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Viktor
Some histories are written in blood. Cutthroat, brigand, traitor. Viktor has left a trail of misery and death throughout 15th century Hungary. Driving by a sense of unholy ambition, he enters into a dark bargain with Lord Vlad Dracula III, immortality and untold power in exchange for eternal servitude and unswerving loyalty. Consecrated as a vampire and bound to a sword forged from pure hatred, Viktor betrays lovers, family, and humanity itself in the purpose of his iniquitous aims. Still, it will be treachery, his fickle ally, bring about godlike might or his doom? Viktor is the first prequel novel to P. Mattern’s best-selling and award-winning The Vampire Princess Trilogy, which tells the origin of the Svalbard Empire’s most infamous villain. From P. Some authors rush in where angels fear to tread-and R.D.Trimble,( aka Steve McGovern ) would be just that author. His impressive works are gender-defying and include multiple Bestselling and Award-Winning YA Midgrade adventures, Thrillers, Mystery and Suspense, New Adult Dark Fantasy and Horror. We met because he spotted a free download of the first book in my Bestselling and Award-Winning Vampire Princess Trilogy, snapped it up, and sent me a friend request on FaceBook to ask if he could read it on his Buzzworthy and closely followed WRITERS CIRCUS SHOW. (He didn’t LOOK dangerous, so I accepted-although I know better NOW!) R.D. has a keen appreciation for a well-spun story and dives into cold reads feet first with confidence, vigor, and passion. He uses his formidable voice performance talents to treat readers to a live performance of hundreds of indie and Small Publisher books free of charge. Even reading works in progress to hear their written words spoken aloud and their stories told in real-time. RD regales viewers with the best of broken damsels; star-crossed space invaders, sarcastic zombies, sultry spies, housewives turned mercenaries and more. R.D. makes an engaging host, lacing his broadcasts with cutting-edge humor (he used to do standup!) and acquainting viewers with their newly discovered author favorites. A family man to the core, his charming sons Andrew and Tyler join him on the show on occasion, and RD frequently juggles full-time work, parenting, and child care with an in-depth read of an exciting new book release. His impact on the author community and the encouragement he gives to emerging authors is an incredible and much-appreciated gift to us all. By the time I had finished writing The Vampire Princess Trilogy (the third book co-authored with L.Gauthier), R.D. Trimble was raving as he performed readings of the books on his show about the villainous character VIKTOR that was featured in the Trilogy. It was apparent that this nefarious, conniving, and larger than Death super villain( he was a vampire and a necromancer after all) had sparked his interest in a way few characters ever had. When RD suggested that Viktor needed his own Prequel, I didn’t hesitate to tell him he was JUST the one to write it! I knew he would use his formidable writing skills to bring form and substance to Viktor’s mysterious past, using his own fertile imagination and well-researched material from both history and legend to form dark and dangerous world readers would want to get lost in. This is what he has done. I know many readers have wondered about Viktor’s history, and they will be excited to have their morbid and carnal curiosity satisfied as they devour this compelling tale of tragedy, absolute greed, and relentless narcissism. RD Trimble has dug down deep and emerged with an epic tale of Evil Incarnate.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 12, 2021
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April 8, 2021
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VICTOR - Most Definitely A Really Nasty Vampire!
R. D. Trimble has written an outstanding prequel to The Vampire Princess Trilogy. He has definitely created a monster. He goes into great detail to explain why Victor was so wicked. He definitely accomplished that and then some. I had to set the book aside a few times while reading it because he so graphically wrote some of the scenes. He was really sneaky several and I never seen several outcomes before the hit me in the face and I was astonished at these times. His ending is one that will blow your mind. I was literally stunned when I finished the book. I’m sure it will knock your socks off as well! Grab it and enjoy if you are a horror lover. This is one of the best!
VICTOR - Most Definitely A Really Nasty Vampire!
R. D. Trimble has written an outstanding prequel to The Vampire Princess Trilogy. He has definitely created a monster. He goes into great detail to explain why Victor was so wicked. He definitely accomplished that and then some. I had to set the book aside a few times while reading it because he so graphically wrote some of the scenes. He was really sneaky several and I never seen several outcomes before the hit me in the face and I was astonished at these times. His ending is one that will blow your mind. I was literally stunned when I finished the book. I’m sure it will knock your socks off as well! Grab it and enjoy if you are a horror lover. This is one of the best!
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May 5, 2021A Tale That Transcends Through Blood And Time
Author R. D. Trimble writes an incredible prequel to P. Mattern's Vampire Trilogy. The prequel is about how Viktor evolves into the the most sinisister and evil villain of all time and is written with such depth that you are drawn into his very life and being. Although a novice in the genre of Horror, he is quickly adapting into the world of terror and will hopefully keep writing in this genre. This novel is amazing and has everything and well written book should, action, suspense, and true written evil. Recommended for horror/suspense fans of 13 or older. Deserves ten stars though I can only give it five. R. D. Trimble is the next up and coming author and I look forward to reading more.
