Even an animal when wounded looks for the familiar, and the monster that was once Cullen Roark is no exception. Roark, a vampire, heads back to his small town Virginia roots to end his own life – what there is left of his life, anyways. He finds some surprises along the way that give him a bigger sense of purpose, including a daughter and granddaughter he didn’t even know he had. But danger lurks and threatens his kin as he comes to the realization that another vampire has taken a liking to the blood of his family…and he vows to protect them.

Weep Not for the Vampire was a breath of fresh air in many ways, not the least of which was the absence of the overt sexuality that follows many stories of this type. Mr. Veselik pens a dark, intense tale of a love that will not die, despite one of the lovers having been turned into a vampire many years ago. This story proves that vamps can indeed have a heart, and the plot is neatly tied up in a skillful bow. While I felt that this tale could have benefited from a bit more length solely for the purpose of giving more background and details, the story was complete as reviewed, with no gaping holes or plot problems. I much appreciated the uniqueness of this brand of vampire’s powers, and I really enjoyed the poignant sense of humanity that remained in the character of Roark. Four Angels!

Reviewed by: Michelle