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Anno Dracula - One Thousand Monsters

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In Anno Dracula - One Thousand Monsters, Kim Newman conjures a richly detailed, alternate history in which vampires are an integrated yet tumultuous part of society. Set in Japan during the Meiji era, the narrative follows Dracula's banished minions seeking refuge. Readers will find an intriguing blend of supernatural intrigue, cultural clash, and political tension within this dark, imaginative fantasy.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a thrilling mix of historical settings and vampire lore. It combines the intrigue of a parallel Victorian-era Japan with a gripping supernatural narrative. Fans of alternate history with a touch of horror and fantasy are likely to find its vivid world and imaginative storyline captivating.

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" There are no vampires in Japan. That is the position of the Emperor. The Emperor is wrong... "

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There are no vampires in Japan. That is the position of the Emperor. The Emperor is wrong...

Japan, 1899. A party of vampires exiled from Britain by Prince Dracula seeks refuge in Tokyo and are confined to Yokai Town, a ghetto where the Meiji Emperor keeps the country's vampires—bizarre creatures as different from European nosferatu as they are from living humans.

Dr Genevieve Dieudonne, Kostaki, a soldier, Daniel Dravot, a spy, and Christina Light, a revolutionary princess, try to survive in Yokai Town as forces within and outside its walls threaten to destroy the newcomers and the long-time residents.

What secret lies under the Temple of One Thousand Monsters?

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Anno Dracula - One Thousand Monsters by Kim Newman is praised for its rich, imaginative world-building and its ability to weave historical figures and fictional vampires into a cohesive narrative. The book is noted for its clever blend of genres, mixing horror, fantasy, and alternative history with a touch of dark humour. Readers appreciate Newman's inventive storytelling and the unique twists he brings to the vampire mythos. Some reviews mention a dense narrative that may require close attention, yet it ultimately provides a rewarding and immersive experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781165638

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 367g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Kim Newman is a well known and respected author and movie critic. He writes regularly for Empire Magazine and contributes to The Guardian, The Times, Time Out and others. He makes frequent appearances on radio and TV. He has won the Bram Stoker, International Horror Guild, British Fantasy and British Science Fiction Awards and been nominated for the Hugo, World Fantasy, and James Herbert Awards.

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