The Tome of Apeula

A mighty silverback gorilla lived a peaceful life until the curse of an exiled monster forced him to deal with the worst of humanity, vampirekind, and nature's beasts.
Thrust from an animal to man's superior in an instant, this autobiography chronicles the adventures of world's first and only vampire gorilla. This is-
THE TOME OF APEULA

Follow along as the innocent gorilla who becomes Apeula adjusts to life as a vampire from the depths of his hidden cavern, deep within an endless Congolese rainforest.
Hear your heart skip a beat as Apeula encounters the animal kingdom's nastiest subjects- danger lurks within every shadow…
Fear or fall in love with the bloodthirsty creatures, vile vampires, and other weirdoes that Apeula encounters during his earliest adventures!
Marvel at the bizarre ways of the sinister vampires as Apeula studies their dark and twisted culture…
Features 24 gorgeously detailed full-color illustrations by Tim Sheward that detail the intense action and strange characters Apeula meets- that's one per chapter!

Captivated by stories of dinosaurs, animals, and monsters of all sorts for as long as he can remember, Arnold B. Carreiro was unhappy with the lack of wild and innovative creature-features on the market, so he decided to make his own!

Remember when you could pick up a story, leave the real world behind, and go on unforgettable adventures with horrible monsters in exotic lands, have fun, and daydream about that imaginary world forever?

His goal is to bring the enjoyment of pure escapist entertainment back in a big way, and if that sounds like something you'd enjoy, let's go ape together. To see more of the legendary Tim Sheward's incredible creature illustrations, please visit:
https://www.artstation.com/timsheward