Just in time for Halloween, James Rollins and I have a new short story out called BLOOD BROTHERS that follows two brothers joined by more than blood. In the next novel in the Order of the Sanguines series, INNOCENT BLOOD, we’re going to introduce a new Sanguinist named Christian. He was a funny, fascinating, and modern guy–an irritating breath of fresh air for Rhun Korza (we love to torture Rhun).
By the time we finished the novel, we realized that we wanted to know more about Christian and his history, so we looked back to the time when he was born to the blood, when the Summer of Love was turned into a Summer of Death. We hope that you have as much fun spending time with Christian as we did.
What’s his story about? It starts with his brother, Arthur Crane.
As a young reporter, Arthur Crane exposed the secrets behind the Orchid Killer, a cult murderer from the late ’60s whose crimes blackened the end of the Summer of Love. Half a century later, Arthur wakes to find an orchid resting on his pillow: a symbol of death from a killer connected to his estranged younger brother, Christian. To discover the horrifying truth, Arthur will risk all—even his very soul—for Christian may not be the brother that Arthur remembers…
After the story is a sneak peek at the sequel to THE BLOOD GOSPEL–namely INNOCENT BLOOD.
BLOOD BROTHER is an ebook only story right now, but you don’t need a Kindle or Nook to read it. You can download free Amazon viewing software to read it right on your computer (hopefully while looking over your shoulder nervously).
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This short story has whetted my appetite and now has me on pins and needles waiting to read the REST of the story!
Truly enjoyed this back story to Christian who will feature prominently in the upcoming ‘Innocent Blood: The Order of the Sanguines Series’ novel. A young man who is torn between being a killer or one who does good for mankind. The classic good boy versus bad boy scenario!
Thanks, Cherei! Christian is a fascinating character–more modern than the other Sanguinists, a little closer to the human world.
Not too long to wait for INNOCENT BLOOD now.
Great series…..anything coming after Innocent Blood?
You bet! Next up? Blood Infernal (current working title, but it might change) is due out early 2015.
Such a big fan of Blood Gospel and Innocent Blood. You’re an amazing author and so happy Rollins and you teamed up. I know your plate is pretty full right now to say the least but when can your fans/readers expect a third novel from the Sanguines Series. I can’t wait! Lastly, do you have any literary recommendations that may fall into this group? Doesn’t have to contain vampires per say but just the gothic/horror literary works specifically in Italy/Rome/Florence. I’ve traveled there many times and there is just something about the county and history of religion that fascinates me. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I love your work. Keep up the great job and look forward to hearing from you.
All the Best,
Doug
Thanks!
We don’t have an official date for BLOOD INFERNAL (#3 in the Order of the Sanguines series), but we think January 2015 or so.
David Hewson writes thrillers set in Rome, more modern day than gothic but still fascinating. Some of the Anne Rice Vampire Lestat series are also set in Rome–gothic and with vampires. 🙂
Happy reading!