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  Copyright © 2018 Richard Guy Mann Goldbloom Publishing.

  November 2018

  All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form by any electronic or mechanical means including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval without permission in writing from the author. All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. This work is registered with the UK Copyright Service registration number 284713421.

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  “Fabulous book! Science thriller with a feel of history. It pulled me from the first page. Plenty of action, adventure and unusual twists. The characters are masterly written and author’s attention to details deserves a lot of praise. At times I felt like I was traveling in time and space and it reminds me Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Highly recommend this book to all Sci-fi lovers. Looking forward to your next book Richard Mann!”

  By Iryna Dudinaon 25 November 2017 | Verified Purchase

  “An outstanding piece of work. Destined to be a classic. It’s the best action adventure book I’ve read in years, gripping, edge of seat excitement, a real page turner. It’s a mix of sci-fi action thriller horror and historical fiction...Frederick Forsyth and Bernard Cromwell on steroids..

  This is quite a long book..but it needs to be. There is real depth on the characters..they feel alive and real. I really love Cockney Vinnie the sexy femme fatale vampire lucia and the flawed complex hero Bullet Proof Pete. I felt I could relate to the characters. There are many funny moments (esp. When 2 tough SAS heroes dress up as women).

  There’s also an interesting love triangle but I won’t go into it here as it will spoil the story. There is plenty of fascinating backstory....WWII and Roman times.i felt like I was there..i like the old fashioned chapter titles pictures appendices and history. Can’t wait for book two.”

  By Dan 8 November 2017 Format: Paperback | Verified Purchase

  “A tried and tested formula, aliens invade earth destroying and enslaving humanity. But this has an unusual twist. Humanity fights back with vampires as allies. A well-written book that will have you hooked from the first to the last page. It’s reminiscent of Lord of the Rings in scope and adventure. Can’t wait for the sequel.”

  By Celine 16 September 2017 Format: Kindle Edition | Verified Purchase

  “Excellent effort by a new author! Full of ambition and wide-ranging scope. Something for lovers of Sci-Fi, action heroes and with vampires thrown in for good measure!”

  By DejiDeal 15 September 2017 Format: Kindle Edition | Verified Purchase

  “Although I’m not a big reader this book was very easy to read which kept pulling me closer and closer. The characters were very interesting and the plot twists and surprises kept the reader engrossed in the story, it’s clear to see the author has put a lot of effort into the research that’s gone into this book.

  The quality of the book itself is also very good, however you wouldn’t expect less for the price. This book has definitely peaked my interest in reading more books and I can’t wait for the sequel.”

  By David on 5 September 2017 Format: Paperback | Verified Purchase

  “What a vivid imagination the author must have. The story is so well laid out one has virtually to be arrested to put the book down. I will not go into the story here except to say that it covers the globe and ventures into space. I’m looking forward to book 2. Don’t be long Richard mann.”

  By Chris 22 August 2017 Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

  This book is dedicated to my family

  who are the rock of my life. To

  my mother Patricia you have always been there for us.

  “Sometimes doing your best is not good enough.

  Sometimes you must do what is required.”

  Sir Winston Churchill

  “A time to love, and a time to hate, a

  time of war, and a time of peace.”

  Ecclesiastes 3:8

  Contents

  Cast of Characters

  Prologue

  Chapter 1:Natural Selection

  Chapter 2:Freak of Nature

  Chapter 3:Dreams of Mountains

  Chapter 4:Mental Torture

  Chapter 5:Getting Badged

  Chapter 6:Home Sweet Home

  Chapter 7:East End Welcome

  Chapter 8:007

  Chapter 9:Yemen

  Chapter 10:Halo Drop

  Chapter 11:The Empty Quarter

  Chapter 12:Ice Cold in Alex

  Chapter 13:The Holy Desert

  Chapter 14:The Bedouin

  Chapter 15:The Mission

  Chapter 16:Justice is Done

  Chapter 17:On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

  Chapter 18:Black Op

  Chapter 19:Goldilocks

  Chapter 20:Peter’s Promotion

  Chapter 21:Ancient Discovery

  Chapter 22:Count Cassian’s Castle

  Chapter 23:Search for the Book of Berossus

  Chapter 24:Of Questionable Character

  Chapter 25:Primordial Instinct

  Chapter 26:Vampire and Human Summit

  Chapter 27:Physic Vampires

  Chapter 28:Invasion

  Chapter 29:Panic in the Oval Office

  Chapter 30:Where the Fuck is Grimbald?

