Friday, September 25, 2009

Free Book Friday: Dracula: The Un-Dead


I've got something special for Free Book Friday this week.

The book is DRACULA THE UN-DEAD, and it’s the sequel to Bram Stoker’s original classic DRACULA written by Bram Stoker’s great-grandnephew, Dacre Stoker and screenwriter Ian Holt

At last--the sequel to Bram Stoker's classic novel Dracula, written by his direct descendant and a Dracula historian

Bram Stoker's Dracula is the prototypical horror novel, an inspiration for the world's seemingly limitless fascination with vampires. Though many have tried to replicate Stoker's horror classic- in books, television shows, and movies-only the 1931 Bela Lugosi film bore the Stoker family's support.

Until now.

Dracula The Un-Dead is a bone-chilling sequel based on Bram Stoker's own handwritten notes for characters and plot threads excised from the original edition.

Dracula The Un-Dead begins in 1912, twenty-five years after Dracula "crumbled into dust." Van Helsing's protégé, Dr. Jack Seward, is now a disgraced morphine addict obsessed with stamping out evil across Europe. Meanwhile, an unknowing Quincey Harker, the grown son of Jonathan and Mina, leaves law school for the London stage, only to stumble upon the troubled production of "Dracula," directed and produced by Bram Stoker himself.

The play plunges Quincey into the world of his parents' terrible secrets, but before he can confront them he experiences evil in a way he had never imagined. One by one, the band of heroes that defeated Dracula a quarter-century ago is being hunted down. Could it be that Dracula somehow survived their attack and is seeking revenge? Or is their another force at work whose relentless purpose is to destroy anything and anyone associated with Dracula?

Dracula The Un-Dead is deeply researched, rich in character, thrills and scares, and lovingly crafted as both an extension and celebration of one of the most classic popular novels in literature.

For your chance to win a copy before they are even available in stores leave a comment on this post. One lucky winner will win.

Leave email contact info. US shipping only please.

Good luck a winner will be announced next Winner Wednesday.

31 comments:

Anonymous said...

I cannot wait for this book to be released! I have been anxiously awaiting this for what seems like forever. So interested in seeing where Bram might have taken these characters- does it match what I have always thought in my mind? So cool.

mariska said...

A must have book! I Love Bram's dracula story. It's been a long time to wait :)
Mariska

Ellz said...

This one looks like a keeper. Thanks for the giveaway Roxanne.

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Cyd said...

Looks great. Can't Wait.
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Judy said...

I still read my copy of DRACULA!!! I will put this on my list to buy, if I don't win :) It has been a long time coming.

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Amanda from Novel Addiction said...

Oooh, me me me! Lol. This looks so great. I loved reading Dracula.

Enter me, please!
Thank you!
Morning Glow

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Trent Kinsey said...

I am so going to read this book! I'm getting ready to add it to all my profile pages :D

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Vampire, Faeries and Wizards OH MY! said...

Oh that looks sooo good and in time for Halloween.... I loved the original Dracula, I can't wait to read this one !!!!

The Scarf Princess said...

So excited about this book! And I'm glad the story is coming from someone in the family who I think will take extra care to live up to the greatness of the original story.

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Anonymous said...

This book sounds AMAZING!!! Count me in.

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SharonJM said...

This sequel has an interesting premise. By using the notes from the original author, it in my opinion, will insure that the authors voice will be authentic.

tetewa said...

I want to be included! tWarner419@aol.com

Karin said...

Wow! This sounds like a great book. I love the original Dracula so I look forward to reading this.

Carmen R said...

Wow great contest. I would love to get my hands on this book.


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katsrus said...

Would love to win this book! Thanks for the contest.



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Author L. K. Johnson said...

I have always loved Dracula and I am now even more mesmerized by today's versions of vampires. Their sexuality has always intriqued me. Your book looks like it would be one I would devour time and time again.

Witchy Woman said...

Oh! my gosh! I loved the original but to have the sequel.Ahhh!!Please add me to the list. I'll be stirring my cauldron for good luck!

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Thanks Roxanne & TGIF!

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Anonymous said...

I cannot wait for this book to come out. I have so wanted this book.

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Asylumgirl said...

Wow, I had not heard of this story. I'm definitely gonna have to get my hands on a copy.

Deidre
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Debby said...

What a neat idea. I can't waot for this book. thanks

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Karen W. said...

I have been *so* excited about this book!

Thanks for the contest!

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Donna said...

I would love to be counted for the book giveaway. I'm pretty excited about this book.

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donnas said...

Please include me. I am so excited this is coming out.

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booklover0226 said...

It will be interesting if the writing styles between the two authors are similar.

Thanks,
Tracey
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Ms. Asphyxia said...

I definitely want to win this. If I don't, I'll just end up buying it anyway. :P

Valorie
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Anonymous said...

I would love to have this...Thanks for having all these wonderful contests.

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Sage Ravenwood said...

Wicked Awesome! I was excited to see this book come out. Please include me in this drawing. Thanks! Indigo

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heatherzilla said...

OMG! How have I not heard of this?!?!? I have added this to the top of my wish list. Please include me in the giveaway.
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Mishel (P.S. I Love Books) said...

Oooh =) I'd love a chance to win this!!

You're awesome for giving a copy away.

Thanks,

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Meljprincess said...

Ohmygoth! Fangs for telling me about this book. I love the novel DRACULA and look forward to reading the sequel. It would be very cool to meet Dacre! I just got a new iPhone and DRACULA is available as a free download. I can read it over and over. And I vill. Vinning this gem would make me bloody happy!

Mel K.
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