Dark Ages: Lasombra

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Summary: Lasombra Machinations ....
Review: I've been following the Dark Ages series since DA:Nosferatu and this latest installment is wonderful. It continues the saga of the War of Princes set in the tumultuous times following the sacking of Constantinople and the fall of Michael the Patriarch. In the aftermath, various factions of the Lasombra clan are maneuvering for ascendency in lieu of the vacuum left by the Toreador Methuselah's destruction and the disappearance of the Dracon. The Nosferatu elder, Malachite is reluctant to step forward and shoulder leadership of New Rome, so it is left to Scions of Matrid, Venice, and Genoa to execute their own moves from within the shadows. Intrigue is a classic tool of the clan better known as The Keepers. We are introduced to some new characters from other clans, who no doubt will factor prominently in future installments of this clan series set in the Middle Ages. David Niall Wilson is an excellent writer of this genre of fiction and does not disappoint in this latest endeavour. I highly recommend this book, as well as the Grails Covenant Trilogy - also written by David Niall Wilson. To read about human history seen from the perspective of vampires is very intoxicating and White Wolf has a coterie of authors that will dazzle you with their ability to enfold each tale with exquisite mastery and adherence to WoD canon. Get this book!