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Book Review of Vampires

Vampires
Vampires
Author: John Steakley
Genre: Horror
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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I read this book because I am a fan of the John Carpenter movie based on this book. This book is quite a twist on the stale vampire genre. If I had read this book before I saw the movie, I would have turned the movie off half way through in disgust. Yes the book in this case is many levels greater than the movie. I recommend this to anyone who likes or once liked the vampire genre and got a little bored or worn out from it. This one is a cut or bite above the vast majority of these types of stories. If you are a fan of the movie, read this book. If you are taking a break from vampire stories out of boredom, give this a try. Too bad Steakley is not a prolific writer. I will hunt for his small collection of I think 3 other novels after this one. Take a bite of this one, especially if you like the horror genre and a little tired of the Sookie Stackhouse-Stephanie Myer teen drivel out there, this is a book for adults.