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mysterious deaths, and it is discovered that someone unknown, unseen and undead has moved into Marsten House. Only Ben and a young boy, Mark Petrie, have the knowledge, belief, and courage needed to battle the nosferatu. This is a classic vampire tale with lots of creepy scenes and a terrifying atmosphere that builds and builds. Not for the faint of heart! |
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Note: A made-for-TV movie, 1979. |
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144. Kiraly, Marie (aka Elaine Bergstrom). Mina. New York: Berkley, 1994. |
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Dracula's dark kiss awakened a passion in Mina only hinted at in Stoker's novel. This story explores the erotic feelings that consume the new Mrs. Harker. It leads her on a search for the lover who may have survived Van Helsing's stake. |
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Element(s): Dracula, Romance. |
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145. Knight, Amarantha. The Darker Passions: Dracula. New York: Masquerade, 1993. Paperback. |
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This is an erotic retelling of Stoker's Dracula. Here Vlad Tepes is the human warlord-turned-vampire who entices with his sensual and sadomasochistic charm. There is just enough plot to string together detailed scenes of passion-laced S & M. Knight's version carries the dark atmosphere of the original and has its own poetic cadence. |
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Element(s): Romance (erotic). |
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146. Kurtinski, Pyotyr. Thirst. New York: Leisure, 1995. Paperback. |
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The immensely wealthy William Van Diemen, a vampire who feeds and kills without pity, lives in a spectacular home overlooking the Hudson River. Van Diemen has, in his estimation, a good life, but things begin to go wrong for him when a mysterious cartel decides it wants his land and will stop at nothing to get it. |
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147. Lackey, Mercedes. Children of the Night. New York: Tor, 1990. Paperback. |
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Series: Diana Tregarde Investigation |
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Diana Tregarde is a powerful witch. She needs to use all her special powers to track down and defeat monstrous soul-eaters haunting the streets of New York. Fortunately, she has the help of a handsome Frenchman who also happens to be a vampire. |
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Element(s): Mystery, Romance, SF/F. |
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