A troubled Army vet wishes he were dead…A lonely vampyre wishes she were human…And a ruthless drug lord wishes he were immortal…After a failed suicidal mission to destroy an opium kingpin’s yacht, Army vet, Brandt Dekker, is shipwrecked on a desolate island. He is initially happy to be alive — until his haunting memories return.A stunning, yet awkward, girl named Lia has been caring for … has been caring for him, along with her mysterious and frightening father. They seem merely eccentric at first, until an astonishing truth surfaces: Lia has fangs. Real serpent-like fangs. She confesses to be a vampyre and yet promises no harm to Brandt.
Panicking, Brandt tries to escape the island, but the only possibility is an ancient derelict boat that has no motor or sails. There is nowhere on the small island to hide. He must come to grips with his new neighbors, and find a way to become allies if they are all to survive. Because, there are real monsters hunting Brandt. Monsters with guns and explosives rather than fangs or claws. Assassins who will find this island and kill anyone in their path to get to Brandt.
With help from Lia to repair the boat, Brandt pledges to set sail and lure the assassins away. But the repair takes days. And as each day passes, Brandt finds himself more and more enchanted by the sweet and gentle woman who claims to be a benevolent vampyre. He doesn’t believe he deserves love and happiness, but could they possibly lie in this enchanting girl’s embrace?
Her past has imprisoned her on the island, and his has imprisoned his soul, and both of their worst fears come back to threaten their newfound hope together. Brandt had been willing to sacrifice his life for a chance at redemption against his enemies, until he came to the island. Now there is more at stake than he is willing to sacrifice. In a battle to save their lives, Brandt will also fight for his soul against a terrifying enemy that is more powerful than he could have ever imagined.
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This is a great book to read and it’s also a first time author.
This is a military medical thriller it’s also book 1 in the series.
This story is action-packed, fast paced and full of drama and tension.
It kept me hooked from page 1 to the end
I really enjoyed reading this story. I enjoy vampire books in general but this book still managed to surprise me and be original enough to add another twist to a vampire tale.
The book is much more than just your average vampire story, it delves into the war surrounding what makes someone a monster. At what point in time does the bad or the bad deeds out weigh the good. The book makes you question and think about whether is it really the traditional monsters of fiction that are evil or if evil is more of a human trait.
The plotline grips from the beginning to the end and while the action starts high, it then builds back up to an exciting and thrilling end game. The pace of the story is good throughout and makes it both easy and interesting to read.
I found Lia a bit of a mystery to start with and although I found her sweet I initially found her difficult to warm to. As the book developed I started to appreciate her unique qualities, although she’s still sweet she has a core of steel and bravery. I love her humour and intelligence which comes through during the book. I also find her childlike appreciation of everything magical. Brant is a cynic with a wicked sense of humour and lots bubbling under the surface. He’s a fascinating character.
I think my favourite thing about the book is the way the author makes the setting feel so real and vivid. He has a way with descriptions that draw you further into the story, making it like entering another world without our world.
I have been very stubborn in my ways, and genres. I love historical and action novels and admittedly never read a vampire story. Yet, I finally decided to branch out and read this intriguing vampyre book. Of course, the excellent graphic cover helped convince me. And I am thoroughly amazed and so glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone! Within that great cover is an action-packed, tense, heart wrenching story about lost souls who encounter a very strange chance meeting then face plenty of danger. I adored Lia and fell in love with Brandt. I loved the intensity, the romance, and, of course, edge of your seat action. From the very start, the story draws you deeper and deeper until the very end. Schanz held nothing back with his imagination and his writing-style is superb. I cannot wait to read Vampyre’s Sunrise! Very highly recommended!
Mr. Schanz is new to me and I am so glad he was recommended to me.
Mr. Schanz has away with his writing that kept me on the edge of my seat that Kept me glued to the book.
A Vampyre’s Daughter is full of suspense, plenty of twists and turns, drug lords and romance.
This read is definitely a must read and I highly recommend this read to anyone who enjoys a fantastic read.
When I started this book, I kind of expected it to be your typical vampire genre seduction novel. I wasn’t wrong, but it’s a whole lot more than that and I was delighted to find a story that dealt with current social issues including drug cartels and PTSD.
Lia is sweet, naive, fierce and absolutely adorable and Brandt’s driven, broken intensity and moral crusade kept me riveted from the moment he appeared, clinging to a piece of a destroyed boat. And Mikhail is t he kind of ruthless, genuinely evil villain that every good crime hunter action story demands.
If you’re a fan of action novels, particularly those with a paranormal theme, this one is sure to tickle your fancy .
Fascinating tale with an intriguing twist on vampirism. A story with vampyres and humans that involves danger, intrigue, suspense, murder, drug lords, and mercenaries. Also a story about love, loneliness, hardships, acceptance, hope, family and friends. Very well written with some very interesting characters and a very intriguing story line.
this book was really interesting reading it! one guy wants to be dead. she wants to be human again. ship wrecked on a island. only to find out two people are vampires. now he wants away from them. only someone from her past comes back for her. read to find out what happens.
Wow a gripping story with a rollercoaster of emotions. It has great character build up and a good storyline . It keeps you tur ing the pages just to see what happens s next.
This book wore me out! I was on edge, stressed for our hero and heroine and couldn’t put it down. It has vampires, a former soldier with PTSD and a death wish, an evil drug dealer who happens to be a bad vamp, explosions, gun fights, vampire fights, good versus evil and love. The only thing that kept this from being a 5 star is it needs more editing.