..The war is over and the Vampires have won. The drying up of the world's oil resources leads to the fabled End of Days. Technology stagnates and communities grow ever more insular. With communication between cities lost and attention turned inward, the vampires rise from the shadows where they have survived for centuries and sweep across the globe.By the time word spreads it is far too late and Vampires enslave humanity and keep them in walled cities to breed. The Vampires are masters of the darkness but maintain control by day through the use of Thralls--humans who have been bitten but have not yet crossed over, and whose inhuman lusts make daylight as terrifying as night. In the midst of chaos, a small band of rebels lead a terrified existence, but their survival is threatened by the Vampires' new scanning procedures.Peter Harris is an ordinary man. Young and reckless, he is frustrated with the group's stagnation and pushes for one more daring mission. His recklessness has exposed the group--but it has also increased the size of their community. Now, as circumstances force them to take the offensive, and accompanied by a small group of professional Vampire assassins, Peter will make one last stand for humanity's survival in the Vampire Apocalypse.
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Press Release: Two new Vampire Apocalypse books coming…..Vampire Apocalypse: A World Torn Asunder, is the first book in the Vampire Apocalypse series from Irish author, Derek Gunn (published by KHP Industries, US and UK, under their Black Death Books imprint) and currently available worldwide.Two new Vampire Apocalypse books are coming: Vampire Apocalypse: Descent into Chaos is with the publishers and should be released late 2008/2009. The third book in the series, Vampire Apocalypse: Fallout is nearing completion.In support of the Vampire Apocalypse series, a new web site, www.vampireapocalypse.com is now live and here you can read about the Vampire Apocalypse universe, excerpts, reviews, the latest screen adaptation news of Vampire Apocalypse: A World Torn Asunder and other news and fiction from Derek Gunn.Derek is a member of the Horror Writers Association and The British Fantasy Society. He will be guesting at P-Con in March and Octocon in October, both of which are Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Conventions in Dublin, Ireland. Derek is also planning on making his first visit to Fantasycon in Nottingham, UK next September.WWW.VAMPIREAPOCALYPSE.COM
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Film/TV rights for Vampire Apocalypse: A World Torn Asunder are under option. Details are available on IMDb."Finney says that he was attracted to Gunn’s twist on the rather played-out vampire genre. “It seems like we’ve [already] seen everything, but this novel puts forth a [new] take on the universe. The original concept will allow us as filmmakers to explore new terrain in the subgenre. Gunn’s story also takes the sexy posturing out of vampires and turns them back to what they are: bloodsucking animals that feed on humans. We’re very excited to be working with an author as clever as Derek!†Fangoria.com, Jan '07.
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†..one of the best debut novels it has ever been my pleasure to read.....The plot of this story was a truly original take on the vampire legend....... an incredibly original piece of fiction that keeps the reader turning the pages“ Horror-web, US"“Vampire Apocalypse is like From Dusk till Dawn meets Red Dawn. Action from beginning to end. I am shocked by how much I enjoyed this storyâ€
Horrorworld., US"... it is solid storytelling, written with gusto, fast paced and fun, with a cinematic feel to the whole......kick back and let the action flow over youâ€
Whispers of wickedness, UK"Gunn weaves a terrific tale. Breathtaking well-plotted action, colorful descriptions, well-crafted characters and scenes all drive the story forward to and through its explosive pivot point"
Apex Science fiction Digest, US
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"“Vampire Apocalypse is like From Dusk till Dawn meets Red Dawn. Action from beginning to end. I am shocked by how much I enjoyed this storyâ€
Horrorworld., USThis is the book that takes Vampires and turns them into a Summer Blockbuster.....The battle scenes are outstanding .....The pace of this novel never lets up....If you want horror that is laced with action then go no further"
Gorezone, No. 1 UK horror magazine
