The Great Vampiric Deception
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Narrateur(s):
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Brandon Francis
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Auteur(s):
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Jolene Gettler
À propos de cet audio
Vampires exist.
They use, abuse, and discard.
If you are one of the lucky ones to survive a relationship with a vampire but are left feeling broken and desperate, there is help. Hope.
The cohort support group meets every Sunday night at the community centre.
Refreshments included.
Victoria suffered unimaginable horrors and trauma from her four-year relationship with her vampire ex-boyfriend.
She was one of the lucky ones.
Years later, she enjoys a life of solitude and just wants to be left alone in her new mundane, uneventful life. Her quiet routine shatters to pieces when an unexpected guest joins her vampire victim support group, while an unknown danger stalks her from the shadows.
Who is stalking her? Are they connected to her past? Or did her newest member bring more than a century's worth of trauma into her life?
©2023 Jolene Gettler (P)2024 Jolene GettlerA must listen
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Paranormal (Vampires) • Trauma • AA-Type Meetings • Drugs • Non-Consent Trauma • Therapy • Manipulation • Trafficking • 382 pages • 🎧 9h05
Lately, I’ve been less into vampire books, most lean heavily into fantasy or romantasy, and that’s been a bit of a struggle for me recently. But while chatting with narrator Brandon Francis, I asked for a recommendation from one of his solo narrations. He mentioned this one and instantly sold me when he said:
“It’s not a romance, but you’ll fall in love and hate that you did. The ending will live rent-free in your head and make you reevaluate everything with a satisfied smirk on your face.”
Not a romance, but I’ll "fall in love"? A "satisfied smirk" at the end? How could I resist that kind of tease? Needless to say, I dove right in and I’m so glad I did.
Brandon’s solo narration was absolutely captivating (as always), but what really hooked me was the story itself. It’s so well written and refreshingly different from your typical vampire tale. It hits in a way that almost makes you believe vampires could actually be hidden among us. There’s no sparkling or bloodsucking here, so don’t expect that. Instead, you’ll find a story woven with suspense, manipulation, and intrigue.
The plot centers around two weekly meetings: a 'book club' and an 'AA-style support group' for human survivors who were abandoned by their vampires. The book club scenes were especially fun. Titles are never mentioned outright, but if you’re well-read, you’ll easily catch the clever literary hints sprinkled throughout.
This story is tricky to describe as it’s mysterious, suspenseful, and psychological without fitting neatly into any one category. I found myself questioning everything, second-guessing each move, and changing my theories constantly. Not because of confusion, but because the writing INVITES you to wonder if, just like the FMC, your emotions are being manipulated or if you’re finally free to love whoever you choose.
I highly, highly (double use here so you know I mean it) recommend this book. In fact, I think it would make an excellent book club or buddy read as there’s just so much to unpack and discuss. And yes, I’ve already added Jolene Gettler’s other works to my TBR.
Not your standard vampire story - it's better!
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BFrancis brought life to these characters in a way I can't explain. phenomenal performance!
delighted and devastated!
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