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Drayton, the Taker
Drayton once believed he was a vampire. He doesn't know what he is. Or why he lives. He takes not his victim's blood but the silky essence of their soul during their last breath. Often mistaken for the Angel of Death, his victims sometimes ask for forgiveness. Sometimes he delivers. After all, he is not without sin.
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First published September 24, 2010
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He grew up in the Midwest where the land is flat and the corn is tall. The winters are bleak and cold. He hated winters.
He always wanted to write. But writing was hard. And he wasn’t very disciplined. The cold had nothing to do with that, but it didn’t help. That changed in grad school.
After several attempts at a proposal, his major advisor was losing money on red ink and advised him to figure it out. Somehow, he did.
After grad school, he and his wife and two very little children moved to the South in Charleston, South Carolina where the winters are spring and the summers are a sauna (cliche but dead on accurate). That’s when he started teaching and writing articles for trade magazines. He eventually published two textbooks on landscape design. He then transitioned to writing a column for the Post and Courier. They were all great gigs, but they weren’t fiction.
That was a few years later.
His daughter started reading before she could read, pretending she knew the words in books she propped on her lap. His son was a different story. In an attempt to change that, he began writing a story with him. They made up a character, gave him a name, and something to do. As with much of parenting, it did not go as planned. But the character got stuck in his head.
He wanted out.
A few years later, Socket Greeny was born. It was a science fiction trilogy that was gritty and thoughtful. That was 2005.
He has been practicing Zen since he was 23 years old. A daily meditator, he wants to instill something meaningful in his stories that appeals to a young adult crowd as well as adult. Think Hunger Games. He hadn’t planned to write fiction, didn’t even know if he had anymore stories in him after Socket Greeny.
Turns out he did.
He grew up in the Midwest where the land is flat and the corn is tall. The winters are bleak and cold. He hated winters.
He always wanted to write. But writing was hard. And he wasn’t very disciplined. The cold had nothing to do with that, but it didn’t help. That changed in grad school.
After several attempts at a proposal, his major advisor was losing money on red ink and advised him to figure it out. Somehow, he did.
After grad school, he and his wife and two very little children moved to the South in Charleston, South Carolina where the winters are spring and the summers are a sauna (cliche but dead on accurate). That’s when he started teaching and writing articles for trade magazines. He eventually published two textbooks on landscape design. He then transitioned to writing a column for the Post and Courier. They were all great gigs, but they weren’t fiction.
That was a few years later.
His daughter started reading before she could read, pretending she knew the words in books she propped on her lap. His son was a different story. In an attempt to change that, he began writing a story with him. They made up a character, gave him a name, and something to do. As with much of parenting, it did not go as planned. But the character got stuck in his head.
He wanted out.
A few years later, Socket Greeny was born. It was a science fiction trilogy that was gritty and thoughtful. That was 2005.
He has been practicing Zen since he was 23 years old. A daily meditator, he wants to instill something meaningful in his stories that appeals to a young adult crowd as well as adult. Think Hunger Games. He hadn’t planned to write fiction, didn’t even know if he had anymore stories in him after Socket Greeny.
Turns out he did.
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August 21, 2012
I got this book for free, from Making Connections, in exchange of an honest review. Get your copy here.
It is the simple stories that get you bad.
We're never told explicitly what kind of a creature Drayton is and are free to interpret however we want to. This only made me like the story more.
Drayton has so many powers but the way he tries to atone for what he has done in the past made me like him.
I loved how the author made us feel sorry for Blake who was the worst of worst but powerless to stop himself.
The story was touching without being depressing.
I can't wait to see what Drayton does next.
I'm actually giving this book 3.5 stars.
It is the simple stories that get you bad.
We're never told explicitly what kind of a creature Drayton is and are free to interpret however we want to. This only made me like the story more.
Drayton has so many powers but the way he tries to atone for what he has done in the past made me like him.
I loved how the author made us feel sorry for Blake who was the worst of worst but powerless to stop himself.
