Good morning,

We're working on a new book, written by reclusive and mysterious author Wolfe Cotto (a Chelsea resident), which is set in Kensington and Chelsea. It combines horror, much loved by fans of vampire fiction, with historical facts and original observations from around London - particularly from Vampire, Eddy's, Chelsea home! 

We'd love to send you a copy of the book for review, but we can also provide copies for competition prizes, and arrange interviews with Wolfe Cotto (only via email I'm afraid to protect his desire for anonymity).

I'm sending you extracts relating to Chelsea, as well as the Advance Information Sheet. If you'd like any more information or images please get in touch.

www.vampires-of-london.com

Best,

Helen Lewis

Director - Literally PR Ltd

Vampire Eddy de Vere's Chelsea home

The protagonist of The Vampires of London series by Wolfe Cotto lives in Chelsea, as does the author!

Here are some extracts (not for the faint-hearted) from No Rest for the Wicked, the first book in The Vampires of London series, relating to this fabulous part of London:

"I make my home in Chelsea, part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The name in Old English means ‘Landing Place on the River' or ‘Chalk Wharf'. I prefer Chelchith from the ancient Saxon, meaning ‘Cold Port' or ‘Haven'. For me it has been a wickedly cold haven and continues to be."

"There is something about this place by the river that nourishes the imagination, or soul if you prefer. Perhaps it is something in the nature of the land itself that drew the gardeners and then the artists and writers - Rossetti, Turner, Hunt, Sargent and Swinburne, Carlyle, Meredith, Stoker."

"Chelsea was at the heart of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, but it's way too expensive for artists now. They've all long moved on, further north, first to Notting Hill and then on to Camden Town. Chelsea is now an expensive, bourgeoisie address. Think - New York's Upper East Side - but I still like it."

"I have dwelt at 52 Cadogan Gardens since I built the house in 1899. It is a neo-Gothic mansion. I'm a sentimentalist; the architecture reminds me of my time in 12th century Paris."

"My chosen killing fields are found in the Thames Valley, in the bustling heart of my beloved home - London. This city has evolved into my ideal habitat. Beneath my feet, wherever I hunt, is the comfort of sanctuary and quick escape. The London that homo sapiens enjoy is built over the London through which I pass, in utter darkness, silent, gliding, smooth as a water snake, which, by the way, is a closer relative of mine than any mammal."

"I breathe a sigh of relief as my feet sink into the ooze ... I'm back in the sewers. I haven't killed anybody that didn't deserve it and haven't brought any unwelcome attention to myself. It could have all turned out so much worse. Reluctantly, I dump the coat and the boots. Stripping again and using the plastic bags and tape I'd picked up at Walworth Surplus, I strap my essential clothes to my torso and start down the tunnels at a smart lick. Without the need to keep up the facade of humanity, unhindered by decorum you could say, I make swift progress.

Taking one of the main sewer lines that, along with several others, feeds off an arterial conjunction that runs under the Old Royal Horticultural Society Playing Fields, I slide, swim and writhe my way back toward Chelsea until I reach the comfort of familiarity - my old stomping grounds."

ADVANCE INFORMATION SHEET

No Rest for the Wicked

(Set in Kensington & Chelsea)

The Vampires of London Series

By Wolfe Cotto

Modern Horror/Fantasy/Vampire Fiction

26^thFebruary 2015 -www.vampires-of-london.com- ISBN: 0993157602

A modern tale of horror and conspiracy set against London's gothic backdrop.

Edward DeVere is more than 600 years old and enjoying his comfortable life in Kensington and Chelsea. Eddy is known by most as something of a renaissance man... or a stoner. As he settles down into his ordered, predictable life, like a comfortable old pair of slippers, Eddy learns more and more about his beloved London - much to his surprise.

When one of Eddy's closest associates goes missing, however, the situation interrupts his somewhat privileged life. He must drag himself up to discover just what has happened to his friend. It should have been an easy evening's work for a man as experienced as him, but as his plans escalate his well-heeled life starts to fade to a distant memory. Eddy realises he must roll up his sleeves and get stuck in. In fact, he quickly learns that the old adage is true; there really is

No Rest for the Wicked.

No Rest for the Wickedcombines a fast, furious plot and a loveable ‘baddie' who will keep you guessing. As the story unravels, the dark side of London, which makes up the backdrop of this genre-defying story, is revealed in its glorious entirety.

This novel, the first inThe Vampires in London Series, breaks away from many of the traditional views of vampire fiction to provide a fresh and unique view on the history, definition and direction of vampires (and provides curious facts about historic London). So, whether you're new to fantasy novels, or have been reading about vampires and succubae for years, this book will give you something new to think about and an entertaining read to boot.

This isn't another Twilight, it's not in the same vein as Interview with a Vampire and it's not going to continue on from Bram Stoker's Dracula. It's a new take on an old monster, but don't for a second doubt its bite.

The second book inThe Vampires of London Serieswill be published later this year, so please consider this your early invitation to be acquainted with a mysterious character who is going to intrigue and entice you!

About the Author:

The mysterious Wolfe Cotto uses a pseudonym to protect his identity, revealing only what he wants us to know, when he wants us to know it. His story was inspired by his long term habit of exploring London's streets by night, sometimes jogging, sometimes strolling by twilight with his partner, often alone, people-watching from the windows of late-night cafes. His deeply intimate knowledge of London is quite clearly reflected in the dramatic imagery and vivid descriptions crafted withinNo Rest for the Wicked. Wolfe Cotto lives in Chelsea.

More information:

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Copies for review, interviews with the author (via email), images & editorial commissions to be discussed with:

Helen Lewis or Sam Batt, Literally PR Ltd

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