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30 fantasy books to read after Anno Dracula, by Newman, Kim, the closest match first.

  1. Carpe Jugulum

    1. Carpe Jugulum

    by Pratchett, Terry

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    This cleverly named comic fantasy novel from the 'Witches' subseries of the 'Discworld' novels, is an oddity amongst the dark, dangerous and terrible world of popular vampire novels today. This...

  2. Vampire

    2. Vampire

    by Steakley, John

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    From the moment you jump into Vampire$  to the moment you finish, it’s vicious action without apology. Steakley makes the vampire myth completely believable within the realms of his novel....

  3. Children Of The Night

    3. Children Of The Night

    by Simmons, Dan

    • On the same lists

    I’ve heard it said that it’s impossible for Dan Simmons to write a bad novel; I agree. A man with many talents (his Hyperion is considered one of Science Fictions...

  4. The Last Vampire

    4. The Last Vampire

    by Pike, Christopher

    • On the same lists

    If you've read Twilight, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, and company take note, this is the novel you ’ve been looking for. It is in fact one of the best...

  5. Fledgling

    5. Fledgling

    by Butler, Octavia E.

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    For a powerful vampire novel that tackles some of life’s important issues. Fledgling is not your standard vampire novel. So if you are expecting Twilight 7, don’t waste your time....

  6. The Vampyre

    6. The Vampyre

    by Polidori, John William

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    If you're looking to retrace history back to the roots of the dark and alluring vampire mythology, then Polidori's novella is the book for you. Accredited as one of the...

  7. Necroscope

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    7. Necroscope

    by Lumley, Brian

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    A Russian psychic who speaks to the dead and a British secret service, the vampire novel that began Lumley's Necroscope.

    Penned by British author, Brain Lumley, this series of horror novels blur the line between fantasy and reality. First and foremost a vampire novel, Necroscope follows the story of man...

  8. The Passage

    8. The Passage

    by Cronin, Justin

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    In a pastiche of sci-fi, fantasy and horror, Justin Cronin's novel 'The Passage' explores an apocalyptic universe where a secret government experiment gone wrong leaves vampires ruling the world while...

  9. They Thirst

    9. They Thirst

    by Mccammon, Robert

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    With such a chilling title, it's easy to think 'They Thirst' is going to be another gory addition to vampire fiction. To some extent, this is true as the city...

  10. The Twilight Saga

    10. The Twilight Saga

    by Meyer, Stephenie

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    It was inevitable that Myer's corny, teen vampire romance would be one of the best-selling fantasy series of this day and age. After a quite lull in the vampire fantasy...

  11. Dracula Unbound

    11. Dracula Unbound

    by Aldiss, Brian Wilson

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    The original Dracula had become firmly cemented in society as the novel that placed the spotlight on vampires, kick-starting a whole sub-genre of fantasy and horror. In 'Dracula Unbound', Brian...

  12. The Strain

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    12. The Strain

    by Toro, Guillermo Del

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    As the source material behind the hit TV shows of the same name, Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan's vampire horror novel has received massive publicity after the TV show's...

  13. The Historian

    13. The Historian

    by Kostova, Elizabeth

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    'The Historian' is a clever take on the modern vampire mythology, entwining the tale of the Romanian Prince, Vlad Tepes, and his vicious, vampiric personality…Count Dracula. Blurring the line between...

  14. The Vampire Diaries

    14. The Vampire Diaries

    by Clark, L. J. Smith, Aubrey

    • On the same lists

    Few people know that the popular television series, 'The Vampire Diaries', actually originated with a passionate series of the same name. Although there are some notable differences between the popular...

  15. The Vampire Tapestry

    15. The Vampire Tapestry

    by Charnas, Suzy Mckee

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    Carnas' 1980 novel is a truly enlightening read, giving an unusual insight into the existential identity crisis of a deranged and murdering vampire. Based on a vampire whose condition stems...

  16. Carmilla

    16. Carmilla

    by Fanu, Joseph Sheridan Le

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    The vampire novella that came before Dracula, a lonely girl and her mysterious, seductive visitor.

    Widely regarded as a classic addition to vampire fiction, 'Carmilla' is usually referred to as a novella rather than a full-length book. However, despite its short length, this captivating story...

