The Drayton Chronicles

De: Tony Bertauski

Narrado por: Todd R. Fowler

The Drayton Chronicles is a collection of novellas chronicling the evolution of a vampire.

"Drayton, The Taker": Blake Barnes commits suicide by freezing on Mt. Hood. As his life fades, he assumes Death has come to him in the form of a young man. In his last moments, he asks Death to find his family, to tell them he's sorry. Drayton honors this last request as he absorbs Blake Barnes' waning essence. He travels to the Lowcountry of South Carolina to find his family. But saying sorry is not always as easy as the words imply.

"Bearing the Cross": Drayton finds Andrew Drummond dying on the roadside. He absorbs the last of his life, but not before Andrew demands vengeance. In those last moments, Drayton understands what Andrew desires. He sees all of his hardships, the crosses he has been forced bear. Drayton will find the source of his suffering. He will show his transgressor Andrew's pain. He will show him the depth and taste of true suffering.

"Swift Is the Current": Drayton spares the life of elderly Ms. Ruth Current. She was supposed to die, but her life is unresolved. Drayton intends to put to rest the blight she and her grandchildren have set loose upon the world.

"Yellow": Father Gordon suffers a life-ending heart attack during mass, but not before he looks into Drayton's eyes. In them, he sees his own sins and asks for forgiveness. Drayton grants him the opportunity for redemption. But asking for forgiveness is the first step in a very difficult journey.

"Numbers": Dr. James Gallagher has a good life until a new patient hands him a card scrawled with the number five. His new patient tells him that he will die of a stroke in five days. Dr. Gallagher doesn't take him seriously since this new patient claims to be thousands of years old. He considers committing him to a psychiatric ward until he begins to have visions. He sees how Drayton has become what he is today.

©2013 Tony Bertauski (P)2013 Tony Bertauski

A unique & enjoyable read

The Drayton Chronicles: Evolution of a Vampire, my first read from author Tony Bertauski. 7 hours 12 minutes/262 pages of vampire suspense in the vein of early C. Dennis Moore. “I received a free online audio copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. Narrated by Todd R. Fowler. In researching the author and his work I discovered that I own 15 books by him so I've added them to my TBR list. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

What Am I?

I was entertained by this audiobook. I found this series of novellas to be thought-provoking as the main character was a vampire who in the beginning was savage and brutal, but as the centuries rolled by changed into a more introspective individual who not only stole the victim's last breaths but sometimes fulfilled their death wish. I appreciated the creativity of the tale. I wouldn't characterize this story as a feel good one as the author showed us the darker side of the human soul. I thought Todd R. Fowler's narration was good as his voice was easy to listen to and pleasant to the ear. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

A New Take

The idea behind this wonderfully written book is a new way to think of vampires. The narrator was the perfect choice. Everything just comes together for this story.

Loved it

Of course the narrator was amazing, and the story it self had me spellbound to the end.

Great as expected

I've enjoyed every story I've read or listened to from this author so its no surprise I loved this series as well. Very well written and excellent characters. Great narration as well. Highly recommended

ugh

I didn't like the story or the reader. content was lacking and not interesting. it struggled.