The story was touching without being depressing.
I can't wait to see what Drayton does next.
I'm actually giving this book 3.5 stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 4, 2012
I take part regularly in a meme called Sunday Shorts. It's about sharing short stories ones you may not even have read but just ones that sound interesting and you want to try out. Short stories don't get nearly enough credit I think, people may think you can't cram all that story into so few pages. Not true I've found.
I am amazed in fact about how much story and depth some writers can fit in a story. Tony Bertauski is an author who hooked me with Annihilation of Foreverland. When I had the chance to review another of his books this one a short story I raised my hand and said please Sir, I want some more. Tony is super nice and sent more my way in the form of Drayton a character who doesn't know who or what he is or remembers where he is from simply knows that he is old and takes the soul of people about to die. The Angel of Death perhaps? Whoever or whatever Drayton is I became fascinated with him and his story.
This is a much more adult story than Annihilation but then that was YA so it's great to see an author being versatile. I was pleased to find out that Drayton is a series and will make an effort to read the others in it as Drayton is a character that I want to know more about and see where Tony takes him. See if we find out where he came from who and what he is.
Totally worth the read in fact all of Tony's books should be on every good readers radar.
I am amazed in fact about how much story and depth some writers can fit in a story. Tony Bertauski is an author who hooked me with Annihilation of Foreverland. When I had the chance to review another of his books this one a short story I raised my hand and said please Sir, I want some more. Tony is super nice and sent more my way in the form of Drayton a character who doesn't know who or what he is or remembers where he is from simply knows that he is old and takes the soul of people about to die. The Angel of Death perhaps? Whoever or whatever Drayton is I became fascinated with him and his story.
This is a much more adult story than Annihilation but then that was YA so it's great to see an author being versatile. I was pleased to find out that Drayton is a series and will make an effort to read the others in it as Drayton is a character that I want to know more about and see where Tony takes him. See if we find out where he came from who and what he is.
Totally worth the read in fact all of Tony's books should be on every good readers radar.
March 24, 2017
This was a really good book, I'd love to read the rest of the series.
December 11, 2016
I think the only time I enjoyed vampire tales was when I used to watch the tv series Forever Knight. (That was a show about a vampire striving to be human again.)
Confessing this, I reluctantly started reading Drayton, with the premise it would be a rather quick read. Worst case scenario, the pain wouldn't last too long, right?
But it left me with a hunger for more.
Have you ever played tug of war - on the losing side? Within a few paragraphs, it was like holding on -(while the mind races to try to figure it out)- while blindly being pulled along (cuz you certainly didn't wanna fall in the mud and miss anything).
In a word, it was captivating. It also stands in a class of its own as *not like other vampire stories*.
I think Drayton is more like a mutant variable of an Undead, who is trying to cling to a trace of humanity, to continue to make sense of the world - at least the parts he can control.
It seems as if Drayton had remnants of human growth and a desire to be better. After all, if you have to live an eternity, shouldn't one really be better than the rest of us?
The characters were quickly developed with pure substance. Even Young, investigating via the internet was believable (I have a bestie who googles everyone new she meets! I'm waiting for her to hang out a Private Investigator sign from her stoop.)
It is a perfect little stand alone work. Some short books leave you growling, kind of like it stopped mid adventure; an unfinished book. This was, within itself, a complete chapter of his life. He was an intriguing individual and I'm sure the other books in this series will add to his moral and mental complexity.
Life doesn't get easier for us as we get older. It would appear Immortals have a similar dilemma.
Confessing this, I reluctantly started reading Drayton, with the premise it would be a rather quick read. Worst case scenario, the pain wouldn't last too long, right?
But it left me with a hunger for more.
Have you ever played tug of war - on the losing side? Within a few paragraphs, it was like holding on -(while the mind races to try to figure it out)- while blindly being pulled along (cuz you certainly didn't wanna fall in the mud and miss anything).
