I was led to buy this book because of other reviews, what an idiot! You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. A thrill ride into the secrets of the Vatican and the society hidden within. The reasons behind this are the basis for the story, and I thought it was a really interesting concept to build around and I enjoyed the vampire world that Christopher Golden created. Vampires are good guys, battling for their existence and freedom from Church, seeking demonic guide. Who will survive? Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2017. It feels like every other page is someone magically plumbing the depths of their soul to learn the truth ab. has been added to your Cart. We’d love your help. A secret sect of the Catholic Church, armed with an ancient book of the undead called The Gospel of Shadows, has been slowly destroying vampires for centuries. If you like vampires, fantasy (urban or otherwise), action, or just plain reading a fantastic book to take you away from your everyday worries, pick up this series. Love how it plays on how evil the Catholics are. But they don't have to be the evil villains as which they're so often portrayed. The shady priests involved with murder and mayhem, in their search and destruction of vampires known as the Defiant Ones. There’s a mysterious ancient book, some grisly murders, a few dodgy priests and a lot of conspiracies. The main characters of this horror, paranormal story are , . A secret sect of the Catholic Church, armed with an ancient book of the undead called The Gospel of Shadows, has been slowly destroying vampires for centuries. Something went wrong. The first novel in the series, Of Saints and Shadows, introduces readers to Peter Octavian, a figure who lives in the shadows between his own kind and those who hunt him. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. They will kill you and rip you apart in the process. a vampire with a will of iron and a strong sense of ethics, admirable female characters, complicated plot involving evil sorcerer priests persecuting vampires and controling demons out to commit genocide against the vampire race. I enjoyed Of Saints and Shadows, the first book in the saga, and it offers one particularly nifty reconstruction of the vampire legend, but this novel failed to bowl me over for a number of reasons. Book Overview This description may be from another edition of this product. Of Saints And Shadows (New EP Complete! It is fast paced and exciting. Another fine read by Christopher Golden. A secret sect of the Catholic Church, armed with an ancient book of the undead called The Gospel of Shadows, has been slowly destroying vampires for centuries. I enjoyed this book for the most part. Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2020. A little bit of everything! All in all a well-written roller coaster ride which I found thoroughly enjoyable. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Of Saints and Shadows : A Peter Octavian Novel by Christopher Golden (2016, Hardcover) at the best … 16 typo's and mistakes, are just too many. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The lead character Peter figures out that vampires not being able to go out in sunlight is simply not true. Peter Octavian is a PI in Boston. From the U.S. to Hong Kong, from Berlin to Hell and back again, the… It suggests that if you are worthy enough, if you are good and compliant enough you can make a monster into a lover. I extend my arm Reaching beyond where you should still be But you're not here I wonder, where have you gone My fingers curling in the soft cotton sheets They still hold your warmth, The perfume of your skin But fading into the chill night air And all too soon the sun is breaking the horizon Just as your warmth, like a trapped memory, breaks free to disappear into the ether Since I was in high school, I sang his praises all the time. It took quite a while to really draw me but contained a lot of genres I usually enjoy. With the P.I. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. It sounded right up my street! Cabal of Church-sanctioned, priest, sorcerers look for grimoire, using summoned demons to bloodily dispatch anyone with answers. 11K likes. He makes his living as a private detective and has refused to partake in the “blood … As a women studies scholar I am disturbed by the trend in popular fiction of making monsters into romantic characters. As a women studies scholar I am disturbed by the trend in popular fiction of making monsters into romantic characters. Please try again. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In Order to Read Online or Download Of Saints And Shadows Full eBooks in PDF, EPUB, Tuebl and Mobi you need to create a Free account. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2011. stolen from a secret sect dedicated to the destruction of vampires, private detective Peter Octavian—a vampire Of Saints and Shadows Christopher Golden Journalstone September 23, 2016 Reviewed by A. Renee Hunt. And I did like the plot. )'s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. That is just one victim, many others. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 391 pages and is available in Paperback format. Get lost in a sinister world of monsters and peril. A scrawny orphan. Golden writes a mean book. Just under the surface of normal, everyday life lurks a secret conflict that has been waged since the dawn of mankind, and the worst series of murders in the history of Los Angeles threatens to bring this ancient conflict to a head. Reasonable sunny day hammock reading but don't expect to be blown away. He might skirt it on occasion but he never lets you forget that his vampires are monsters. Easily one of the best vampire stories ever. If only the humans would let them. Some of these items ship sooner than the others. It is a novel that challenges what we have been told about what is good and what is evil and especially what the origins of those dichotomies might be. Featuring the vampire hero Peter Octavian, they are now being re-released. And just because it survives on blood doesn't mean its evil. Angel Souls and Devil Hearts (Peter Octavian). If you relived people’s gruesome murders, would it be a blessing or a curse? The Church has learned to control much of the creatures of hell, but for one race, the Defiant Ones, who refuse to be controlled or wiped out. Princes and Fools: Black & White Graegan Edition (Teller of Destiny Book 2), Shadows on the Walls: The Monsters Among Us, Blood and Shadow (The Mage's Gift Book 1), Exile's Redemption: An Epic Fantasy Adventure (The Chronicles of Shadow, Book 1). Now the book has been stolen, and the sect races to retrieve it before their purpose is discovered: a final purge of all vampires. To save her life, she’ll have to steal her way to the top…, Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2003. There’s some good writing in here, too. Of Saints and Shadows: Golden, Christopher: 9780441019052: Books - Amazon.ca. Of Saints And Shadows. novel : Containing super spells to inflict upon the Defiant Ones. But I was unable to enage with the characters which were 2 dimensional and although the story was faceted it certainly didn't have the breath or depth of an epic story - it reminded me more of Da Vinci code, Of Saints and Shadows by Christopher Golden, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2011. Vampires just don't listen to their bullshit. This one sort of skirts the line between Urban Fantasy and Horror, yet somehow comes off kind of like a romance novel in writing style (though while there is some sex there is comparatively little compared to most of the "sexy urban fantasy" stuff that seems to be floating about). David Appleby/Netflix. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. This is an interesting idea, I'll give it that, but until you are about three quarters through you have no idea what it is. Their adversary is a select group under the auspices of the Catholic Church. The books: Shadow and Bone (2012), Siege and Storm (2013), Ruin and Rising (2014) Of all the Grishaverse books, these have … To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Now, THAT’S what I’m talking about! Please try your request again later. The novel suffers from not knowing what it wants to be: an urban fantasy, a romance, er. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Peter is a “Defiant One,” a vampire, but he’s so much more than that. Watch out my dear readers, Papa’s got a brand new bag and opening it could be fatal! Cart All. Filled with plot twists, mystery, sex, and violent death, Of Saints and Shadows is a spine-tingling thriller which opens the door to the world of Peter Octavian. 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