  Chapter 31:Alien Contact

  Chapter 32:Sirius Protocol

  Chapter 33:Sirius HQ

  Chapter 34:A Rat in the Pack

  Chapter 35:The President’s Speech

  Chapter 36:Vinnie’s Business

  Chapter 37:Leaving Home

  Chapter 38:This Cannot Be Happening

  Chapter 39:Buck House

  Chapter 40:Alien Agenda

  Chapter 41:Queen’s Speech

  Chapter 42:It’s a War, But With No Rules

  Chapter 43:Surprise Visitor

  Chapter 44:Alien History

  Chapter 45:The Emperor Speaks

  Chapter 46:Atlantic Storm

  Chapter 47:Incoming

  Chapter 48:New York

  Chapter 49:Nazi Speech

  Chapter 50:Domination

  Chapter 51:Fighting a Losing Battle

  Chapter 52:New Horizons

  Chapter 53:Kidnap

  Chapter 54:Roman Mistress

  Chapter 55:Terror in the Forest

  Chapter 56:Terror in the Whorehouse

  Chapter 57:Terror in Virginia

  Chapter 58:Traitor Uncovered

  Chapter 59:Launch Depth

  Chapter 60:Nazi Blood

  Chapter 61:Shapeshifter

  Chapter 62:Vampire
Lair

  Chapter 63:Vampire Moon

  Amazon Review

  Acknowledgements

  Appendices

  About the Author

  Feedback to the Author

  Book Movie Trailer

  Cast of Characters

  Captain Peter ‘Bulletproof’ Morgan—SAS soldier / MI6 agent

  Corporal Vinnie ‘The Terminator’ Carson—SAS soldier

  Lucia—Vampire Elder and member of the Vampiri Grand Council

  Count Cassian—Vampire Elder and Head of the Vampiri Grand Council

  Jennifer Morgan—Peter’s wife

  Frank Wilson—US President

  General Bill Scott—US Chief of Defense Staff

  General Julian Grimbald—Head of US Space command

  Professor Picard—Eccentric French Polymath

  Father Sebastian Harris—Priest. Ex SAS

  Sir Nigel Goldbroom—MI6 Chief

  Ergtuk the 82nd—Sumeri Alien Clone

  Herr Herg-Zuk—Sumeri Alien Emperor

  Marshall Zurg-Uk—Sumeri Alien Defense Chief

  Lord Grim-Uk—Sumeri Alien Narzuk SS Chief

  Himm-Uk—Sumeri Alien Narzuk SS Deputy Chief

  Gill Carson—Vinnie’s wife

  ‘Handsome’ Mike—US Navy Seal

  General Mike Schmitt—Sirius Defense Chief

  Captain Duke Miller—CIA agent

  Colonel Bradley—21 regiment SAS Colonel

  Colonel Stan Wight—Sirius base Colonel

  Please note: The Appendices: Cockney Slang table and Vampiri and Sumeri Alien command structure are at the back of the book. Additional material is available in the Special Edition only.

  “I imagine they might exist in massive ships, having used up all the resources from their home planet. Such advanced aliens would perhaps become nomads, looking to conquer and colonize whatever planets they can reach.”

  “To my mathematical brain, the numbers alone make thinking about aliens perfectly rational.”

  “The real challenge is working out what aliens might actually be like.” “We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet.”

  “If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn’t turn out very well for the American Indians.”

  Professor Stephen Hawking

  Prologue

  SUMERIA (ANCIENT IRAQ) 4000 BC

  A huge object lands silently in the desert, next to a primitive settlement of mud huts. A temple and pyramid of polished white limestone stand nearby. The moonlight reflects off the massive alien craft.

  Alien shapes move out of the craft, closely followed by snarling hounds with yellow eyes glowing in the dark. Spines project from their backs, saliva drooling from their large fangs.

  ‘Inim en-lil-la-ta sa šu gal bi-šu,’ barks a tall alien. ‘Take the human women—kill the men if they resist.’

  The aliens enter the mud huts and drag out wide-eyed women dressed in simple, cloth tunics, screaming for their lives. The tallest of the marauders shouts orders to his troops, showing sharp, jagged teeth. A cynical smile appears on his long angular face as he looks at the scene before him—so many worlds conquered, such a weak enemy.

  His thin, wiry arm points to a group of men and his hounds leap into action. His angular head looks up to the moonlight, and his large black eyes squint, as he scratches at the diseased pale green flesh on his hand.

  ‘Attack—attack!’

  The hounds leap forward and tear the men to pieces, the dog’s saliva arcing in unison with the victims’ blood. The green-skinned commander grins in satisfaction as the women are herded like sheep into the spaceship, still screaming, calling for their husbands and children.

