Nightface [Paperback]

Lydia Peever (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 12, 2011

He could not remember a thing and has visions of the undead. An abandoned house of isolated opulence lures him. Then he meets Sinthia - the only person who really recognizes him - and her hundreds of scars.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Nightface is the book that gave me a renewed interest in vampires...  grabs the reader by the hand and forces them to face a world where vampires not only exist, but also evolve into more powerful and twisted beings than one would ever think possible." - dreadfultales.com

"The second part of the book has so many surprises (mostly in vampire lore) that the tempo increases out of sheer excitement." - Clayton Bye, The Deepening Horror Review

From the Author

• The second edition has been released with a new cover, tighter edit and more blood. 
• Art has been developed and released at nightface.ca. Sinthia and the Farmer have evolved from nightmares to vision.
• I am writing the second installment right now.
• the trailer is available on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=I0ZOTQZwtvg

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Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: Post Mortem Press (April 12, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615474403
• ISBN-13: 978-0615474403
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,529,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lydia has been writing both fiction and non-fiction for decades. At home in the cities and countryside of Ontario, Canada, her writing style is as diverse as her interests. You can find her researching in a dusty library or bookstore, haunting a trendy cafe, or tending a garden of poisonous flowers.

She has published in the Ottawa Citizen, Xalt Magazine, various places online like typicallydia.com, nightface.ca, and ottawahorror.com. Nightface is her first novel.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Talk about Blood and Gore January 2, 2013

By Pamela

Format:Kindle Edition

If I were to describe the type of book "Nightface" was, "dark" and "disturbing" are just some of the words that come to mind. I should also throw in "bloody" (and I mean very bloody), and "grotesque." Regardless, I thoroughly enjoyed "Nightface" as I found it to be quite gripping; definitely keeping me engaged right from the beginning. It's a well-written novel about vampires that includes characters that are not only well-developed but also riveting.

There were a couple of issues that I did have with it. I thought the story moved along slowly a few times. As I was reading, I found myself thinking "let's get on with it," as it could be overly descriptive at times. I also thought it took quite a while to get to the crux of the story.

For those who are looking to read about vampires falling in love with tales of sexual conquests, this is definitely not that kind of book. Instead, it's vampires who relish in their many bloody kills. When it comes to the gore, the author does not hold back as it's quite descriptive. To say it's "bloody" would be an understatement. You may find it very shocking, grotesque, and/or offensive.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars hoping for more October 19, 2012

By clancy44

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Found this book by reading a casual review from a friend on Facebook. Took a chance and I am glad I did. Hope she is writing more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Peever is making vampires scary again October 8, 2012

By Colum Mcknight

Format:Paperback

Peever's first foray into the horror landscape brought with it a breath of fresh air. The vampire genre has suffered long enough with its reimagined romanticism and an unwanted gentrification, making Peever's story something of a revitalization of sorts. The characters are fresh, the plot is thick with intrigue, and the author's ability to shine with eroticism married with brutal grotesqueries makes this a must read for anyone from long time genre fans, to the uninitiated.

Peever graces each page with a touch of class coupled with a seasoned reader's flair for what makes this genre so damned fun. Personally, I'm looking forward to a follow up and, being a tried and true fan of the genre, applaud Peever for her want to take risks in an oversaturated genre, and the seasoned prose with which she writes.