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Trevor Lawson #1-2
I Travel by Night / Last Train from Perdition
Two short novels featuring the vampiric gunslinger who seeks vengeance and justice across the Old West, from the New York Times-bestselling master of horror.
He was once a husband, father, lawyer, and Civil War soldier. Now he is a vampire struggling to hold onto his last thread of humanity--and to destroy the one who made him.
In I Travel by Night, Trevor Lawson handles matters from his lair at the Hotel Sanctuaire in New Orleans. When a prominent lumber man comes to him for help--to find and free his kidnapped daughter--Trevor senses a trap, for the man who signed the ransom note is one he knows too well. Traveling towards a ghost town in the dark of the swamps, Trevor soon finds himself preparing for a final showdown against the purest form of evil in existence: the Dark Society and its bloodthirsty queen.
With his new sidekick, Ann Kingsley, Trevor travels to Montana in Last Train from Perdition. When they try to free a young man from an outlaw gang, an innocent woman is caught in the crossfire. To save her life--and bring their captured fugitives to justice--Trevor and Ann take the train to Helena, never expecting the ambush that awaits them. For an army of the undead has gathered in the snowy darkness with a very special surprise for Ann: a reunion with her father and sister, who no longer resemble the humans she once loved.
He was once a husband, father, lawyer, and Civil War soldier. Now he is a vampire struggling to hold onto his last thread of humanity--and to destroy the one who made him.
In I Travel by Night, Trevor Lawson handles matters from his lair at the Hotel Sanctuaire in New Orleans. When a prominent lumber man comes to him for help--to find and free his kidnapped daughter--Trevor senses a trap, for the man who signed the ransom note is one he knows too well. Traveling towards a ghost town in the dark of the swamps, Trevor soon finds himself preparing for a final showdown against the purest form of evil in existence: the Dark Society and its bloodthirsty queen.
With his new sidekick, Ann Kingsley, Trevor travels to Montana in Last Train from Perdition. When they try to free a young man from an outlaw gang, an innocent woman is caught in the crossfire. To save her life--and bring their captured fugitives to justice--Trevor and Ann take the train to Helena, never expecting the ambush that awaits them. For an army of the undead has gathered in the snowy darkness with a very special surprise for Ann: a reunion with her father and sister, who no longer resemble the humans she once loved.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 5, 2022
About the author
Robert McCammon
181 books6,061 followersPseudonyms: Robert R. McCammon; Robert Rick McCammon
Robert McCammon was a full-time horror writer for many years. Among his many popular novels were the classics Boy's Life and Swan Song. After taking a hiatus for his family, he returned to writing with an interest in historical fiction.
His newest book, Leviathan, is the tenth and final book in the Matthew Corbett series. It was published in trade hardcover (Lividian Publications), ebook (Open Road), and audiobook (Audible) formats on December 3, 2024.
McCammon resides in Birmingham, Alabama.
Robert McCammon was a full-time horror writer for many years. Among his many popular novels were the classics Boy's Life and Swan Song. After taking a hiatus for his family, he returned to writing with an interest in historical fiction.
His newest book, Leviathan, is the tenth and final book in the Matthew Corbett series. It was published in trade hardcover (Lividian Publications), ebook (Open Road), and audiobook (Audible) formats on December 3, 2024.
McCammon resides in Birmingham, Alabama.
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October 24, 2023
awesome
My first taste of McCammon and I must say that I am impressed. It’s basically a western Blade The Vampire Hunter novella. The first story has fun character building for Trevor, he is a Vampire For Hire who only drinks animal blood and works as a private investigator in a way. On the side, he’s searching for his maker to suck her dry to hopefully become human again.
Book 2 doesn’t pick off where the first one did and basically abandoned the main premise which was irritating but it was significantly more action packed so it paid off. It left off like there will be book 3 but I don’t know why there hasn’t been one…
My first taste of McCammon and I must say that I am impressed. It’s basically a western Blade The Vampire Hunter novella. The first story has fun character building for Trevor, he is a Vampire For Hire who only drinks animal blood and works as a private investigator in a way. On the side, he’s searching for his maker to suck her dry to hopefully become human again.
