Thicker Than Water (Blood Brothers Vampire Series) [Kindle Edition]

Greg Sisco (Author)

Book Description

NOT YOUR TEENAGE SISTER'S VAMPIRES

Tyr and Loki are the kind of vampires who live for their own pleasure, not yours. They feel no remorse. They view human beings as livestock or sex objects. And after a thousand years of sex and destruction seducing and murdering the prettiest girls in the room, they have become two of the most diabolical serial killers of all time.

But following a violent feud that separates the brothers for over a decade, Tyr hides himself away in a house on the outskirts of Las Vegas where he falls in love with a terminally ill young woman named Eva, an act deemed punishable by death by the fabled vampire council known asThe Chosen.

When a mysterious messenger arrives at his home, Tyr fears both Loki and The Chosen have tracked him down, forcing him to protect both himself and the dying young woman who is teaching him to feel.

Thicker Than Water is a vampire thriller focusing on 100 years of immortal, hedonistic life, from the slummy brothels of the American Wild West to the bright lights of Las Vegas circa 1999. The story weaves together vampires, brothel owners, cowboys, prostitutes, and gallons of innocent blood in an orgy of violence, sex, revenge, romance, betrayal, and brotherly love.


ABOUT THE "BLOOD BROTHERS" VAMPIRE SERIES

Thicker Than Water marks the first novel in the Blood Brothers vampire series. Drawing inspiration from Norse mythology and the works of Shakespeare, the series spans 1,000 years and half the globe, telling the story of two brothers and the rise and fall of their bloodthirsty clan. The aim of the series is to paint vampires as gods, preying on humanity from the shadows as they steer the events of history.

Each of the four novels in the Blood Brothers vampire series will tell both a present day story and an historical story set sometime within the last 1,000 years, gradually unveiling the mystery of the brothers' origin and the details of their fall. 

The second novel in the series, The Wages of Sin, is now available exclusively in Amazon's Kindle Store. The third novel is targeted for release in early 2014.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The baton that was brought to us by Bram Stoker, handed over for a fabulous reinvention by Anne Rice, now comes through the murky waters of the vampire romance sub genre, held clean and high overhead by Greg Sisco." -James Garcia Jr, Author "Dance on Fire"

From the Author

With the state of vampire fiction, I'm almost embarrassed to admit to loving vampires, but I do. As a child, vampire thrillers like Near Dark, The Lost Boys, and Fright Night were my bedtime stories. I didn't want to be an astronaut when I grew up, I wanted to be a vampire. They were sexy, cool, and they were always out for a good time.

They used to be confident, often to a fault. Today they're afraid to talk to girls.

They used to be gluttons. Today they're vegetarians.

They used to drink the blood of virgins. Today they are virgins.

I don't envy them like I used to. I just miss them.

What I'm getting at is this: If you're looking for a vampire to swoon over, to fall in love with, to think about in the tub with scented candles and wine while some soft music plays in the background, you'd probably do well to look elsewhere for a vampire series. But if you're looking for a mean son of a bitch who knows how to play the silky seducer when it suits his needs, well... then you're getting warmer.

-Greg Sisco

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Product Details

• File Size: 301 KB
• Print Length: 244 pages
• Publisher: www.GregSisco.com (October 22, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005YHZL6W
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,785 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost converted! November 15, 2011

By Kat from The Aussie Zombie

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I have to start by saying vampires aren't my thing. No way, nuh uh, no vampires for this girl - strictly Zombies only.

However, after reading Greg's fantastic blog post on `proper' vampires [...] I was intrigued. Maybe, just maybe, there's someone out there who doesn't think vampires sparkle and love kittens. So casting my long-standing vampire prejudice aside, I (reluctantly) picked up a copy of Thicker than Water.

Thicker than Water is the story of two brothers Tyr and Loki, and their recent (in vampire terms) recruit, Thor. Named after Norse mythological characters, the brothers have been around the block more than a few times, and have the whole vampire game pretty much down pat. After a disagreement over a child during one of their hell-raising, blood-guzzling escapades, they are no longer in contact - Tyr is in a relationship with a human and Loki is building up his empire with Thor within the sinful confines of Vegas.

