Immortal: The First Tango: A Novel

by John E. Mayer

Immortal is a romantic suspense novel set in the present day. Octavius Kalman is a wealthy international wine merchant who relives his three hundred year life as a reluctant pawn in many historical events while in conflict with a mortal enemy. He is coping with porphyria, the genetic blood disease responsible for the vampire legends, and grieving over the loss of his one true love when she unexpectedly enters his life againor does she? Along his dramatic journey, he is saved by his love of music and dance, becoming a key figure in the development of tango from its birth on the seaboards of Europe and South America more than 150 years ago, to its sensual presence throughout the world today.

With Immortal, J.E. Mayer has created a unique blend of suspense, romance, time travel, and vampirism. An intense and fascinating read.

Adam Cushman, author of Cut.

286 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 29, 2014

About the author

John Mayer's fiction writing success started after his first novel was optioned by a major studio. Since then, John has published three other novels, written 10 screenplays, a stage play (Produced and performed) and has done assignment work as a consultant on crime/violence and psychological elements for studios/producers. His screenwriting has won recognition from the Nichols Competition (The Paraclete-top 25 finisher), Page International Screenwriting Competition (The Paraclete-4/5), The LA Film Awards (The System-Best Picture) and the Festigious International Film Awards (The System-Best Drama). John hosted a radio show for one year and teaches writing at a major international university. His screenwriting education has included Stanford University and The University of Chicago. In his ‘day job’ John (Dr. John Mayer) is an internationally acclaimed clinical psychologist specializing in abnormal behaviors in young people. (Violence, crime, substance abuse, serial killers, etc.) John’s 4th novel, Secession (with Koji Steven Sakai) was just published by Central Park South Publishing (2023).

Reviews

[Karina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to this audiobook and really enjoyed it! If I’m not vibing with the narrator, I usually don’t enjoy the book but that was not the case here.
From the start, I was sucked into the story. I was taken on a great adventure full of mystery and romance. I’m also a huge sucker for any vampire story and I was not disappointed with this story.

Huge thank you to the author for sending me the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.