Blood Brothers (Vampire World Trilogy) [Mass Market Paperback]

Brian Lumley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1993

The vampires have been vanquished! Harry Keogh and the armies of the dead have destroyed the evil that once plagued the world. Nathan and Nestor, secret twin sons of the Necroscope and a proud gypsy woman, were children when their father, his humanity poisoned by his fearsome struggles, sacrificed himself to save mankind.

Yet there are vampires still, vampires crueler and stranger than any the Necroscope had faced. When these new, merciless killers swoop out of the sky, Nathan and Nestor are men--but they have few of Harry Keogh's miraculous powers.

Torn from each other by battle, the sons of the Necroscope journey across the vampire world, exploring its mysteries, each seeking the powerful, terrible vampires, his missing brother...and the woman they both love!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Vampires, sons borns of mortals, thralls, crones, trogs, the undead, shape-shifters, leeches, hags, flyers, cartilage creatures--all are characters in this diverting if drawn-out tale of the twin sons of Harry Keough. The late Keough (previously seen in Nec ro scope and four other outings), a telepathic vampire hunter able to speak with the dead, has passed the torch to his unwitting sons, Nestor and Nathan, who not only think their father was a humble gypsy but also mistakenly believe that all the vampires in the world were destroyed long ago. The young men--one seemingly simple and innocent, the other strong and fiercely intelligent--are separated when their settlement on Sunside is attacked by vampire warriors from Starside known as Wamphyri. As their personalities undergo drastic transformations and Keough's legacy reemerges in new and very strange surroundings, each must struggle to retain his identity as evil forces threaten. Naturally, one twin proves more successful than the other. While the brothers' travails are somewhat compelling, as is the course of their love for the same woman, it is the villains here--Wratha, the Unrisen and Maglore of Runemanse--who are bound to engage readers most.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

This fantasy inaugurates a new cycle in the author's "Necroscope" series, which chronicles the war between vampires and the Szgany people, fought in a world ravaged by the remnant of a deteriorated black hole and divided into Starside and Sunside. The story here concerns Nathan and Nestor, twin sons of vampire-slayer Harry Keogh of the previous novels. Separated by the recently renewed vampire attacks, the brothers travel the world, each seeking to understand the mysterious gifts their heritage has given them. Meanwhile, the vampires mass for a civil war that threatens to overwhelm the Szgany as well. The many tantalizing references to events in previous novels make this book a bit confusing, but libraries where the series has been popular will find the new title in demand.
- A.M.B. Amantia, Population Crisis Committee Lib., Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Tor Books (September 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812520610
• ISBN-13: 978-0812520613
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #498,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brian Lumley is the author of the bestselling Necroscope series of vampire novels. An acknowledged master of Lovecraft-style horror, Brian Lumley has won the British Fantasy Award and been named a Grand Master of Horror. His works have been published in more than a dozen countries and have inspired comic books, role-playing games, and sculpture, and been adapted for television. When not writing, Lumley can often be found spear-fishing in the Greek islands, gambling in Las Vegas, or attending a convention somewhere in the US. Lumley and his wife live in England.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The beginning of a great Trilogy!, May 8, 2001

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This review is from: Blood Brothers (Vampire World Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

Anne Rice vampires, beware. The vampires are poetic, yet savages, brutal savages. And sorry to say Rice fans, the vampires here are scarier. This book begins right were the last book left off in the vampire world. With the original Necroscope dead, all hope is lost. But left through his legacy are his twin sons. This book will smash emotions through you with excitment, horror, and relief. Lumley's writing has progessed to nothing but perfect, far better then his original necroscope serises. Buy it, and be pleased.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best complete series ever written, July 25, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Blood Brothers (Hardcover)

Blood Brothers starts the reader on a totally new adventure which ties completely with the first series of books(The Necroscope Series). I was completely engulfed in this book from page one and did not put it down until it was finished. Of course, after finishing the book, I was stuck waiting to find out what would happen next. Luckily for all who will read this, you can now get all of the books in the complete series at almost any book store. I would suggest this book and the whole Necroscope series to anyone who has a unquenchable thirst for vampire literature. Of all the books on the market, this series has the most believable storyline. Could it actually happen? Jump right in! The first will definitely not be your last

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Parallel dimensions, vampire societies, spies, great read!, March 18, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Blood Brothers (Vampire World Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

Stumbled on Lumley's trilogy while searching for something else. Became intrigued with Blood Brother's synopsis so carried it home for a read. Finished the book in two days and moved on to number 2 and 3 in the trilogy in short order. It has been 2 1/2 weeks and all three are done and I wonder who will take me on another quest with Noah and friends??..or one like it...Never read Necroscope series so am headed there now..hope it ranks up there with this series though I do not know how Mr. Lumley can expand my horizons any further or give me more pleasure than he already has.