Review of The Last Breath Before Death by Alan Golbourn

 

The power of choosing good and evil is within the reach of all.’ — Origen

Vampires, ancient folklores, and the ultimate act of betrayal. In this dark horror tale ... 𓆩𓆪


From the Back Cover

BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER

A missing brother … An imminent phenomenon …

Award-winning comic book illustrator and artist Jimmy Cochran is also a freelance reporter in New York City, specialising in the supernatural. Upon hearing that his estranged brother, Quentin, has gone missing with his best friend over in Germany, Jimmy becomes concerned — unable to shake off the feeling of foreboding and dread. Things worsen when he quickly learns that the missing two are in great danger from an unequalled evil, which is connected to an upcoming, ominous and phenomenal event.

A mysterious ‘man’ with a terrifying tale …

With time running out, Jimmy investigates further, in spite of the strong warnings and the danger to his own life — particularly after he is contacted by a peculiar and mystifying man with a horrific, nefarious past of his own, linked to old Serbian and German folklores and a sinister, secret brotherhood.


Praise for The Last Breath Before Death

★★★★★ ‘Haunting, detailed, and entertaining — a must-read supernatural horror thriller. The heart of this novel was in the balance the author found between relatable character development and deep, folkloric mythos. The unique twists and turns that this narrative takes, the relatability of the protagonist, and the chilling nature of this take on vampires will stay with readers long after the final chapter ends.’ — Anthony Avina, Author/Writer/Blogger

★★★★★ ‘In a book market flooded with vampire novels, this novel stands out because the vampires are very scary, unlike the more recent trend to create sexy and sympathetic vampires. This novel is no Twilight, and it is grislier and at times more intense than Dracula. The Last Breath Before Death may be a game-changer in vampire literature for bringing back terror to vampire fiction. You won’t want to miss this novel!’ — Tyler R. Tichelaar, Ph.D., Author

★★★★★ ‘The villains do not disappoint, they are faceted and evil, and the final act is exciting and gory, with real stakes (pun intended) that give you a sense of danger.’ — Simply Honest Reviews

★★★★★ ‘I'm not a great fan of vampire stories, but this is a brilliant book. It's not the usual run-of-the-mill vampire tale. When Jimmy seeks to help find his missing brother and friend, he soon discovers what is really happening, putting his own life in danger. The search for them ends in a terrifying and horrific climax. A terrific read!’ — Goodreads Review

★★★★★ ‘Some of the scenes the author wrote will remain in my nightmares for a bit. The storytelling skills this author has, only increased as the reader became more entranced by the lengths Jimmy would go to find his brother. He never gave up, and for that quality, he has earned great respect as a character in a book.’ — Goodreads Review

MY REVIEW:

THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK BY ALAN GOLBOURN AND IT WILL NOT BE MY LAST. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE LAST BREATH BEFORE DEATH. THIS IS A BRILLIANT STORY AND I LOVE THE AUTHOR'S TAKE ON VAMPIRES. THESE ARE NOT YOUR NORMAL SPARKLING VAMPIRES BUT ARE DOWN RIGHT SCARY AND WILL CAUSE YOU NIGHTMARES. I WAS HOOKED FROM THE VERY FIRST PAGE UNTIL THE VERY END. JIMMY, WHO IS SEARCHING FOR HIS BROTHER, GROWS WITH THIS STORY AND BECOMES SO MUCH STRONGER AND LIKEABLE. AT FIRST, I DIDN'T LIKE HIM BUT AS THE STORY PROGRESSED, I STARTED LIKING HIM EVEN MORE. I LOVE ALAN GOLBOURN'S WRITING AND ENJOYED THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION THROUGHOUT THE STORY. I REALLY ENJOYED THE FOLKLORE THAT WAS DISCUSSED THROUGH THE STORY AND HOW THESE VAMPIRES CAME TO ME. THE LAST BREATH BEFORE DEATH IS A STORY ABOUT GOOD VERSUS EVIL WITH A VAMPIRE TRYING TO REDEEM HIMSELF. THERE IS CONSTANT ACTION, SUSPENSE, AND MURDER THAT LEAVES YOU GUESSING WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT. THIS STORY WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE. THE LAST BREATH BEFORE DEATH IS A MUST READ FOR FANS OF VAMPIRE HORROR. I CAN'T WAIT TO READ MORE BOOKS BY THIS AWESOME AUTHOR, ALAN GOLBOUR.  5 STARS

Alan Golbourn

Alan Golbourn was born in Essex, England. He has enjoyed writing stories since a young age, when he was recognised early for his writing abilities. Amongst several interests and hobbies, including football and computer games, he holds a love and compassion for animals. To date, he has written four novels.