The Vampire Underground (Grisly High Trilogy, Book 1) [Kindle Edition]

Brian Rowe (Author)

Book Description

The first book in the Grisly High trilogy!

16-year-old Brin Skar hates everything to do with being scared, so she isn't happy when she discovers that her junior year Film class at Grisly High is devoted to the horror genre. Worse, the first assignment for the students is to create their very own horror movies. 

Brin and five classmates travel to Bodie Ghost Town in California to shoot their creepy film, but they soon find themselves fighting a real terrifying threat when a clan of mean, ruthless vampires emerge from beneath the surface and start attacking the group. The teens, headed by Brin and the egotistical director Anaya Frost, have no help from the outside and become outnumbered by the bloodsuckers a hundred to one. 

But when Brin meets Paul, a helpful and smoldering vampire outcast who's had enough of his shameful life, she discovers he may be the only key to their survival. 

PRAISE FOR THE VAMPIRE UNDERGROUND

"The Vampire Underground is fantastic! I love vampire stories and this was no exception. I can't wait for the next one!" - Fantasy Book Chick

"The Vampire Underground was funny, interesting, and freaky. Brian Rowe is a great storyteller and I can easily see this becoming a movie. It was such a fantastic read. Brian Rowe has a new fan!" - Memories Overtaking Me

"This is a story I would definitely recommend. I was so caught up in it from page one. I cannot wait for Book 2!" - Reviewing What I'm Reading

Product Details

• File Size: 376 KB
• Print Length: 322 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007R9AGAG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,637 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome February 17, 2013

By Tamara Banks

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I normally dont write reviews but this book was one of the best ive read in awhile. It had me hooked from the beginning. The storyline was straight to the point, fast paced with action, gore, and a lil romance. It cant end at three books. To the author, please keep the story going.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling Ride June 5, 2012

By jlmac3011

Format:Kindle Edition

Brian Rowe knows how to captivate his readers. He develops characters and plot lines that are hard to resist. This read was like a roller coaster ride for me. The anticipation while getting buckled in and comfortable not knowing what to expect then you take off and there are twists and turns some slow moments then off and roaring. Getting a little scared but then calming down. When the ride ends you know there is nothing like what you just experienced. There's the excitement of "oh man that was cool" or "I almost lost my cookies back there". Definitely nothing like it.

That is how I felt about this book. Having read the Birthday trilogy by Brian Rowe I knew this was a ride I was willing to take. I got comfortable on the couch and dug right in. At first Brian is building the story and developing the characters. Then the story takes off and there are thrills along the twists and turns of the plot. There was humor, horror, and action along this ride. At the end I thought I was going to just unbuckle and go about my business but oh no. Brian throws in something that has me chomping at the bit to get on this ride again. Can't wait!!!

Vampire Underground is something different in the vampire genre. It's not the romantic but the horrific. I loved the idea of the underground world of the vampires. It was an underground scary circus. I kind of pictured in my mind the scene in the movie Interview with the Vampire where the vampires turned their killing into a show for an audience. It was brilliant and scary.

By far the character that stole the show and my affections was Ash. OMG, he was the humor to the story. A movie buff that loves the horror genre, doesn't put up with remakes of classics, and is a loyal friend.... He was the comic relief to the seriousness of what was going on around him. Loved that dynamic.
This is a fantastic read for any fan of books with great story lines. This is worth taking a chance on but hold on to your seat because you are in for a thrilling ride.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Book Whales: I sooo cannot wait for book two! April 25, 2012

By Book Whales

Format:Kindle Edition

We follow Brin Skar, a teenage girl with a thing for "films", but there's one genre that she doesn't like. The Horror Genre, and much to her dismay, her film class is devoted to this genre. Well at least her best friend Ash is happy right? Then to make things worse for her, her teacher grouped them into six and they will be making their very own horror movie. Now how fun is that? Well apparently, it is a nightmare for our dear protagonist.

Anaya Frost volunteered--or rather desperately wanted--to be the director, and although Brin also wanted to do that part, she gave up and let Anaya do what she wants. For the movie, they travelled all the way to Bodie which seemed like the perfect place to shoot their scenes. It's practically a ghost town, and not a single soul lives there, or that's what they thought.

The Vampire Underground is a really fun read for me. Although it has the "vampire" concept that most novels have, this is a bit different because it is more of a horror genre than that of the paranormal. The story is more about survival, but there were a few hints of romance. It was a fast read and very, VERY thrilling that I find myself biting my nails in anticipation as I uncover the events. The characters are very interesting as well! Brin, is a strong heroine, and although there were moments that she seemed too dependent on Paul, she still struggles to push back her fears just so she can save her friends from the blood-suckers.
Ash is another awesome character! He's quirky and funny, and all his remarks about his obsession with films are so hilarious! I have to admit that I didn't like Anaya at first. She's bossy and so full of herself, but as I continue reading, I finally understood why she's like that....

The pacing is a bit slow at the beginning, but when the "vampires" finally appear, things start getting much, much better. I easily finished this book in one sitting because I couldn't wait what happens next. The ending was such a cliffhanger and I sooo cannot wait for book two! Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Vampire Underground by Brian Rowe April 9, 2012

By B. Smith

Format:Kindle Edition

The Vampire Underground by Brian Rowe is about Sixteen year old film geek Brin Skar. During her first day of Film Class at Grisly High she discovers that the entire semester is devoted to the horror genre, which isn't Brin's cup o' tea! After the students are assigned a group horror film project and having a egotistical director Anaya, Brin finds herself at the creepy Bodie Ghost Town. Little does Brin and her classmates know that there is a lot more going on then just a film shoot.

The Vampire Underground was such a fantastic read. I couldn't put this down! I loved the writing style and the characters were well written. My favorite character was Brin's best friend, Ash. He's thoughts on films and remakes are exactly the same as mine! (I won't give any spoilers away but he has a certain moment at a gas station that I swear Ive spoken the exact same words before)

The Vampire Underground was funny, interesting, and freaky. Brian Rowe is a great story teller and I can easliy see this becoming a movie. I honestly became freaked out by the "vampires" and can't wait to see what else is in store for Brin and her friends.

5 out of 5 stars Brian Rowe has made a new fan!

Special thanks to Brian Rowe for providing an e-book copy of The Vampire Underground in exchange for an honest review.

More About the Author

Brian Rowe is the author of eight young adult novels, including the Happy Birthday to Me trilogy, and the upcoming Over the Rainbow (August 6th). When he's not at his desk writing, he works as a teacher, a tutor, a filmmaker, and a father to his precious kitty Cleo. He is currently pursuing his MA in English-Writing at the University of Nevada, Reno.

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