The Vampire Queen Saga Series by William Stacey

Some treasures are best left buried. Sentenced to five-years’ service as a soldier for a violent crime, Owen Toscovar now serves the noble Dain family as a man-at-arms. Because he is large and powerful, most deridingly refer to the young man as “Horse-Boy,” believing him to be little more than a quick-tempered brute, a tool for violence... moreSome treasures are best left buried. Sentenced to five-years’ service as a soldier for a violent crime, Owen Toscovar now serves the noble Dain family as a man-at-arms. Because he is large and powerful, most deridingly refer to the young man as “Horse-Boy,” believing him to be little more than a quick-tempered brute, a tool for violence. But Owen is far cleverer than most suspect, and he bristles under his forced servitude, wishing to experience adventure and see the world beyond his northern Duchy. Owen is about to get his desire.The Dains, a once proud royal family, have fallen into disfavor, but their fortunes change when a deathbed confession reveals a shocking secret -- the location of the mythical longsword Sight-Bringer. The magical sword was long believed destroyed in an apocalyptic battle fifty years ago that killed the terrifying Vampire Queen, Serina Greywynne. Now, Owen will accompany the new young Dain lord and his sister on an expedition to retrieve the holy relic. They will journey across an ocean and through a monster-filled swamp to the ruins of an abandoned fortress long believed haunted by the ghost of Serina herself.But the legends are built on lies, and evil stirs in the catacombs beneath the fortress. In the slaughter that follows, Owen must somehow protect the Dain bloodline from an unholy evil, because if he fails, everyone he loves will die.Intended for a mature audience, Blood Fiends’ Bane is the first book in the Vampire Queen Saga, a dark, gritty tale of sword-swinging-action, blood-curdling horror, and selfless duty in the face of unspeakable evil. Author William Stacey is a 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter-Finalist. Buy Blood Fiends’ Bane today! less

Beware the island lost to time, where even vampires are prey. The thrilling conclusion to the Vampire Queen Saga Kingdom man-at-arms Owen Toscovar and Lady Danika Dain have joined forces with pirate chieftain Fioni Ice-Bound to destroy the Vampire Queen Serina Greywynne and stop her undead army from destroying all they love. They set sail on a perilous voyage to a mysterious island, long-believed to have once been the home of the gods themselves... moreBeware the island lost to time, where even vampires are prey. The thrilling conclusion to the Vampire Queen Saga Kingdom man-at-arms Owen Toscovar and Lady Danika Dain have joined forces with pirate chieftain Fioni Ice-Bound to destroy the Vampire Queen Serina Greywynne and stop her undead army from destroying all they love. They set sail on a perilous voyage to a mysterious island, long-believed to have once been the home of the gods themselves. There, they must find and destroy Serina's magically removed heart. But Serina, always just one step behind, has pledged to consume Danika's blood and end her family's line for all time. Still shamed from a previous failure to protect the brave noblewoman, Owen is determined that this time he will keep her safe no matter the cost.Now, Owen and the others must brave monster-filled seas, ship-killing storms, and foes both mortal and undead in their race to find Serina's heart. But they have yet to face their greatest challenge -- the fabled Mouth of the Gods and an evil even older than Serina.Intended for a mature audience, The Mouth of the Gods is the third and final book in the Vampire Queen Saga, a dark, gritty tale of sword-swinging action, blood-curdling horror, and selfless duty in the face of unspeakable evil. Author William Stacey is a 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter-Finalist. . less

Game of Thrones meets Dracula. In the medieval kingdom of Conarck, a long-buried secret is about to reignite a war.   Bound in service to the noble Dain family, young warrior Owen seeks freedom and adventure. When a deathbed confession reveals the secret location of a long-lost weapon of great power, Owen accompanies a military expedition to the haunted ruins of the long-dead vampire queen Serina, who fifty years earlier almost destroyed the kingdom in her bloody rebellion... moreGame of Thrones meets Dracula. In the medieval kingdom of Conarck, a long-buried secret is about to reignite a war.   Bound in service to the noble Dain family, young warrior Owen seeks freedom and adventure. When a deathbed confession reveals the secret location of a long-lost weapon of great power, Owen accompanies a military expedition to the haunted ruins of the long-dead vampire queen Serina, who fifty years earlier almost destroyed the kingdom in her bloody rebellion. But a traitor travels with the party, one who knows another secret—Serina isn’t dead, merely trapped. And he’s going to set her free! Featuring epic battles, relentless action, and sexy adult content, you will love this unforgettable dark fantasy trilogy because it will keep you riveted with excitement, breathless to see what happens next. Author William Stacey is a former career army officer and author of The Dark Elf War series, the Blood and Honor series, and Black Monastery, a 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter-Finalist. Buy the complete boxed set today and find out for yourself why readers are raving about this smart, sexy, and bloody violent saga. less