Curse of the Vampire (Immortal Relics, #1)

by Stephanie Mirro

When the Roman god of wine and chaos claims you as his own, death is sure to follow. The only question is whose.

Archaeology student Serafina doesn’t believe in mythological creatures like vampires, witches, and ancient gods. But after unearthing an ancient Roman amulet, her dreams of drinking blood and violent magic leave behind an eerie sense of foreboding, and even a skeptic like her starts to wonder how real everything might actually be.

Serafina suddenly finds her life in chaos as a sinister cult takes a deadly interest in the artifact. She's thrown into a world that shouldn't exist, where vampires and witches alike claim ownership of the amulet. Her amulet.

As her connection to the artifact grows, she discovers a dark secret about her past. Serafina realizes she must protect the powerful relic at all costs—even if it means one of the people she loves most must die.

Previously published as BIRTH OF THE BACCHAE.

CURSE OF THE VAMPIRE is the first book in the IMMORTAL RELICS urban fantasy series. Fans of the Chicagoland Vampires, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the Iron Druid Chronicles, and Roman mythology will love this blend of magic, mayhem, and wry humor.

This book contains content deemed suitable for ADULT audiences with scenes that include attempted assault, violence, and torture.

• ISBN10: 1945994576
• ISBN13: 9781945994579
• Publish Date: 6 August 2020 (first published 27 June 2019)
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Tannhauser Press
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 318
• Language: English

Reviews

[writehollydavis]

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This story was chock full of solid prose, great descriptions, and relatable characters! It was a unique take on the vampire story that was refreshing and engaging! I wasn't sure if this was considered adult vs YA based on how the book read, as I usually read YA and it felt like it was for an older audience. *edit: just saw this is considered new adult which all makes sense now, lol* I still enjoyed it nonetheless! I'm usually not a big fan of flashback scenes but these were done well and had purpose to them. I also thoroughly enjoyed the dual POV with Serafina and Solomon. The ending left it open for an exciting continuation of the story, and I'm hoping one particular event that broke my heart at the end can somehow be reversed!!