Reign of Blood

By: Alexia Purdy

Narrated by: Anne Marie Susan Silvey

"Never tease anything that wants to eat you. My name is April Tate and my blood is the new gold. Vampires and hybrids have overrun my world, once vibrant with life, but now a graveyard of death shrouded in shadows. I fight to survive; I fight for my mother and brother. The journey is full of turns that I am quite unprepared for. And I'm just hoping to make it to the next Vegas sunrise..."

In a post-apocalyptic world, a viral epidemic has wiped out most of the earth's population, leaving behind few humans but untold numbers of mutated vampires. April is a seventeen-year-old girl who lives in the remains of Las Vegas one year after the outbreak. She has become a ferocious vampire killer and after her family is abducted, she goes searching for them. What she finds is a new breed of vampire, unlike any she has seen before. Unsure of whom she can trust, she discovers that her view of the world is not as black and white as she once thought - and she's willing to bend the rules to rescue her family. But in trying to save them, she may only succeed in bringing her fragile world crashing down around her.

©2012 Alexia Purdy (P)2013 Alexia Purdy

Reign of Blood

This I a fun Vampire action story! There are different types of vampires. Some "zombie like" vampires. And other that are more human like. If you like the Walking Dead and vamps you will love this! Fun edge of your seat listen.

An highly entertaining and addicting read!

Never tease anything that wants to eat you...

This book kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting more and more. I was anxiously waiting for the next page, next chapter and then it ended - leaving me sad and depressed. I cannot wait to read the next book in the Reign of Blood series!

Full of feral vampires, hybrids, lonelinesses, romance, hope and uncertainty.

Perfect for readers who enjoy post-apocalyptic novels and paranormal romances.

The narrator had a highly captivating voice. I have read this book numerous of times but this was my first time listening to the audiobook and was blown away by her voice - it hold you captive. Stunning!

Best vampire series!

Love Ms. Purdy's take on vampires. kerps you interested and wanting to know what happens next!

great story

loved it ... great take on virus/vampire plot. can't wait to read /hear the next book

simply a new story on an old twist

I enjoyed the subtle hints and figuring out how the story would twist was fun.

Amazing well written and narated

I loved it can't wait to read more about April an Rye an what happens to her family. I loved that it was set in Las Vegas. love it hearing inthe names of a couple of hotels that aren't there anymore. Now to start reading the second book.

AWESOME NEW SERIES YOU SHOULD NOT MISS!

What did you love best about Reign of Blood?

The story is a unique play for those who love vampires and post-apocalyptic plots alike. You are immediately plunged into this world and will be hooked off the bat. It is easy to picture yourself in the character shoes.

What did you like best about this story?

The character are well developed and you instantly fall in love with the heroin, April. It's a great blend of action as well as layering levels of the plot.

What does Anne Marie Susan Silvey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Anne Maries Susan Silvey is a fantastic narrator and this was the first audiobook I have heard her read. I enjoyed her tremendously!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was immediately addicted and I am already on #3 in the series. Alexia Purdy better write #4 quickly because I am almost done!

Any additional comments?

Don't miss out - worth every second and penny. Well done.

Can't get enough of this series

Since I bought this series twice, the E-book and know the audible it goes without saying that I love this series! But listening to it just made it that much better. I love the characters and the twist and turns the story takes.

The Walking Dead Vampire Style

Where does Reign of Blood rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

On a scale of 1-5 it's a 4. The narrator helped make the story easy to listen to.

What other book might you compare Reign of Blood to and why?

I can't say that I have ever read or listened to a book with this type of story.

Have you listened to any of Anne Marie Susan Silvey’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have never listened to this narrator but her voice is crisp and clear and that is important when listening to a book. She was able to enact the main character perfectly.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Near the beginning of the book when April learns her mother and brother have been kidnapped. My heart broke for this young girl thrust into a life of fighting and life saving. But I was cheering her on for her incredible strength.

Zombie Vampire Plague Takes Vegas

Would you listen to Reign of Blood again? Why?

Yes! It is an amazing story! I read it way before the audio book was available :) I will most likely both read it again and listen to it again. Love this series! Can't wait to listen to the next one!!!

What other book might you compare Reign of Blood to and why?

There is no other series like it! There are plenty of zombies and plenty of vampires... This is the only zombie/vampire series I have ever seen or heard of. It is unique and amazing!

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I listened to the book at 1.25 speed and it was really good! The only issues I had with the performance were the couple of oddly pronounced words and the accents that seemed to be a bit of a reach. I really enjoyed listening to the actress' interpretation of the main character's emotions :) Overall it was an amazing experience listening to this book!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! And I wish I would have been able to... But you have to sleep sometime! I listened to it over the course of two days :)

Any additional comments?

This series must be listened to in order. This is the first book.


April is supposed to be worrying about things like college and dances and good grades... But that was the old world. At almost 18 she has spent a year taking care of her mother and 6 year old little brother... Survival is killing zombie zampire hives and scavenging for food, medicine, weapons other supplies. Most days are the same. Drive into Vegas and scrounge for supplies(killing any vampires she might find) and hurry back to the van so they can get back to the bunker before sunset... Then take shifts on watch all night long. April longs for adventure... Or maybe just another actual person... Until the day her world is ripped apart.

Full of gripping suspense and nonstop action this is an awesome post apocalyptic dystopian series. There is a smidge of romance to enhance the chilling thriller atmosphere of the book. I was very happy with the world Purdy created for her vampire plague and it's survivors. I will totally be listening to Disarming (Reign of Blood #2) or Resonant (Reign of Blood #0.5) next!

***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult listeners who enjoy post apocalytal horror adventure survival coming of age stories with a bit of romance and loads of suspense :)