This book troubled me in the beginning. I dislike vampire stories. I was uncomfortable with reading a book about the ‘undead’ who feed on souls and human blood. Yet, I kept reading because the author is an excellent writer and he pulled me from page to page and into the fabric of his characters’ lives. Soon I was hooked. I had to know more about the Nistarim –the immortals who walk the earth, left by God to protect us from mankind. Eric Wilson has to be the first author I have read that I actually put down my book and retrieved my bible to make sure he was not making up stuff. Kudos for that!
The journey of Gina Lazarescu is complicated from the moment we are first introduced to her. She is a small child, five-years-old and does not have a normal childhood. She lives in a single-parent home in Romania. Her mother has an unusual method of attempting to keep her child free of sin by the use of bloodletting. It is important that her mother keep her safe from the collectors (the undead). Gina does not understand why her mother does this to her, and eventually she rebels, leading to some difficult times.
The book’s pacing is done well, as readers, we cover the world as Gina moves from one country to another.
After reading this book, I have an even greater appreciation for communion. This book took me to a place in my walk of faith that I have never been, and I look forward to reading the next two in this series.
Thanks for stopping by Eric! I’m honored. I am looking forward to the release of the next book. 🙂
Diana, thanks for sticking with Gina’s story. I’m almost done with book two. I appreciate the encouragement.