Much of this book focuses on the tale behind the turning of Thor, in the late 19th century wild-west, and ends with the story behind the argument that has separated the brothers for the last 13 years.

Thicker than Water pulls no punches where these vampires are concerned - they are in the truest sense of the word, proper vampires. For me, the story started a little slowly, but after the first third of the book, the pace was ramped up quickly, climaxing with the story of their last raid together. The characters are strong and easily identifiable, which makes them very `likeable' (for want of a better word!) and intriguing.

There were some small spelling and grammatical errors, but not enough to bring out the Grammar Nazi's in full force. One other thing I found slightly difficult to get used to was the accents during the Wild-West chapters, but once I got into it, I didn't even notice it anymore.

Am I converted? Partially (I'm old and set in my ways!). I love that Greg isn't afraid to go all out with his vampires and paint them exactly as they should be - bloodthirsty and merciless.

Warning - the ending IS a cliffhanger!

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing and full of wit December 9, 2011

By Johanna K. Pitcairn

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Vampire stories are like zombie stories. They have been rehashed one way or another, recreated, done and redone to the point of causing nausea every time I even heard the word "vampire". I expected nothing from this novel but something gripped my interest and didn't let go. I had the opportunity to glance at the first few sentences of Chapter 1 on Greg Sisco's website. And I loved what I saw. I immediately ordered the book on my Kindle, eager to read more of it.

Sisco's impeccable prose transports the reader into a horrific yet inviting world. He narrates the tale of Loki, Thor and Tyr, three vampires, three blood brothers, who share everything, from hunting, robbing and killing their victims to fighting each other mercilessly. They know no fear, no sorrow, and no compassion for the human kind. They only want to feed and enjoy their eternal condition the best they can. And enjoy it they do. Yet, Tyr meets this girl, Eva, and falls for her because she's stronger than any other human he met before. He saves her from a certain death, and promises himself to find her again. He also cuts all ties with Loki and Thor after Loki expresses his huge discontentment at Tyr's decision to spare the six-year-old girl's life.

Vampires aren't supposed to fall for humans. Vampires aren't supposed to break the code. Turning Eva into a vampire is out of the question. Tyr knows the danger of loving Eva. While he struggles to find his path, far from Loki and Thor who live solely to cause havoc on earth, he tries to understand what binds him to this girl who thirteen years later is now dying of cancer. Eva means nothing and she means everything. She's the end and the beginning of a new life for Tyr. After reuniting with Thor and Loki in Las Vegas, he has to finally decide what to do with her before resuming his chaotic existence among his bloodthirsty brothers.

Sisco's created a world full of wit, twisted humor and captivating imagery. He left me hungry for more and convinced me vampire tales aren't so old fashioned after all.

A great read to recommend to any horror fan.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally vampires are vampires again. January 13, 2012

By Malina Roos

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Loved this story. Tyr and Loki are brothers that have not seen each other in 13 years since "The Great Train Robbery of 1986". Tyr has been busy drinking from his drains and putting bodies in the incinerator while Loki is off being Loki. And then the brothers are reunited along with Thor....and blood....and violence....

Greg Sisco has a visceral grasp of the vampire genre which has been sorely missed since Twilight. If you like your vampires bloody, rough, and merciless, then this is a must read. Cannot wait for book two.

More About the Author

There are two personality traits I can recall possessing for just about as far back as my memory will serve. The first is a love of writing and the second is a malicious sense of humor.

Since childhood, I have been the person who roots for the bad guy in movies and laughs when Bambi's mom gets shot. I take interest in the flaws of a character far more than the heroic characteristics, which have a tendency bore me. I find humor in places I'm told I really shouldn't.

I started writing short stories and screenplays shortly after I learned to construct a sentence and haven't stopped since. As a high school student I wrote and shot home movies in my spare time while performing stand up comedy weekly at a talent show. I also wrote short stories with titles like Teacher Slayers (for which I am still astounded that I was not expelled).

My writing is typically bleak and violent with a fun, satirical edge that should tickle the funny-bones of anyone who is as sick as I am.