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Twins of Evil

Shaun Hutson (2011)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.62

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Heroine archetypes

OrphanComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersFish out of Water

Synopsis

In nineteenth century middle-Europe, orphaned teenage twins Maria and Frieda go to live with their uncle Gustav Weil, who heads the Brotherhood, a vigilante group trying to stamp out vampirism. But their methods are random and misplaced and the only result is a terrorised populace.

Twins of Evil: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This dark fantasy vampire novel features strong violence, vigilante terrorism against a civilian populace, and likely mature themes given the author's horror background. The premise of misguided witch-hunt-style persecution and vampirism suggests graphic content inappropriate for younger readers.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy dark vampire fiction and gothic horror will be drawn to this historical tale of twins caught between vigilante persecution and supernatural evil.

Tags

HorrorHistorical FantasyGothicVampire Fiction