Book 2 doesn’t pick off where the first one did and basically abandoned the main premise which was irritating but it was significantly more action packed so it paid off. It left off like there will be book 3 but I don’t know why there hasn’t been one…
May 24, 2023
I Travel by Night / Last Train from Perdition, which combines two short stories into one, is an enjoyable little book. While it doesn't have nearly as much fun or character development as you want, it's still an interesting and entertaining romp through the 1880s by way of a former Confederate-turned-vampire.
Last Train From Perdition was more enjoyable overall, partially because the backstory was already out of the way, and partially because it was faster-paced.
Overall, worth the short read but definitely feels like it could have been better if it were a longer, more fleshed-out novel.
Last Train From Perdition was more enjoyable overall, partially because the backstory was already out of the way, and partially because it was faster-paced.
Overall, worth the short read but definitely feels like it could have been better if it were a longer, more fleshed-out novel.
March 24, 2023
Two novellas about Trevor Lawson, a confederate soldier who was turned into a vampire by the female LaRouge after nearly dying on the battlefield of the Civil War. Now Trevor’s a freelance adventurer who helps people while also hunting down LaRouge in the hopes killing her will change him back human.
These are pretty cool adventures. Trevor isn’t a full vampire yet, he’s more like a half vampire. He prolongs his humanity by drinking animal blood. But he still has a lot of their strengths and weaknesses. In the first story he’s lured into a trap at a sunken ghost town in the Louisiana swamps by LaRouge who wants to turn him into a full vampire. In the second story Trevor is trapped on a train with several humans, stuck in the snow, surrounded by hundreds of full vampires ready to kill everyone on board.
These are cool and different. I’d like to read more.
These are pretty cool adventures. Trevor isn’t a full vampire yet, he’s more like a half vampire. He prolongs his humanity by drinking animal blood. But he still has a lot of their strengths and weaknesses. In the first story he’s lured into a trap at a sunken ghost town in the Louisiana swamps by LaRouge who wants to turn him into a full vampire. In the second story Trevor is trapped on a train with several humans, stuck in the snow, surrounded by hundreds of full vampires ready to kill everyone on board.
These are cool and different. I’d like to read more.
September 13, 2026
My rating of these two novellas is 4.5 rounded up to a 5.
I Travel by Night/The Last Train to Perdition is a hybrid of a western action-adventure and vampire horror. This genre gives me an “armchair adrenaline rush” of reading pleasure.
The central character is Trevor Lawson, a self-styled freelance adventurer for hire. All matters handled for a handsome fee. His clients get more than bargained for because Trevor is a half-vampire which he does not disclose and tries to retain his humanity by helping people. At the same time, Trevor endeavors to find & drink the ichor (blood) of his maker in a desperate attempt to shed his vampiric nature.
In the first story, Trevor is hired to rescue a wealthy business man’s daughter being held for ransom. The kidnappers include a peculiar stipulation that the ransom gold coins must be delivered by Trevor Lawson to a remote town of questionable existence. Is it the ransom or Trevor, the object of this nefarious demand?
Along the way, Trevor gains an intrepid companion with incomparable marksmanship skills.
In the second story, Trevor is hired to rescue & extricate his client’s prodigal son from a criminal group he foolishly fell in with. In order to save an injured woman & get her life-saving treatment, Trevor and his companions must take a night train and survive an onslaught of a vampiric army. How can Trevor and the humans survive the battle? Might there be allies unbeknownst to Trevor?
The author does an excellent job of creating the period atmosphere and the parameters of the vampire powers. Interestingly, there is no wooden stakes being pounded into vampire chests. In this reality, Trevor uses “silver angels” which are silver bullets consecrated with holy water & blessed by a friendly priest to kill his adversaries. He knows he has to shoot the vampires in the head or decapitate them.
