The Early Scrolls: Compendium to Sands of Time is the second installment in Fate of the True Vampires by Christine Church. The subject of this novella isn't unfamiliar: the notion that long ago gods came down from the sky and taught the Egyptians everything they knew. Those gods being vampires, however, is something that is sure to pique the interest of readers who love reading about vampires. Kesi of Giza is seventeen years old and is an offspring of the Pet Mer, the true vampires. Well, at least she looks seventeen. This is her story as she has written it in scrolls that were destined to be discovered by an archaeologist. Kesi's story reveals some of her own findings, one which includes the fact that nothing, even for the gods themselves, lasts forever.

The events in this installment take place before those of the first book in the series. Kesi undergoes a lot of enlightenment when it comes to what it truly means to be the offspring of a Pet Mur. Like walking into the sun just to see if the rules are nothing but propaganda, Kesi often does things without considering the consequences. Her tale of love quickly becomes a tale of survival. There were Pet Mur offspring introduced in the last stages of the book that I would've liked to have met earlier. I liked the way Church alluded to the origin of another popular creature of folklore; it was something I hadn't expected it at all. Vampire fans will find this difficult to put down.

The Early Scrolls: Compendium to Sands of Time by Christine Church is Book Two in the Fate of the True Vampires series, a gripping story that will be well received by fans of Egyptology and the paranormal. An archaeologist discovers a mysterious picture text in the deep recesses of the desert, and investigations prove the text could be related to other ancient artifacts located in Egypt and other parts of the world. But the curious thing about the scroll is that it may contain the truth about the first vampire to have walked the earth. It is intriguing to watch as Christine Church creates enigmas, symbols, and leads readers to startling and surprising plot lines.

This book reminded me of the series Thirst by Christopher Pike, featuring a five-thousand-year-old vampire and her origins. I loved the setting in Egypt, the mysterious element about some of the names and how they sound, and the way the author weaves her research into a stunning setting. The characters are interesting and compelling, and they are such that readers will love to watch as they develop. The internal conflict is well developed and I loved to watch the experts work at discovering the truth, watch them work feverishly. This work will certainly be a wonderful read with a little editing. Nonetheless, The Early Scrolls: Compendium to Sands of Time is entertaining and intriguing.