The Early Scrolls by Christine Church
(Prequel to Sands of Time) Fate of the True Vampires Book 2
Publisher: Grey Horse Press
Genre: Paranormal, Historical
Length: Short story (126 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by LavenderDeep in the nothingness of the Sahara desert, an innovative archaeologist finds a written picture text, the first ever known from the ancient world of Egypt. Linked to many other documents and scrolls found throughout Egypt and the world, this one is different and brings to light a primitive mystery; the arrival and ‘birth’ of the very first beings that would one day be called vampires.
Prequel to Sands of Time
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Kesi’s struggles growing into womanhood are easily related to even today as she learns of her place in the world, what it is to be different, coming to terms with her ever maturing body, her first love, and her need for children. But success is not as effortless as she hopes and her life is thrown into a sandstorm of despair. These are her first writings; a journal of youth, growing up hiding underground and what it is to exist as a blood-drinker in a human world.
Sometimes a story comes along that is both memorable and creative in explaining an ancient myth. This one is not only such a story, but it is also filled with characters a reader can’t help but to love. The little gem of a tale is made up of scrolls found by archaeologists but told in the present tense. Set in ancient Egypt, it provides details so rich that readers can easily picture being there. There is a glossary of sorts for unknown Egyptian words.
In a fascinating beginning, a merchant was traveling in the Sahara. From a sandstorm, gods incarnated into human form in a brilliant visual display. This first encounter is well written, the exchange of languages intriguing. These Pet Mer (Sky Friends–aliens) (vampire-like gods) will live underground. Their motivations toward humans are surprising.
Kesi is the lovable protagonist, and reading her story is a pleasure. She is of Giza, 15th Dynasty. She’s a daughter of the gods, half human, half god. She lives underground, and she and her people have a unique arrangement with humans. The humans were born to serve them, but Kesi wants to befriend them, unlike the other children of the gods. This is a set-up for real trouble. When she develops love for a human, what happens next is heart-wrenching.
The suspense is done with skill. The emotional connection between the characters is touching. There’s a sci-fi explanation of the making of “vampires” in Egypt. It’s cool and makes sense. The romantic passion, young love, is irresistible. Then a terrible question comes up and must be answered. What happens when the truth is exposed?
When Kesi leaves her people and witnesses something new and odd, she becomes entranced. It’s so well written that readers can feel what she does, wonder what she does. She dares to do the unknown, and readers discover with her. While explaining vampire legends, there are some real surprises. When Kesi has so many hard questions facing her, readers will wonder how her dilemmas can be solved. More drama is created when Pharaoh gives her an awful, cringe-worthy punishment for something bad she didn’t mean to do.
I’m glad I read this story and recommend it for its story, characters, and presentation.
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