A challenge for Trevor is can he continue to hold onto his humanity as he can feel his body transforming. He refrains from drinking human blood and drinks animal blood which is a poor substitute. At times he is tempted to let go & take hold of immortality. He asks himself if there might be others who are resisting their vampiric natures.
I enjoyed these stories very much, but I have so many questions, that I hope the author will eventually answer by adding subsequent Trevor Lawson adventures!
I Travel by Night/The Last Train to Perdition is a hybrid of a western action-adventure and vampire horror. This genre gives me an “armchair adrenaline rush” of reading pleasure.
The central character is Trevor Lawson, a self-styled freelance adventurer for hire. All matters handled for a handsome fee. His clients get more than bargained for because Trevor is a half-vampire which he does not disclose and tries to retain his humanity by helping people. At the same time, Trevor endeavors to find & drink the ichor (blood) of his maker in a desperate attempt to shed his vampiric nature.
In the first story, Trevor is hired to rescue a wealthy business man’s daughter being held for ransom. The kidnappers include a peculiar stipulation that the ransom gold coins must be delivered by Trevor Lawson to a remote town of questionable existence. Is it the ransom or Trevor, the object of this nefarious demand?
Along the way, Trevor gains an intrepid companion with incomparable marksmanship skills.
In the second story, Trevor is hired to rescue & extricate his client’s prodigal son from a criminal group he foolishly fell in with. In order to save an injured woman & get her life-saving treatment, Trevor and his companions must take a night train and survive an onslaught of a vampiric army. How can Trevor and the humans survive the battle? Might there be allies unbeknownst to Trevor?
The author does an excellent job of creating the period atmosphere and the parameters of the vampire powers. Interestingly, there is no wooden stakes being pounded into vampire chests. In this reality, Trevor uses “silver angels” which are silver bullets consecrated with holy water & blessed by a friendly priest to kill his adversaries. He knows he has to shoot the vampires in the head or decapitate them.
A challenge for Trevor is can he continue to hold onto his humanity as he can feel his body transforming. He refrains from drinking human blood and drinks animal blood which is a poor substitute. At times he is tempted to let go & take hold of immortality. He asks himself if there might be others who are resisting their vampiric natures.
I enjoyed these stories very much, but I have so many questions, that I hope the author will eventually answer by adding subsequent Trevor Lawson adventures!
June 12, 2022
I recently purchased this book set. I already had I Travel by Night but not The Road to Perdition, so I purchased the two book set. It was sooo good. I love the character, Trevor Lawson, and I can only wonder if there will ever be a third book or more to eventually help Trevor find what he is seeking. Robert McCammon is one of my favorite writers, and these short novellas did not disappoint. Highly recommended.
June 26, 2026
★★★★★
Robert McCammon's I Travel by Night and Last Train from Perdition prove that sometimes the shortest stories cast the longest shadows. Across just two novellas, McCammon creates a world where gothic horror rides alongside six-shooters, locomotives, frozen wilderness, and the fading myths of the American frontier. Rather than treating vampires and westerns as separate genres awkwardly stitched together, he lets them breathe the same cold night air until they feel inseparable. The result is a fast-moving blend of supernatural horror, historical adventure, and pulp storytelling that feels both classic and refreshingly distinct.
At the heart of the series is Trevor Lawson, known professionally as "All Matters Handled." He is not the swaggering immortal who revels in eternal life, but a reluctant vampire haunted by what he has become. His greatest battles are not simply against monstrous enemies, but against the constant fear of surrendering what remains of his humanity. That internal conflict gives every confrontation added weight. Even when the action races forward, there is always the quiet question lingering beneath the surface: how long can someone remain human after becoming something else entirely? Readers who appreciate morally conflicted protagonists, tragic heroes, and monsters who desperately resist becoming monsters will find Trevor immensely compelling.
