Review by Bluebird03 -- The Witch of Endor: Vampires
Posted: 02 May 2019, 15:35
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Witch of Endor: Vampires" by RK Wheeler.]
4 out of 4 stars
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Early into The Witch of Endor: Vampires by R. K. Wheeler, Lilith, a witch, meets Lamech, the oldest vampire in the world. He has arrived at her shop and asks that she train him in her magical arts. An eager student, Lamech quickly falls in love with Lilith. With her permission, he turns her into a vampire, to fulfill their dream to live together forever.
One night, when Lilith and Lamech are aboard a ship, an assailant throws an oil lantern, which quickly bursts into flames. To escape the blazes, Lamech secures a small lifeboat, jumps into it and relentlessly calls for Lilith to join him. Unfortunately, Lilith is unable to hear Lamech above the deafening roar of the fire. Suddenly separated, Lilith believes that Lamech must have deserted her. Will Lamech be able to find Lilith again? Can Lilith and Medusa (their gorgon child) survive in this dangerous world, as they are hunted by vampire killers and werewolves?
I particularly enjoyed the enchanting love story between Lilith and Lamech. Also, I liked that the author did a thorough job of describing vampire traits and terms. Consequently, there was no need for a glossary or dictionary. Also, the story moved at a comfortable pace, so the reader should be able to easily follow the plot. The characters are introduced slowly and are thoroughly developed. Lilith is lovingly portrayed in her role as a mother and nurturer to others in her coven. She is loyal to her child and to Lamech. Also, she prefers to secure her blood from animals rather than humans. If she must resort to human blood, she at least seeks to find it in a criminal, or other human, that has wronged mankind. She believes “the eviler the prey, the tastier the blood” and particularly savors the blood of murderers and pedophiles.
Medusa, with her hair of snakes, turns anyone who looks upon her into stone. However, she is also a sensitive and caring creature, who only wishes to please her mother. She falls for Paleus (whom she only knows as a voice behind a curtain) but fears that he will also turn to stone should he gaze upon her.
Wheeler skillfully juxtaposes Christian scripture with Greek mythology, and tosses in a host of witches, vampires, demons and werewolves as well. Set against a backdrop of danger, magic, romance and despair, this book is a fairly quick read (listed at 189 pages). I found absolutely nothing to dislike about this novel. Additionally, the book was well edited. Based on the justifications listed above, I wholeheartedly give The Witch of Endor: Vampires 4 out of 4 stars. The story will definitely appeal to fans who are captivated by romance, fantasy and young adult novels.
Conversely, those who are disgusted by the idea of draining the blood of others will certainly want to avoid this read. Also, the author did draw parallels between scriptures in The Bible and the origin of vampires. This concept may offend some readers as well. To be a book about vampires, there was very little gore. Also, explicit sex scenes and strong language were omitted (making it more suitable for young adults). Interestingly, readers who do not often seek novels in this genre may still find the love story and adventure enthralling. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading the second installment in this enchanting series.
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4 out of 4 stars
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Early into The Witch of Endor: Vampires by R. K. Wheeler, Lilith, a witch, meets Lamech, the oldest vampire in the world. He has arrived at her shop and asks that she train him in her magical arts. An eager student, Lamech quickly falls in love with Lilith. With her permission, he turns her into a vampire, to fulfill their dream to live together forever.
One night, when Lilith and Lamech are aboard a ship, an assailant throws an oil lantern, which quickly bursts into flames. To escape the blazes, Lamech secures a small lifeboat, jumps into it and relentlessly calls for Lilith to join him. Unfortunately, Lilith is unable to hear Lamech above the deafening roar of the fire. Suddenly separated, Lilith believes that Lamech must have deserted her. Will Lamech be able to find Lilith again? Can Lilith and Medusa (their gorgon child) survive in this dangerous world, as they are hunted by vampire killers and werewolves?
I particularly enjoyed the enchanting love story between Lilith and Lamech. Also, I liked that the author did a thorough job of describing vampire traits and terms. Consequently, there was no need for a glossary or dictionary. Also, the story moved at a comfortable pace, so the reader should be able to easily follow the plot. The characters are introduced slowly and are thoroughly developed. Lilith is lovingly portrayed in her role as a mother and nurturer to others in her coven. She is loyal to her child and to Lamech. Also, she prefers to secure her blood from animals rather than humans. If she must resort to human blood, she at least seeks to find it in a criminal, or other human, that has wronged mankind. She believes “the eviler the prey, the tastier the blood” and particularly savors the blood of murderers and pedophiles.
Medusa, with her hair of snakes, turns anyone who looks upon her into stone. However, she is also a sensitive and caring creature, who only wishes to please her mother. She falls for Paleus (whom she only knows as a voice behind a curtain) but fears that he will also turn to stone should he gaze upon her.
Wheeler skillfully juxtaposes Christian scripture with Greek mythology, and tosses in a host of witches, vampires, demons and werewolves as well. Set against a backdrop of danger, magic, romance and despair, this book is a fairly quick read (listed at 189 pages). I found absolutely nothing to dislike about this novel. Additionally, the book was well edited. Based on the justifications listed above, I wholeheartedly give The Witch of Endor: Vampires 4 out of 4 stars. The story will definitely appeal to fans who are captivated by romance, fantasy and young adult novels.
Conversely, those who are disgusted by the idea of draining the blood of others will certainly want to avoid this read. Also, the author did draw parallels between scriptures in The Bible and the origin of vampires. This concept may offend some readers as well. To be a book about vampires, there was very little gore. Also, explicit sex scenes and strong language were omitted (making it more suitable for young adults). Interestingly, readers who do not often seek novels in this genre may still find the love story and adventure enthralling. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading the second installment in this enchanting series.
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The Witch of Endor: Vampires
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