Before the Dawn
Frank Sunborn was an ordinary boy of thirteen whose dreams and desires were simple but strong.
Book Summary
Before the Dawn
Frank Sunborn was an ordinary boy of thirteen whose dreams and desires were simple but strong. Living in present day New York City, he does what every young teenager his age wants, adventure, fun and attention of beautiful girls. While trying to capture the heart of a girl in his school, Frank accidentally meets another young girl, who intrigues him by having similar interests and her unusual reactions to life and death. The girl who enters his life is no ordinary human. Cindy Condor is a 150 years-old vampire, whose innocent looks hide incredible superhuman powers. After a devastating breakup of a promising friendship and confrontations with a notorious school bully and his gang, Frank finds respect and affection frm Cindy, unaware of the fact that she is not human. When a revelation of her true nature shocks him to the core, Frank must make a choice whether to continue seeing Cindy or break up with her. Deeply intrigued by her vampire nature and her affection and respect for him as a human, Frank falls in love with Cindy. By becoming her blood donor, he enters a secret world of nightwalkers, being who have existed and evolved alongside humanity since the dawn of human evolution. Told from the viewpoints of two main protagonists, it is a story of friendship, love, danger and exploration of another side of reality.
What readers say about the book🧐
This book is a refreshing and thrilling dive into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. I absolutely loved this book because it takes familiar teenage experiences and blends them with the dark allure of vampire lore in a way that feels both fresh and captivating. One of the things I enjoyed most about this book is how it tackles the idea of friendship and love between two very different beings. Frank and Cindy’s relationship evolves from mere curiosity to deep affection, even as Frank grapples with the shock of Cindy’s true nature. It’s touching to see how they navigate their differences and the dangers that come with Cindy's vampire identity. Their story is told from both of their viewpoints, which makes it easy to understand their individual struggles and feelings. David Crane’s writing is straightforward yet engaging, making the book a breeze to read. He manages to create a vivid picture of Frank’s life in the bustling city and the secret, shadowy world that Cindy introduces him to. The tension between ordinary school life and the hidden existence of nightwalkers keeps the reader hooked from start to finish. This is not just a tale of supernatural adventure. It’s also about growing up, accepting others, and finding courage in unexpected places. If you’re looking for a story that combines the everyday challenges of being a teenager with the excitement of discovering a hidden world, this book is a must-read.
Maria paula Castellanos
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Frank Sunborn was an ordinary boy of thirteen whose dreams and desires were simple but strong.