Trevor's partnership with Ann gives the series much of its emotional strength. Rather than existing simply as a companion, she stands as an equal whose own history with the supernatural shapes the journey. Their mutual trust, sharp dialogue, and willingness to risk everything for one another prevent the stories from becoming relentlessly bleak. Amid bloodshed, impossible odds, and creatures lurking beyond civilization, their relationship provides moments of warmth that make the surrounding darkness even more effective. McCammon also demonstrates a remarkable talent for atmosphere. I Travel by Night embraces the haunted mood of the Deep South, while Last Train from Perdition shifts into the icy isolation of Montana aboard a snowbound train. The changing landscapes never feel like simple backdrops. Instead, they become active participants in the suspense, whether through claustrophobic railcars, frozen wilderness, or lonely frontier towns where danger can emerge from either the wilderness or the people themselves. Every setting feels cinematic, inviting readers to imagine lantern light cutting through darkness while something ancient waits just beyond its reach.
Fans of pulp adventure will especially appreciate the relentless pacing. These novellas waste very little time before throwing Trevor and Ann into desperate confrontations against the cannibalistic horrors of the Dark Society. Gunfights blend naturally with supernatural terror, creating stories that embrace the excitement of classic dime novels while carrying the emotional weight of modern horror fiction. The action remains thrilling because it is always rooted in character rather than spectacle alone. The overall vibe is perhaps best described as gothic horror galloping across the dying Wild West. Imagine lonely railroads stretching toward snow-covered mountains, abandoned settlements hiding terrible secrets, weary gunslingers burdened by impossible curses, and monsters that belong as much to folklore as nightmares. It captures the spirit of old western adventures while draping them in midnight and feeding them vampire lore. Readers who enjoy The Dark Tower, horror westerns, dark historical fiction, or supernatural adventures with strong character work will likely find much to admire here.
Part of what makes these novellas so memorable is Robert McCammon's storytelling style. He has long been celebrated for writing horror that never forgets its humanity, and these books exemplify that strength. His prose moves with confidence, balancing quiet moments of reflection against bursts of explosive action. He never allows atmosphere to overwhelm momentum, nor action to eclipse emotional investment. The supernatural elements feel mysterious without becoming confusing, and his historical settings feel lived-in without slowing the narrative with excessive detail. It is the work of a writer who understands exactly when to tighten the reins and when to let the story thunder forward. There is also an unmistakable affection for older adventure fiction running through these tales. McCammon embraces many of the pleasures of pulp storytelling, including heroic stand-offs, memorable villains, and escalating peril, but filters them through modern characterization and genuine emotional stakes. The result is fiction that feels timeless rather than nostalgic, honoring classic genre traditions while standing comfortably alongside contemporary horror.
Prospective readers should know that the series contains graphic violence, horror imagery, vampire attacks, cannibalistic monsters, blood and gore, frequent life-or-death confrontations, and dark supernatural themes. While these elements are integral to the atmosphere, the stories are driven more by courage, sacrifice, and the struggle to preserve one's humanity than by shock value alone. For readers seeking fast-paced supernatural westerns with memorable characters, haunting settings, and an irresistible blend of gothic horror and frontier adventure, I Travel by Night and Last Train from Perdition are hidden gems. They demonstrate how much power can exist within the novella format, leaving behind the satisfying feeling of having ridden through a dangerous, unforgettable stretch of haunted frontier where every mile traveled after sunset carries the promise of wonder, terror, and one more story waiting beyond the next bend in the tracks.
Robert McCammon's I Travel by Night and Last Train from Perdition prove that sometimes the shortest stories cast the longest shadows. Across just two novellas, McCammon creates a world where gothic horror rides alongside six-shooters, locomotives, frozen wilderness, and the fading myths of the American frontier. Rather than treating vampires and westerns as separate genres awkwardly stitched together, he lets them breathe the same cold night air until they feel inseparable. The result is a fast-moving blend of supernatural horror, historical adventure, and pulp storytelling that feels both classic and refreshingly distinct.
