"Darksome Thirst is Morven Westfield's entry into the world of fiction and is, hopefully, the beginning to a long career. It is a vampire thriller that preys on our fears of the commonplace becoming the unknown...The setting of modern technology (ok- not so modern- it takes place in the computer land of the 70s) is a wonderful contrast with dark powers of the hidden. Westfield has created characters that get our attention, [keep] our interest... "
-- Barb Radmore, Front Street Reviews
"...This debut novel is a job well done and I’m looking forward to [the sequel]. " more
-- Barry Hunter, Baryon Online
"Clearly the author has done a lot of research (either objectively or subjectively) on Paganism and Wicca, and the attention to detail and accuracy of the rites and correspondences included is impressive." more
-- Pagan News
"The plot is engaging, at times allowing the author's sense of humor to add great color to the writing style. Morven also tosses the readers several surprises and the book builds to a potent climax..." more
-- The Unicorn
"...portrays a good positive look at a contemporary Wiccan training coven in an easy-going fiction setting..." more
-- Rosemary
Edghill,
author, Speak Daggers To Her, The Book of Moons, The
Bowl of Night, and others
"...She takes her time to develop her characters and reminds me of Stephen King with the detail he displays with his..." more
-- D.W. Jones, Blood Moon Rising Horror Magazine, Issue #20
"An interesting story about a vampire, his intended victim and a witch who senses that something dark is on the horizon... I personally enjoyed the detailed workings of the 'vintage' computer environment." more
-- Terri Paajanen, Pagan/Wiccan Religion section on About.com
"... I must confess that I am not a vampire novel fan myself, but I guess that I am now!..." more
"Tired of good vampires or bad ones who run in clans and act more like gangsters than the undead?..." more
-- Don D'Amassa
Science
Fiction Chronicle Issue 240, October 2003
"Remember the name Morven Westfield..."
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--Raymond
Buckland,
author, The Committee, Cardinal's Sin, The Witch Book, and others
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Many reviewers give DARKSOME THIRST 5 stars.
"The story is engaging and down to earth..." more
--Mischa Parrill
BellaOnline's
Wicca Host
"...The story is told with an unusual twist, combining vampirism and wicca in a most unusual read..."
more
--Morganna Davies, author,
Keepers of the Flame
"Vampires, Witches, and technology - an intriguing combination, and
Morven Westfield has put them together in an ingenious and entertaining
story..." more
--Elizabeth K,
Horns & Crescent Magazine
"Wow. It's a rare occasion that you find a book so good that you
have a hard time putting it into words..."
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--Kathryn Moondancer,
Elements Magazine
"This interesting story deftly weaves occult threads into the fabric
of everyday life..." more
--Starspawn
Wiccan Elder
"...I recommend it if you enjoy fiction with an understanding of
occult principles...." more
--Mike Gleason
independent reviewer
"An impressive debut novel by Morven Westfield..." more
--Jimahl di Fiosa, author,
A Voice in the Forest
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