Dracula's Guests by Chris McAuley


Dracula's Guests
Title : Dracula's Guests
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ISBN : 195390548X
ISBN-10 : 9781953905482
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 446
Publication : Published November 29, 2022

A century and a quarter ago, Bram Stoker unleashed the unbridled horror of Count Dracula upon the world. We can only wonder if he ever imagined the impact his creation would have on not only the horror world, but across the globe.

Vampires have become a foremost staple of horror stories and have been represented in both print and film countless times over the decades – and their mythos has grown unchecked, evolved, and taken root in the collective consciousness of old and young, horror fans and non-horror fans alike.

There’s just something about the immortal bloodsucking monsters that appeals to the ghoulish and the romantic individuals, and who has not mused upon the vampire’s lot in (after) life? To be free of the shackles of death, to fly unseen in the darkest of night, to seek sustenance from the blood of the living…

We have, within the pages of this superlative anthology, the most fitting homage to the vampire legend – a selection of tales by some of the very best independent horror authors writing in the genre today, each one with a unique spin on vampires and their deadly ilk.

Featuring:

Michael Zimecki, Trev Hill, Albert N. Katz, Paul Wilson, Ken Goldman, Eamonn Murphy, Judith Newlin, Jack Nash, Jerry Purdon, Terry Stock, Sam Fletcher, Anthony Regolino, Rose Strickman, Elaine Pascale, Holly Saiki, Gregory Von Dare, Helen Mihajlovic, Kay Hanifen, Stephen Patrick, Stephen Loiaconi, Josh Darling, Ravenna Blazecroft, Loki DeWitt, and Denise Ciencin and Dr. Chris McAuley


Dracula's Guests Reviews


  • Aeroreader

    Dracula's Guests Currated by Dr. Chris McAuley

    In honour of the 125th anniversary since Bram Stoker changed the face of horror, @hellboundbooks has published an anthology of short vampire stories.

    This is an exceptionally well currated anthology with modern takes on the classic monster. Imagine Dracula having to deal with HR for sexual harassment complaints. Or, the horror of a paratrooper realizing he is being hunted as he falls to the beaches below.

    Some of the stories were so well written I was frustrated that they weren't a full-fledged novel. Lots of action with quick character development. Only a couple of the stories didn't resonate with me. I appreciated that several stories were LGBTQ+ characters.

    If you enjoy vampire tales, this book is sure to please (and disgust, and shock, and make you think).

    Thanks to @hellboundbooks for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.