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233. Simmons, Wm. Mark. One Foot in the Grave. New York: Baen, 1996. Paperback. |
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Christopher Csejthe has lost his appetite and can no longer stand the sunlight. He thinks he is dying. But the truth is he is an anomaly a human slowly transforming into a vampire. One enclave leader of the undead feels a dangerous being such as this must be eliminated. Another, however, is willing to give him protection. In fact this powerful nosferatu, Stephan, makes Chris an offer: stay in his territory or die permanently. Stephan also allows a human medical doctor to study Chris's condition in the hope of finding answers to many questions about vampirism. This story is narrated by Chris, who comes forth with witty repartee even while in some rather horrifying situations. |
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Note: Vampire aficionados will recognize Chris's family name as that of Elizabeth Bathory's castle; however, that connection is not mentioned in this novel. |
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234. Smith, Robert Arthur. Vampire Notes. New York: Fawcett, 1989. Paperback. |
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George, a producer with a recent run of theater flops, is hired by the rich and eccentric Mr. Mornay to produce a play. George's happiness turns to horror when he begins to suspect that Mornay is a vampire and that the new play will be used for a diabolical purpose. |
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235. Somtow, S. P. Timmy Valentine series. |
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The central character of this trilogy is Timmy Valentine, a prepubescent 2,000-year-old vampire and, in today's world, a rock star of immense popularity. He has also reached a point of personal crisis. His developing conscience leads him to sympathize with his human victims and have feelings of guilt for the vampire predators that many of them become. While trying to come to terms with evil he finds within himself, Timmy must also protect himself from a group of thrill-seeking vampire hunters who have some potent magic on their side. At one point Timmy gives up his vampire essence to a lookalike named Angel Todd, a character with a truly demonic nature. There is a host of subplots and a plethora of characters, plus no end of graphic violence. But, even with the splatter punk approach found in many scenes, there is, oddly enough, a feeling of spirituality to the entire work. |
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