Series

The Crimson Corset

Book One in the Vampires of Crimson Cove series

Genre: Vampires, Horror, Suspense, Dark Fantasy Horror

Welcome to Crimson Cove

Sheltered by ancient redwoods, overlooking the California coast, the cozy village of Crimson Cove has it all: sophisticated retreats, fine dining, and a notorious nightclub, The Crimson Corset. It seems like a perfect place to relax and get close to nature. But not everything in Crimson Cove is natural. When Cade Colter moves to town, he expects it to be peaceful to the point of boredom. But he quickly learns that after the sun sets and the fog rolls in, the little tourist town takes on a whole new kind of life – and death.

Darkness at the Edge of Town

Renowned for its wild parties and history of debauchery, The Crimson Corset looms on the edge of town, inviting patrons to sate their most depraved desires and slake their darkest thirsts. Proprietor Gretchen VanTreese has waited centuries to annihilate the Old World vampires on the other side of town and create a new race – a race that she alone will rule. When she realizes Cade Colter has the key that will unlock her plan, she begins laying an elaborate trap that will put everyone around him in mortal danger.

Blood Wars

The streets are running red with blood, and as violence and murder ravage the night, Cade must face the darkest forces inside himself, perhaps even abandon his own humanity, in order to protect what he loves.

Reviews

“Put Bram Stoker in a giant cocktail shaker, add a pinch of Laurell K. Hamilton, a shot of John Carpenter, and a healthy jigger of absinthe, and you’ll end up with Alistair Cross’s modern Gothic chiller, “The Crimson Corset” - a deliciously terrifying tale that will sink its teeth into you from page one.”

“The Crimson Corset is a good read. There is a colorful cast of characters, a clever plot, and an intricate structure … there are surprises and jumps and starts, sex and death, beauty and gore, something for everyone … if you’re looking for set-up and payoff, this novel will not disappoint.”

"One of the best horror books I’ve read in awhile. It’s the characters that make this story come alive. And it’s just not one or two. There are several that give you a different perspective on the storyline, and all of them are unique and interesting. The plot was solid and unpredictable. The unpredictable nature was a plus for me. The scene settings were adequate and for my tastes could have been punched up a little. This is worth your time and money."

"I was very excited to try out the world of Alistair Cross’s vampires, and I quickly found myself lost in it. The characters were excellent; they were well-developed and well-written. It was effortless to form images of each, and even easier to feel for them, dislike them, and root for them and so on. The two distinct vampire clans, the world-building, and the idea that one individual could cause such a whirlwind were all intriguing to me. I found it refreshing that there wasn’t a lot of romance/smexy stuff; in my opinion it would have substantially detracted from the narrative. It was difficult to predict what would happen next, which added to the enjoyment of this amazing vampire story. I haven’t tried Alistair’s work before, and this was my first taste! Completely satiated my hunger for a horror tale set in a vampiric world. Go get it!"

"If I told you everything I loved about it, there'd be too many spoilers. But Alistair does a great job at creating characters you fall in love with. Including the bad guys. When the main antagonist came on the scene she just blew me away. She and her followers are all seriously badass vampires and not for the faint hearted. I wished there was more romance, but it wasn't labelled paranormal romance, so I can't really complain about that. The rest of the plot made up for it anyway. It was thrilling, it had funny moments and very dark moments."