In Quiet Courts by Jack RollinsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have only read Jack Rollins shorts up until now, but this book made me want to dive into the first in the series of the Victorian Vampire Chronicles.
It can be read as a standalone, but it is a prequel to the series, and even crosses over with an exclusive short through Jack's website, called Tender Morsels.
We follow Father Herbert Haddon as he investigates a thief's strange reaction when receiving medical care. The tension grows when he connects some dots and contacts a friend, ending up witnessing a bizarre supernatural and bloody event in the backstreets.
Jack's use of words and ability to create the perfect old victorian city feel with dark, cobbled streets and paupers living there really makes this story work. And with the right amount of intrigue, coupled with a few dramatic and bloody fight scenes, you can't help but keep you turning the page.
If you are a horror fan, especially of vampires, don't miss it!
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