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From the haunting shadows of the Eternal Nights saga to the epic tension in Wolves & Ravens, Richard Spegal’s books weave mystery, emotion, and imagination into unforgettable journeys.
The Author of the books
Richard Spegal crafts narratives that explore the complexities of human emotion, identity, and connection. His works blend depth with readability, offering readers both an immersive escape and a mirror into their own lives.
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Three Core Themes in Richard Spegal’s Books
Secrets and Revelations
Hidden truths and mysteries unfold as characters uncover what lies beneath the surface.
Choices and Consequences
In every story, choices forge alliances, spark betrayals, and decide the fate of those bound by truth and ambition.
Transformation and Redemption
Through struggle and loss, characters evolve, finding strength and light even in darkness.
Book Reviews
Eternal Nights: Book 1 - Redemption
Richard Spegal
(Reviewed: December, 2021)
In 1089, John Wolf and his new wife Danielle are attacked on their wedding night and turned into vampires. After this brief prologue, Richard Spegal’s fantasy story picks up in 2009, in New York City, where the centuries-old vampires now live. One night, Danielle is attacked by a Templar in the Sword of God, a secret unit of the Catholic Church dedicated to ridding the world of vampires. With the help of werewolves in the SOG’s army, Danielle is nearly destroyed. This begins an all-out war between the ancient vampires and the SOG. After hundreds of years of “un-life,” the vampires have amassed extraordinary magical skills, high-tech tools and other resources, such as blood banks staffed by their ghouls (humans they’ve turned into servants by feeding them vampiric blood). The SOG is far-better equipped, however—a global enterprise with all the power of the Vatican behind it. Or so it would seem. Soon, Archbishop Jenkins begins to doubt the SOG’s mission. When he changes sides, he and the vampires discover that the SOG was believed to have been disbanded centuries ago. To bring this rogue group to an end, the Pope himself becomes involved. Alongside the strategizing and high-action battle scenes is the question of the nature and origins of the vampires. John and Danielle are seeking redemption; the Pope and Jenkins hope to provide it. Spegal offers unique twists in vampire lore, and the logic he creates for his creatures and organizations is well-supported. For die-hard fans of vampire stories, this is a fastpaced, high-action tale with originality and an interesting underlying conflict. The questions raised by the end leave the reader curious about what will happen next.
Eternal Nights - Book One: Redemption
Richard Spegal
(Five Stars (out of Five)
ForeWord Clarion Review FICTION: FANTASY Redemption is the first part of a two part prequel to the occult fiction series Eternal Nights by Richard Spegal. Much more than a simple tale of evil vampires pitted against the forces of good, it is the tale of two ancient vampires in search of redemption. John Wolf and his wife, Danielle, are a lovable, nine-hundred-year-old couple who possess unmatched supernatural powers, along with a vestige of humanity. Defending their immortality, they must go head-to-head with the Sword of God, a militant arm of the Catholic church dedicated to eradicating demons. After spending centuries futilely hunting the undead, the Sword of God enlists werewolves—sworn enemies of vampires—to assist them in their mission. Fierce battles ensue between vicious werewolves and the vampires. There is no paucity of bloodshed in the battle scenes that follow. A warning to the faint-hearted: the book contains graphic scenes of decapitation, disembowelment, and blood drinking by the gallons. Spegal deftly avoids the tropes of the often predictable tale of good battling evil, as is typical of the occult genre. This story’s antiheroes, John and Danielle, decide to fight back through political destruction. They sneak their way into the Vatican, fully intent on killing the pope. Instead, however, John and Danielle find themselves in the company of an understanding pontiff who allies himself with the couple to work toward destroying the Sword of God. There are more surprises in store for the unsuspecting reader that, in the end, add up to a twisting and turning storyline that is sure to satisfy. This is not your typical, one-dimensional occult book. Redemption is as much a lesson on the secrets of the kingdom of the undead as it is a tale of good versus evil. Ghouls (the loyal minions of vampires), werewolves, and other creatures of the night populate this tale to create a panoply of occult characters whom readers will find both interesting and compelling. Underneath the blood and guts lies a cleverly constructed story. Unlike the vampires typically depicted as clinging “to their immortality with every drop of blood in our bodies,” these vampires are torn between the bloodthirsty, bestial satisfaction of blood drinking and the deep wish to be forgiven and granted redemption in the eyes of God. In the end, the forces of the Sword of God close in on the vampires’ haven. Is an ancient marriage and nine hundred years of immortality about to come to an end? After reading Redemption, readers will anxiously await the next tale of “undead enchantment” to follow in Book Two. Gary Klinga
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“A perfect blend of suspense and soul. His stories remind us that even in darkness, there’s always a spark of truth.”
“A masterful storyteller. The twists are sharp, the characters unforgettable, and the tension never lets go.”
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