In a word, it was captivating. It also stands in a class of its own as *not like other vampire stories*.
I think Drayton is more like a mutant variable of an Undead, who is trying to cling to a trace of humanity, to continue to make sense of the world - at least the parts he can control.
It seems as if Drayton had remnants of human growth and a desire to be better. After all, if you have to live an eternity, shouldn't one really be better than the rest of us?
The characters were quickly developed with pure substance. Even Young, investigating via the internet was believable (I have a bestie who googles everyone new she meets! I'm waiting for her to hang out a Private Investigator sign from her stoop.)
It is a perfect little stand alone work. Some short books leave you growling, kind of like it stopped mid adventure; an unfinished book. This was, within itself, a complete chapter of his life. He was an intriguing individual and I'm sure the other books in this series will add to his moral and mental complexity.
Life doesn't get easier for us as we get older. It would appear Immortals have a similar dilemma.
November 11, 2016
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I absolutely love Tony Bertauski's ability to come up with interesting new concepts. Even if they are not absolutely new, he has a way of recreating them into something unique.
Drayton the Taker is no exception. I was immediately taken by the story. It is so much more than a vampire's tale, though there are similarities.
The way Drayton was introduced was incredibly well achieved and it set the pace for the narrative's development.
It is remarkable how the author manages to depict each character so well in such a small story but the fact is we get a crystal clear idea of who they are and what moves them.
I was intrigued by the change in Drayton's behaviour considering his past. I would have liked to know what triggered his sense of morale, but I can only hope the sequel(s) will explain that.
This is a brilliant introduction to a mysterious, dangerous character, who seems to also have a soft side and once again Bertauski does not disappoint.
Note:
This book is currently free on Amazon; click here!
Disclaimer: I would like to thank the author for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I absolutely love Tony Bertauski's ability to come up with interesting new concepts. Even if they are not absolutely new, he has a way of recreating them into something unique.
Drayton the Taker is no exception. I was immediately taken by the story. It is so much more than a vampire's tale, though there are similarities.
The way Drayton was introduced was incredibly well achieved and it set the pace for the narrative's development.
It is remarkable how the author manages to depict each character so well in such a small story but the fact is we get a crystal clear idea of who they are and what moves them.
I was intrigued by the change in Drayton's behaviour considering his past. I would have liked to know what triggered his sense of morale, but I can only hope the sequel(s) will explain that.
This is a brilliant introduction to a mysterious, dangerous character, who seems to also have a soft side and once again Bertauski does not disappoint.
Note:
This book is currently free on Amazon; click here!
Disclaimer: I would like to thank the author for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
May 7, 2013
This novel is actually a collection of five novellas, all with the same central character, Drayton. Drayton is a wanderer, a man who does not recall his beginning, nor does it seem that he can be ended . . . he does not put a name to what he is, or is not, be it vampire, angel, monster, whatever. In each section of the book, Drayton becomes – for a short while - a part of the life of someone who needs ‘something’ – again, all of these needs are varied: justice, protection, redemption, enlightenment, etc.
Having read Mr. Bertauski’s other work, I was totally floored by this one. I like his other work very much, but this . . . this is special. It is beautifully written and deep enough to provide much food for thought. He not only tells a story – stories whose outcome will come to truly matter to the reader – he also adds spare and lovely descriptions and backgrounds that make the work into a complete package.
Each of the five sections is a complete story in itself, but in putting them together we come to know Drayton. There is growth from story to story and at just the right pace. My hope is that the future holds more of Drayton’s travels. This book comes highly recommended, and Thank you Mr. Bertauski!
Having read Mr. Bertauski’s other work, I was totally floored by this one. I like his other work very much, but this . . . this is special. It is beautifully written and deep enough to provide much food for thought. He not only tells a story – stories whose outcome will come to truly matter to the reader – he also adds spare and lovely descriptions and backgrounds that make the work into a complete package.
