Like all vampires once invited in, they decide to stay. Although this book concerns characters who have already appeared in earlier novels, you don’t need to have read them to enjoy this vampire content.Ĭount Maypyr and his family are invited to the naming ceremony of Magrat’s daughter. Vampires feature in several of his Discworld novels but in Carpe Jugulum they receive his specific treatment. Carpe Jugulum – Terry Pratchett Carpe JugulumĪs anyone with any knowledge of Terry Pratchett will know, Pratchett is the master of trope-bending fantasy. Carmilla is full of sexual tension and gothic romance, like all good classic vampire stories.Ĥ. As Laura falls under Carmilla’s spell, she has strange nightmares and feels weaker and weaker. But one night, a carriage appears carrying Carmilla, a mysterious woman prone to wandering around at night. It is the story of Laura, a woman who lives a lonely life in an isolated castle with her father. It is in books like these that the ever beloved vampire tropes were born and formed. Carmilla – Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu CarmillaĬarmilla is one of the oldest works of vampire fiction – older even than Dracula – and any discerning vampire fan should definitely have it on their list. Mustah and Yoji, another Bamboo, raise Kyo as best they can before Kyo starts to realise that they have a plan for him.ģ. Kyo is a boy saved by Mustah, a Bamboo (vampire), who takes him in when Kyp is orphaned.

It has an inventive take on the concept of vampires that goes quite significantly beyond the normal tropes.Ī Small Charred Face is divided into three sections, all of which function as a separate story within a larger narrative.

Some amazing horror and paranormal literature comes out of Japan, and A Small Charred Face deserves a place as one of the best vampire books. A Small Charred Face – Kazuki Sakuraba A Small Charred Face Diana forms an alliance with Matthew Clairmont, a vampire geneticist, and sets out to break the spell.Ģ. But in the library she finds a manuscript that helps her accidentally set a horde of demons, witches and vampires on the library, all looking for the manuscript that has been a much desired treasure. And whilst the show is a lot of things, Harkness’ books are also a fun and entertaining read.ĭiana Bishop is a scholar descended from witches, who would rather have nothing to do with magic. Thanks to the recent television series, A Discovery Of Witches has been enjoying a newfound popularity. A Discovery Of Witches – Deborah Harkness A Discovery Of Witches Let The Right One In – John Ajvide Lindqvistġ. The Coldest Girl In Cold Town – Holly Black A Discovery Of Witches – Deborah Harkness

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