Even though it's not likely that those fifteen formerly released vampire tales are literally "the greatest" of their box, they're definitely good written, such a lot by means of unusual authors. past that, it's tricky to make generalizations in regards to the tales during this quantity. a few are lengthy and a few are brief; lots of the vampires are antagonists, yet a number of are strong men, or not less than attempting to do the appropriate factor. there's romance and tragedy, suspense and comedy.
Sillier entries contain "The Bat Is My Brother" through Robert Bloch, an early reliable vampire-bad vampire tale, predictably cliched in its portrayal of the evil vampire, and "Dayblood" via Roger Zelazny, a topsy-turvy point of view on vampires that by no means really overcomes its strained premise. "Valentine from a Vampire" through Daniel Ransom, with its victimized stable vampire and the guy who falls in love along with her, additionally by no means really manages to be convincing. on the contrary finish of the spectrum are the darkly romantic "In Darkness, Angels" by means of Eric Lustbader and Tanith Lee's "Red as Blood," a fairy story long past deliciously bad.
Seldom-reprinted tales comprise Jane Yolen's "Mama Gone," a child's personal story of redeeming the undead, and "Child of an historic City," Tad Williams's vampiric edition at the Thousand and One Nights.
There is a intensity and style to the easiest; the weakest are no less than attention-grabbing as curiosities. even if this e-book has little new to provide the proven vampire fiction collector, it's a strong starting point for a person serious about the range of vampire fiction available.
CONTENTS: Robert Bloch, "The Bat Is My Brother"; Eric Lustbader, "In Darkness, Angels"; Roger Zelazny, "Dayblood"; Brian Stableford, "The guy Who enjoyed the Vampire Lady"; Philip ok. Dick, "The Cookie Lady"; Robert McCammon, "The Miracle Mile"; David Drake, "Something needed to be Done"; Daniel Ransom, "! Valentine from a Vampire"; Jane Yolen, "Mama Gone"; Karl Edward Wagner, "Beyond Any Measure"; Tanith Lee, "Red As Blood"; Richard Matheson, "No Such factor As a Vampire"; S. P. Somtow, "The Vampire of Mallworld"; Tad Williams, "Child of an historic City"; Dan Simmons, "Shave and a Haircut, Bites"
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He had been sent by Willy to see how the renters were doing, but how they were doing was not something Jordan might be able to explain to anyone. Swathed in black from head to toe, Helen sat before a marble dressing table. It was covered with skulls topped with red candles. The wax as it melted looked like blood. In the distance, water trickled. Bats squeaked. Farther away, muffled sounds of construction intruded upon the stillness. She was staring into a mirror, putting on makeup. ” she whispered to the mirror, uncapping a tube of lipstick.
Demetrius,” she whispered. ” The skull raised high, she plucked another one up and brought it up to face the other. “My darling,” she moaned. “Oh, Diana . This is one weird chick. The moan became a wail as she clutched the two skulls to her chest and rocked back and forth. “Angelus, Angelus,” she keened. “Angelus, come to me. ” Footsteps sounded in the dark passageway. html neck to see who it was. Julian, the blond Englishman, swept in. He was dressed in a long robe covered with a kind of rectangle of purple, and a sort of backwards headband of gold leaves in his hair.
What’s the haps, gal toy? ” She blinked at him and stopped walking. Facing him, she searched his face. ” He wrinkled his nose. ” Then he cocked his head and gave her a questioning look. “What’s up? ” “It’s just that . ” She thought a moment. “No. ” She smiled and squared her shoulders. ” He smiled brightly. “I see. ” He closed his eyes. ” “Buffy here,” she said, as perkily as possible. ” He stared hard into her eyes. “Tell me what the hell is going on. Because I think you know, Buffy. ” She considered.