DRACULA IN LOVE (Book Review)
August 2, 2010 |11:02 | Horror By : Team X
“If the spirits of the dead call out to you, swaddle yourself tight with your shawl, make the sign of the cross for protection, and walk away.” Like the spirit of the dead, DRACULA IN LOVE (coming August 10 from Doubleday) calls out to the reader—but instead of walking away, you should run to this fresh perspective on Bram Stoker’s classic novel.
Author Karen Essex (pictured left) has taken the original DRACULA and turned it inside out, “exposing the subconscious mind by illuminating the cultural fears, as well as the rich brew of myths and lore, that went into Stoker’s creation.”
Narrated by Mina Harker, DRACULA IN LOVE reveals the “the true story” that has remained Mina’s secret up until now. It’s a haunting, feminist portrayal of eternal love, forbidden desires.
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In preparation for the upcoming Spirit Bound, book five of the Vampire Academy series, the first title has been re-released in a special hardcover signature edition, limited to 100,000 copies. Aside from having the author’s signature embossed on the cover, what makes this edition stand out is the tease at the back, fans will look forward to a sneak peak at the first chapter of Spirit Bound.
Bram Stoker's Dracula is the prototypical horror novel, an inspiration for the world's seemingly limitless fascination with vampires. Though many have tried to replicate Stoker's horror classic- in books, television shows, and movies-only the 1931 Bela Lugosi film bore the Stoker family's support. Until now. 
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You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement
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"Although listed as science fiction, I believe it to be highly enjoyable to even those not usually drawn to the genre. Typically this classification brings to mind aliens and monsters from outer space...you get my meaning. The writing style in this book is very reminiscent of great authors that we know today. Take the late great Michael Crichton.
