--- product_id: 287379786 title: "Valancourt Books Nightblood (Paperbacks from Hell)" price: "€ 53.20" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/287379786-valancourt-books-nightblood-paperbacks-from-hell store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Rare collectible paperback Action-packed horror narrative Published 1989, vintage cult classic Valancourt Books Nightblood (Paperbacks from Hell) **Price:** € 53.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Own a piece of horror history—don’t miss out on this cult classic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Valancourt Books Nightblood (Paperbacks from Hell) - **How much does it cost?** € 53.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/287379786-valancourt-books-nightblood-paperbacks-from-hell) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **High Acclaim:** 4.6-star rating with devoted fans praising its timeless impact. - • **Cult Classic Status:** A rare gem from 1989 that shaped horror-action storytelling. - • **Legacy of Inspiration:** Inspired generations of readers and writers, a true underground masterpiece. - • **Collector’s Treasure:** Limited print run makes this paperback a must-have for serious bibliophiles. - • **Immersive Storytelling:** Gripping Vietnam vet turned urban avenger plot that fuels creativity and nostalgia. ## Overview Valancourt Books' Nightblood is a rare 1989 paperback blending intense action and macabre horror. Praised for its gripping Vietnam vet storyline and cult status, it holds a 4.6-star rating and remains a coveted collectible for horror aficionados and nostalgic readers alike. ## Description As a soldier in the jungle of Vietnam, Chris Stiles learned how to fight against a deadly enemy. Now the war is over, but when his brother is slaughtered in Central Park, Chris finds himself called back into action, this time to battle a different Review: Inspired me to write - There are no spoilers in this review, though some nostalgia and a healthy bit of praise. Bear with me as I bare with you, waxing nostalgic. (And for those with shorter attention spans, buy this book. It's worth it.) I first picked up a copy of this nearly three decades ago. My 5th grade class had our annual booksale, and I got a copy for $1 (they priced books low to encourage us to read; it's no reflection on the book itself.) I read it four times over the next few years. I lost my copy in 9th grade, forgot it on a desk and when I went back after class was over, it was gone. In the years after, I could remember elements of the author's name, and the basic plot, and as the internet and Google became a thing, I would Google what I could. This book eluded me for a decade and a half in the Internet Era. I lucked out and found a forum post about a year ago, someone else was looking for the same book. We added information that we could each remember and some blessed saint-to-be had a copy, gave us the full name of the author and the book. I then spent six months on eBay, desertcart, other sites, trying to find a copy. I lucked out and found a copy of this and another book by the same author at a reasonable price and bought it right away. All of that said is to simply relate to you the extreme efforts I have gone through for over twenty years to find this book. This book is very well written, a great horror piece with a splash of action. T. Chris Martindale is probably the most underrated writer in this genre, hands down, and if the author is still alive, I hope they return to writing. I can never thank this author enough. Nightblood fueled my creative mind as a kid and teen, and gave me the courage and excitement to write my very first short story. Such a good read. The price here on desertcart is currently $50 for a copy; it's inflated but I think that's because, to best of my knowledge, there is no ebook version of this nor where there many printings. The book is rare in its own rights. I would still pay $50 for a copy for this and if I didn't keep the copy I have in a security box at my bank, I'd get another copy, read it once a year and store it there. Such a good book and, considering it came out in '89, it was ahead of it's time. This wasn't some scrub writer epub'ing everything under the sun like we have now. In 2019 we have tens of thousands of books coming out every year thanks solely to epub stuff. Martindale, though, Martindale cut their teeth in a pre-internet era and wrote a masterpiece of the action/macabre genre. Review: Blast from my past - The condition of the book is near perfect. I first read this daring action/horror book when I was twelve. Loved it then.... LOVE it now. Read it as soon as I opened the package. Chris Martindal was an extremely gifted writer. ## Features - Item Trademark: VALANCOURT BOOKS - manufacturer: Valancourt Books - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 0.48060773116, 218. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #405,340 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,759 in Horror | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 56 Reviews | ## Images ![Valancourt Books Nightblood (Paperbacks from Hell) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81m8kN8Sy8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspired me to write *by S***0 on 10 June 2019* There are no spoilers in this review, though some nostalgia and a healthy bit of praise. Bear with me as I bare with you, waxing nostalgic. (And for those with shorter attention spans, buy this book. It's worth it.) I first picked up a copy of this nearly three decades ago. My 5th grade class had our annual booksale, and I got a copy for $1 (they priced books low to encourage us to read; it's no reflection on the book itself.) I read it four times over the next few years. I lost my copy in 9th grade, forgot it on a desk and when I went back after class was over, it was gone. In the years after, I could remember elements of the author's name, and the basic plot, and as the internet and Google became a thing, I would Google what I could. This book eluded me for a decade and a half in the Internet Era. I lucked out and found a forum post about a year ago, someone else was looking for the same book. We added information that we could each remember and some blessed saint-to-be had a copy, gave us the full name of the author and the book. I then spent six months on eBay, Amazon, other sites, trying to find a copy. I lucked out and found a copy of this and another book by the same author at a reasonable price and bought it right away. All of that said is to simply relate to you the extreme efforts I have gone through for over twenty years to find this book. This book is very well written, a great horror piece with a splash of action. T. Chris Martindale is probably the most underrated writer in this genre, hands down, and if the author is still alive, I hope they return to writing. I can never thank this author enough. Nightblood fueled my creative mind as a kid and teen, and gave me the courage and excitement to write my very first short story. Such a good read. The price here on Amazon is currently $50 for a copy; it's inflated but I think that's because, to best of my knowledge, there is no ebook version of this nor where there many printings. The book is rare in its own rights. I would still pay $50 for a copy for this and if I didn't keep the copy I have in a security box at my bank, I'd get another copy, read it once a year and store it there. Such a good book and, considering it came out in '89, it was ahead of it's time. This wasn't some scrub writer epub'ing everything under the sun like we have now. In 2019 we have tens of thousands of books coming out every year thanks solely to epub stuff. Martindale, though, Martindale cut their teeth in a pre-internet era and wrote a masterpiece of the action/macabre genre. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blast from my past *by C***T on 31 May 2015* The condition of the book is near perfect. I first read this daring action/horror book when I was twelve. Loved it then.... LOVE it now. Read it as soon as I opened the package. Chris Martindal was an extremely gifted writer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good horror *by R***B on 2 September 2024* Really enjoyed the story. 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