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, seems like just the sort of place for this question. Unfortunately, I've never read that particular book by F. Paul Wilson, so I can't help you.
So, I haven't had a chance to read through my own copy, but this fellow
says that it's really not specified in the book, but might have to do with a combination of his faith and his familial support.
I seem to remember his faith having something to do with it, since he is a priest, but I'm almost positive I remember him being left out in the sun for part of a morning, and that being right before he wakes up with supervampire powers. If only I had kept my copy. =_=
Incidentally, I find it very unlikely that someone just coincidentally happens to have asked that question in my exact words two days ago, so I'm going to assume you have an account and posted it for me, and I really appreciate that unwarranted extra effort--thank you!
edited 2nd Mar '15 9:07:44 AM by SolipSchism

So I no longer own a copy of Midnight Mass by F. Paul Wilson (author of the Repairman Jack novels, which I haven't read) and I really don't want to go out and buy a copy just to trope something I vaguely remember, but I was hoping maybe someone here owns it or has read it and has a better memory than I.
I doubt anyone would sustain an actual discussion about the book, as obscure as it is, so here's my question:
The main character gets turned into a vampire. Then something happens to him that makes him able to stay conscious later into the morning, and wake up earlier in the evening, than other vampires, giving him an advantage over them. He has all of their abilities and strengths, but he can be awake longer than them, allowing him to kill them while they're vulnerable.
The problem is I can't remember what it was that gave him this ability. I know it involved him being in the sun, but it was not just that.
I would really appreciate it if anyone knows.