Author R. D. Trimble writes an incredible prequel to P. Mattern's Vampire Trilogy. The prequel is about how Viktor evolves into the the most sinisister and evil villain of all time and is written with such depth that you are drawn into his very life and being. Although a novice in the genre of Horror, he is quickly adapting into the world of terror and will hopefully keep writing in this genre. This novel is amazing and has everything and well written book should, action, suspense, and true written evil. Recommended for horror/suspense fans of 13 or older. Deserves ten stars though I can only give it five. R. D. Trimble is the next up and coming author and I look forward to reading more.
March 19, 2021
"Viktor" by R.D. Trimble is a horrifyingly satiating tale of a deadly vampire coming in to his own. Viktor is worldly, smart, and thirsts for blood. He knows when he is being played, and knows how to play back.
The descriptions are lurid in the best ways. Details are so well communicated that every scene can be pictured like a gothic film. Viktor's inner dialogue shows who he really is, and what drives him.
I have not yet read the popular "Vampire Princess Trilogy" by P. Mattern, of which "Viktor" is the prequel to. Now I will!
"Viktor" is a horror novel that will bite into your consciousness and not let you go until the end.
The descriptions are lurid in the best ways. Details are so well communicated that every scene can be pictured like a gothic film. Viktor's inner dialogue shows who he really is, and what drives him.
I have not yet read the popular "Vampire Princess Trilogy" by P. Mattern, of which "Viktor" is the prequel to. Now I will!
"Viktor" is a horror novel that will bite into your consciousness and not let you go until the end.
June 14, 2021
Not sure (spoilers)
I have really struggled to read this book. I haven't been able to sit and read it for long amounts of time. I have been confused for most of it. I kept reading it because I wanted to see what happened to Viktor. The writing is very descriptive and goes into quite a bit of detail. The story that is written for Viktor is intriguing but sometimes I found him to be an ar****le but I think that might be the case. What he did to his brother I was very shocked it and I couldn't believe it. Also how Helena wasn't died was a great twist I didn't see it coming.
I have mixed feelings about the book if you like vampires definitely recommend
I have really struggled to read this book. I haven't been able to sit and read it for long amounts of time. I have been confused for most of it. I kept reading it because I wanted to see what happened to Viktor. The writing is very descriptive and goes into quite a bit of detail. The story that is written for Viktor is intriguing but sometimes I found him to be an ar****le but I think that might be the case. What he did to his brother I was very shocked it and I couldn't believe it. Also how Helena wasn't died was a great twist I didn't see it coming.
I have mixed feelings about the book if you like vampires definitely recommend
June 20, 2021
Free Kindle e-book in exchange for an honest review as part of the Indie June author month.
I had to DNF this book. If anyone knows me, they'd know how rarely I do this. This time, I did it. I will admit that I might come back to it again in a few months and try to read it. If that happens and I manage to fully read it through, I will change the rating.
The book was quite boring for me. There were far too many fight scenes and I didn't feel the need to have them quite so detailed. (Just to clarify, I didn't find them disturbing or anything, I just thought they slowed the story and made it boring).
This way, I have to give it 1 out of 5 stars.
I had to DNF this book. If anyone knows me, they'd know how rarely I do this. This time, I did it. I will admit that I might come back to it again in a few months and try to read it. If that happens and I manage to fully read it through, I will change the rating.
The book was quite boring for me. There were far too many fight scenes and I didn't feel the need to have them quite so detailed. (Just to clarify, I didn't find them disturbing or anything, I just thought they slowed the story and made it boring).
This way, I have to give it 1 out of 5 stars.
March 30, 2025
An interesting look at evil.
I found Viktor to be a very dark book. His internal monologue was intriguing as were his dreams. This is a story of an evil man on his journey to becoming a vampire of Vlad the Impaler, Dracula. He lusts for power above all, has no loyalty for anyone and he sees betrayal around every corner even as he betrays Helena and others time after time.
I found Viktor to be a very dark book. His internal monologue was intriguing as were his dreams. This is a story of an evil man on his journey to becoming a vampire of Vlad the Impaler, Dracula. He lusts for power above all, has no loyalty for anyone and he sees betrayal around every corner even as he betrays Helena and others time after time.
May 13, 2021
Wow, this story was amazing!!
The characters were awesome!! I loved reading and getting to know Viktor. He was quite....evil.
The storyline was remarkable!! The author did a phenomenal job building the character and creating a great world!! I highly recommend it!!
The characters were awesome!! I loved reading and getting to know Viktor. He was quite....evil.
The storyline was remarkable!! The author did a phenomenal job building the character and creating a great world!! I highly recommend it!!
August 19, 2021
RD knows how to pull you into a story and brings his characters to life! It is very hard to write about evil characters, but you will not be disappointed if you check this one out. This is a prequel, so you can pick it up without having read the other series books.
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June 8, 2021
Interesting read
It's its a very fast pace book but also alot of detail at the same time.
If you like Vampires, history, blood, gore and villains you would really enjoy this book.
It's its a very fast pace book but also alot of detail at the same time.
If you like Vampires, history, blood, gore and villains you would really enjoy this book.
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