Black Heart
First Published in the UK 2 May 2009
Simon & Schuster UK Ltd / ISBN-10: 1416901035 / ISBN-13: 978-1416901037
First Published in the USA 1 June 2010
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers / ISBN-10: 0316020885 / ISBN-13: 978-0316020886
There's a new ship of vampirates roaming the seas, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in its wake. When a high-profile pirate is slain, the Pirate Federation takes decisive action and begins training up a ship of dedicated vampire hunters.
Amongst the dynamic crew is young pirate prodigy Connor Tempest. Meanwhile, Connor's twin sister Grace enjoys a bittersweet reunion with their mother, Sally, who has some important and shocking news for her daughter. As Grace uncovers the truth about her family's past, she realises that she and Connor face a daunting and uncertain future.
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WOW! this book is mouthwatering, a must buy for anyone.
Charlie (reader review on www.amazon.co.uk - March 2009)
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Black Heart was amazing (obviously).
Lika (Vampirates VIP review - March 2009)
The stand-out part of BLACK HEART, is definitely Lady Lola Lockwood, a deliciously badder than bad baddie.... it ticks all the boxes. There's action aplenty, interesting central characters, outrageously naughty villains and an ongoing family mystery. What more could they want?"
Jill Murphy (The Book Bag - February 2009)
Absolutely brilliant. Justin Somper just continues to get better.
Ryan Woods (reader review on www.waterstones.com)
I have only just got Black Heart but am reading it for the third time!!
Worraker (Vampirates VIP review - March 2009)
What marks this book out from many a similar action tale is that the author chooses not to characterise all vampirates as monsters, but to explore what it's actually like to have to wander the earth for eternity, in pursuit of new supplies of rhesus negative.
'Family book club: something to get your teeth into' by Christopher Middleton (article on www.telegraph.co.uk - May 2009)
This is a fast-paced adventure story with a few surprises along the way.
Corinda J. Humphrey, Los Angeles Public Library (review on www.bn.com - 2009)
This is undeniably one of the best books I have ever read. With it's witty comments, and spectacular twists and plot turns, it's a definite entertainer.
Tigerstarz (reader review on www.goodreads.com - February 2009)
I loved it! Great twist in the story too. I can't wait for the next one!
deputyjamie (Vampirates VIP review - April 2009)