This book was truly amazing.

After the first quarter or so, I was completely overwhelmed by the seemingly endless number of new characters that popped up with each turned page. Somewhat dispirited, I soon gave up on trying to keep apart the overflowing number of characters, specifics of different immortal species, intrigues, murder conspiracies, deceptions and treacheries. That way reading became quite relaxed, and I could truly concentrate on and enjoy the action that was going on.

Further into the book, recognizing names and getting to understand what was going on, a very complex and elaborate plot was revealed where all tiny bits and pieces suddenly fit in.

I marvel at the author's imagination and his inventiveness, especially regarding the creation of a whole new bunch of immortals with very interesting cravings. My favorite characters definitely were Junger and Jagoda with their weird artistic streak, and I appreciated the related level of blood and gore.

My only true criticism is the way one is overwhelmed with details in the beginning, which might put off potential readers. Maybe the author wanted to show his vast creativeness to grab the reader's attention right from the start, but in doing so overshooted the mark by far (and completely unnecessarily). Some details should have come in later to give readers time to fully grasp each new information before being thrown the next one.

However, this first installment in a new series leads a very promising way into the immortal world of the Living Night.

(I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review) ( )