Maverip

by Damean Mathews

Dead bodies are showing up more frequently in the small town of Maverip, and Sheriff Morgan Childress is working tirelessly on the case. When an ancient myth proves to be reality, can Morgan and her partner put an end to the murders once and for all and save the town? When the truth is revealed to the sergeant working on the case, Morgan's secrets threaten to come out while shadows build in the woods around the town. Truth, lies, and mystery unravel as danger threatens to put an end to the town and its citizens if she can't put aside her personal connection to the case and bring justice to those responsible before it's too late. Exploring the origins of one of the most well-known legends in history, “Maverip” is a modern vampire novel with as many twists and turns as the rural back roads of its Virginia setting.

314 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 9, 2022

About the author

Born in Tazewell County, Damean has spent most of his life in Southwest Virginia writing and trying to make a difference in the community. His works can be purchased on Amazon.com and found on his website where you'll find some works offered for free and others available for purchase. Damean is a blogger and creator of an online book club. He is an author who loves feedback and interaction with his fans.

Reviews

[William Hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maverip is creative and entertaining, and if you enjoy small towns preyed on by bloodlusting vampires, this book is for you. Be warned that it is only part 1, and leaves you hanging after choices have been made. Family and family history are key elements of the story, and the background of the Appalachian town. I would have liked to have known and seen more of it. The twists, turns and revelations of the plot are what really jazz up the story and keep it moving. Some of them I would have liked to see earlier, allowing the consequences more time to come into play. Characters spend a lot of time in their heads, sleeping, dreaming, and often reviewing actions when I would have liked to see said event played out in 'real time'. That was true for me reading Dracula, too, and all the letters and journal entries. Their musings could be akin to letters in their heads. I didn't find anyone likable to cheer for, whether that be the sheriff, the ex-FBI agent, the young girl, or the vampires, but I felt the same way about Interview with a Vampire. The beginning of Maverip started swiftly, then slowed, so be patient, as things pick up in The Rising and race toward the end. I would have enjoyed spending more time with later events then than with what was happening earlier. If true Good vs pure Evil is what you like in your stories, you won't find it here, nor any helpful holy objects or weapons. If Maverip had been tighter, I would have given it 4 stars, because there is so much to enjoy.