At the heart of the series is Trevor Lawson, known professionally as "All Matters Handled." He is not the swaggering immortal who revels in eternal life, but a reluctant vampire haunted by what he has become. His greatest battles are not simply against monstrous enemies, but against the constant fear of surrendering what remains of his humanity. That internal conflict gives every confrontation added weight. Even when the action races forward, there is always the quiet question lingering beneath the surface: how long can someone remain human after becoming something else entirely? Readers who appreciate morally conflicted protagonists, tragic heroes, and monsters who desperately resist becoming monsters will find Trevor immensely compelling.
Trevor's partnership with Ann gives the series much of its emotional strength. Rather than existing simply as a companion, she stands as an equal whose own history with the supernatural shapes the journey. Their mutual trust, sharp dialogue, and willingness to risk everything for one another prevent the stories from becoming relentlessly bleak. Amid bloodshed, impossible odds, and creatures lurking beyond civilization, their relationship provides moments of warmth that make the surrounding darkness even more effective. McCammon also demonstrates a remarkable talent for atmosphere. I Travel by Night embraces the haunted mood of the Deep South, while Last Train from Perdition shifts into the icy isolation of Montana aboard a snowbound train. The changing landscapes never feel like simple backdrops. Instead, they become active participants in the suspense, whether through claustrophobic railcars, frozen wilderness, or lonely frontier towns where danger can emerge from either the wilderness or the people themselves. Every setting feels cinematic, inviting readers to imagine lantern light cutting through darkness while something ancient waits just beyond its reach.
Fans of pulp adventure will especially appreciate the relentless pacing. These novellas waste very little time before throwing Trevor and Ann into desperate confrontations against the cannibalistic horrors of the Dark Society. Gunfights blend naturally with supernatural terror, creating stories that embrace the excitement of classic dime novels while carrying the emotional weight of modern horror fiction. The action remains thrilling because it is always rooted in character rather than spectacle alone. The overall vibe is perhaps best described as gothic horror galloping across the dying Wild West. Imagine lonely railroads stretching toward snow-covered mountains, abandoned settlements hiding terrible secrets, weary gunslingers burdened by impossible curses, and monsters that belong as much to folklore as nightmares. It captures the spirit of old western adventures while draping them in midnight and feeding them vampire lore. Readers who enjoy The Dark Tower, horror westerns, dark historical fiction, or supernatural adventures with strong character work will likely find much to admire here.
Part of what makes these novellas so memorable is Robert McCammon's storytelling style. He has long been celebrated for writing horror that never forgets its humanity, and these books exemplify that strength. His prose moves with confidence, balancing quiet moments of reflection against bursts of explosive action. He never allows atmosphere to overwhelm momentum, nor action to eclipse emotional investment. The supernatural elements feel mysterious without becoming confusing, and his historical settings feel lived-in without slowing the narrative with excessive detail. It is the work of a writer who understands exactly when to tighten the reins and when to let the story thunder forward. There is also an unmistakable affection for older adventure fiction running through these tales. McCammon embraces many of the pleasures of pulp storytelling, including heroic stand-offs, memorable villains, and escalating peril, but filters them through modern characterization and genuine emotional stakes. The result is fiction that feels timeless rather than nostalgic, honoring classic genre traditions while standing comfortably alongside contemporary horror.
Prospective readers should know that the series contains graphic violence, horror imagery, vampire attacks, cannibalistic monsters, blood and gore, frequent life-or-death confrontations, and dark supernatural themes. While these elements are integral to the atmosphere, the stories are driven more by courage, sacrifice, and the struggle to preserve one's humanity than by shock value alone. For readers seeking fast-paced supernatural westerns with memorable characters, haunting settings, and an irresistible blend of gothic horror and frontier adventure, I Travel by Night and Last Train from Perdition are hidden gems. They demonstrate how much power can exist within the novella format, leaving behind the satisfying feeling of having ridden through a dangerous, unforgettable stretch of haunted frontier where every mile traveled after sunset carries the promise of wonder, terror, and one more story waiting beyond the next bend in the tracks.
