Viva Necropolis!

[Robert S. Wilson]

My horror/dark fantasy/sci-fi/vampire novel called Shining in Crimson is available for Kindle now. It's the first book in my Empire of Blood series. Scott Nicholson, bestselling author of They Hunger, Liquid Fear, and The Red Church, called it: "A big-scale vampire thriller that changes the rules."

You can learn more about it, read a sample of both of my books, and listen to the free audio serial for Shining in Crimson at http://shiningincrimson.blogspot.com

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[Robert S. Wilson]

Hey guys, the giveaway for a signed paperback copy of Shining in Crimson is now on page 2 of the most requested book giveaways on Goodreads.com! Help me get it to page one by going and entering to win! You never know you could be the one to win it!

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/10540-shining-in-crimson

[Robert S. Wilson]

And it's here for Kindle now! Only 99 cents until November 1st 2011, then the price goes up. So, get it for cheap while you still can! If you're like me and you miss vampires that drink blood and like horror with just enough gore and a lot more story, you should give this one a chance. I think it sets itself apart from other vampire stories. It has a strong science fiction influence as well. Here's the description:

"Set in a post apocalyptic religiously-demented American Empire, the city of Las Vegas is no longer a city of sin. Now called Necropolis, it is a city that eats sin. The vampires of Necropolis wait patiently for the Empire's weekly drop off of guilty Penitents; sinners and criminals full of fresh blood.

Hank Evans is one of those Penitents and he would gladly let the vampires take every drop of his blood if it weren’t for one detail: Toby. Toby is Hank’s only son. Now, Hank must do whatever it takes to escape the city of the dead and save his son from an Empire as bloodthirsty as the vampires it uses to keep its people in line."

Shining in Crimson (Empire of Blood)

[Robert S. Wilson]

Shining in Crimson has 2 new 5 star reviews on Amazon and a new 5 star review on Goodreads.com. Check them out! Getting a lot of great feedback on the book. Also, you can check out a 3 chapter excerpt at http://www.scribd.com/doc/64780218/Shining-in-Crimson

[Robert S. Wilson]

If you like audiobooks and you like FREE check out the Shining in Crimson audio serial novel on my blog at: http://shiningincrimson.blogspot.com/search/label/Audio%20Episodes

Episode 4 just went up about a week ago or so! The music is great and comes from many talented contributors. I narrate the book myself and add a flare to it that most audiobooks don't have. You can download or stream the episodes free at the link above.

[Susan Alison]

I've gotta stop looking around these boards. I keep buying books that I have no idea when I'll ever get to read..........

Anyway - bought this one. Good blurb.

[Robert S. Wilson]

I've gotta stop looking around these boards. I keep buying books that I have no idea when I'll ever get to read..........

Anyway - bought this one. Good blurb.

Why thank you, Susan! I hope when you do get around to reading it that you enjoy it immensely! And I do totally know how you feel. I don't yet have a Kindle but I use the cloud reader for now and typically my wife has to pull me away from the books section when we go shopping.

And thanks so much about the blurb

[Robert S. Wilson]

In the just over 2 months since Shining in Crimson has been available for Kindle it's received 12 reviews on Amazon, all of which four and five stars. Mostly 5 stars.

Find out why it's been called "different from any other vampire book," "a stand out novel with a story that can go anywhere," and "much more than just a book about vampires."

[Robert S. Wilson]

