American Vampire 2010 13

Ghost War' part 1! It's 1944 and for nearly two decades, Henry Preston and his wife Pearl Jones have tried to live a quiet life. But with war raging overseas, Henry feels he can no longer live in the shadows, and makes a deal to join a covert mission to a remote Japanese island inhabited by an enemy far more dangerous than any Axis powers!

The era of the American vampire officially begins as Pearl Jones declares war on the powerful coven of vampires that ended her life, and Skinner Sweet declares war on, well, everyone! And the early days of Skinner Sweet continue in the backup tale by horror icon Stephen King!

Pearl Jones was attacked and left for dead by a cabal of powerful Hollywood vampires. Now, when a mysterious stranger comes calling, Pearl gets a second chance at life--and at revenge. Meanwhile, in the backup tale, a group of graverobbers uncovers more than they bargained for on Boot Hill.

Who are the Vassals of the Morningstar? What do they want with Skinner Sweet? Things go wild in Sin City as Chief Cash McCogan learns that the things that go 'bump' in the night might be closer to home than he ever expected. 'Devil in the Sand' part 3.

Beast in the Cave' part 1, beginning a lost tale from the life of Skinner Sweet! Learn about Skinner's involvement in the brutal Indian Wars, and an ancient evil hidden in the heart of the Old West. Plus, more about the man Skinner used to call his best friend--James Book!

In this lost tale of Skinner Sweet, the first American vampire crosses paths in 1924 with a Wild West show featuring some old pals and enemies from his outlaw days--and he is not happy. From the dying West to flying biplanes, we see how Skinner adjusts to life in the 20th century.

Skinner Sweet is suspect number one behind the mystery of the bloodless victims--but could he just be a (blood) red herring? Meanwhile, young police Chief Cash McCogan has his hands full with two FBI agents who may not be what they seem. 'Devil in the Sand' part 2.

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