Bill The Vampire: Volume 1 by Rick Gualtieri

If you love horror and vampire-based fiction, then you’re going to love Bill the Vampire: Volume 1 from Rick Gualtieri. This exciting book series follows down on the life of Bill Smith, a vampire who just wants to be a regular guy. Although normal life is complicated for Bill for one obvious reason - he’s a vampire. He’s been cursed with long life and an insatiable hunger for blood and struggles to find balance in his everyday life.

From the beginning, Bill is an easy character to relate to, as he manages to navigate the loneliness of his curse, while also facing his daily battle to while trying to fit in. He soon meets Flo, a bubbly and eccentric but overbearing roommate who instantly seems to hate him. As he moves into his new home, Bill can feel his life starting to unravel as he is pulled in multiple directions.

Things become a bit more complicated when he discovers the strange new powers he’s developing due to his vampire heritage. Any exciting, Bill slowly falls for Flo as he gets to know her and her friends despite their lack of acceptance. However, it all unravels when a handsome vampire hunter finds them and threatens to expose Bill’s true identity.

Although the basic plot of Bill the Vampire: Volume 1 is a bit cliché and predictable, the writing is one of the main strengths and makes the story engaging. Rick Gualtieri’s humor and use of dialogue are engaging and entertaining throughout. He’s also great at developing characters and exploring various themes such as acceptance, identity, and friendship.

The book is made up of two parts. The first part follows Bill’s adjustment to his new life as he begins to understand his vampiric heritage and powers, as well as dealing with Flo and her group of misfits. The second part focuses on vampire hunter and the threats they present, exploring the idea of what it means to be a “good” vampire.

Ultimately, Bill the Vampire: Volume 1 is the perfect book for readers who love a good vampire story. It is a entertaining read that contains laughter, romance, and thrilling moments. It is an enjoyable story that provides both action and emotion. Rick Gualtieri does a wonderful job of capturing his characters’ personalities and feelings, as well as developing interesting themes that readers can relate to.