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|title=Breaking Dawn | |title=Breaking Dawn | ||
|author=Stephenie Meyer | |author=Stephenie Meyer | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=In the latest instalment of the Twilight series, it is time for Edward to make good on his promises to Bella and to the Volturi... but can he bring himself to hurt Bella quite that much? Whatever his decision someone will be betrayed – the Vampires, the Wolves, or Bella – and none of them are going to take it lying down. | |summary=In the latest instalment of the Twilight series, it is time for Edward to make good on his promises to Bella and to the Volturi... but can he bring himself to hurt Bella quite that much? Whatever his decision someone will be betrayed – the Vampires, the Wolves, or Bella – and none of them are going to take it lying down. | ||
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|title=I Am Legend | |title=I Am Legend | ||
|author=Richard Matheson | |author=Richard Matheson | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=Part of the Millennium SF Masterworks series, I Am Legend is the inspiration for many subsequent books and films. It's a groundbreaking novel and a must read for any fans of the genre, despite some superficial characterisation among the minor cast. | |summary=Part of the Millennium SF Masterworks series, I Am Legend is the inspiration for many subsequent books and films. It's a groundbreaking novel and a must read for any fans of the genre, despite some superficial characterisation among the minor cast. | ||
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|title=Once Bitten, Twice Shy | |title=Once Bitten, Twice Shy | ||
|author=Jennifer Rardin | |author=Jennifer Rardin | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=Human female and good male vampire go up against powerful enemies in this wittily-narrated comic horror. The pairing allows for a better than expected and dramatic romp. | |summary=Human female and good male vampire go up against powerful enemies in this wittily-narrated comic horror. The pairing allows for a better than expected and dramatic romp. | ||
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|title=Blood Bound (Mercy Thompson) | |title=Blood Bound (Mercy Thompson) | ||
|author=Patricia Briggs | |author=Patricia Briggs | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=The return of our heroine with a much bigger challenge – a demonic vampire (or is it vampiric demon?), intent on raising hell and casualty figures. The novel side of the series, shifted toward the feminine, political and gentle, is sometimes overbearing, but the adventure ultimately gritty and satisfying enough. | |summary=The return of our heroine with a much bigger challenge – a demonic vampire (or is it vampiric demon?), intent on raising hell and casualty figures. The novel side of the series, shifted toward the feminine, political and gentle, is sometimes overbearing, but the adventure ultimately gritty and satisfying enough. | ||
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|title=Blood Is The New Black | |title=Blood Is The New Black | ||
|author=Valerie Stivers | |author=Valerie Stivers | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=Would you die for fashion? Kate's new co-workers will, and she's a little bit alarmed when their deaths seem to come more and more frequently. Can she get to the bottom of the murders, and does she really want to know if there's any truth behind the gossip columnists' constant "vampire" rumours? | |summary=Would you die for fashion? Kate's new co-workers will, and she's a little bit alarmed when their deaths seem to come more and more frequently. Can she get to the bottom of the murders, and does she really want to know if there's any truth behind the gossip columnists' constant "vampire" rumours? | ||
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|title=The Kiss of Death | |title=The Kiss of Death | ||
|author=Marcus Sedgwick | |author=Marcus Sedgwick | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=Tense and claustrophobic Gothic novel set in eighteenth century Venice. Menace, threat, faith and hope combine to provide a tremendously atmospheric novel of great sophistication. Good stuff. | |summary=Tense and claustrophobic Gothic novel set in eighteenth century Venice. Menace, threat, faith and hope combine to provide a tremendously atmospheric novel of great sophistication. Good stuff. | ||
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|title=The Last Days | |title=The Last Days | ||
|author=Scott Westerfeld | |author=Scott Westerfeld | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=A wonderfully observed vignette of societal breakdown in this creepy vampire fantasy, with New York as a perfect backdrop. Readers of the first book in the series will see it slightly differently to the newbies. Recommended for fans of the genre. | |summary=A wonderfully observed vignette of societal breakdown in this creepy vampire fantasy, with New York as a perfect backdrop. Readers of the first book in the series will see it slightly differently to the newbies. Recommended for fans of the genre. | ||
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|title=One More Bite (Jaz Parks) | |title=One More Bite (Jaz Parks) | ||
|author=Jennifer Rardin | |author=Jennifer Rardin | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=The fifth in the series comes across as relatively self-contained, and possibly the best spread of comedy, action, spookiness and Twilight-styled vampire-lurving yet. | |summary=The fifth in the series comes across as relatively self-contained, and possibly the best spread of comedy, action, spookiness and Twilight-styled vampire-lurving yet. | ||
