There is a famous painting in Madrid that holds the key to an apocalypse only Alex Van Helsing can stop.
Within months of discovering he's next in a long line of vampire hunters, Alex Van Helsing has already defeated two powerful vampire leaders. Not bad for a fourteen-year-old.В
But when a newly risen vampire queen threatens the fate of the world, Alex faces his deadliest challenge yet. Teaming up with a motorcycle-riding witch, Alex jets between Switzerland, the UK, and Spain in a frantic race to prevent the queen from unleashing a curse that will plunge the world into darkness.В
With the clock ticking, Alex barely has time to breathe, let alone see his friends, and he's beginning to wonder if being a vampire hunter is worth all its sacrifices. In this thrilling finale to the action-packed series described as "James Bond meets Dracula," everything -- Alex's future and, ultimately, that of the world -- hangs in the balance.
Review
"Opens with a dizzying, James Bond-style action piece as Alex's plane is hijacked by vampires ... the best of the series so far, expanding the mythos and forcing Alex to face the implications of his choices in rewarding, resonant ways. All the hallmark genre nods are in place, and fans won't be able to stop smiling."
-- Rio Grande Monitor
"This thirdВ Alex Van HelsingВ book is packed full of action and continues to deliver character development with all the sameВ likableВ characters...В with a fast-moving plot and gripping action adventure, making it a most enjoyable, perfectly entertaining novel. ...Alex still copes and adapts using his special abilities and deals with just how special and unique he is in the fight against evil.
Hopefully, the author will decide not to end Alex Van Helsing as a trilogy and instead continue entertaining readers with more adventures and vampire myth, similar to Colfer'sВ Artemis Fowl." --VOYAВ
“Like its predecessors, this book is well written, with a fast-moving plot and gripping action adventure, making it a most enjoyable, perfectly entertaining novel. This excellent book is a must-have for all libraries, especially where horror fiction is hot.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) )
Praise for Alex Van Helsing: Voice of the Undead:“Wisecracks, gadgets and fast-paced action sequences abound in the second book about Alex Van Helsing….[H]umorous dialogue and harrowing escapes will keep action-oriented readers…entertained.” (Kirkus Reviews )
Praise for Alex Van Helsing: Vampire Rising: “James Bond meets Dracula. It has lots of bite that will have readers thirsting for more.” (School Library Journal (starred review) )
Praise for Alex Van Helsing: Vampire Rising: “This wonderful series opener is a compelling action, fantasy, horror story ... will engage readers easily and many will not be able to put it down. A must-have.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) )
Praise for the Alex Van Helsing series:“Engaging and suspenseful.” (Associated Press )
About the Author
Jason Henderson is the author of Alex Van Helsing: Vampire Rising, which was named Best of 2010 by VOYA, and Alex Van Helsing: Voice Of The Undead. He has written for games and comic books, including the Activision game Wolfenstein, the vampire action comic series Sword of Dracula, and the manga series Psy-Comm.