Dracul

Name: Dracul
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SKU: 9781784164423
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The bestselling prequel to the most famous horror story of them all

By J. D. Barker and Dacre Stoker

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Summary

Dracul by J. D. Barker and Dacre Stoker is a prequel to Bram Stoker's classic novel, providing a chilling exploration of the life that inspired the famous Dracula story. The tale delves into the mysterious and dark events surrounding a young Bram Stoker and his family, uncovering supernatural elements and sinister encounters that foreshadow the legendary vampire lore. Set in the 19th century, it promises an eerie and atmospheric adventure into the roots of gothic horror.
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You might enjoy this thrilling tale if you're fascinated by Dracula's origins and crave a spine-chilling prequel filled with dark secrets, supernatural mysteries, and gothic atmosphere. Delving into the untold stories that inspired Bram Stoker, it weaves a tale of horror that will captivate fans of classic vampire lore and the supernatural.

Dracul

Desperate to leave a record of what he has witnessed, the young man scribbles out the events that brought him to this point - and tells an extraordinary tale of childhood illness, a mysterious nanny, and stories once thought to be fables now proved to be true.

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What readers are saying:

***** 'Gripping .

Written by Bram Stoker's great grand-nephew and a bestselling dark thriller writer, and authorized by the Stoker Estate, Dracul is the prequel to perhaps the most celebrated and terrifying horror story of them all . . .

Description

Written by Bram Stoker's great grand-nephew and a bestselling dark thriller writer, and authorised by the Stoker Estate, Dracul is the prequel to perhaps the most celebrated and terrifying horror story of them all.

Inspired by the notes Dracula's creator left behind, Dracul is a riveting, heart-stoppingly scary novel of Gothic suspense.

'Scary as hell. Gothic as decay.' – Josh Malerman

Dracul reveals not only the true origins of Dracula himself, but also of his creator, Bram Stoker, and of the elusive, enigmatic woman who connects them.

It is 1868, and a 21-year-old Bram Stoker has locked himself inside an abbey's tower to face off against a vile and ungodly beast. He is armed with mirrors, crucifixes, holy water, and a gun - and is kept company by a bottle of plum brandy. His fervent prayer is that he will survive this one night - a night that will prove to be the longest of his life.

Desperate to leave a record of what he has witnessed, the young man scribbles out the events that brought him to this point and tells an extraordinary tale of childhood illness, a mysterious nanny, and stories once thought to be fables now proved to be true.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dracul is acclaimed for its chilling and gothic atmosphere, offering a terrifying and thrilling narrative that pays homage to Bram Stoker's legacy. It combines suspense and horror in a way that keeps readers on edge, likened to experiencing a classic vampire story with fresh twists. The book is praised for its exploration of the origins of Dracula and adds depth to the vampire genre with its engaging and creepy storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784164423

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 409g

Pages: 608

Collections

Dacre Stoker Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Horror & Supernatural J. D. Barker Penguin Books

About the Author

Dacre Stoker (Author) A native of Montreal, Dacre Stoker is the great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker. He has taught Physical Education and Sciences for over twenty years in Canada and the U.S.A., is a Modern Pentathlete and an international and Olympic coach for Canada. He is also an avid player and coach of Real Tennis. As Bram Stoker's direct descendant, he manages the Stoker Estate and travels widely, giving presentations and talks on Dracula, vampires, Bram Stoker and his extraordinary legacy. The co-author of the bestselling official sequel to Dracula - Dracula the Un-Dead - and co-editor of The Lost Journal of Bram Stoker, he lives in South Carolina. J. D. Barker (Author) J. D. Barker was born and raised in Illinois and then moved to Florida where he gained a degree in business from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. As well as writing for music and pop culture magazines, including 25th Parallel, Seventeen and Teenbeat, he has been a ghost writer and book doctor. His acclaimed debut novel, Forsaken, was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award, while his second, The Fourth Monkey, has been an international success story. He lives with his family in Pennsylvania.