Blood on My Hands
📘 About This Book
Because he's a vampire, Jonathon Splinter needs to feed, hungry for blood. He seeks out young men along Lake Erie in the small town of Bitter. As Halloween approaches, Jonathon devises a plan for his next hunt with the help of his mortal lover and personal assistant, Toby Kinks. Life grows bitter for Jonathon, though. Someone discovered his true identity and witnessed one of his bloody hunts where he not only fed but also murdered the man. Now Jonathon is being blackmailed. With Toby's help, Jonathon seeks out the blackmailer, and the two devise a plan in which Jonathon will hunt and feed on the man. But on the evening of the planned murder, Jonathon Splinter's bloody life will change forever.
📖 Summary
Blood on My Hands by R.W. Clinger is a 2018 fiction work spanning 120 pages that plunges readers into a dark, suspenseful tale of vampires, blackmail, and murder. Set against the chilly backdrop of the small town of Bitter along the shores of Lake Erie, the narrative centers on Jonathon Splinter, a vampire who must regularly feed on human blood to survive. Jonathon typically seeks out young men in the area to satisfy his primal hunger. Assisting him in his nocturnal existence is Toby Kinks, who serves as both Jonathon's mortal lover and his personal assistant. As the story approaches the eerie atmosphere of Halloween, Jonathon and Toby formulate a detailed plan for his next major hunt. However, Jonathon's carefully constructed world of secrecy and routine begins to unravel, and life in the small town grows increasingly bitter. An unknown individual discovers Jonathon's true vampiric identity and, even worse, witnesses one of his brutal hunts where Jonathon crosses the line from merely feeding to committing outright murder. Armed with this damning knowledge, the anonymous witness begins to blackmail the vampire, threatening to expose his dark secret to the world. Refusing to be cornered, Jonathon and Toby decide to turn the tables on their tormentor. With Toby's unwavering assistance, Jonathon tracks down the blackmailer and concocts a sinister counter-plan to hunt and feed on the very person who is trying to extort him. Yet, the shadows of Bitter hold unpredictable dangers, and on the evening scheduled for the planned murder, Jonathon Splinter finds that his bloody lifestyle is destined to change forever, leading to a climax that tests the boundaries of his immortal existence and his relationship with Toby.
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⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Engaging and fast-paced supernatural plot
Compelling dynamic between a vampire and his mortal lover
Atmospheric setting in the small town of Bitter
Tense blackmail and hunting storyline leading to a major turning point
⚠️ Cons
Short page count may leave some readers wanting more depth
Dark subject matter may not appeal to all fiction readers
❓ FAQ
Who is the author of Blood on My Hands? +
The book was written by R.W. Clinger.
When was Blood on My Hands published? +
It was published in 2018.
How many pages does the book have? +
The novel has 120 pages.
What is the main character's name? +
The main character is a vampire named Jonathon Splinter.
Where is the story set? +
The story is set in the small town of Bitter along Lake Erie.
