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Bloodthirst

Marc Alexander (1979)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.5

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Doctor / Medic

Synopsis

A class one medical emergency summons the Enterprise to the Federation Outpost Tanis. There, a grisly surprise awaits them. Two of the lab's three researchers are dead, their bodies almost entirely drained of blood. There are no clues. No records of their research. No remnants of their work. There is only the outpost's sole survivor, Doctor Jeffrey Adams. A man with a secret that will rock the very foundations of Starfleet… and a terrible, all-consuming hunger that will bring death to the crew of the Starship Enterprise.

Bloodthirst: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This dark sci-fi horror novel contains graphic descriptions of blood-drained corpses, a vampire-like affliction, and themes of overwhelming hunger and loss of humanity. The horror elements and body horror imagery make it appropriate only for mature readers.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, addiction, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Older teens who enjoy dark Star Trek stories with horror elements will find the mystery of the blood-drained bodies and Dr. Adams's terrible secret compelling.

Tags

Science Fiction HorrorMedical ThrillerSpace HorrorStar Trek Tie-in