Publisher's Synopsis
Some histories are written in blood.Cutthroat, brigand, traitor. Viktor has left a trail of misery and death throughout 15th century Hungary. Driving by a sense of unholy ambition, he enters into a dark bargain with Lord Vlad Dracula III, immortality and untold power in exchange for eternal servitude and unswerving loyalty.Consecrated as a vampire and bound to a sword forged from pure hatred, Viktor betrays lovers, family, and humanity itself in the purpose of his iniquitous aims. Still, it will be treachery, his fickle ally, bring about godlike might or his doom?Viktor is the first prequel novel to P. Mattern's best-selling and award-winning The Vampire Princess Trilogy, which tells the origin of the Svalbard Empire's most infamous villain. From P. Mattern: Some authors rush in where angels fear to tread-and R.D.Trimble, ( aka Steve McGovern ) would be just that author.His impressive works are gender-defying and include multiple Bestselling and Award-Winning YA Midgrade adventures, Thrillers, Mystery and Suspense, New Adult Dark Fantasy and Horror. We met because he spotted a free download of the first book in my Bestselling and Award-Winning Vampire Princess Trilogy, snapped it up, and sent me a friend request on FaceBook to ask if he could read it on his Buzzworthy and closely followed WRITERS CIRCUS SHOW.(He didn't LOOK dangerous, so I accepted-although I know better NOW!)R.D. has a keen appreciation for a well-spun story and dives into cold reads feet first with confidence, vigor, and passion. He uses his formidable voice performance talents to treat readers to a live performance of hundreds of indie and Small Publisher books free of charge. Even reading works in progress to hear their written words spoken aloud and their stories told in real-time. RD regales viewers with the best of broken damsels; star-crossed space invaders, sarcastic zombies, sultry spies, housewives turned mercenaries and more.R.D. makes an engaging host, lacing his broadcasts with cutting-edge humor (he used to do standup!) and acquainting viewers with their newly discovered author favorites. A family man to the core, his charming sons Andrew and Tyler join him on the show on occasion, and RD frequently juggles full-time work, parenting, and child care with an in-depth read of an exciting new book release. His impact on the author community and the encouragement he gives to emerging authors is an incredible and much-appreciated gift to us all.By the time I had finished writing The Vampire Princess Trilogy (the third book co-authored with L.Gauthier), R.D. Trimble was raving as he performed readings of the books on his show about the villainous character VIKTOR that was featured in the Trilogy. It was apparent that this nefarious, conniving, and larger than Death super villain( he was a vampire and a necromancer after all) had sparked his interest in a way few characters ever had.When RD suggested that Viktor needed his own Prequel, I didn't hesitate to tell him he was JUST the one to write it! I knew he would use his formidable writing skills to bring form and substance to Viktor's mysterious past, using his own fertile imagination and well-researched material from both history and legend to form dark and dangerous world readers would want to get lost in.This is what he has done. I know many readers have wondered about Viktor's history, and they will be excited to have their morbid and carnal curiosity satisfied as they devour this compelling tale of tragedy, absolute greed, and relentless narcissism.RD Trimble has dug down deep and emerged with an epic tale of Evil Incarnate.Ladies and Gentlemen, from the blood-tipped pen of RD Trimble, we present to you the unforgettable tale of a Villain for the Ages... ...VIKTOR!
