Fans of Trueblood and all things dark and steampunk will fall in love with Lucille Moncrief's Nefarious Series. In the fifth installment of this newest generation of vampire lore, go back in time to the savage heights of the French Revolution. Heads will roll as the story follows the series' anti-hero, Samuel Quartermaine, as he falls victim to the family curse and his father's betrayal. In book 4.5 of Lucille Moncrief's steampunk, dark and epic fantasy, is a wild ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat and reading long into the night . . . With the lights on, of course.
The Heads That Rolled, the fifth book in the Nefarious series, is dark steampunk at its best. It takes the reader back in time to the French Revolution and its bloody history. This new and unique take on vampire lore follows Samuel Quartermaine as he falls victim to the family curse, and his father's betrayal. Expertly penned, this instalment is a fantastic and immersive story that is deep, dark and enthralling. Captivating and full of suspense, this gripping tale with a sense of realism is a difficult book to put down once begun. The characters are rich and well developed, and the tension holds for quite a while as the reader follows along with them as the story unfolds. Once again Moncrief does not disappoint. Recommended! Gifted with a copy which I voluntarily reviewed.