"The council is outside waiting," he said.
"Thanks," Simon replied. Then after a moment of hesitation he walked numbly toward the door. When he got to it, he could see several pale figures in various shades of clothing sitting at a table outside the door and to the left. He weakly pulled open the door and almost lost hold of it. One of the figures, in a movement he could barely discern, swished from the table over to hold the door for him. The gesture, probably only meant to be helpful, scared him worse than anything else had so far. A fit of laughter broke out from several of the vampires at the table; however, one of them did not look the least bit amused. The vampire holding the door was a much older-looking male, with neat, short, gray hair and prestigious features. He had brown eyes, unlike the blood red eyes of Luciano. As Simon’s heart slowed, he noticed a faint, familiar, sweet scent he couldn’t quite place.
"I am sorry, Mr. Withers, I did not mean to scare you," he said.
The vampires that were laughing at the table only laughed harder. One of them attempted to speak in between fits of laughter.
"Sure, you didn't, Edgar, sure you didn't," a slender vampire with short, messy blond hair said.
"Please let me introduce all of us," the gray-headed vampire said. "My name is Edgar. This is Peter," he said pointing to the blonde. "Stanislov," he said aiming his hand at a short male with brown wooly hair on his head and face. "Rachel," he said moving on to a beautiful redhead with green eyes next to Stanislov. "And Ishan," he added pointing to the end of the table to what could have been Luciano's shorter twin. Ishan was the only one at the table who wasn't still laughing. All of them were wearing business attire as well. Ishan looked back at Simon with a look of contempt. Simon noticed that Ishan also had red eyes, yet the others did not.
"We are pleased to meet you, Mr. Withers. Can I call you Simon?" he asked in a cold tone. The other vampires abruptly went quiet at the sound of his voice.
"Indeed, sir, please do," Simon said shakily.
"Sit down then," he said. Simon pulled out the only empty chair and sat down. The sweetness he had smelled was overpowering now. It seemed to emanate from the vampires. When he looked down at the table in front of him, he was surprised to see a plate of crab legs and butter sauce beside a large wine glass before him. He couldn’t smell the food over whatever aroma was coming from the vampires.
"Please enjoy yourself. It is not often that we get to entertain humans," Ishan said. Simon was reluctant, but the vampires, all but Ishan, sat watching expectantly. So, he began by cracking open one of the legs and pulling out its meat. As he dipped it in the sauce and took the first bite, he noticed the vampires watching everything he was doing with great interest. All except Ishan. A couple of crab legs later and he noticed the lust in their eyes as they watched him. His stomach turned. After Simon had gulped down all the wine, Rachel picked up a bottle and winked at Simon and refilled his glass. At one point he stopped eating and looked around at their staring faces nervously.
"Shall we get started with business?" he asked. The vampires only gave him dark looks and Ishan only sighed.
"Please, finish first, Mr. Withers," Rachel said.
Without a word, Simon started eating again. He had the distinct feeling that the vampires would be very angry and offended if he did not finish every last bite. They continued to watch him passionately. He even thought he saw Peter lick his lips out of the corner of his eyes. But, fearfully, he kept his eyes on the food he was eating and didn't stop to speak again until he had devoured the last bit of crab meat.
"So, where should we start, gentlemen?" he asked, wiping his mouth with a napkin.
Rachel coughed loudly and made an annoyed grunt.
"I'm sorry, ladies and gentlemen," Simon corrected.
"What's the matter Simon?" Rachel asked "Are you eager to leave?" she continued.
"No. I'm just a get-down-to-business type of guy," Simon said and laughed timidly.
"Oh, you are, are you?" she asked. He felt a cold foot slide up the instep of his right leg. "I like a get down... to... business... type of guy," she said as Peter and Stanislov laughed heartily. The foot was still moving up his instep and was now passing his knee, coming up to the inner side of his thigh. He went tense, and realized that as the foot moved closer to his crotch, he became more excited and repulsed, simultaneously. His excitement immediately turned to anger.
"Get off of me, whore of Babylon!" he yelled at her in disgust. She stood up and hissed at him, neon light reflecting off of her exposed fangs. Peter and Stanislov were smiling with anticipation. Edgar looked concerned and Ishan appeared to be indifferent to the whole situation.
"I would suggest you refrain from insulting us," Ishan said in a bored voice.
"Yes, I would suggest that, too," Rachel whispered, glaring at Simon.
"I'm sorry. But I won't put up with this sort of filthy sin being pushed upon me," Simon said.
Ishan went to speak, but before he could, in a flash, Peter was on top of the table with his cold hand wrapped around Simon's throat, picking him up out of his seat by it. Simon was choking. He gasped for air as everything around him seemed to fade. He heard laughter from Rachel and probably Stanislov. Ishan seemed to be complaining in the same weary voice. Simon tried to pray inside his head but couldn't make the words in his brain with his oxygen being cut off more and more. He was aware he was now being lifted high above the table. Everything went blurry and he felt all the blood rush to his head. His vision cleared some. He could see in front of him a pair of upside down feet standing on concrete behind a rail. He followed the legs down to see that they belonged to Peter. Then he followed Peter's outstretched arm to see that it was holding him by the ankle.
He tried to reach for his own ankle to free it. That was when he felt the breeze. It seemed just a little too strong. He looked up to what he thought would be the floor of the balcony. His heart almost burst as he saw the lights of the city seemingly above him, but he knew it was actually below him. He could feel his crab leg dinner moving up his esophagus as he looked down at the great city below. He screamed loudly only to hear several of the vampires reply with more laughter. He could barely make out what Ishan was saying over the laughter.
"Must everything be a joke?" Ishan asked.
Peter was saying something back, but Simon didn't hear it as he had begun vomiting. He watched as the vomit fell to the street below over a matter of several minutes. He wiped his mouth with his sleeve. When he looked up at Peter again, the vampire snarled at him, his blue eyes reflecting Simon’s horrified expression.
"Maybe now you'll treat the lady with respect," Peter said.
Simon felt his stomach turn again and felt a cold spot on his lap as another breeze touched him. Great, he had p*ssed himself. How lovely. As if all this hadn't been enough, Peter swiveled his wrist from side to side, swinging Simon like a pendulum. Simon closed his eyes. Peter swung him faster. Simon vomited again. Some of it went up his nose and he started to choke on it. He was sure Peter would let go at any moment. He could hear Rachel screaming something at him in a horrible, gleeful tone, but he couldn't make out the words. Stanislov continued to laugh harder and harder. Peter, still laughing, taunted Simon.
"You're gonna die, Simon. Is your god gonna save you? I don't think He will, you know why?" Peter asked with bitterness in his voice. "Because your god doesn't care about you. He thinks you're scum," Peter said, still swinging Simon all the while. Simon finally coughed up the vomit he had been choking on. The volume of the vampires seemed to be rising to a fevered pitch, when out of nowhere they were silenced by a single word from Ishan.

[Robert S. Wilson]

Shining in Crimson received its 13th 5 star review today! Woo hoo!

[Chrystalla]

It sounds very interesting! No shiny vampires.  It's on my wishlist.

[Robert S. Wilson]

Thanks Chrystalla! Hope you enjoy it. Just a few days ago it got its 15th 5 star review. For anyone interested, I have a $1.00 off coupon for Shining in Crimson on Smashwords right now. Just enter the coupon code GQ52V at checkout. This coupon code is good through the end of the year for anyone who would like to use it! Thanks.

[Robert S. Wilson]

Shining in Crimson has been nominated best horror novel of 2011 in the Preditors and Editors Readers Poll!