 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Justin Somper |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Kev Walker |
| Country | United Kingdom and United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Vampirates |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster (UK) Little, Brown (US) |
Publication date | 2009 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-1-4169-0102-0 |
| OCLC | 85691648 |
| Preceded by | Vampirates: Blood Captain |
| Followed by | Vampirates: Empire of Night |
Black Heart is the fourth novel in the Vampirates series by Justin Somper, published in 2009.
There's a new ship of vampirates roaming the seas, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in its wake, led by Sidorio. When a high-profile pirate is slain, the Pirate Federation takes decisive action and dedicates Cheng Li's ship to be the first of many ships to be vampirate assassins.
Amongst the dynamic crew is young pirate prodigy Connor Tempest and two of his academy friends. 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 realizes that she and Connor face a daunting and uncertain future, with the new discovery that they are half vampire and half human. Alas, Sally dies, and Connor then "kills" Lady Lola Lockwood by beheading her with a special sword. Sidorio tries to kill Connor, but Cheng Li tells him that the boy is his son. Cheng Li promises Sidorio that if he lets Connor go, she will bring him Grace, too.
Corinda J. Humphrey for School Library Journal noted that the book required familiarity with the series while adding some new characters. She concluded: "This is a fast-paced adventure story with a few surprises along the way." [1]
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