book cover of Speak of the Devil
 

Speak of the Devil

(2026)
(A book in the Blood of the Dragon series)
A Story by

 
 

A companion vampire novella from the multi-award-winning author of Blood of the Damned, winner of the 2026 IPPY Award, the International Book Award, and the BookFest Award for Horror.

If you speak of the Devil, he'll surely come!

A young Romani girl in medieval Transylvania tries to warn her clan of the evils in her visions.
Her father is too preoccupied with the dangers from the Ottomans and the Transylvanian soldiers, both.
Too scared to speak of the Devil, for to speak too loudly encourages the most Satanic of visits.


The only one to believe her is a young knight she shouldn't even talk to.
To ignore the warnings has led to death before now. And may do again.
And all the while, the girl's dreams are looming larger, ever more vivid.


But is death from the Ottomans or the soldiers the worst thing they should fear?A historical vampire thriller novella.
A terrifying and brooding horror.
Dark fantasy at its very darkest.



Speak of the DevilA standalone story set in the multi-award-winning world of Blood of the Damned.
Blending Gothic horror, vampire folklore, alternative history, and medieval suspense,
Speak of the Devil is a fast-paced and atmospheric thriller perfect for fans of Jay Kristoff's Empire of the Vampire, grimdark fantasy, and historical horror.

A fast-paced and easy way to start your adventure in this gritty vampire world.
Why not start today?



Genre: Fantasy

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