ABOUT THE CAPTAIN.

Justin Somper is the bestselling author with the Vampirates sequence.

The first title, Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean debuted in 2005 and has sold over 100,000 copies to date in the UK. Justin was dubbed “The Next Big Thing” by Sunday Times Magazine while, in Waterstone’s “Harry Potter Report”, the chain’s buyers selected Demons of the Ocean as their top recommendation for fans of Harry Potter. The Sunday Times said Vampirates “promises to be an addictive series”. The Evening Standard welcomed “a vivid and bloodthirsty debut”, whilst The Times acclaimed “a clever combination of two genres that could make it as popular as Pirates of the Caribbean”.

With Demons of the Ocean, Justin won the Birmingham KS3 “Explores” Book Award and the Solihull Children’s Book Award. He was runner-up in the North East Children’s Book Award and short-listed for the prestigious Red House Children’s Book Award. Justin’s work has also won praise from fellow children’s book authors including Darren Shan who calls it, “An intriguing mix of piracy and vampirism. Justin Somper has brought new terrors to the blood-drenched seas – bravo!!!”

WHO’S A BUSY BEAVER THEN?

There are now six titles in the Vampirates sequence (not including Dead Deep):
Book 1: Demons of the Ocean (2005)
Book 2: Tide of Terror (2006)
Book 3: Blood Captain (2007)
Book 4: Black Heart (2009)
Book 5: Empire of Night (2010)
Book 6: Immortal War (2011)

As if writing each book in the sequence isn’t enough, Justin also finds time to reply to the comments and queries left by his readers on vampirates.co.uk and Facebook. To celebrate a launch of VAMPIRATES: EMPIRE OF NIGHT, Justin participated in a live event with bittenbybooks, where he chatted live on-line with fans globally.

Traveling to festivals, schools and libraries is a highlight of Justin’s year, when he gets the opportunity to meet avid readers and aspiring young writers. Since the publication of Vampirates internationally, Justin has completed events throughout the UK, in France, Australia, Sweden, and the USA – where it’s not out of the question for fans to drive across state lines for the chance to meet Captain Somper!

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INTERVIEWS

See what Justin has to say for himself when faced with tough questions on writing Vampirates, sword-fighting, and the things he couldn’t possibly live without.

VIDEO

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JUSTIN SOMPER WEBSITE

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Book 5: Empire of Night

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First Published in the UK 4 March 2010

Simon & Schuster UK Ltd / ISBN-10: 1416916520 / ISBN-13: 978-1416916529

First Published in the USA 24 August 2010

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers / ISBN-10: 0316033227 / ISBN-13: 978-0316033220

 

Welcome to the exciting new installment of the Vampirate series Empire of Night.

Sidorio, fuelled by grief and revenge, is intent on becoming King of the Vampirates and building a new empire to bring terror to the oceans. But he faces growing opposition from both the Pirate Federation and from the more benign vampirate realm, led by Mosh Zu and Lorcan Furey.

Twins Grace and Connor Tempest, still reeling from the recent discovery of their true parentage and its explosive implications, are thrust deep into the heart of the conflict. As old friends and foes are thrown together unexpectantly, the twins find their allegiances shifting in ways no-one could ever have imagined…

Join the Tempest twins in this fifth dramatic encounter as they battle for the empire of the Vampirates.

 

With plot twists from the very start, Somper is at his swashbuckling best as he continues to write action with a fluidity that just begs you to keep reading.” Children’s Books Ireland (Bookfest Reading Guide – October 2010)

 

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BUY – EMPIRE OF NIGHT

UK Readers – Purchase a copy of Empire of Night

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USA Readers – Purchase a copy of Empire of Night

USA Readers – Purchase a copy of Empire of Night (Kindle Edition)

Empire of Night is also available as an unabridged audio book from Whole Story Audio Books – Purchase the audio book of Vampirates: Empire of Night

 

 

 

 

 

Read what others think about Vampirates: Empire of Night

 

EON ROCKS!!!!!!!!! I love all the books, but this one is my favourite.” madman (Vampirates reader – September 2010)

 

The story was so addictive and the characters were so compelling that it was pretty easy to sink into this title and not come back up until I was completely torn apart by the action, romance and tragedies found in EMPIRE OF NIGHT. Yes, there are all three in this title. And all three are done very well… this very well could be the best of the series thus far. They just keep getting better and better.” Brooke (Brooke’s Box of Books Blog Page – August 2010)

 

OMG! I couldn’t believe page 370-374!!! and page 376! WOW!!!!!” ever nightfall (Vampirates reader – April 2010)

 

Empire of Night is a real treat for Vampirates fans and a great way into the series for anyone interested in horror, adventure or good old-fashioned gore.” Daniel Hahn (The Ultimate Book Guide – February 2010)

 

Empire of Night, like the earlier Vampirates books, is another riveting, compelling read. The terrific, absorbing plot not only fires the imagination but brilliantly combines the macabre and the familiar and the vivid writing brings every page alive. Somper is sensational.” Niall MacMonagle (Teacher and Critic – March 2010)

 

OMG every one of us mad Junior librarians are fighting to see who gets to read EON first!” kat shadow of the wraiths (Vampirates reader – March 2010)

 

The books just keep getting better and better. They really rock!” aimi atsuko (Vampirates reader – March 2010)

 

Empire Of Night is a fantastic book and is keeping me gripped throughout.” john young (Vampirates reader – March 2010)

 

There’s a definate feel that the story has changed up a gear.” Total Sci-Fi (March 2010)

 

Yahoo!!! I just read the book. It’s amazing! I stayed up till 4 a.m just to finish it.” wildheart (Vampirates reader – May 2010)