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

Justin talks about the world of the Vampirates and shows us around his writer’s den – where the magic really happens!

JUSTIN SOMPER WEBSITE

The brand-spanking, chock full of good stuff, JUSTIN SOMPER WEBSITE will launch in JULY 2012. Be sure to check back in a few short weeks for some EXCLUSIVE news about Justin’s LATEST WRITING PROJECT!

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Book 6: Immortal War

book 6 - Immortal War UK

 

First published in the UK on 9 June 2011

Simon & Schuster UK Ltd / ISBN-10: 1416916547 / ISBN-13: 978-1416916543

First published in the USA on 2 January 2012

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers / ISBN-10: 0316033243 / ISBN-13: 978-0316033244

 

A bloody war is raging across the oceans, with the Pirate Federation and Nocturnals in alliance against the renegade Vampirates, led by Sidorio and Lola. Lola might be heavily pregnant with twins, but it doesn’t stop her from remaining an active in battle!

Connor and Grace Tempest each have important roles to play – he as a pirate warrior at the heart of the fight; she as a powerful healer working with the war-wounded. As the twins face their greatest challenges to date, old allies and foes return to play their part in the ultimate battle of Pirate versus Vampirate.

 

 

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UK Readers – Purchase a copy of Immortal War

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USA Readers – Purchase a copy of Immortal War (Kindle Edition)

Immortal War is also available as an unabridged audio book in the UK from Whole Story Audio Books – Purchase the audio book of Vampirates: Immortal War

 

 

 

 

 

Read what others are saying about Vampirates: Immortal War

 

There is nothing more satisfying (or scary!) as picking up the final book in a series you’ve come to love. You’ve invested so much time reading the earlier books and the characters are like friends, you need to know what happens to them but you’re worried that the book won’t live up to your expectations and you’re not ready to reach the end of your journey. I’ll admit I was nervous picking up Immortal War, how was Justin Somper going to top Empire of Night? I shouldn’t have been worried though, each book in the series has been consistantly better than it’s predesessor and Immortal War was no exception to that – it was a fitting end to a fantastic series and I’m sure it will satisfy the fans.” Sarah Gibson (Read the rest of her review at www.amazon.co.uk – June 2011)

 

The ending is just – wow… I don’t want to say anymore incase I spoil anything, so I’ll just say you need to check it out! Justin has done the characters, the story and his Nocturnals – that’s what his fans are called… 😉 – worldwide justice. Seriously, you need to check out this series. It’s addictive regardless of your age or gender. I defy any boy who doesn’t like reading not to be engrossed and captured by this series.” Ryan Woods, Empire of Books (Read the rest of his review at Empire of Books – June 2011)

 

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH JUST FINISHED READING IMWA holy cow seriously!” lightning (Vampirates reader – June 2011)

 

I found Immortal War to be a thoroughly enjoyable read. Being thrown into the middle of a war got me off to a cracking start and when you added that to the quirky characterisation and very comfy author voice, I couldn’t put it down. I’m sure fans of the series will find the conclusion immensely satisfying. For those considering giving the series a go, I think if you like The Spooks series by Joseph Delaney or Time Riders by Alex Scarrow, then you’ll love Vampirates.” Becky, The Bookette (Read the rest of her review at www.amazon.co.uk – June 2011)

 

This book definitely has the most action, revelations, tribulations and fluff from Lorcan and Grace. You get insight as to the twins’ powers and their lives since we last left them… 5/5 for me! I cannot wait for any other books that Justin will write and hope they are as exciting and thrilling as the series I have loved since I was 8, it is right up there with Harry Potter for me and I hope it will be for you.” Emily Scarlett, Pottyfanfics (Read the rest of her review at Pottyfanfics – June 2011)