Blood Cruise is a horror thriller that takes place on a 24-hour cruise from Sweden to Finland, where a vampire virus begins spreading among the 1200 passengers onboard the Baltic Charisma. The story unfolds with brutal and gory scenes, with no true happy ending for the characters involved. The narrative switches between multiple passengers, each with their own distinct backstory, as the tension and suspense build up to the inevitable horror that ensues on the ship. The plot is fast-paced, filled with gore, violence, and heart-wrenching moments amidst the blood and carnage.
The author, Mats Strandberg, expertly crafts a terrifying tale with believable characters and a relentless storyline. Despite some criticisms of pacing and character development, Blood Cruise is described as a rollercoaster of action and carnage once it gets going, leaving readers on the edge of their seats with a desire for more. The book is praised for its entertainment value, well-written narrative, and engaging plot that keeps readers hooked until the very end.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Triggers and content warnings include high levels of gore, violence, bloodshed, and themes of impending doom.
Has Romance?
There is a notable presence of romance, particularly through the inclusion of gay characters who play a central role amidst the horror.
From The Publisher:
'Terrifying and terrifyingly real, a must-read for fans of Stephen King and John Ajvide Lindqvist' - Elizabeth Hand, author of Hard Light
Welcome aboard the Baltic Charisma.
Tonight, twelve hundred expectant passengers have joined the booze-cruise between Sweden and Finland. The creaking old ship travels this same route, back and forth, every day of the year.
But this trip is going to be different.
In the middle of the night the ferry is cut off from the outside world. There is nowhere to escape. There is no way to contact the mainland. And no one knows who to trust . . .
On the Baltic Sea, no one can hear you scream.
'I will never set foot on a cruise ship again!' - Åsa Larsson, bestselling author of The Second Deadly Sin and Until thy Wrath Be Past
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