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|title=Stoker's Manuscript

|author=Royce Prouty

|publisher=Arrow Books

|date=June 2013

|website=http://www.royceprouty.com/

|summary=A fantastic back-to-basics of the vampire novel with a twist, this is a seamless blend of fantasy, history and present day reality.

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In a world where vampires are the new romantic heroes, Stoker’s Manuscript is a bit of a Godsend. I, for one, am absolutely delighted to find some good old fashioned evil as sin, night dwelling, blood guzzling, crucifix hating Romanian villains. Of course, this means sacrificing sexiness, romance and attractively sulking out of a window but since what we get in exchange is stunning views of Transylvania, thought-through biology (for want of a better word) of the creatures and stakes that are elevated beyond one person, I say sharpen up the spike pit.