before..
I wanted more depth of the characters. As they started out interesting! But Then I felt it to be abit rushed in parts and that’s when I started to lose interest. I wanted more character build up. More suspense!
The building up of suspense on one part -going down the stairs of a building, far beyond a basement, was good.. to then have what could’ve been a far more interesting character.. or atleast even more character growth and yet it just felt meh. I just find there was so much more that could’ve been done to make this great. But unfortunately to me it was just. Good.
I started out with high hopes- great front cover. Love a good front cover of a book that peaks interest.
Then what seemed a potentially a Great storyline.. but I felt nearing the end it got abit.. repetitive ( a fighting scene)
just as I started to like the unusual characters that came into the story.. it then just went downhill I then didn’t care much for the story or the characters from middle to end. I think what did it was the ‘bigger’ fighting scene..it dragged and felt like it had been written before..
I wanted more depth of the characters. As they started out interesting! But Then I felt it to be abit rushed in parts and that’s when I started to lose interest. I wanted more character build up. More suspense!
The building up of suspense on one part -going down the stairs of a building, far beyond a basement, was good.. to then have what could’ve been a far more interesting character.. or atleast even more character growth and yet it just felt meh. I just find there was so much more that could’ve been done to make this great. But unfortunately to me it was just. Good.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is well done, brief and very cool read! The characters are an interesting bunch and Kennwdy has a knack for world building with a minimal about of words, oh and action scenes! There is a really wild fight scene that takes up a fair portion of the story and it is just something else man! I did feel like the opening 3rd of the book moved at rocket speed and that there was never really any time given to digest and thi k about whats going on, sonething that seems to work in the stories favor since we really all know about Vampires and what they do and where they come from. My only real negstive that i feel like tha characters themselves have wonderful potential but deserved to be fleshed out a little more in my opinion. Its a really minor thing though and really takes nothing away from the powerful action sequences. Honestly i'm saying that if you have a spare 2 hours to kill and want somwthing fun to read, you really don't need to look anything further than right here!
I was lucky enough to get a e-book version of this from the author for review and duuuude I am so glad I asked, cause what a fun time that ended up being!
I was lucky enough to get a e-book version of this from the author for review and duuuude I am so glad I asked, cause what a fun time that ended up being!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Perspective is a funny thing. I don't mean Kevin Kennedy's wonderful novella, "Perspective," but the concept of perspective itself. Anais Nin said "We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are." Kevin masterfully grabs you by throat with this story (hopefully none of his characters are merely fictionalized names to protect the "innocent" who may one day actually grab you by the throat and, well, let's just say that wouldn't end well) and pulls you into a world that will have you questioning and examining your perspective on many things: life, death, afterlife, good, evil, loneliness, etc. It may all depend upon your perspective (lower case).
I'm grateful to Kevin for allowing me to read this early so that I can give you my perspective on "Perspective." The only reasons I didn't rate this higher are: 1) I can't give half stars and, 2) I wanted the story to continue. Hopefully at least a few of these characters tell Kevin more stories he can share with us.
Oh, yeah, and even if Kevin denies it, I fully believe there is an Easter egg homage to the incredible Richard Laymon for you to savor in here as well.
I'm grateful to Kevin for allowing me to read this early so that I can give you my perspective on "Perspective." The only reasons I didn't rate this higher are: 1) I can't give half stars and, 2) I wanted the story to continue. Hopefully at least a few of these characters tell Kevin more stories he can share with us.
Oh, yeah, and even if Kevin denies it, I fully believe there is an Easter egg homage to the incredible Richard Laymon for you to savor in here as well.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Perspective isn't one of those vampire novels where a body with two puncture wounds turns up in the opening chapter, someone finally says the word "vampire" a third of the way through, everyone spends the next hundred pages insisting vampires can't possibly exist, and only in the final act—when the bloodbath is well underway—do the protagonists have no choice but to accept reality and fight back.
Perspective takes a different approach. It's written as a kind of pseudo-memoir narrated by a vampire who reveals exactly what he is from the very first pages. From there, we go back to his origin story, follow the unusual friendships he forms (rather furry ones, if I may say so), and then... well, I won't spoil too much.
What I will say is that you're in for plenty of action, twists, pulp mayhem... and yes, lots of gore. A truly cinematic treat for horror fans.
Perspective takes a different approach. It's written as a kind of pseudo-memoir narrated by a vampire who reveals exactly what he is from the very first pages. From there, we go back to his origin story, follow the unusual friendships he forms (rather furry ones, if I may say so), and then... well, I won't spoil too much.
What I will say is that you're in for plenty of action, twists, pulp mayhem... and yes, lots of gore. A truly cinematic treat for horror fans.
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