EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 13 MIN
This Sequel Is EVEN BETTER Than Book One?! | Necroscope II: Vamphyri! Review
from Fantasy for the Ages · host Jim Scriven
What happens when Brian Lumley stops hinting at his vampires… and finally gives us the FULL nightmare fuel experience?In today’s episode, Jim dives into Necroscope II: Vamphyri! — the second book in the Necroscope series by Brian Lumley — and friends, this thing goes HARD into vampire lore, Cold War psychic espionage, body horror, and the continuing story of Harry Keogh.After recently enjoying the first Necroscope novel, Jim returns to the series to explore:* The terrifying history of the Wamphyri* Why Harry Keogh remains such a compelling protagonist* The rich Cold War Europe atmosphere* Psychic spy warfare between ESP agencies* Why this sequel may actually be BETTER than book oneAlong the way, Jim also reflects on how this series somehow completely escaped his attention back in the 1980s… despite teenage Jim consuming every vampire movie and novel he could get his hands on — including some VERY questionable 70s vampire cinema.If you enjoy horror books, supernatural thrillers, dark fantasy, vampire fiction, or cult-classic horror series, this may be one you absolutely need to check out.Have you read Necroscope II: Vamphyri!? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!If you enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and other nerdy goodness, be sure to:👍 LIKE this video📚 SUBSCRIBE to the channel🔔 RING the notification bellAnd huge thanks to all of our Patreon supporters for helping support Fantasy for the Ages!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#Necroscope #BrianLumley #HorrorBooks #Vampires #BookReview #FantasyForTheAges #HorrorLiterature #DarkFantasy #SupernaturalHorror #BookTubeWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Necroscope II: Vamphyri!: https://t.ly/18ZyFWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:13 - Book Details2:25 - Why Jim Read This3:59 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis4:54 - Six Reasons You May Enjoy This Book9:03 - Four Reasons This May Not Be For You10:48 - Jim’s Final Thoughts12:03 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/
What this episode covers
What happens when Brian Lumley stops hinting at his vampires… and finally gives us the FULL nightmare fuel experience?In today’s episode, Jim dives into Necroscope II: Vamphyri! — the second book in the Necroscope series by Brian Lumley — and friends, this thing goes HARD into vampire lore, Cold War psychic espionage, body horror, and the continuing story of Harry Keogh.After recently enjoying the first Necroscope novel, Jim returns to the series to explore:* The terrifying history of the Wamphyri* Why Harry Keogh remains such a compelling protagonist* The rich Cold War Europe atmosphere* Psychic spy warfare between ESP agencies* Why this sequel may actually be BETTER than book oneAlong the way, Jim also reflects on how this series somehow completely escaped his attention back in the 1980s… despite teenage Jim consuming every vampire movie and novel he could get his hands on — including some VERY questionable 70s vampire cinema.If you enjoy horror books, supernatural thrillers, dark fantasy, vampire fiction, or cult-classic horror series, this may be one you absolutely need to check out.Have you read Necroscope II: Vamphyri!? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!If you enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and other nerdy goodness, be sure to:👍 LIKE this video📚 SUBSCRIBE to the channel🔔 RING the notification bellAnd huge thanks to all of our Patreon supporters for helping support Fantasy for the Ages!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#Necroscope #BrianLumley #HorrorBooks #Vampires #BookReview #FantasyForTheAges #HorrorLiterature #DarkFantasy #SupernaturalHorror #BookTubeWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Necroscope II: Vamphyri!: https://t.ly/18ZyFWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:13 - Book Details2:25 - Why Jim Read This3:59 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis4:54 - Six Reasons You May Enjoy This Book9:03 - Four Reasons This May Not Be For You10:48 - Jim’s Final Thoughts12:03 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/
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