Each of the five sections is a complete story in itself, but in putting them together we come to know Drayton. There is growth from story to story and at just the right pace. My hope is that the future holds more of Drayton’s travels. This book comes highly recommended, and Thank you Mr. Bertauski!
November 30, 2015
Drayton is the first book I’ve read from Tony Bertauski, but it certainly won’t be the last. I was very impressed with everything from the original premise about an immortal being to the impeccable writing and vivid characters. Mr. Bertauski does one of the hardest things a writer can do—he made the title character, Drayton, both alarmingly dangerous and a hundred percent appealing. Drayton is admirable because he helps those in need and focuses a sort of Karmic revenge on evil-doers and bullies. He also hints that when his appetite grows too great, he loses control and becomes dangerous, so must always be on guard when around innocents.
This is old-fashioned atmospheric horror in the best sense. Drayton’s abilities and vulnerabilities are kept mysterious, but enough hints are given that you feel anything might happen. His peculiarities and quirks make him a truly original character. The ending was thoroughly satisfying. I loved every moment of this story and look forward to reading more from Mr. Bertauski. Very highly recommended!
This is old-fashioned atmospheric horror in the best sense. Drayton’s abilities and vulnerabilities are kept mysterious, but enough hints are given that you feel anything might happen. His peculiarities and quirks make him a truly original character. The ending was thoroughly satisfying. I loved every moment of this story and look forward to reading more from Mr. Bertauski. Very highly recommended!
July 6, 2013
Drayton, The Taker (Tony Bertauski)
I have to start this review a bit different than I usually do. Drayton is a FANTASTIC, original story. Well written and so intriguing I could not put it down, and stayed up way past my bedtime. This was one of the best books I have read all year.
Drayton always thought he was a vampire, he really does not remember his past, he does not remember, parents, childhood anything that a person would normally remember. What he does remember is his thirst, thirst for blood. He knows he has a purpose, yet he is not quite sure why he lives
Drayton is actually 5 short stories put together and becomes whole. As we are taken to each story Drayton plays an important role in each individuals life. Most people think he is death, or some form of it. Some of the people are seeking redemption, others are not. But one thing is guaranteed, when Drayton shows up someones life is soon to be ending.
I highly recommend to those who love vampire/dark fantasy.
I have to start this review a bit different than I usually do. Drayton is a FANTASTIC, original story. Well written and so intriguing I could not put it down, and stayed up way past my bedtime. This was one of the best books I have read all year.
Drayton always thought he was a vampire, he really does not remember his past, he does not remember, parents, childhood anything that a person would normally remember. What he does remember is his thirst, thirst for blood. He knows he has a purpose, yet he is not quite sure why he lives
Drayton is actually 5 short stories put together and becomes whole. As we are taken to each story Drayton plays an important role in each individuals life. Most people think he is death, or some form of it. Some of the people are seeking redemption, others are not. But one thing is guaranteed, when Drayton shows up someones life is soon to be ending.
I highly recommend to those who love vampire/dark fantasy.
October 29, 2014
Drayton is ancient. He has no idea how old he is. Who he is. What he is. He’s wandered the earth for centuries, taking. Taking what he needs. What he craves.
For a few folks in this story, he gives. From the others, he takes.
This story hypnotized me. When I finished reading it, the feelings lingered like when you wake up from a dream and aren’t fully awake yet.
I drifted with Drayton, kind of like an out of body experience. I too struggled to understand what he was. A vampire, a reaper, or Death itself? I still don’t know.
I know he can be kind, generous. I also know he can be dangerous. He may not be human, but he still needs to feed.
I don’t know what else I can say to describe my thoughts on this story. The author mesmerized me with his prose.
There are several more stories about Drayton. I understand you can get them as a collection so that’s where I’m headed next.
For a few folks in this story, he gives. From the others, he takes.
This story hypnotized me. When I finished reading it, the feelings lingered like when you wake up from a dream and aren’t fully awake yet.
I drifted with Drayton, kind of like an out of body experience. I too struggled to understand what he was. A vampire, a reaper, or Death itself? I still don’t know.
