Dracula's Child
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4.3 • 12 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Evil never truly dies...and some legends live forever. The dark heart of Bram Stoker's classic is reborn; capturing the voice, tone, style and characters of the original yet with a modern sensibility this novel is perfect for fans of Dracula and contemporary horror.
"Inventive and spooky" Mark Gatiss, co-creator of the hit BBC series Dracula and Sherlock
It has been some years since Jonathan and Mina Harker survived their ordeal in Transylvania and, vanquishing Count Dracula, returned to England to try and live ordinary lives.
But shadows linger long in this world of blood feud and superstition - and, the older their son Quincey gets, the deeper the shadows that lengthen at the heart of the Harkers' marriage. Jonathan has turned back to drink; Mina finds herself isolated inside the confines of her own family; Quincey himself struggles to live up to a family of such high renown.
And when a gathering of old friends leads to unexpected tragedy, the very particular wounds in the heart of the Harkers' marriage are about to be exposed...
There is darkness both within the marriage and without - for new evil is arising on the Continent. A naturalist is bringing a new species of bat back to London; two English gentlemen, on their separate tours of the Continent, find a strange quixotic love for each other, and stumble into a calamity far worse than either has imagined; and the vestiges of something forgotten long ago is finally beginning to stir...
"This epic tale of madness, temptation, and political scandal set in early-twentieth-century England strikes a resonant chord with today's political climate" Booklist
'A patchwork of dark thrills, woven skilfully from new and familiar voices - Dracula's Child is a macabre delight' Aliya Whiteley, author of The Beauty
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Barnes (Cannonbridge) styles a fitting tribute to Bram Stoker's Dracula, matching the original's tone and epistolary form with this choice sequel set slightly over a decade after the original's conclusion. The Crew of Light reunites for the birthday of Jonathan and Mina Harker's school-aged son, Quincey. At their gathering, Professor Van Helsing falls critically ill after intoning a warning to "Beware... Strigoi... the White Tower... and the one-eyed man" and advising Quincey to fight for his soul. Each of the original cast members take their own paths to the realization that Van Helsing's warning portends Dracula's vengeful return. Meanwhile, a pair of travelers on a tour of the continent follows a mysterious guide named Ileana to Castle Dracula. Journal entries from Jonathan, Mina, and Dr. Seward alternate with the writings of the travelers as they're pulled into Dracula's service. Quincey, the eye of the storm, remains opaque until nearly the end, when he gets his own chance at narration, heightening the sense of mystery. Though fastidious fans of the original will notice moments when Barnes's modern sensibilities shine through, the action and intrigue delight. This adventurous and dread-inducing tale will have readers hooked.
