Markus

When I read the description for this book, I thought it would be a fantasy adventure, the sort that pits one against many. Instead, this book is a modern story that just so happens to also include vampires, werewolves, and a crotchety once-powerful old man. It was a blast.

The premise was simple: a big, bad vampire rampaging around, causing no end of trouble. Battles ensue. I loved it. It was so much fun! I enjoyed the daylight out of myself. This book pairs well with 90’s nostalgia and popcorn.

There wasn’t a lot of character depth, but with a book like this, there doesn’t need to be. It sounds like I’m just listing negative traits, but what would normally be considered a negative is actually a very good thing in this story. Markus was a fun character with a tough exterior, experience and power to back up his ego, and a hidden soft heart.

Every now and again I have one of those days where the only solution is to watch a movie like Blade. One that’s not heavy on the plot, it’s easy to tell the good guys from the bad guys, and there are cool sunglasses. Markus didn’t have the sunglasses, but in every other aspect it felt like a simple, fun vampire flick. Check it out!

Markus by David Odle, a good read. Markus is a Warlock one of the truly powerful that stands between humanity and the forces that lie in wait. The vampires look to be rising and Markus is dying, does he have enough left to protect the world one last time?

This book is enjoyable and entertaining, a fun read that keeps you hooked.
I liked the cast of characters, the world building and the plot.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

The vampires are rising and only one man - Markus - can hold them back and prevent the end of the world as we know it.  The problem is that Markus is dying.  And the problem with the book is that one wonders why the vampires don't just wait until he is dead and then take over.  But put that to one side and you have a competent novel which moves along at a good pace.  Over all a good read.