From the Christian Crusades to the war in Afghanistan, the Vampire Origins seamlessly weaves historical fact with vampire fiction to create an epic action-packed, character rich saga that will have you hooked to the very last word. The first book in the series, The Ichorous Project opens with the Romanov family in the middle of the Russian Revolution before moving to modern day New York. The beautiful and seductive Rose, on a mission to hunt down Strigoi descendants, lures Allan to the top of the Empire State Building. In Romania, single dad, Simon Fraser thinks his new job as architect at Bran Castle is the change of scenery his grieving children need. Seventeen year old quadruplets - Scarlett, Max, Nate and Seth - are still trying to overcome the events that saw their mother die giving birth to Ruby five years ago. On their first day at the castle, Max and Nate almost end up as puppy chow for a trio of wolves, while Scarlett is attacked by a murderous creature that lives deep in the shadows. Yet it is their first meeting with the aristocratic owners that proves once and for all that money really is the root of all evil. Romania is crawling with vampires and shapeshifters – and the Frasers' are living in their headquarters. Will they become part of the malevolent Ichorous Project unfolding in the bowels of the castle? Will Scarlett's Strigoi heritage bring the huntress Rose down upon her head? Will the cherubic Angeline succeed with her demonic plans for Ruby? And will Simon stay alive long enough to protect his children? Vampire Origins takes the genre back to its horror roots and will appeal to both a male and female audience.