"Bitternest is a scarily timely tale that beautifully weaves its storylines together in a fast-paced, expertly written manner through the use of short chapters that keep the reader glued to the action and turning the pages as quickly as possible. If Bitternest is an example of what Alan Draven can do for this tired subgenre, then we are all fortunate indeed to have him already hard at work on his next offering!"--Dread Central

"The characters are tightly drawn and the action [...] is tense. This is Draven's first novel and I think it is safe to say we can expect big things from this man...big, big things."--J.B. Kohl, Author of The Deputy's Widow

"There are several scenes in this novel that stand out and make a lasting impression as you read. Readers who love horror and are looking for a twist on the vampire novel should definitely check out Alan Draven and his Bitternest."--Frank E. Bittinger, Author of Angels of the Seventh Dawn

"With gusto and in the tradition of the genre, Draven adopts all the necessary ingredients of a spooky horror novel as he deftly choreographs his heroes and villains giving us a tale that amply satisfies. It certainly is a yarn you won't forget!" --Book Pleasures

"Draven laces an action packed crime drama with fast paced supernatural intrigue that will keep readers turning pages until the explosive end. […] Draven's debut novel is a well written worthwhile read and a refreshing breather from the paranormal romances plaguing the genre."--Vampress.net

"Draven writes a good thriller, with each chapter leaving you wondering what's going to happen next. He interweaves the evolution of each of the groups evenly and well, never giving too much away and leaves you anxious to find out what is going to happen next. The descriptions and character development are nicely done, and the dialog is never overstated."--AllBooks Review

"Bitternest is a new twist on an old story. The story never becomes dull, and it sweeps the reader along as the half-vampires take a civilized city down to its knees in a bloodbath of violence. Bitternest would make a fine addition to any vampire collection."--Monster Librarian

"The wiring is silky smooth, marred with dark characters that have more than one mission in life and the action never stops, this is the kind of a book that a person cannot keep away from and wishes for many more like it. In a nutshell, this book was incredible … Mr. Draven should be at the top of the bestsellers list for all the right reasons."--Kasia, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer

"BITTERNEST is a roller coaster ride of horrific delights from beginning to end. Brilliantly portrayed situations and characters add to the overall vivid storytelling ability of Draven. A debut novel of epic proportions; BITTERNEST is certain to be a much talked about novel. With its fresh approach to the vampiric race and its many plot twists and turns, BITTERNEST is a great addition to the horror genre."--Authors After Dark

"Alan Draven uses his masterful touch and pens a smorgasbord of bloody battles that left me breathless! If you enjoy a dark journey filled with white-knuckle suspense, then I highly recommend you sink your teeth into Bitternest."--David Boyle, Author of Blood Works

"Draven's writing style, his dialogue in particular, is strong and it is obvious he has gone to all of the necessary lengths to not only hone his craft, but to educate himself on the multi-faceted sub-genre known as vampire fiction."--Brandon Ford, Author of Crystal Bay

"This is one of the best Vampire books I have read […] Mr. Draven is a very talented and phenomenal horror/mystery writer. His story captivated me from the very beginning, I knew once I started there was no stopping me."--Book Reviews By Crystal

"Bitternest is a book that had a great premise and was executed very well. What stood out for me was a story that hasn't been done that way in the past. I'd recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the vampire genre. I think you'll enjoy the extra something special that Draven has added."--Wheels of Terror

"Alan Draven serves up a veritable smorgasbord of vampiric delights in his debut novel Bitternest, which is a far cry from "just another vampire novel." With so much going on, Bitternest is obviously quite an ambitious novel. In a world overflowing with stereotypical, unoriginal vampire fiction, Bitternest is a breath of fresh blood tainted air."--Daniel, Amazon Top 50 Reviewer

"The story had some good twists. They weren't there just for the sake of being there. I would recommend this to anyone, even those of you tired of vampires. Alan has made it just different enough to warrant a read. And even maybe another trip back to Bitternest."--Thad, Leisure Board

"Draven's writing style is very smooth, and he shows a lot of promise in this debut novel. Draven has created a lot of original ideas that he deftly mixes in with genre standards. Theresult is a unique blend of science vs. folklore. It is what might happen if Michael Crichton wrote a horror novel."--Charlie Glover, Author of After the Paperman Comes