December 31, 2025
These were two novellas that can be read together since The Last Train to Perdition immediately follows I Travel by Night. Robert McCammon is one of my all time favorite novelists, and he definitely delivered with these two novellas. He seems to have rediscovered himself as a historical speculative fiction writer, as compared to being a contemporary horror writer early in his career. I liked both the concept behind these stories, a post Civil War nineteenth century vampire who doesn’t want to be a vampire and is striving to undo his condition and become human again, going to war with the vampire community in the process. He takes difficult jobs as a private investigator/bounty hunter/gun for hire as his occupation while trying to find the vampire who turned him.
Of the two novellas, I preferred I Travel by Night, where Trevor Lawson takes on a job to rescue a banker’s daughter who has been kidnapped by the vampire society he hunts. He recognizes this as a trap for him but takes the job anyway. He is joined by Ann Kingsley, the kidnapped woman’s sister, who joins Lawson as his sidekick in the second novella and helps him by doing things by day that he cannot, although that isn’t really explored in either story. In The Last Train to Perdition, Lawson is hired to retrieve a politician’s son, who has fallen in with a group of bandits, where he once again is ambushed by the vampires he is trying to annihilate. I really enjoyed both novellas, but the problem with the second one is that it has a Deux Ex Machina ending that brings it down a notch.
The second novella ends with the promise of more to come in this story, and I look forward to reading more in this story world.
Carl Alves – author or Return to Blood Street
Of the two novellas, I preferred I Travel by Night, where Trevor Lawson takes on a job to rescue a banker’s daughter who has been kidnapped by the vampire society he hunts. He recognizes this as a trap for him but takes the job anyway. He is joined by Ann Kingsley, the kidnapped woman’s sister, who joins Lawson as his sidekick in the second novella and helps him by doing things by day that he cannot, although that isn’t really explored in either story. In The Last Train to Perdition, Lawson is hired to retrieve a politician’s son, who has fallen in with a group of bandits, where he once again is ambushed by the vampires he is trying to annihilate. I really enjoyed both novellas, but the problem with the second one is that it has a Deux Ex Machina ending that brings it down a notch.
The second novella ends with the promise of more to come in this story, and I look forward to reading more in this story world.
Carl Alves – author or Return to Blood Street
January 21, 2026
Robert McCammon takes us on a journey through shadowed streets with his vampire gunslinger Trevor Lawson in "I Travel by Night." In this gripping novella, Lawson a weary, introspective vampire roams the dark fringes of the American Wild West, a Civil War soldier turned undead. Only traveling by night, he fights to combat evil and hunts LaRouge, the vampire queen who turned him. If Lawson can trap her and drink her blood, he might return to mortal life. What makes this story stand out is Lawson’s quiet menace, hinting at dangerous depths beneath his calm exterior, blending noir style with unsettling horror. McCammon crafts a fast-paced, stylish tale that feels both timeless and fresh, propelled by Lawson's complex character and a haunting atmosphere.
The adventure continues in "Last Train from Perdition," plunging deeper into Lawson’s world. This darker, emotionally charged novella follows Lawson on a doomed journey filled with human cruelty and supernatural terror. With his new ally, Ann Kingsley, he travels to Montana. When they attempt to rescue a young man from outlaws, an innocent woman gets caught in the crossfire. Determined to save her and deliver the fugitives, Lawson and Ann board a train to Helena, never imagining the deadly ambush awaiting them. An army of the undead lurks in the snowy darkness, with a chilling surprise for Ann: a reunion with her father and sister no longer entirely human. McCammon explores themes of alienation and conscience, using the claustrophobic train setting to heighten suspense. The ending leaves the door open for more adventures, ensuring Lawson’s story will stay with readers long after the last page. Perfect for fans of Deadwood, both novellas can be devoured in just a few hours.