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|title=Sex, Lies and Vampires | |title=Sex, Lies and Vampires | ||
|author=Katie MacAlister | |author=Katie MacAlister | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=A woman finds a new vampire lover, and a host of problems that that entails in this light and fluffy urban fantasy rom-com blend. It reads as just that – a bizarre-sounding but entertaining mix of fun froth. | |summary=A woman finds a new vampire lover, and a host of problems that that entails in this light and fluffy urban fantasy rom-com blend. It reads as just that – a bizarre-sounding but entertaining mix of fun froth. | ||
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|title=Bitten to Death (Jaz Parks) | |title=Bitten to Death (Jaz Parks) | ||
|author=Jennifer Rardin | |author=Jennifer Rardin | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=A further adventure for the human killer of the undead with her vampire boss, sees past and future coincide and leaves many corpses as a result. The energy of the series is maintained, although this is strictly for fans of the previous books. | |summary=A further adventure for the human killer of the undead with her vampire boss, sees past and future coincide and leaves many corpses as a result. The energy of the series is maintained, although this is strictly for fans of the previous books. | ||
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Revision as of 12:52, 3 February 2024
You've read Dracula and devoured all the Anne Rice books. You love books about vampires but don't know which to read next. These are the books that scare us, that make us jump, that make us check under the bed for things that are going to bite us. Here are the best books about vampires. Why not tell us about your favourites? You may also enjoy our Top Ten Books For Children Who Love To Be Scared Silly.
Review ofBreaking Dawn by Stephenie MeyerIn the latest instalment of the Twilight series, it is time for Edward to make good on his promises to Bella and to the Volturi... but can he bring himself to hurt Bella quite that much? Whatever his decision someone will be betrayed – the Vampires, the Wolves, or Bella – and none of them are going to take it lying down. Full Review |
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Review ofI Am Legend by Richard MathesonPart of the Millennium SF Masterworks series, I Am Legend is the inspiration for many subsequent books and films. It's a groundbreaking novel and a must read for any fans of the genre, despite some superficial characterisation among the minor cast. Full Review |
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Review ofOnce Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
Human female and good male vampire go up against powerful enemies in this wittily-narrated comic horror. The pairing allows for a better than expected and dramatic romp. Full Review |
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Review ofBlood Bound (Mercy Thompson) by Patricia Briggs
The return of our heroine with a much bigger challenge – a demonic vampire (or is it vampiric demon?), intent on raising hell and casualty figures. The novel side of the series, shifted toward the feminine, political and gentle, is sometimes overbearing, but the adventure ultimately gritty and satisfying enough. Full Review |
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Review ofBlood Is The New Black by Valerie Stivers
Would you die for fashion? Kate's new co-workers will, and she's a little bit alarmed when their deaths seem to come more and more frequently. Can she get to the bottom of the murders, and does she really want to know if there's any truth behind the gossip columnists' constant "vampire" rumours? Full Review |
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Review ofThe Kiss of Death by Marcus Sedgwick
Tense and claustrophobic Gothic novel set in eighteenth century Venice. Menace, threat, faith and hope combine to provide a tremendously atmospheric novel of great sophistication. Good stuff. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Last Days by Scott Westerfeld
A wonderfully observed vignette of societal breakdown in this creepy vampire fantasy, with New York as a perfect backdrop. Readers of the first book in the series will see it slightly differently to the newbies. Recommended for fans of the genre. Full Review |
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Review ofOne More Bite (Jaz Parks) by Jennifer Rardin
The fifth in the series comes across as relatively self-contained, and possibly the best spread of comedy, action, spookiness and Twilight-styled vampire-lurving yet. Full Review |
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Review ofSex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister
A woman finds a new vampire lover, and a host of problems that that entails in this light and fluffy urban fantasy rom-com blend. It reads as just that – a bizarre-sounding but entertaining mix of fun froth. Full Review |
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Review ofBitten to Death (Jaz Parks) by Jennifer Rardin
A further adventure for the human killer of the undead with her vampire boss, sees past and future coincide and leaves many corpses as a result. The energy of the series is maintained, although this is strictly for fans of the previous books. Full Review |
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