The First Vampire: A Memoir of Blood, Vengeance, and...Immortality (Knives & Pens)

This chilling reimagining of Dracula’s origins bridges historical fiction with gothic terror, redefining the boundaries of historical horror for a new generation.

Wallachia, 15th century: Vlad the Impaler’s battle against the Ottoman Empire gives rise to a horror beyond imagination. The First Vampire reveals the shocking origin of vampirism, born from a blood plague that transforms the battlefield into a breeding ground for the undead. Through the eyes of Vlad’s eldest son, Andrea, the novella explores the clash between dark magic, loyalty, and an ancient curse that will haunt humanity for generations.

Andy Biersack (aka Andrew Dennis Biersack) is the singer of Black Veil Brides and performs as a solo artist under the name Andy Black. He’s acted in both film and television, conceived the graphic novel The Ghost of Ohio, and co-created The Andy Show podcast. Andy has appeared on the covers of tastemaker rock music publications like Kerrang!, Alternative Press, Rock Sound, and Revolver, and shares content with millions of followers across social media. He was the host and head writer of the 2017 Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards. His memoir, as Andy Biersack, They Don't Need to Understand: Stories of Hope, Fear, Family, Life, and Never Giving In, was originally released in 2020.