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The Vorbing
Where do vampires come from? It is a question as old as recorded time. At last, you are looking at the answer. The Vorbing, the first novel in The Dubhtayl Saga, provides vampires with their own creation myth.
Nocturne is an isolated village terrorised by the savage NightLord Deadulus and his vampires every night. Vlad Ingisbohr wants to free his people from their reign of terror and avenge his father's death at their hands. So begins an epic quest to confront the forces of darkness. It takes Vlad from Nocturne to Dubhtayl's capital city Mortis to seek help. Pursued relentlessly by the vampires, Vlad uncovers a shocking revelation on the origins of vampirism in a cave that reveals his real enemy to him for the first time. Vlad's own fate is brought into sharper focus by another revelation simultaneously.
It instantly raises the stakes for the final war of annihilation on the slopes of Vampire Mountain. Will Vlad meet the same bloody end as his father? Is the revelation about his fate true? WiIl the bloodthirsty vengeance of the vampires be even more ruthless if they are victorious a second time? Read the new fantasy/horror novel The Vorbing and find out.
Nocturne is an isolated village terrorised by the savage NightLord Deadulus and his vampires every night. Vlad Ingisbohr wants to free his people from their reign of terror and avenge his father's death at their hands. So begins an epic quest to confront the forces of darkness. It takes Vlad from Nocturne to Dubhtayl's capital city Mortis to seek help. Pursued relentlessly by the vampires, Vlad uncovers a shocking revelation on the origins of vampirism in a cave that reveals his real enemy to him for the first time. Vlad's own fate is brought into sharper focus by another revelation simultaneously.
It instantly raises the stakes for the final war of annihilation on the slopes of Vampire Mountain. Will Vlad meet the same bloody end as his father? Is the revelation about his fate true? WiIl the bloodthirsty vengeance of the vampires be even more ruthless if they are victorious a second time? Read the new fantasy/horror novel The Vorbing and find out.
219 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 29, 2015
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About the author
Stewart Stafford
3 books34 followersStewart was born in New York City to Irish parents. The family moved back to Ireland when he was three years old.
His natural gift for writing appeared early (he is related to the Irish poet Austin Clarke). His first school report card when he was five had just one comment at the end: "Stewart writes very interesting stories."
He listened to his grandmother's tales of the Banshee in her kitchen and was enthralled and terrified. It was direct exposure to Ireland's Celtic storytelling tradition, and he got hooked. Stewart loves the folktales, traditions and superstitions of Ireland, the country that gave the world the festival of Halloween and Dracula author Bram Stoker. He went on to do an Irish Folklore course in University College Dublin. He also has qualifications in Theatre Studies, Criminology and Social Media for Business.
His natural gift for writing appeared early (he is related to the Irish poet Austin Clarke). His first school report card when he was five had just one comment at the end: "Stewart writes very interesting stories."
He listened to his grandmother's tales of the Banshee in her kitchen and was enthralled and terrified. It was direct exposure to Ireland's Celtic storytelling tradition, and he got hooked. Stewart loves the folktales, traditions and superstitions of Ireland, the country that gave the world the festival of Halloween and Dracula author Bram Stoker. He went on to do an Irish Folklore course in University College Dublin. He also has qualifications in Theatre Studies, Criminology and Social Media for Business.
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January 24, 2016
This book deserves recognition as a classic in the vampire genre. It would have been so easy for the author to write a familiar story, full of clichés, but The Vorbing is an original story that provides a fabulous yet unnerving read – exactly what you’re looking for in a great vampire book. The plot is gripping and highly entertaining, the writing style is lively and fluid, and the narrator has a strong voice which really brings the book to life. The main protagonist Vlad is a charming and admirable character and his personality and growth are very well depicted and explored as the story progresses. The book is so well-written you really feel a connection with Vlad as you turn each page. You become so engrossed in the story it’s exciting to watch the hero face each new danger and humbly enjoy every one of his conquests. I really warmed to Vlad’s kind and courageous personality, his willingness to save his family, his burning desire to avenge his father’s death, and his struggle to free the village of Nocturne from the vampires’ grip. The Nightlord Deadulus and his frightening flock of vampires have a lot of characteristics you’d expect within a vampire story, but they also have quite a few unique powers that make the book even more spellbinding and terrifying when you discover how they use all these sinister powers to destroy the villagers’ lives. I also really enjoyed reading about all the mythical creatures that Vlad meets in the course of his travels and their introduction proved to me this author really has an incredible imagination. Finally, the twists of fate in the final showdown, at the end of the book, certainly make this book a winner. I think The Vorbing would make a fantastic movie and I’m looking forward to reading the sequel.
September 21, 2021
Halloween is approaching! Perfect time to snuggle up to a good read. Hold on
to your snuggly, because this will scare you pants off! Was never really a huge
fan of Vampire's after they became all glitzy and such. DOWNLOAD this E-BOOK
and prepare yourself. I believe the Author is from Ireland and it shows. His knowledge
of folklore and perceptions of the old ways is spot on! It will transport you and make
you grateful for your ancestral heritage and all they may have gone through to keep
you in the LIGHT! I never liked giving away too much to spoil a GREAT READ! So
all I will tell you is... YOU MUST READ THIS STORY! So grateful and KUDOS to Stewart
Stafford! ~ Well done lad! Well done!
to your snuggly, because this will scare you pants off! Was never really a huge
fan of Vampire's after they became all glitzy and such. DOWNLOAD this E-BOOK
and prepare yourself. I believe the Author is from Ireland and it shows. His knowledge
of folklore and perceptions of the old ways is spot on! It will transport you and make
you grateful for your ancestral heritage and all they may have gone through to keep
you in the LIGHT! I never liked giving away too much to spoil a GREAT READ! So
all I will tell you is... YOU MUST READ THIS STORY! So grateful and KUDOS to Stewart
Stafford! ~ Well done lad! Well done!
November 1, 2015
The Vorbing is a must read for all. Mr. Stafford (who is my cousin and brilliant writer) takes the Vampire myth and turns it on it’s end by keeping to the original myths and dare I say history. In this fantastic novel vampires are neither gorgeous nor sparkling like most most fantasy novels or tv shows on the CW (The Vampire Diaries and the Originals). The novel keeps to traditional Celtic lore and as the series names is the Vampire Creation Myth. The characters keep you reading and the vampires keep you invested in this new haunting series. Grab your copy today on Amazon and enjoy being spooked even more this Halloween!
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