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A Bleak Remedy by DS LaLonde, self published

 





DS LaLonde has written a truly magnificent and ominous horror story. They have taken a vampire tale and given it new life and meaning. The true evil of blood thirsty beings that hunt and prey on humans and animals. While there is no beauty in this story, only death and destruction, it is written so alluringly that it will feel like a fever dream.

There are quite a few moving parts in this story, but not once did I ever get confused or lost along the way. I had a foreboding feeling throughout the entire story. The best part of this writing style is the ability to fall into the lives of these characters. Eventually, you will set this book down after reading a bit and think about them. Even hours after I have completed this book, I am thinking about several people in this book.

Carter Albright, billionaire, is victim to a vampire attack while vacationing in the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona. After recovering, he has decided to spend the rest of his life hunting and finding all vampires and other cryptids. He builds massive scientific research facilities, hires the best scientists and security, all in the hopes of science and research. The St. Lawrence facility is where this story takes place. In an almost diary-like fashion, we follow many characters' personal stories of how they found a vampire to the present day.

This is certainly a story that you must take your time in reading and reflect on the scenes. The true magic of this story is when you slow down and take a moment to think of what these characters are going through. You form a bond with the people and begin to understand and care for every person and vampire. The ability to relate to the needs of a vampire and the fear of being its victim will haunt you. Who is the real monster?

I highly recommend this book for anyone that enjoys the horror stories that you can easily get lost in. This is definitely one of the best books I have read in years. The writing is solid, the world building is perfect, and the character development is beyond your imagination. LaLonde took months to write this story, and it shows.

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