Night of Dracula

by Bela Jr. Lugosi, Christopher Schildt, Bela Jr. Lugosi

Book Overview

"Good evening. I am...Dracula." From the night-cloaked mountains of Transylvania he comes, a sinister figure whose very name is synonymous with the Living Dead. But in the gleaming urban landscapes of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743434528
• ISBN13: 9780743434522
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

The best contemporary Dracula

Great! One needs to say no more. If you like contemporary Dracula stories this is the one for you. At last a believable version of the age old classic. The book contains a twist like none other at the end. A must read for any fan of Lugosi.

Fantastic book!!

Christopher Schildt manages to capture in this unassuming mass-market paperback the essence and gothic elegance of Bram Stoker's original "Dracula." Schildt delivers this captivating and fast-paced story with a literary flair that will leave the reader hanging on every word. Fans of the horror genre and of the original Dracula story will love this book. Other readers will quickly find that "Night of Dracula" is as much of a love story and mystery as it is a "horror" book, and will thoroughly enjoy it as well.I can't wait to read Schildt's next book!

Highly recommended

I just finished reading this book and, while I have never written a review before, I feel that some of the comments made by another reviewer need clarifying, as this is far from an awful book. Christopher Schildt has done the unimaginable and written a contemporary Dracula book that is not cliche or boring. Bram Stoker's original characters are joined by Schildt's own, and all are exciting. The dynamism of these characters accurately portrays the conflict of the human condition, and the difficult choice between reason and emotion that we all face. Understand: this book is not simply a rehashing of Stoker's story, but rather an original story. And any educated reader will find that the mention of such topics as AIDS is by no means an added distraction or meaningless drivel, but an intelligent, albeit subtle, commentary on such a grave problem. Schildt's social conscience must be admired. Bottom-line: "Night of Dracula" is a well-written, enjoyable story, and well worth buying.

Great Book

I have just finished reading this book. It wasn't a copy of Stoker's work, nor was it a repeat of Universal Studios work. It was unique. In ever Dracula story Van Helsing cases after the vampire, with the help of Dr. Steward. I was really surprised when this plot took a different direction. It is filled with all sorts of great twists that are missing in other monster books like the ones released by David Jacaobs. What really took me by surprise was the ending. Wow I didn't see that one coming, much to my pleasant surprise. With that said, I would highly recommend this book. But remember, this isn't a repeat of Bram Stoker and I'm glad it wasn't. I know what happens in that story. I know how that plot goes. If you think you know what is going to happen in this book as a Dracula story you are in for a huge surprise and a pleasant one at that. This book is HIGHLY recommended.

A True Masterpiece Of Modern Horror And Suspense!

I cannot believe that someone came up with a new and exciting story for Dracula. The plot was spellbinding. I could not put it down. And the ending...well, I don't want to ruin the ending for others. I will say that I was taken completely by surprise. Christopher Schildt is a wonderful storyteller. He is a master of his craft. I am looking forward to his next novel. Bravo Christopher! Keep writing!