Here are what a few reviewers are saying about ‘Sanctuary of Darkness’.
Great Vampire Drama
I must say that from the beginning this book had me hooked. Set in first-person, the story begins with an introduction by the main character, letting you know from the start that he is a vampire. However, the story then steps back and takes the reader into this character's life, telling of just how this transformation took place for him. It tells of his life before he was immortal, and the turn of events that took place and brought him into his newfound state of damnation. It also tells of the unfortunate tragedies that befall him after he is made immortal, allowing for a fuller and more complete story.
However, despite being a vampire novel, this is much more dramatic than your typical horror story. To me, this is a little less "horror" and much more "story", telling the life of this character in a very believable way. The author here has truly made the myth of vampires seem very believable, taking away the usual aspects that one would normally find in a vampire novel. There are no bats, or any mention of garlic for that matter, but instead a realistic story that left me hooked to the very end.
Though comparisons are few and far between, all I can say is that if you like such works as Anne Rice's early vampire novels, or maybe even some of Stephen King's work, then take a chance on this novel. You shouldn't be disappointed.
by Jay Cougar (as seen on Amazon.com)
A Great Read
Being a mixture of drama, romance, tragedy and betrayal, Sanctuary of Darkness is a masterfully written vampire novel that is more than ordinary. Titus McGuire creates a hero who is real and believable, despite being immortal. The book itself is written in two parts: Beloved Mortality and Nocturnal Pleasures, and I feel these titles work well with their respective parts. Beloved Mortality tells of the events that led to his fall from grace, whereas Nocturnal Pleasures tells of the events that came after his damnation. His emotions are very much human throughout the entire story, his dark existence being an extension of his mortal life, and I feel this adds to the story, making the character more likeable and easier to identify with. I considered this a great read, being reminiscent of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles mixed with some Harlequin Historical Romance. I can’t wait for the sequel.
by Lunar Love (as seen on Booksamillion.com)
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