In the 14th century, Vampires are spreading a deadly disease, and all that stands between them and human annihilation are five young knights who seek to stop them at all cost.
On a mission of diplomacy, to ask help from an unlikely ally, their bluff was called, and now they must produce evidence they don't have.
The Pope is dissatisfied with the knights, but has a plan to fake the evidence, but it will involve doing the impossible: Capturing a Vampire.
The last remnant of the Templar Order, with help of a new recruit, once again must travel in a plague ridden world, and face off against monsters that lurk in the shadows and within the group itself.
Set out on a journey in Medieval France, where thousands are dying every day, and five Templar Hunters must find, capture, and bring back a vampire, or watch all of humanity fall.
I had read the Prologue (an awesome book by itself titled Journey to Darlet!!!) and it made me read the main story. I must confess, I read them both in succession, and that too, in one sitting.
Hats off to the author for a wonderful writing style. He has never gone over the top when it comes to usage of language. His writing is powerful and inspite of absence of gory descriptions, the fear factor exists. There is an aura of fear and valour at the saame time.
The characters are well etched out. They do have a bit of mystery added to them, like why was Harlan behaving the way he was, why was Jacques the recent addition to Temple Hunters. Yet, these characters and the others, make the story readable. The Pope is yet another intriguing character.
There is more to this story and the narration is so engrossing that, by the time this part ends, you will wish to read more. I am not a lover of horror and paranormal, though I do read them, the reason being I get put off by too much of blood and gore. But this story is different. It exudes fear but at the same time makes for a compelling continuous reading because of strong descriptions.
To sum up, you will be compelled to read the story once you read the Prologue and vice versa. Also, look forward to a sequel.