Review of Children of the Eighth Day

[Prisallen]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Children of the Eighth Day" by Mark Graves.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Sixteen-year-old John Jones noticed flickering lights in the vacant house across the street for two nights in a row. Curious about what someone would be doing there and also wondering if something worth stealing might be spotted, he decided to investigate. After tripping over an uneven floorboard, he located an ancient box that held several journals.

Upon examining the first journal, he discovered it had been written by Alexander McGill, who claimed to be a vampire. The diary described how the author had become infected and later began trying to prevent immoral vampires from overpowering the human race. However, John thought this was just a story. He didn’t realize that he was being watched and would soon be kidnapped. His discovery of the journals would alter his life forever.

Children of the Eighth Day: An Alexander McGill Adventure by Mark Graves is a 392-page novel listed in the C/T/M/H genre. Although the first book in the series, it can be read as a standalone novel as most of the questions are answered by the end of the story. The remaining unresolved issue is the thread that leads to the following book. The novel is narrated from the third-person point of view, with the exception that the journals are written from Alexander’s perspective. The stories in the journals took place in several countries and different centuries. However, the current tale takes place in the United States, beginning in New York City and Savannah, Georgia. The underlying theme is good versus evil, although it is not always clear where one ends and the other begins. Alexander is a vampire who craves blood and must obtain it to survive. However, he is trying desperately to save mankind from the vampires who regard ordinary humans as toys—to be tortured, raped, fed on, and eventually killed.

The tale jumps right into the action at the beginning with a man named Carl Lewis being kidnapped and transformed into a vampire. It continues to capture the reader’s attention throughout the book, going from one fascinating chapter to the next, with several highly suspenseful ones intermixed. I can sincerely say I was never bored. The author’s creative imagination is on full display throughout the novel, and his vivid descriptions make one feel like they can envision everything that is occurring. The reader gradually identifies with Alexander, an improbable hero who is trying desperately to avert a catastrophe. He is a likable and relatable character.

The only thing that I didn’t enjoy about the book was the abundance of errors. Although these were usually minor and didn’t cause difficulties in following the story, too many of them were discovered to award it a perfect score. A professional editor could help get those corrected, so the book can achieve its potential.

Because I thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing novel, Children of the Eighth Day: An Alexander McGill Adventure achieves a rating of three out of four stars. If the mistakes are corrected, I believe it will deserve the highest rating. I enthusiastically recommend it to readers who enjoy reading suspenseful books about vampires. Profanity and an abundance of violence are encountered in the story. If those things pose a problem for the reader, they might want to look elsewhere.

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[Gnex_09]

I have always been scared to read or see any movie that pertains vampires but I guess I am going to change my mind very soon

[Akinola John]

Vampire stories are not my type. But I love the way you structure the review.

[Nessa Taylor]

I love a good vampire story and this seems perfect for an entertaining read. Thanks for the great review.

[Itz Savaga]

Wow, this book seems so interesting and it is something worth reading. Sometimes it's good we face our lives and when we notice things usual around us we are to report to the authorities. Great review.

[Prisallen]

I have always been scared to read or see any movie that pertains vampires but I guess I am going to change my mind very soon

This book will definitely cause you to be scared. So, if you don't like being frightened, then I doubt that you would enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by though!

[Prisallen]

Vampire stories are not my type. But I love the way you structure the review.

I understand. It would be a boring world if we all enjoyed the same things. Thank you for the kind words.

[Prisallen]

I love a good vampire story and this seems perfect for an entertaining read. Thanks for the great review.

It certainly is. I hope you enjoy it!

[Prisallen]

Wow, this book seems so interesting and it is something worth reading. Sometimes it's good we face our lives and when we notice things usual around us we are to report to the authorities. Great review.

Great idea--don't go breaking into someone else's home! However, he is a teenager, and you know how they can be. Thanks for reading my review!

[Patty Allread]

Oh! The trials and tribulations of being a vampire! Good review! The topic is not new, but the author's approach in this novel sounds very creative.

[Okoye Chinonso+]

Nice! We've got ourselves a vampire story on our hands. Shout out to the main vampire stories: The Originals, Vampires Dairy and Twilight. I sure am going to give this book a try. Thanks for the lovely review.

[Okoye Chinonso+]

Nice! We've got ourselves a vampire story on our hands. Shout out to the main vampire stories: The Originals, Vampires Dairy and Twilight. I sure am going to give this book a try. Thanks for the lovely review.

And Dracula... How can I forget the King of Vampires.

[Mbrooks2518]

Sounds like a very intriguing and suspenseful story. Hopefully the author fixes the errors. Great review!

[Ifesi]

Wow..the review was creating a pictorial effect in my head as I read. Looking forward to reading this book.

[Edit_or]

Sounds a bit scary to me but I'll still love to read the book. Thank you for the detailed review.