This horror novel has a different interpretation of the vampire myth. Vampires are not "the undead", but a different race from humans completely which have always co-existed alongside of man. They are called "Breathers". They feed not only upon blood, but also upon the inner organs, and the soul energy of humans using special feeding claws in their hands which puncture the body, a feeding tongue which can enter the mouth and throat and extend deep into the stomach, and if a male even the sex organ becomes a feeding tool. They have split off into different factions which want different things. One wants to keep the status quo and continue to feed off humans. The other wishes to develop a special hybrid race which can exist without feeding on humans and wipe out the human race completely.
A secret UK Government organization which specializes in the paranormal becomes aware of the Breathers and their threat to the human race and sets out to battle them.
It was an ok read. Not thrilling or terrifying for a horror novel. I never felt a moment of unease or fear while reading it. Maybe I'm just jaded and spoiled, but I wouldn't bother reading it again. No talons, and no pellets. Just all Ho Hum De Dum.
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