Charon’s maker, Styx, created him with a spell that conceals him from all vampires even the Vampire Counsel. Styx was also a rogue vampire who caused the first vampire war. The claim is that Styx committed suicide. Jaret met Charon four years ago and they are both alike, vampire/witch, which gives them both unique power. Jaret needs Charon’s ability because he believes another Vampire War is coming.Anthony, Thomas, Xavier, Catherine and Harriet of the Vampire Counsel and its elders aren’t listening to Jaret. He really trusted them but now they exclude from from meetings and important information and his anger is building. Worst is he feels they are not moving fast enough and the Vampire War is just about at their doorstep.Anthony, Jaret’s husband, has also become obsessed with Jaret and Charon’s relationship. Jaret has been accused of having an affair with Charon but Jaret has sworn he would never cheat on Anthony. Jaret does admit to having lustful feelings for Charon and they flirt with each other but it has never gone any further. Jaret and Anthony met in April 2010 they separated in March 2011, because of Anthony’s belief in the old Council rules. During that time, without Anthony, tragedy upon tragedy hit Jaret. The escape of his ancestor Henrik’s spirit, brought the death of his ex Steve and the heartbreaking deaths of his entire family. During that time Jaret only had: Darth, Brady, Xavier, and Thomas to rely on. Jaret did profess to Xavier, he wasn’t good at letting himself be vulnerable and “no one is ever going to mean anything to me again because then I won’t hurt so much when something happens”. Through all the devastation Anthony was around but didn’t return to Jaret until 2013.Even with Anthony’s return things don’t go well. Anthony has decided to face Styx in order to end the Vampire War that has now started. Jaret is beside himself, the Council still won’t listen to him, they’re keeping information from him and worst of all they lied about Anthony. In his rebellion against the Council, Jaret is killing more, even though the victims are criminals, he leaves the bodies to be found easily. He tries to do anything against the Vampire Council rules.Jaret still has Brady, his best friend, that the Council has now taken and guarded. Darth will always remain by Jaret’s side, no matter what. He always has the spirit connection with his sister Jenn. The one he needs most of all is the rogue and tempting Charon, who is willing to help him fight Styx. Will their combined power destroy the evil Styx and stop the devastation to come with the Vampire War?Damian Serbu takes “The Vampire’s War” to the dark side, especially where Jaret is concerned. The author takes Jaret through so many thoughts and emotions with trying to find himself and the struggle of internal life. Jaret does recognize the need to grow and tries to find himself. The story greatly shows how Jaret’s self-confidence is worn down with the loss of his lover’s leaving him. He just doesn’t feel he has self-worth. The author also shows Jaret with a certain maturity, self control and loyalty when it comes to Anthony and Charon. Throughout this series the author has shown the growth of the characters and their connections: vampires, new and old, bad and good, witches, spirits and a lovable vampire dog.I highly recommend “The Vampire War” by Damian Serbu, it’s a definite page-turner, fast paced and amazing action, with spells, magic and power. This is the fifth book of “The Realm of the Vampire Council” series and the best one for me. The story brings up many flash backs from “The Vampire’s Witch” book three, that brings Anthony and Jaret’s story to the forefront. I don’t know if the author has another book in the works but I’m hoping!
