An anthology of illustrated stories with bite, covering the origins of characters introduced in Destiny's Forge and To Taste The Dragon's Blood. These are original and speculative pieces of fiction that continue the theme of the vampire as hero and incorporate the best of science fiction, fantasy and horror, high adventure and romance within them; juicy tidbits of prose and action that will make your blood run hot. Titled works (see below) contained in the anthology include: The Queen's Marksman ♦ Red Dragon ♦ The Black Witch ♦ Virus ♦ Blood Songs - exerpts from the original fiction that inspired Destiny's Forge but were omitted from the book for their lack of relevence to the plot. Plus an art gallery of illustrations from previous work and 2 other stories, Tap Root and The Hunt. This book is published in 8.5" x 11" format and rated M for mature adult content, some sexual situations, violence and blood.