The adventure continues in "Last Train from Perdition," plunging deeper into Lawson’s world. This darker, emotionally charged novella follows Lawson on a doomed journey filled with human cruelty and supernatural terror. With his new ally, Ann Kingsley, he travels to Montana. When they attempt to rescue a young man from outlaws, an innocent woman gets caught in the crossfire. Determined to save her and deliver the fugitives, Lawson and Ann board a train to Helena, never imagining the deadly ambush awaiting them. An army of the undead lurks in the snowy darkness, with a chilling surprise for Ann: a reunion with her father and sister no longer entirely human. McCammon explores themes of alienation and conscience, using the claustrophobic train setting to heighten suspense. The ending leaves the door open for more adventures, ensuring Lawson’s story will stay with readers long after the last page. Perfect for fans of Deadwood, both novellas can be devoured in just a few hours.
July 3, 2022
wow interesting reading and a different take!
Vampire stories are numerous and I can say I have read many and this is different. I can’t recall many that have the vampire or turned as the main character and the ‘good guy’! I found this as a enjoyable reading time and will look if there are any more stories. Even if there are no further stories still will have no regrets with reading this book and these two stories.
Vampire stories are numerous and I can say I have read many and this is different. I can’t recall many that have the vampire or turned as the main character and the ‘good guy’! I found this as a enjoyable reading time and will look if there are any more stories. Even if there are no further stories still will have no regrets with reading this book and these two stories.
November 13, 2024
2 superb novellas about a vampire gunslinger in 1860s USA. Superb westerny vibe and awesome action throughout. I actually felt the characterisation was done really well for 2 very short novels just over a 100 pages long.
I wish this had been either one long book, a longer book of short stories or a full series about this character as I think there’s a lot of great stuff to build on here with the characters of Trevor Lawson and Ann.
I wish this had been either one long book, a longer book of short stories or a full series about this character as I think there’s a lot of great stuff to build on here with the characters of Trevor Lawson and Ann.
November 7, 2022
Not sure what I was expecting. Haven’t read a McCammon book since high school. The writing is corny as hell and his vampire/gunslinger/superhero is the kind of thing that would appeal best to adolescents. But it would be a lie to say if there wasn’t some enjoyment to be had. Think this will be my last venture in the renewed McCammon universe though.
February 19, 2025
Great horror western series! I loved the writing. I travel by night was a simple story but loved the more character driven accounts of the vampire bounty Hunter and his human companion Anne. The Last train from Perdition really amped up the action and ended on a bit of a set up for more books and I hope McCammon goes through writing more in this series.
August 29, 2022
2 stories, fast read, both of them. very much in line with Gone South/Boys Life atmospheric feel. Action, near-death/last minute save adventures. Not anything i would read twice, but great for escapism fiction.
January 29, 2023
Great vampire story with a western twist.
A great horror vampire story with a western cowboy theme. Very well written and lots of action and drama. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes Anne Rice.
A great horror vampire story with a western cowboy theme. Very well written and lots of action and drama. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes Anne Rice.
June 9, 2025
Combined 4/5
I Travel By Night 5/5
Just a great vampire hunting tale! McCammon chose the perfect period and setting to deliver this story. I really liked Lawson as a character, a vampire hanging desperately onto the shreds of his humanity. While we really didn’t get to know Ann, she is primed to be a good partner for Trevor. The bad guys were creepy, and the action was badass!
Last Train to Perdition
3/5. This was not as compelling for me as the first story. I liked the ordeal around giving into the urges or not, and the more conflict was added into the story for Ann. The entrance of *spoilers* other anti-vampire vampires was interesting and the set up for this series to continue has potential. But after the big bad from the first novella, the baddies in this one just fell short. Although the big shoot out/battle at the end was entertaining.
