reviewed by Tannia Ortiz-Lopes
In his book, The Darkness Did Not, author William L. Biersach brings to the adult reader an urban fantasy thriller.
When corpses of young women with their bodies drained of blood suddenly start to accumulate in the morgue, the police are perplexed and extremely afraid. The police seek the assistance of Father John Baptist, a detective-cop-turned-priest, known for his sharp intuition and ability to discern the killers’ mind to help them stop the vampire serial killer.
The book cover shows Elza’s room, where guests can enjoy a drink, listen to piano music played by Elza, and enjoy a good conversation. This room is located in the middle of the swanky private club, The House of Illusion, a gloomy place where illusions, magic, tragedy, ghosts and vampires will keep the audience entertained all night. The back book cover shows, hanging from a door, a scapular, a cross, and a medallion of St. Philomena: key weapons for the protection of the main characters during the investigation and solution of the case.
The author uses Mr. Feeney, St. Philomena Catholic Church’s gardener and aspiring writer, to narrate the story and give the reader vital inside information. On the “Gardening Tip” Mr. Feeney shares his thoughts, point of view, and knowledge in an informative and, at times, hilarious manner. Mr. Feeney writes the story in his personal journal/manuscript draft. Each chapter begins with a brief explanation of the Feast of a Saint followed by the events of that day and a “Gardening Tip”.
Fr. Baptist must use his detective experience and a strange cast of individuals with knowledge of the supernatural to solve this case before Samhain, All Hallow Eve.
With his book, Mr. Biersach has crafted a story full of chills—haunting scenes with twists and turns of plot that will deprive you of sleep and keep you wondering “who is the killer?” Through Fr. Baptist, the author illustrates that evil is real and disguises itself as good to those not equipped with the tools to battle and conquer it successfully, by help of Divine Providence.
The Darkness Did Not will challenge readers of vampire thrillers to look at those creatures from a different point of view and join Fr. Baptist and his companions in their search for the truth entangled with legends, myths, faiths, and old family trades. Once you read this story, you will never judge a book by its cover, but instead will accept the challenge and join the vampire hunt!
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