  17. The House Of The Vampire

    17. The House Of The Vampire

    by Viereck, George Sylvester

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    This inventive interpretation of the vampire myth, with vampires feeding on more than just blood, was one of the first psychic vampire novels of its time. Considered a classic among...

  18. Varney The Vampire: Or

    18. Varney The Vampire: Or

    by Prest, Thomas Preskett

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    This 19th Century novel epitomizes the Gothic genre, centering on the dark, eccentric story of a bloodthirsty vampire and his crumbling aristocratic family. It has been an endless source of...

  19. The Blood Of The Vampire

    19. The Blood Of The Vampire

    by Marryat, Florence

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    Despite being published around the same time as Stoker’s ‘Dracula’, Marryat presents a vastly different and original tale. The ‘vampire’ in this novel has been argued to be a metaphor...

  20. Sunshine

    20. Sunshine

    by Mckinley, Robin

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    This exceptionally entertaining novel features a highly likable and relatable protagonist and a bunch of vampires that are a far more accurate representation of the blood sucking fiends, in comparison...

  21. House Of Night

    21. House Of Night

    by Cast, P. C.

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    This 12-part series took the teenage vampire sub-genre to new levels with its relatively original and relatable plot line. The authors of this series took a tired and overused genre...

  22. Vampire Earth

    22. Vampire Earth

    by Knight, E.e.

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    Humans have been conquered and now the vampires rule. That’s the premise of E.E. Knight’s wonderful Vampire Earth series. Vampire Earth is a skillful blending of different genres. It's one...

  23. Salem's Lot

    23. Salem's Lot

    by King, Stephen

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    Vampires come to a small Maine town, King's classic of creeping dread, inspired by Dracula.

    Coming in at a close third, well-known thriller and fantasy author, Stephen King, shocked readers with another enthralling fantasy novel, inspired by Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’. In his 1975 novel, Salem’s...

  24. Anno Dracula

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    24. Anno Dracula

    by Newman, Kim

    • Same author

    Londres 1888. Depuis que Dracula a épousé la reine Victoria, la terreur règne sur la capitale. Sous l'influence du sulfureux comte, les citoyens sont de plus en plus nombreux à...

  25. Anno Dracula: The Bloody Red Baron

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    25. Anno Dracula: The Bloody Red Baron

    by Newman, Kim

    • Same author

    Praise for Anno Dracula: "Kim Newman's Anno Dracula is back in print, and we must celebrate. It was the first mash-up of literature, history and vampires, and now, in a...

  26. Dracula Cha Cha Cha

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    26. Dracula Cha Cha Cha

    by Newman, Kim

    • Same author

    Written by award-winning novelist Kim Newman, this is a brand-new edition, with additional 40,000 word never-before-seen novella, of the popular third installment of the Anno Dracula series, Dracula Cha Cha...

  27. Johnny Alucard

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    27. Johnny Alucard

    by Newman, Kim

    • Same author

    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...

  28. I Am Legend

    28. I Am Legend

    by Matheson, Richard

    • On the same lists

    One of the first to make vampirism or zombies have a scientific origin with plenty of medical inquiry and rational causation provided.

    This is the story that influenced the zombie genre and popularized the concept of a worldwide zombie apocalypse. Robert Neville is the last human on the earth. He is immune...

  29. Dracula

    29. Dracula

    by Stoker, Bram

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    Though this book is not the first instance of vampires in literature, it is a defining story. It features more than just chilling storytelling; elements of horror, the gothic novel, sexual conventions, colonialism/post-colonialism, and immigration are all woven into this classic epistolary tale.

    Dracula will always reign as the true master vampire, the one creature in horror and fantasy who can simultaneously seduce and terrify. And don't let yourself think this is an...

  30. Interview With The Vampire

    30. Interview With The Vampire

    by Rice, Anne

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    A now classic tale of confession, this is the first book in Rice's Vampire Chronicles series. A complex story that blends the supernatural with the human condition; it will mesmerize readers. Particularly compelling amongst its pages is the story's philosophical inquiry.

    There was Dracula. And then there was Brad Pitt… err… Louis – the main character in what is one of the founding books of the genre. Before you read this...

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