If McCammon ever returns to this story, it could be a fun series to follow!
I Travel By Night 5/5
Just a great vampire hunting tale! McCammon chose the perfect period and setting to deliver this story. I really liked Lawson as a character, a vampire hanging desperately onto the shreds of his humanity. While we really didn’t get to know Ann, she is primed to be a good partner for Trevor. The bad guys were creepy, and the action was badass!
Last Train to Perdition
3/5. This was not as compelling for me as the first story. I liked the ordeal around giving into the urges or not, and the more conflict was added into the story for Ann. The entrance of *spoilers* other anti-vampire vampires was interesting and the set up for this series to continue has potential. But after the big bad from the first novella, the baddies in this one just fell short. Although the big shoot out/battle at the end was entertaining.
If McCammon ever returns to this story, it could be a fun series to follow!
July 4, 2025
Creative and fun. A little trophy in spots, but on the whole a fun ride. Would make a great movie or video game series, like a red Dead Redemption with Supernatural elements. The stories are quick easy reads and are a great throwback to the mysterious gunslinger.
December 27, 2025
I enjoyed both stories. Lawson is a likeable character and there is plenty of action and suspense. Lawson is on a quest to find the vampire who turned him while trying to avoid being killed by those that follow her. The western setting with no romance was refreshing.
December 29, 2022
I liked it. I liked it a lot. First time reading McCammon. I enjoy an adventure Horror. This fit the bill.
March 11, 2023
Have Fangs Will Travel
A really satisfying tale of Gunsmoke, Fate and being Human. Let's hope more tales are on the way. McCarron is a rare talent.
A really satisfying tale of Gunsmoke, Fate and being Human. Let's hope more tales are on the way. McCarron is a rare talent.
March 20, 2024
Not the best thing I've read from McCammon. Shallow characters, not very exciting story line. Has promise, but wasn't fleshed out.
May 14, 2024
It’s a friggin vampire western by Robert McCammon. Why wouldn’t you read this?
July 11, 2025
solid 4 never had any page turning moments but the author writes well so it stayed interesting enough for a vampire gunslinger story
April 21, 2026
Read both of his vampire books. Very detailed story, trust me, you will love it if you like Steven Kings Salems lot, you will love these even more!
February 19, 2025
These two novellas are my first McCammon books but they are most definitely not my last. Read with a couple of Booksta people last month, I immediately fell in love with McCammon’s writing style, his simple but descriptive prose and the characters he created.
The novellas focus on vampire gunslinger Trevor Lawson, who seeks vengeance and justice across 1860s Old West (the vampire/cowboy combination is perfection). Lawson is slowly losing his humanity, his monstrous nature creeping to the surface and his one goal is to destroy the creature who made him.
The simplicity of McCammon’s stories, the vivid description along with the focus on Lawson’s struggles to retain his humanity were the highlights for me. The Last Train From Perdition was my favourite out of the two because of the fast paced nature of the story and the amount of action McCammon was able to pack into the novella. I really hope the author writes a third book because Lawson’s story deserves to be continued.
So if you’re looking for a western story with vampires, go check these out.
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The novellas focus on vampire gunslinger Trevor Lawson, who seeks vengeance and justice across 1860s Old West (the vampire/cowboy combination is perfection). Lawson is slowly losing his humanity, his monstrous nature creeping to the surface and his one goal is to destroy the creature who made him.
The simplicity of McCammon’s stories, the vivid description along with the focus on Lawson’s struggles to retain his humanity were the highlights for me. The Last Train From Perdition was my favourite out of the two because of the fast paced nature of the story and the amount of action McCammon was able to pack into the novella. I really hope the author writes a third book because Lawson’s story deserves to be continued.
So if you’re looking for a western story with vampires, go check these out.
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January 5, 2024
Trevor Lawson is a great character and I would love more stories about him.
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