  Nearby, on the top of the pyramid, an ancient vampire with long blond hair looks on in disgust, his ice-blue eyes squinting at the macabre scene before him. As he stands, his strong and wiry body is framed against the moonlight. He opens his mouth to reveal sharp fangs that could tear an animal or human to pieces in just seconds. His name is Cassian, and he is the oldest vampire on Earth, and now his deep guttural voice fills the night.

  ‘Disgusting filth! Why don’t they leave the humans alone?’ Cassian’s eyes slowly turn red. Large and black leathery wings sprout from his body. One of the alien troops looks up and freezes, standing open-mouthed and speechless, for Cassian is transforming into an ancient demon, his eyes blazing red, his hands now giant claws, his teeth huge fangs, drooling saliva. Cassian leaps into the air and swoops down the side of the pyramid, his leathery wings gliding silently towards the group of alien invaders. The alien soldier looks up as he sees the red-eyed vampire swooping towards them.

  ‘Nergal tuk! Nergal tuk!’

  ‘Night-crawler, Night-crawler!’ screams the terrified alien as Cassian swoops down.

  ‘I am Nergal, ancient demon, God of The Dead—come to me!’ he speaks in deep guttural tones, the alien soldiers slow their advance, their black eyes wide with fear.

  Other vampires appear out of the darkness, slipping through hidden crevices in the pyramid, their red eyes glinting in the moonlight. As Cassian lands on the sandy soil he tears apart two frozen aliens with his talons. His red eyes glint in joy and, with a swoop of his sword, he slices two alien dogs in half, then with lightning speed, bites the head off a green-skinned soldier, the head tumbling across the sand to a group of shocked soldiers who back away slowly, looking to their leader.

  ‘Run for your lives—run!’ orders Cassian to the women.

  The freed women huddle in a group, clutching each other for support. Wailing children clutch at the skirts of the women. A woman looks at her husband, who is fatally wounded, the sand stained red with his blood. She screams as she picks up a rock and throws it at the retreating aliens.

  The tall alien commander points at Cassian and tells his troops to attack, but they run back to the spaceship instead, closely followed by the commander, shouting over his shoulder as he scrambles up the ramp, knowing the battle is lost, his soldiers no match for the night crawlers.

  Cassian watches as the remaining aliens flee to their ship, dropping their laser weapons as they run up the ramp, the door closing behind them. The engines whine and the craft takes off, slowly at first, then shooting off at lightning speed until it is out of sight.

  ‘Good riddance to the alien filth,’ mutters Cassian, as he looks at the scene of carnage around him, then back at the disappearing ship.

  ‘We are hungry,’ a vampire says as he goes to take the blood of an injured man. Cassian puts his hand on the vampire and throws him off.

  ‘We only feed on dead humans—let the others go.’

  A bruised and bloodied woman, tears flowing from her eyes, approaches Cassian, his demon red eyes glowing red.

  ‘Thank you—thank you,’ says the frightened woman. Cassian nods as the woman runs off to find her children and to mourn her dead husband.

  They will be back, Cassian thinks, as he watches his vampires feed hungrily on the dead. His eyes return to their natural blue color and his black leathery wings shrink.

  Cassian walks back to the pyramid, over the sand, his black cloak flowing behind him. He places his hand on the cool stone, utters ancient words of magic and where before, there were large blocks of stone, now a stone door appears. It opens to reveal a dark passage lit by torches. He walks into a room with a sarcophagus, and inside the tomb is an alien, with large black eyes and a tall, thin body, preserved for study. He examines the body and takes a sample from the green diseased skin.

  Why is the alien filth coming here, pillaging and kidnapping human women, are they declining, as a race? Their green skin is flaking they are not in good shape. We are not prepared for another attack, not nea
rly enough. The humans do not deserve to suffer at the hands of these despicable aliens. We need the humans, and they need us.

  If he helps the humans can he be redeemed? Can a demon redeem himself in God’s eyes, through good acts? He now regretted his decision to follow the one called Lucifer, The Shining One, The Morning Star, who charmed one-third of all the Holy Angels to fall away from God and follow him. He was so jealous of God’s plan to create the human race – and to use his own DNA in their making, and so he rebelled, along with his followers. If only the human’s knew they had the Creator’s DNA. And they were cast out by Prince Michael, thrust down from Heaven, into the Abyss. Regret now fills his heart—a tear falls down his pale cheek, as he relives the shameful memory. He will help the humans and hope that, one day, he will be forgiven. The die has been cast. One thing however, is for certain. The alien filth will be back.