Dr. Chris syllabus of vampire fiction (and some nonfiction)
Explore Dr. Chris's curated syllabus of vampire fiction and nonfiction—essential reads for vampire lore enthusiasts. Discover classic and modern books on vampire mythology, literature, and culture.
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Sisters of the Night:
by Chelsea Q. Yarbro
In Bram Stoker's dark classic Dracula, three "weird sisters," make a brief but unforgettable appearance. The beautiful, mad brides of the vampire lord, their untold …
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In the Face of Death
by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
This erotic and historical vampire novel is set in America in the years before and during the Civil War and features Madelaine de Montalia, sometime …
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A Candle For D'Artagnan
by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
In the sequel to Crusader's Torch, Atta Olivia Clemens arrives in France to serve Cardinal Mazarin, meets D'Artagnan, and finds a way to end her …
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Blood Price
by Tanya Huff
In the distant future, humans and several other races have been granted membership in the Confederation -- at a price. They must act as soldier/protectors …
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Cold Streets
by Patricia Nead Elrod
Vampire detective Jack Fleming's Lady Crymsyn nightclub is the favorite haunt for Chicago's elite. But among his patrons lurks a smarmy blackmailer and a dangerous …
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Red Death
by P. N. Elrod
In this introduction to the series, young Jonathan Barrett arrives in London in 1773 to pursue his college education. His fate among the undead is …
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Incubus Dreams
by Laurell K. Hamilton
In the latest novel in Hamilton's "New York Times" bestselling series, a vampire serial killer who preys on strippers is on the loose. Called in …
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The Vampire Lestat
by Anne Rice
#1 New York Times Bestselling author - Surrender to fiction's greatest creature of the night - Book II of the Vampire Chronicles The vampire hero …
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Fevre Dream
by George R. R. Martin
When struggling riverboat captain Abner Marsh receives an offer of partnership from a wealthy aristocrat, he suspects something’s amiss. But when he meets the hauntingly …
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Possession
by Lori Herter
A lonely musician and maker of violins dreams of creating the perfect instrument and finds a way to realize her dream when she falls passionately …
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Search for a Soul
by Rosemarie Bishop
This story is about a vampire's struggle with the human condition coupled with his struggle to accept his vampirism as he attempts to make sense …
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The Dark Blood of Poppies
by Freda Warrington
The ballerina Violette Lenoir has fallen victim to the bite of the vampire Charlotte. Her fire and energy have fuelled a terrifying change and a …
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Forever and the Night
by Linda Lael Miller
An ordinary woman ignites passion in an extraordinary man--he's a vampire, a handsome, artistic young man turned into a night stalker against his will.
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Dracula
by Leonard Wolf
A celebration of the Dracula legend - it's origins, incarnations and impact on Western culture. Written by someone considered to be the World's premier Dracula …
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The Essential Dracula
by Bram Stoker
An essay on the history of the vampire myth in literature accompanies an annotated version of the classic vampire tale.
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Wings in the Night
by Maggie Shayne
A reissue of the first three books of the Wings in the night series: Twilight phantasies (1), Twilight memories (2) and Twilight illusions (3).
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Under the Fang
by Sally Peters
"The ultimate vampire anthology. Imagine a time when a new and terrible plague infects humankind a plague far more hideous, more terrifying than any virus …