"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

"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

"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 1000 Reviewer

"A real page-turner! There are so many different things going on, and you're dying to find out how everything is going to turn out. The author is very good at quickly setting the stage and then getting right to the action."--Colleen, Amazon Reviewer

"This book is a monster; it's the most fun, fast-paced, and creepy novel I've read in quite some time. It doesn't take prisoners in the sense that it goes full steam into a dozen different directions and delivers on everything it promises. This book is a horror fan's wet dream."--Magick Simon, Barnes & Noble 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

"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. The result is a unique blend of science vs. folklore. It is what might happen if Michael Crichton wrote a horror novel."--Charles, Amazon Reviewer

"There is good action and creepiness. In the end, Bitternest is a good first effort from a promising writer." --PODler Blog

"Alan has such a wonderful mind and created such amazing characters and such detail. I am recommending this book to everyone I know!!!"--Rachel, Amazon Reviewer