The London Vampire Panic

I, Vampire #6

by Michael Romkey

A DARK, UNHOLY COVENANT
In an ancient monastery, far from the bustling streets of London, an order of monks celebrates the glories of art and music. Separate from the world, they conceal a secret. For within the sheltered walls, a beautiful woman makes a horrifying promise—and a boy receives a life-saving gift.

BLEEDS INTO A HELLISH CURSE
Soon a monster is preying upon the people of Victorian London. A fiend who thrives on darkness and blood. Victim after victim falls to the beast. No one is safe. The murders are indiscriminate, ruthless. Only the same violent death links them—the torn throat and the bloodless corpse left behind.

THE LONDON VAMPIRE PANIC
Lead by the famous vampire hunter Dr. Abraham Van Helsing, six men set out to track down and unmask the killer—and bring the nightmare gripping the city to a blessed end. If they can stay alive. . . .

Genres: Horror, Vampires, Paranormal, Fiction, Supernatural

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 3, 2001

Reviews

[isa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually so good. Historical fantasy with cameo mentions and apperances of actual figures of the time (from musicians to scientists) which make the story alluring and enjoyable. at times the cameo mentions felt ever so slightly too forced but not to the point of being unenjoyable. the story is exciting and the highlighting of multiple perspectives is a smart choice as it leaves the story addressing all the relevant parties without leaving anything unanswered - but still creating interests and twists in the narrative that keep things fresh and engaging. blackley is a lively character and exciting and charming, there is humor in the story but it is certainly not a comedy. overall a great and easy face paced page turning read

[Michael Oshima · Rating 5 out of 5]

A true masterpiece. Shakespeare is roiling in his grave, or SPOILERS more likely living in a Transylvanian convent with Beethoven and the rest of the Christian electric-engineering Illuminati vampires.

[Rob Cohen · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable read for the long hours on the train. Nothing too complicated or scary, just a fun enjoyable read

[Meg Perdue · Rating 1 out of 5]

I could not finish this book because I found it was not interesting, unless maybe you are a teenage boy.😉

[Mara · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's another take as Jack the Ripper (sort of) as a vampire. No new ground broken here, but it's an interesting quick read. The kind Romkey excels at, actually; most of his vampire books are hardly high intellect, but fun to read when you've got a short trip and time to waste. However, the twist of Van Helsing as a Canadian con artist was excellent.

[devil doll · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was great.

[Christine Verstraete · Rating 5 out of 5]

First one I read, excellent take on the vampire legend. But I didn't like the latest one.

[Ladiibbug · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read prior to 2008

[Jerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novel is a "standalone story" using the same vampire paradigm as the I, Vampire series. It was possibly better than his first novel, I, Vampire.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Romkey delivers what is expected again