F.D. Gross’s Reviews > Empire of the Vampire > Status Update

I will savor these last hundred pages.

This book is so well thought out.

“Greyhand took a spiked flail with a long silver chain from his saddlebags.”
If this doesn’t scream Castlevania, I’m not sure what else could. It was great to see one of the first true hunts in this story. The detail was vivid and visceral. Enjoyment every step of the way. It’s nice to see that other authors are influenced by Castlevania. The same can be seen in my own work, praised and criticized.

One thing that’s a nice touch to novels like this is the smattering of artwork that appears throughout. Especially when it makes sense. Jean Francios is the chronicler and artist documenting everything.

Vampires ✅
Cathedral ✅
Vampire Hunter ✅
It’s like Interview with a vampire with reversed roles.

Already on page 27 and am ENTHRALLED. It’s been on my TBR pile for some time. Decided finally to start. And here we go. This book is GOTHIC and loving it.