The Witch of Endor: Vampires

By: R. K. Wheeler

Narrated by: Jas Walker

Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's Summary

Lilith grew up seeing and speaking with the dead, although she did not realize they were dead until her parents asked her to whom she was speaking with. It was the magic that came later when she reached puberty. She could not control the magic in those early years, so her parents had to move from Nazareth to Endor. The move was not far enough though, for it was not long before the rumors started. 

A man walked through the doors of Lilith's magic shop one day. He was different. He was not afraid of the spirits, and he had a rudimentary ability to use magic. Their nightly meetings turned into more than palm readings and magic practice. She fell for Lamech and was in love in his arms. Still doubts nagged at the back of her mind. Why had she never seen him by day, and why had she never seen him eat? He always had a good excuse.

Was it another woman? She had to find out, so she followed him one night before dawn. He entered a cave, and what she found there was not what she had ever imagined, and it would change her life forever.

©2018 Robert Kenneth Wheeler Jr. (P)2018 Robert Kenneth Wheeler Jr.

A decent story

Absolutely FANTASTIC and way more than I expected and a entertaining listen. The narrator Walker was great also. I enjoy mostly fantasy,YA genre books to begin with so this was such a great story to easily find listening to with no issues whatsoever:)!!!.
" I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

11 people found this helpful

okay wow

vampire book with deep layers we like it very much and it was so good I haven't felt the five hours going by because I was so intertwined with this story the book was very interesting and captivating and I loved it the layers of the story were absolutely fantastic it's much more than a vampire story in my opinion I love it
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review

11 people found this helpful

Super fun story telling!

A nice mash up of mythology, religious stories, magic and lore! A nice fresh take on classic fantasy. Keep up the great work R.K. Wheeler!

11 people found this helpful

A Really Good Narrator

This is a fun Gothic tale. It mixes Christianity with Greek mythology and the narrator is super creepy. I honestly can see myself listening to this with all my goth friends on Halloween. I was surprised that Medusa make an appearance and the main antagonist is actually very good. I was on his side at the end because this is a tale of evil characters vs evil characters. I wish There was more of a resolution at the end and that is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.

10 people found this helpful

Enthralling and suspenseful

The Witch of Endor is a triumph in storytelling and suspense. The characters are well-drawn and memorable, and the author weaves a rich and intricate tapestry of ancient mythology with macabre, good-versus-evil religious history and vampirism. The narrative is smart and provocative, without being clumsy or heavy-handed. The reader is left wanting more by RK Wheeler.

10 people found this helpful

A Captivating Elixir of Ancient Myth and Scripture

"The Witch of Endor: Vampires," is a well-told story that feels both fresh and familiar. It chronicles a chapter in the story of Lilith, the witch of Endor, when she encounters Lamech. He is cursed as the first vampire for killing Cain, and this is but one of the fascinating ways the book weaves a new tapestry from threads of classical myth, legend, and biblical account.

The author is well versed in Judeo-Christian scripture and Greek mythology. Drawing on this ancient lore, he crafted a compelling tale that honors the themes and motifs of those original works. I found it an absorbing read and really satisfying in its exploration of morality, penance, and the power and limits of love through exquisitely flawed characters who find themselves in uncharted territory thanks to the overlapping origins of this magical world.

Beautifully written, passages like this one made me wish I had listened to the entire audiobook by candlelight:

"For the briefest moment, Lilith’s eyes met the fearful stare of her daughter’s. Lilith tried to convey all of her love in that one terrible second. Medusa’s gaze turned back to the bloodied claw that approached, an unavoidable doom. ‘No!’ Lilith cried out in anguish.

"The air paused in its journey as if the world itself were gasping at the impending scene. The lull caused the leaves on the trees at the top of the cliffs to go silent. The great owl on the dead branches near the pond turned its feathered head to look upon the field of strife. A shooting star streaked across the starry sky as it died in the Earth’s breath…."

I’m not a student of Greek myths or the Bible, but I found Wheeler’s narrative enthralling for its original take on traditional tales I have heard throughout my life. The echoes of proverbial characters and creatures sound familiar, but the story takes unexpected turns that impart an engaging twist on the past.

9 people found this helpful

Original vampire story laced with so much more.

I wasn't expecting such a deep backstory to this vampite mage story. The writer uses legends, lore and even scripture to enrich the storyline and characters. Im really looking forward to the next books by Dr Wheeler.
The narrator takes a chapter or 2 to get use to but he does a good job. Halfway through I realized his accent adds a little mystical element to the book.

9 people found this helpful

Valuable for us!

I find out from Amazon this valuable book. If you don't know about Vampires so you can hear this book via Audible, I hope you will get all. Thanks for the Creator.

1 person found this helpful

Couldn't even get half way through it

The narration sounds like it was recorded in a bathroom. horrible echo and quality. The narrator may be talented but the recording is distracting. The story itself was not enough to capture my attention.

Super

I loved the different characters an how it was easy to understand sometimes you need a light read.

Five Stars

This was such a delightful, Interesting, and premise story. It is fun yet easy to understand. I would recommend it to anyone interested in lite paranormal stories.

Very Well Described

This was such a delightful, unique, audiobook to listen to! I liked it and went on to grab all the rest in this series. I highly recommend this book.

Lovely

I thought this book would turn out to either be cliche or glitzy. I was wrong on both accounts. This book is lovely. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Interesting

Well written and held my attention the first till the last page. The setting, premise, and all the characters are wonderful. Hats off to this great new story.

Good One

I enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to listening to more of the books. It has a good plotline, fun characters and is an enjoyable story.

Awesome

Not your typical book about witches and vampires. I love the storyline and can't wait to grab the other books by this author.

Fiev Stars

This was an enjoyable read with quirky characters and a fun blend of a cozy crafting mystery and paranormal suspense.

Thoroughly Enjoyed It

What a joy to find such a unique premise in a vampire mystery. I loved all the characters and the plot was great and delightful. I can hardly wait to read the next book.

Well balanced!

Well balanced and not full of nasty things. I truly enjoyed listening to this book.

Interesting Story

Well written, interesting and fun! I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good paranormal cozy.