I know he can be kind, generous. I also know he can be dangerous. He may not be human, but he still needs to feed.
I don’t know what else I can say to describe my thoughts on this story. The author mesmerized me with his prose.
There are several more stories about Drayton. I understand you can get them as a collection so that’s where I’m headed next.
May 20, 2012
A great short story. I really enjoy both Bertauski's way of building characters and the way he sets up scenes, allowing character actions and thought to fill in the reader, almost as if there's no real narrator. There were details about Drayton himself that I really enjoyed (the idea of how his skin is black, as if you just tanned forever and the tan never faded, just turned darker and darker, I though particularly original). There were a few places that were a little choppy in the narrative, transitions a little odd or awkward, but other than that, a definitely satisfying read. And I seriously want more about Drayton.
February 18, 2013
I am always impressed when an author is versatile, and Tony has certainly proved himself to be just that. While many of his works may bear commonalities or themes, they always remain distinct. And Drayton is certainly distinct.
Drayton, the character and the story, is oddly beautiful and sad. In a short span of time Tony bonds you to characters that are unknown yet familiar.
Between a 'crisis' of identity, loss of family, rebuilding of a makeshift one, and skeezy landlords, Drayton is sweet and redeeming.
Drayton is certainly intriguing and enigmatic enough for me to get my hands on the rest of the series as soon as I can manage it.
Drayton, the character and the story, is oddly beautiful and sad. In a short span of time Tony bonds you to characters that are unknown yet familiar.
Between a 'crisis' of identity, loss of family, rebuilding of a makeshift one, and skeezy landlords, Drayton is sweet and redeeming.
Drayton is certainly intriguing and enigmatic enough for me to get my hands on the rest of the series as soon as I can manage it.
April 21, 2014
I very much enjoy this author's work. His writing is captivating right from the beginning and he writes with such depth that even a short novella like Drayton draws you in and keeps you reading.
I picked this first novella of the Drayton Chronicles up free at Amazon, and I immediately purchased the entire set as soon as I finished reading this.
Drayton is such an interesting character and I am very curious to read more about him, especially his origins. To read about a creature like Drayton who seems to have turned his need to consume human life into something positive makes for a very interesting read. Looking forward to reading more......
I picked this first novella of the Drayton Chronicles up free at Amazon, and I immediately purchased the entire set as soon as I finished reading this.
Drayton is such an interesting character and I am very curious to read more about him, especially his origins. To read about a creature like Drayton who seems to have turned his need to consume human life into something positive makes for a very interesting read. Looking forward to reading more......
July 12, 2013
This is another quirky little book by the author of the Socket Greeny series. Tony Bertauski. Drayton isn't sure what he is, but he knows he's been called a vampire and the Angel of Death. If pressed he'll tell you his name Nausfou Ruttu. He indulges in a nice cup of Earl Grey tea when he can, but he must keep moving to keep his own demons at bay. Beyond that? You need to read the book for yourself...and then read the next one after that.
August 27, 2012
Whoa. If you like the twilight zone (I do) you will like this one. Just enough about Drayton goes unexplained to draw me in and keep me there (like Drayton's eyes). The intersection of him being good as he is to the Blake's family after "helping Blake die" to the need for feeding on the next "victim" he "helps" die while "feeding on him". A cool story that was quick to read because it was hard to put down hoping I would get the answer I was looking for.
October 11, 2015
Superb read,the character of Drayton is complex and intriguing.He isn't sure what he is and how long he has lived for but he feeds off the essence around a person when they are passing.He helps them pass.Tony really captures the loneliness of Drayton well.Drayton is a quiet guy but we find out a lot about him from his inner thoughts and what he does with his eyes! I am going to get the Drayton chronicles right away and continue on the intriguing path of Drayton!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2014
an absolutely fantastic look at death. death does not judge you, but once in a while will listen to your last wish. Drayton takes the soul of Blake upon the peak of Mt. Hood. The last words he left was, "I'm Sorry" Drayton takes this message and decides he might just pass it along himself. This story shows that death can be both vicious and compassionate.
