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Blood Kin

Ronald Kelly (1996)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.98

Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastMultiple POVs

Synopsis

Synopsis - Pray for the Dawn – The vampire curse of the Cravens ended over a century ago when Josiah Craven was buried in an unmarked grave and a stake driven through his heart. But tonight, his ancestors have awakened their Great Grandpa Craven. They’re planning a party in the backwoods of Tennessee. And the folks of Green Hollow are in for the night of their lives. The last night of their lives... A teenage girl is found with her throat torn open and her body completely drained of blood...A young bride spouts fangs and turns on her husband...A little girl’s pet rat develops a murderous mind of its own...A preacher goes insane and slaughters his entire congregation before feasting on their blood...

Blood Kin: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This is an intense horror novel with graphic violence including throat-tearing, blood-draining, murder of innocents including children, and a massacre by an insane preacher. The violence is detailed and visceral, not suitable for anyone under 18.

What to know going in

This book has graphic violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, murder, death, and death of child (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy classic vampire horror with brutal stakes and no-holds-barred gore will be gripped by this backwoods nightmare.

Tags

HorrorSouthern GothicVampire FictionSplatterpunk