The Blood Book
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The Blood Book: Tales, Confessions and Rumors of the Worlds is a novel by New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker
, along with Kevin Kaiser and Josh Olds (with additional assistance from Gregg Hart). It is a part of Dekker's mega-series, The Books of History Chronicles. The book is compiled in-universe by High Priest Ba'al, and takes place in the far future in a world known as "Other Earth".
A certain Blood Book, though not Ba'al's, as there were more than one, also plays a significant role in the plot of Immanuel's Veins
, as the main character Toma Nicolescu uses the information contained within to defeat the villainous Vlad van Valerick. It appears that the concept of Ba'al's Blood Book was adapted after the release of Immanuel's Veins, as it contains both new and different content than what was mentioned in Immanuel's Veins, and is missing certain other details. A man whom Toma called Saint Thomas the Beast Hunter is implied to be the one who penned Toma's Blood Book.
Ba'al's Blood Book was also mentioned briefly in Dekker's novel Green
, as it was compiled only about a year before Green took place.
, in which a Blood Book plays a significant role.
On his Facebook
page, Ted Dekker posted suggesting that he would not publish The Blood Book, but after much protest from his fans, he consented. In 2011, in an effort to promote his newest thriller novel, The Priest's Graveyard
, Ted began a campaign entitled "Share the Love". Participants had to pre-order at least three copies of The Priest's Graveyard and email the receipts to Ted's brand manager Kevin Kaiser in order to receive a prize. The extra copies could then be used as gifts to promote Ted's novels beyond his established clientele.
The first prize bundle, for three novels, included Genesis (a very old, rough draft of Black
) and a digital download of The Blood Book. This bundle was limited to the first 250 participants.
The second prize bundle, for four novels, included Genesis, The Blood Book download, and a print copy of The Blood Book. The print copy has slight improvements over the digital copy including better editing and a different font for the entries of Thomas Hunter. This bundle was limited to the first 500 participants.
The third prize bundle, for eight novels, included Genesis, The Blood Book download, The Blood Book print copy, a signed ARC
of Dekker's upcomging novel, Forbidden
(co-authored by Tosca Lee
); and a ticket to one of Ted's annual Gatherings. This bundle was limited to the first 250 participants.
The final prize bundle, for forty novels, included all of the above as well as a ticket to The Ragged Edge, a two day symposium for aspiring authors to learn more about the process of writing and publishing a novel. This bundle was limited to the first 50 participants.
At this point, Ted has no plans of mass producing The Blood Book for retail, but has left the possibility open for consideration in the future.
Ted Dekker
Ted Dekker is a New York Times best-selling Christian author best known for mystery and thriller novels, though he has also made a name for himself among fantasy fans. Early in his career he wrote a number of books that would best be categorized as Religious thrillers...
, along with Kevin Kaiser and Josh Olds (with additional assistance from Gregg Hart). It is a part of Dekker's mega-series, The Books of History Chronicles. The book is compiled in-universe by High Priest Ba'al, and takes place in the far future in a world known as "Other Earth".
Plot summary
Ba'al commissions General Mustul and alchemist Grushon to study and document a variety of mythical creatures from their world, including the fearsome Shataiki bats and their interesting counterparts, the Roush. Ba'al compiles their accounts into his journal, known as a blood book. He also includes stolen journal entries from his enemy Thomas Hunter and his master, the Shataiki queen Marsuuv. It contains sketches of various creatures and locations featured in Other Earth.A certain Blood Book, though not Ba'al's, as there were more than one, also plays a significant role in the plot of Immanuel's Veins
Immanuel's Veins
Immanuel's Veins is a Christian novel by the New York Times Bestselling Author Ted Dekker that was released in America on September 7, 2010. It follows the life, love, and death of Saint Thomas the Beast Hunter of Russia in the 1st person...
