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Language English Publication date (UK) 2009(US) 2009 Originally published 2009 Publisher Simon & Schuster | 4.2/5 ISBN 978-1-4169-0102-0 Genre Children's literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Country United Kingdom and United States Media type Print (hardback & paperback) Similar Justin Somper books, Vampirates books |
Black Heart is the fourth novel in the Vampirates series. Following on from the lives of Grace and Connor Tempest.
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There's a new ship of vampirates roaming the seas, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in its wake, led by Sidorio. When a high-profile pirate is slain, the Pirate Federation takes decisive action and dedicates Cheng Li's ship to be the first of many ships to be vampirate assassins.
Amongst the dynamic crew is young pirate prodigy Connor Tempest and two of his academy friends. Meanwhile, Connor's twin sister Grace enjoys a bittersweet reunion with their mother, Sally, who has some important and shocking news for her daughter. As Grace uncovers the truth about her family's past, she realizes that she and Connor face a daunting and uncertain future, because Grace and Connor are half vampires and half human. Alas, Sally dies, and Connor then "kills" Lady Lola Lockwood by beheading her with a special sword. Sidoro then tries to kill him but then Cheng Li tells him that Connor is his son. On hearing this shocking piece of news, Cheng Li "promises" that if he lets Connor go, she will bring him Grace, too.