That Lesbian Vampire Pirate Story

This short and fast-paced novelette is set in 1860s New York. Sadie “the Goat” Ferrell is one of the criminal superstars of the gangs of New York. Gallus Mag is her mortal enemy … and in an epic bar fight Gallus Mag bites off Sadie’s ear — and puts it in the pickle jar of other ears she has bitten off! — as the bouncer for the Hole-in-the-Wall bar in the notorious Fourth Ward.

Sadie takes this as a sign, gives up on being a criminal by land, takes over the Charlton Street Gang, and is soon sailing up and down the Hudson River with the Jolly Rodger waving on the mast!

But there is so much more in store for Sadie than just being a small-time river pirate. She and her gang board the wrong ship, and suddenly Sadie is facing an all-too-real pirate queen — who is also a vampire.

Will Sadie survive meeting this powerful vampire and rise to meet her fate? And will she ever meet Gallus Mag again, and find out that hate and love are two very intense sides of the same coin...?

Set in the world of the Blood & Ancient Scrolls Series.

"With characteristic verve and her dazzling mastery of language, Raven Belasco introduces readers to a new chapter in her Blood & Ancient Scrolls series with That Lesbian Vampire Pirate Story. This short, snappy action-packed novelette transports you to 1860s New York, where street brawls and bar fights are the order of the day among the Fourth Ward's notorious gangs. Spiked with witty banter and Belasco's propulsive pacing, this is a one-bite read with teeth. The fight scenes and the love scenes are beautifully choreographed, with plenty of heat and action to satisfy those who like their books on the spicy and adventurous side.
This fun story is a great introduction to Belasco's series, even if you've never read her work before. Filled with sharp characters, wry humor, and historically accurate details, That Lesbian Vampire Pirate Story is a lively sapphic romp that will keep you on your toes!" — Paulette Kennedy, The Artist of Blackberry Grange

"Gritty AF, clever, and casually brutal, That Lesbian Vampire Pirate Story delivers exactly what the title promises—and somehow more. Raven Belasco drops you into a rough-edged 1800s New York where local pirate gangs rule the harbor and love bites back. Packed with authentic slang and blood-soaked charm, it's a short, sharp hit of queer adventure that scratches a very specific itch—and does it well." — Laura Antoniou, The Marketplace Series

Perfect for fans of:

• Enemies to Lovers
• Vampires
• Historical fantasy
• Golden Age Pirates
• Our Flag Means Death
• Gangs of New York
• Morally Gray Characters
• Villainous Romantic Leads
• Diverse and LGBTQ+ characters
• Gorgeously choreographed fight scenes