October 1, 2012
From now on I give all Tony Bertauski books a 4 star rating automatically. If he writes something even better than what he's already written, I'll adjust the rating to 5 stars. I have really enjoyed every single book, or short story I have read so far by this wonderful author.
January 17, 2014
Short and sweet
I'm becoming a big fan of Mr Bertauski's writing. His ideas are original and interesting and Drayton (The Taker) is no different. I look forward to reading the rest of the Drayton novellas. I'd recommend giving it a read.
I'm becoming a big fan of Mr Bertauski's writing. His ideas are original and interesting and Drayton (The Taker) is no different. I look forward to reading the rest of the Drayton novellas. I'd recommend giving it a read.
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April 2, 2013
This was twisty and interesting. Great job, I'll definitely seek out more by this writer.
August 12, 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed this novella and it's different perspective of immortality I found refreshing. Drayton is a captivating character who I want to read more of.
June 25, 2018
There was a lot of depth and substance to this short story, but I wanted a little more vamp.
Drayton is an interesting character- ancient being in a young body. His lost memories of anything before a century ago are intriguing, and his uncertainty of exactly what he is makes for an interesting read.
There is lots of narrative squeezed into a short story which is surprising. I got this ebook for free from Amazon and found it an easy, quick read.
Drayton is an interesting character- ancient being in a young body. His lost memories of anything before a century ago are intriguing, and his uncertainty of exactly what he is makes for an interesting read.
There is lots of narrative squeezed into a short story which is surprising. I got this ebook for free from Amazon and found it an easy, quick read.
April 4, 2017
Review to come.
September 17, 2018
B -
Interesting premise, I enjoyed the mystery surrounding Drayton it made me want to read more errors in editing made the flow choppy, otherwise would recommend
Interesting premise, I enjoyed the mystery surrounding Drayton it made me want to read more errors in editing made the flow choppy, otherwise would recommend
February 16, 2017
So, I didn't realize that this was really, really short. Until I was reading through it and was watching the percentage counter tick up higher and higher. But that's ok. I was enthralled in the read. I loved reading through and watching the story unfold. Especially the reveal towards the end. That was great!
I really want to know more about Drayton. We get a very brief glimpse of what exactly he is at the beginning and the end of the read, but it's only a teaser. Who is Drayton, and more importantly, what is he? If you enjoy short, yet well-developed reads that involve mystery and a bit of darkness, then check this out. You won't be disappointed!
I really want to know more about Drayton. We get a very brief glimpse of what exactly he is at the beginning and the end of the read, but it's only a teaser. Who is Drayton, and more importantly, what is he? If you enjoy short, yet well-developed reads that involve mystery and a bit of darkness, then check this out. You won't be disappointed!
August 2, 2016
This is a very ambitious novella. It's got paranormal elements but really veers closer to what most would call Literary Fiction. It's the first of 5 novellas featuring the character Drayton, but as I understand each one is self-contained. This single installment, by itself, would be better suited to a longer novel form, in order to develop the setting and characters a bit more.
I very much enjoyed Bertauski's depiction of the lowcountry, as well as the Barnes family in all their implicit complexity. I would have liked to see a bit more of these people and their world, in order to care more about them and also for Drayton's presence to have a bigger impact. I also felt like there should have been multiple character arcs to go with the multiple POVs, and only some of the character arcs given had any real closure.
Drayton is complex, too, but his nature is hinted at rather than revealed. He admits that even he does not know exactly what he is (hint: he's some kind of immortal energy vampire). This would almost be fine, except it feels a little like a cop-out rather than the alluring-mystery-slash-choose-your-own-allegory that I assume it's meant to be. If Drayton himself is given any closure by the end of Part 5, I wish that more seeds were sown here in Part 1. I'm not sure if I'll continue this series, but I do want to check out more of Bertauski's work in general.