, as the main character Toma Nicolescu uses the information contained within to defeat the villainous Vlad van Valerick. It appears that the concept of Ba'al's Blood Book was adapted after the release of Immanuel's Veins, as it contains both new and different content than what was mentioned in Immanuel's Veins, and is missing certain other details. A man whom Toma called Saint Thomas the Beast Hunter is implied to be the one who penned Toma's Blood Book.
Ba'al's Blood Book was also mentioned briefly in Dekker's novel Green
Green (novel)
Green: The Beginning and the End is a novel. It is considered book 0 of the Circle Series of Black, Red, and White. It was written by Ted Dekker, and published by Thomas Nelson in the United States on September 1, 2009.-Advertising:...
, as it was compiled only about a year before Green took place.
Release
The Blood Book was first rumored by Dekker on his old forums sometime in 2008, before the release of Green. There he spoke of a pair of journals, known as the "Blood Books," which would give insight into the minds of two characters from his Circle Series, presumably Thomas Hunter and an enemy. As time went on, the two books merged into a single book. In 2009, Ted released Immanuel's VeinsImmanuel's Veins
Immanuel's Veins is a Christian novel by the New York Times Bestselling Author Ted Dekker that was released in America on September 7, 2010. It follows the life, love, and death of Saint Thomas the Beast Hunter of Russia in the 1st person...
, in which a Blood Book plays a significant role.
On his Facebook
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page, Ted Dekker posted suggesting that he would not publish The Blood Book, but after much protest from his fans, he consented. In 2011, in an effort to promote his newest thriller novel, The Priest's Graveyard
The Priest's Graveyard
The Priest's Graveyard is a thriller novel by Ted Dekker, published in April 2011.-Synopsis:Renee Gilmore is a former heroin addict, living with her lover Lamont Myers in a glass house, by the sea in Malibu. They live a nearly perfect life, until Lamont disappears one day. Lamont had recently told...
, Ted began a campaign entitled "Share the Love". Participants had to pre-order at least three copies of The Priest's Graveyard and email the receipts to Ted's brand manager Kevin Kaiser in order to receive a prize. The extra copies could then be used as gifts to promote Ted's novels beyond his established clientele.
The first prize bundle, for three novels, included Genesis (a very old, rough draft of Black
Black (novel)
Black: The Birth of Evil is a novel by author Ted Dekker. It is the first book in the Circle Series, and is a part of the Books of History Chronicles.-Plot summary:...
) and a digital download of The Blood Book. This bundle was limited to the first 250 participants.
The second prize bundle, for four novels, included Genesis, The Blood Book download, and a print copy of The Blood Book. The print copy has slight improvements over the digital copy including better editing and a different font for the entries of Thomas Hunter. This bundle was limited to the first 500 participants.
The third prize bundle, for eight novels, included Genesis, The Blood Book download, The Blood Book print copy, a signed ARC
Advance copy
As a marketing tool, publishers provide free copies of new titles to booksellers, journalists and even celebrities.Such books are variously referred to as readers editions, an advance copy, an advance reading copy, ARC or ARE...
of Dekker's upcomging novel, Forbidden
Forbidden (2011 novel)
Forbidden is a science fiction fantasy novel by Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee, published in September 2011. It is the first book in a trilogy, and will be followed by the novels Mortal and Sovereign in 2013.-Plot:...
(co-authored by Tosca Lee
Tosca Lee
Tosca Lee is a critically acclaimed American novelist of speculative fiction. Her sometimes controversial books are best known for their lyrical prose, extensive research, and vivid imagery....
); and a ticket to one of Ted's annual Gatherings. This bundle was limited to the first 250 participants.
The final prize bundle, for forty novels, included all of the above as well as a ticket to The Ragged Edge, a two day symposium for aspiring authors to learn more about the process of writing and publishing a novel. This bundle was limited to the first 50 participants.
At this point, Ted has no plans of mass producing The Blood Book for retail, but has left the possibility open for consideration in the future.