Bloodquest
Vanther the Vanquisher
by Scott Harper
"Scott Harper's vampire stories are second to none;
they have excellent characters, lots of violence, and a great storyline."
~ Chris St. Pierre, Goodreads and Instagram book reviewer
COMING SOON
for paperback, Kindle, and Kindle Unlimited
This book is appropriate for teenagers 16 and older.
Vanther the Vanquisher: Bloodquest takes place in an ancient, savage world known as the Hyborian Age, where tyrants and monsters rule the land. Vanther himself was the greatest warrior the world had witnessed, even before he received the blood curse of the Undead. He was dedicated to defending his clan of hunter/gatherers from plundering outsiders before it was decimated. Now a death-dealing force of unearthly might, he must use all his dark powers on a perilous quest into a savage wasteland to rescue his maker and find the key to ending his eternal bloodlust. Joined by the fierce vampiress Lysandra, Vanther soon discovers that vampires aren't at the top of the supernatural food chain.
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In addition, Scott Harper has included Bloodlust: Tales of Vampiric Villainy in this volume, a variety of stories where he weaves his own take on vampires into the annals of world history. You'll find tales that take place as far away as the other side of the world and as close as your own hometown, ranging in time from the 1800s to the modern era. The vampires' reign knows no limits, and you'll be fascinated and even horrified by their conquests and failures.
This book is not for the faint of heart - you'll wallow in the bloody quests and gut-wrenching action. Harper will make you believe in vampires again, and you'll be thrilled to do so.
About the Author
Scott Harper is the author of numerous speculative fiction collections, including Anton the Undying and Lethal Lords and Ladies of the Night. His stories have appeared in Space and Time Magazine, Weirdbook, and Best New Vampire Tales. He lives in California with his wife and son. You can follow him on social media and his website, www.scottharpermacabremaestro.com
Praise for Vanther the Vanquisher: Bloodquest
"With Vanther the Vanquisher, Scott Harper brings the readers a collection of vampire stories that thrill and delight. The novella itself is a welcome sojourn into the world of high fantasy and vampires, with creatures of legend, dark necromancers, and, of course, the vampire Vanther - a story that will thrill any lover of vampires, swords and sandals. The other books are a collection of tales, connected by a single set of lore but across different time periods, a highlight being a continuation of the Dracula story and a unique take on the Mina and van Helsing relationship. Highly recommended."
~ Andrew M. Boylan, author of Taliesin Meets the Vampires
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"Scott Harper has created a smartly written and wonderfully entertaining mix of Sword and Sorcery and Vampires, with a pinch of Edgar Rice Burroughs added in. Robert E. Howard and Brian Lumley would be very pleased indeed!"
~ Douglas Draa, Weirdbook editor and weird fiction aficionado
"Vanther the Vanquisher is a high-concept, fast-paced, action-packed spicy pulp adventure you can really sink your teeth into."
~ Jason J. McCuiston, author of Project Notebook and
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"Scott Harper's Vanther is a riveting tale that leaves you wanting more. His vampire stories are second to none; they have excellent characters, lots of violence, and a great storyline."
~ Chris St. Pierre, Goodreads and Instagram book reviewer
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"Very good story... beautiful writing, I can say. [Harper's] worldbuilding is absolutely fantastic. The whole book is absolutely fantastic! 9.5 out of 10. It is that good, so I highly recommend it. Go grab it!"
~ Kevin Kuenkler, book reviewer and owner of The Bookcase bookstore