Darklands: A Vampire's Tale (Darklands Vampires) [Kindle Edition]

Donna Burgess (Author)

Book Description

Twenty years ago, Susan Archer witnessed the brutal murder of her beloved twin brother.

Now, the murderer, Devin McCree, has returned. Although Devin is a “Deathwalker,” Susan soon discovers that he is not the monster she has feared for so long. In fact, she realizes she is incredibly attracted to him.

Meanwhile, psychotic former Nazi vampire hunter Kasper has resurfaced from the depths of the past and is out to set the record straight with Devin.

Leaving her old life behind, Susan joins Devin on his run from Kasper.

Set against a shabby, Dystopian landscape, “Darklands: A Vampire’s Tale” is a violent tale of survival, bloodlust, and two people trying to hang on to the last shreds of their humanity.

Print version length 316 pages.

Brand new professionally edited edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Darklands" is a fabulous urban fantasy novel, full off violence, paranormal creatures and fabulous sexual scenes. I was captured from the first page. I had to finish the book to see how this was going to end." --Natasja's Book Blog

This was an engrossing story from beginning to end... it draws you in deeply to the storyline and doesn't let go until the final page...  I highly recommend this to those looking for an exciting read...
B+
--Words of Wisdom....from The Scarf Princess

Darklands was definitely a change of pace.  The tone was gritty, dark, and violent, with several cringe-worthy moments...I would recommend it to fans of urban fantasy and horror, and vampire romance looking for something darker.    --Book of Secrets

Burgess was new to me and she definitely impressed me. I look forward to more of her work, vampire's specifically! --Leilani Loves Books

I was so exhausted with the "pretty" emo lacy vampires of fiction that I thought, that's it! I'm never reading another one! I quit!

Along comes Burgess with a story satisfyingly violent, gory enough to thrill, and sadistic enough to stir the audience to the darker yearnings of the villain and the hero alike. --The Scarlet Libertine

About the Author

Donna Burgess is an author of dark fiction and poetry who enjoys surfing, painting and has a deep affection for all things Monty Python and low-budget horror flicks. Over the past fifteen years, her fiction and poetry has appeared in genre publications such as Weird Tales, Dark Wisdom, Sybil’s Garage and others. She has been married for nineteen years and has two children.

Product Details

• File Size: 587 KB
• Print Length: 318 pages
• Publisher: E-Volve Books; Second Edition edition (December 18, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004GNFTQC
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #322,930 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging storyline, horrible proofreading February 7, 2011

By The Lyttle Yellow House

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters were brought to life early on. I was quickly drawn in and the story definitely made me want to keep reading. But, and this is a HUGE but ... I really disliked weeding through too many misspelled and misused words. Words are important to me and I found that the overwhelming quantity of these errors would pull me right out of the story due to frustration during the reading experience.

All in all, I enjoyed her writing and would love to follow along as their journey continues.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars unexpected but I loved it. Can't wait for the next book January 10, 2011

By S. Ford

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is not your typical vampire romance book but i still really liked it. Susan is a cop who has not aged in 20 years due to Devin biting her when she was younger. He saved her life when she was young and than later by accident took her twin brother from her. Devin stays in the shadows for 20 years watching her before he comes back for her and turns her. But not all is happy when they have a nazi vampire hunter after them. I am looking forward to the next book"

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Lots of pain, sex and violence but why? January 31, 2011

By Beloved Soul

Format:Kindle Edition

I stuck with this because the writing is decent and I kept hoping the author would give some sort of meaning to all the horror, but she doesn't even try. The bad guys are horrible, the nice people are killed and the undead are more pathetic then scary. Just skip it.

More About the Author

Donna Burgess is an author of dark fiction and poetry who enjoys surfing, painting and has a deep affection for all things Monty Python and low-budget horror flicks. Over the past fifteen years, her fiction and poetry has appeared in genre publications such as Weird Tales, Dark Wisdom, Sybil's Garage and others. She has been married for twenty years and has two children. Her newest releases include Darklands: a vampire's tale (the first book in the Darklands Vampires series) and Breaths in Winter, a short story collection. Both are available in print and e-book. When she is not conjuring, she can be found surfing.