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Johnny Alucard

by Newman, Kim

Description

Transylvania 1976 and the vampire Kate Reed is on the set of Francis Ford Coppola’s troubled production of Dracula. Fallen from grace and driven from the British Empire, the Count himself seems long gone. A relic of the past. But when Kate helps a young vampire outcast begin a new life in America, a fresh monster is born. He reinvents himself as Johnny Pop and makes his name selling a dangerously addictive drug that confers vampire powers on its users. As Johnny stalks the streets of Manhattan and Hollywood, sinking his fangs ever deeper into the zeitgeist of 1980s America, it seems the past might not be dead after all…

About the Author

Newman, Kim

Kim Newman is an English author and film critic known for his works in the horror and science fiction genres. He was born in London in 1959.Newman's most notable works include the "Anno Dracula" series, which explores a world where Count Dracula has successfully taken over Victorian England, and the "Diogenes Club" series, which tells the story of a secret organization that investigates supernatural events and phenomena.Newman's writing is known for its clever references and homages to classic horror and science fiction, as well as its exploration of themes such as identity, power, and the supernatural. He has won several awards for his writing, including the Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel in 2014 for "An English Ghost Story."In addition to his writing, Newman is also a film critic and has written several books on film and television. He continues to write and publish new novels and stories, and his works are enjoyed by fans of horror and science fiction around the world.

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