Drink the Blood

An island hiding a monstrous secret is out for blood... A family and their friends have no idea what is coming... The Pack is on the hunt!
On Blue Island, a curse causes men to turn into monsters-part wolf and part man. Once a wolf-man, they become part of The Pack. For generations, the people of Blue Island have protected The Pack. Now, their new leader seeks to end the curse once and for all. All she needs is a child... The Ashley family, going through hard times, has moved to a new home in Grantham. Little do they know, but the hard times have only just begun. Blue Island is only a short distance away.The youngest, Elliot, seeks to reconnect with his former best friend. His older sister hopes to connect with this new boy from school. Their mom is a teacher trying to end the school year on a good note with her most troublesome students. Their dad desperately seeks a new job. He is originally from Blue Island but moved away when very young. The island wants him back... or at least his blood. Elliot's former best friend, Tucker, is still adjusting to being homeschooled. Tucker does not know if he wants to see Elliot again, but when a chance comes... he takes it.The fifth-grade troublemaking boys do not believe in their teacher. She claims to care about them like a parent. A dark plan is set in motion to lure a child to the island where The Pack is waiting. When tragedy strikes, terror is unleashed, and all their problems become one: Survival. A group of children and teachers fight for their lives as they find themselves surrounded by horror. Some members of The Pack have no intention of becoming human again. They just want to drink their blood! Drink the Blood is a thrilling adventure about loyalty, friendship, and family... being hunted by monstrous wolf-men. Blood will be spilled. Who will drink it?

Reviewed by Shrabastee Chakraborty for Readers' Favorite

The strange blue haze that gives Blue Island its name also hides a dangerous secret. People who have dared to venture there never return. Tall tales of ferocious wolf monsters have riddled the inhabitants of the nearest town, Grantham, with fear. As Mrs. Ashley prepares her fifth-grade class for a school trip to the island, her son Elliot accompanies her. Her daughter, Skylar, offers to volunteer in the hopes of spending more time with her new crush. Tucker, Elliot's estranged friend from the past, also joins the trip so the duo can reunite. They are oblivious to the danger lurking in the shadows of the trees, eagerly stalking them. To find out what happens next, read Drink the Blood, a horror novel by Gregory Saur.

I loved how the book kept me on my toes the entire time. The atmospheric tone complemented the imagery of horrific monsters preying on hapless children roaming around the deadly island. The relentless pursuit by the wolfmen made me feel like I was trapped in a never-ending nightmare. As the secrets gradually unfolded, I realized the enormity of the sinister plans that were at play. Although a horror novel at its heart, Drink the Blood nonetheless encompasses more profound themes. Highlighting the grey zone that separates good from evil, Gregory Saur makes us question who should be called a monster. Evil could manifest not only as bloodthirsty brutes but also as a corrupt man bartering his students' lives for personal gain. When faced with unimaginable horror, a strict teacher could become a staunch protector of her beloved students while two kids are ready to sacrifice themselves for each other. Testing the strengths of friendship and family bonds repeatedly, Drink the Blood is a perfect read for the spooky season.

Gregory Saur is the author of Drowning Hate, Best Shot Forward, and many other novels for younger readers. He has a fear of the dark, blood, wolf-men, and pretty much anything that scares him... which makes perfect sense. He is not afraid of boldly going where nobody has ever gone before, just as long as he does it in his imagination. You can rarely find him on Facebook, but he will probably ignore you if you do. He is afraid of people, too.

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