I very much enjoyed Bertauski's depiction of the lowcountry, as well as the Barnes family in all their implicit complexity. I would have liked to see a bit more of these people and their world, in order to care more about them and also for Drayton's presence to have a bigger impact. I also felt like there should have been multiple character arcs to go with the multiple POVs, and only some of the character arcs given had any real closure.
Drayton is complex, too, but his nature is hinted at rather than revealed. He admits that even he does not know exactly what he is (hint: he's some kind of immortal energy vampire). This would almost be fine, except it feels a little like a cop-out rather than the alluring-mystery-slash-choose-your-own-allegory that I assume it's meant to be. If Drayton himself is given any closure by the end of Part 5, I wish that more seeds were sown here in Part 1. I'm not sure if I'll continue this series, but I do want to check out more of Bertauski's work in general.
February 12, 2017
This wasn't exactly what I had pictured, but it was still a good read. I especially liked how the revenge took place. I don't think there could be anything better than making him experience the pain he caused.
September 3, 2015
Really good short story.
I subscribed to the rest at the end of the book because I had no idea you could or I'd be reading still
The story is about Drayton a boy or man who looks like a boy I guess because he has no idea when he was born, if he was born, where he came from or what he is.
For a short story it's very good. I found a few sentences that were just messed up. missing a word here and there but nothing to disrupt the story.
it's really worth reading and it makes you want to read on to find out more about Drayton.
I'm especially happy to see there are m poo 're books be cause I can't wait to read on.
I recommend this if you wAnt some mystery, supernatural, a bit of crisis craziness and how a poor families lives with a handicapped son and no father.
that's a whole other part of the story. but if I tell more what's really the point of you reading it.
just get it read it. it's free and it's good.
I was given this copy for a honest review.
I subscribed to the rest at the end of the book because I had no idea you could or I'd be reading still
The story is about Drayton a boy or man who looks like a boy I guess because he has no idea when he was born, if he was born, where he came from or what he is.
For a short story it's very good. I found a few sentences that were just messed up. missing a word here and there but nothing to disrupt the story.
it's really worth reading and it makes you want to read on to find out more about Drayton.
I'm especially happy to see there are m poo 're books be cause I can't wait to read on.
I recommend this if you wAnt some mystery, supernatural, a bit of crisis craziness and how a poor families lives with a handicapped son and no father.
that's a whole other part of the story. but if I tell more what's really the point of you reading it.
just get it read it. it's free and it's good.
I was given this copy for a honest review.
July 25, 2016
I got this book for free by signing up to the authors email newsletter, and boy I am glad I did, he also sent out more ebooks to me every few days, or maybe one a week, I cannot honestly remember, and I am soooo excited to read all of them!!!! Tony is an amazingly talented writer! I love the way his mind thinks and the books he writes are sometimes weird, funny, sad, touching, etc. Give his books a chance if you have not read any of his work, and then take the time to come write a review!!!! If you read my reviews you know that I am not hear to read a dust jacket to you, give away the plot, analyze the characters or give you MY opinion about each and everything I liked, or did not like, about the book. I let the book jacket or Goodreads description stand on its own. i am here to tell you if this book, in my humble opinion, is worth your valuable time and hard earned money. This book is a SPEND YOUR MONEY book!!!!!
May 10, 2016
If you’re looking for something seriously different in a vampire guise, or just for fascinating science fiction with real-world characters and fears, Drayton might be just the thing. The language of an angry drying man is genuinely harsh and real. The strangeness of the Angel of Death is intriguingly thrilling. And the honest mystery of this “Angel” as he fulfills a final request is warm and pleasing and cold as death. A very cool tale with a truly fascinating protagonist and a back-story filled with untold mysteries, Drayton is un-put-down-able, scary, wonderful, odd, deep, and totally new.
Disclosure: I found a free ecopy and I offer my honest review.
Disclosure: I found a free ecopy and I offer my honest review.
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