Taint in the Blood

#1 Shadowspawn

S. M. Stirling

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ROC
03 May 2011

Series: Novel of the Shadowspawn

From S. M. Stirling, the “master of speculative fiction” (Library Journal) and the author of the New York Times bestselling Novels of the Change, comes a new vision, as a man battles the dark forces of the world—including those in his own blood…

Aeons ago, Homo nocturnus ruled the Earth. Possessing extraordinary powers, they were the source of all manner of myths and legends. Though their numbers have been greatly reduced, they exist still—though not as purebreds.

Adrian Brézé is one such being. Wealthy and reclusive, he is more Shadowspawn than human. He rebelled against his own kind, choosing to live as an ordinary man, fighting against his darker nature. But Adrian’s sister is determined to bring back the reign of the Shadowspawn, and now she has struck him at his weakest point by kidnapping his human lover, Ellen.

To save Ellen—and perhaps all of humanity—Adrian must rejoin a battle he swore he would never fight again.

By: S. M. Stirling
Imprint: ROC
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 192mm, Width: 108mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9780451463685
ISBN 10: 0451463684
Series: Novel of the Shadowspawn
Pages: 502
Publication Date: 03 May 2011
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Taint in the Blood (#1 Shadowspawn)

Though apparently human, Adrian Breze belongs to the ancient species Homo Lupens--also known as Shadowspawn--the elder race whose existence gave rise to the legends of supernatural creatures. When his sister, a passionate believer in the supremacy of their kind, threatens Adrian's human lover, he must once again become embroiled in the intrigues and dangers of a hidden war against humankind. VERDICT: The author of the popular Change novels (Dies the Fire, The Protector's War) begins a new urban fantasy series featuring a variant version of werewolves, bringing to it an extraordinary eye for detail and a feel for characterizations. Some graphic scenes of sex and violence, both typical of the genre, make this suitable for mature readers. -Booklist