Quincey Morris, Vampire

When Dracula's murderer, Quincey Morris, also is killed, he returns from the dead as a vampire. Morris finds companionship in his former enemy and eventually with his old friends, despite a struggle to accept his new existence and convince people that he is not an evil vampire. Elrod takes Bram Stoker's tale and retells the story seemingly supposing that readers were seeing only one side of the characters. Best if read with a familiarity of Dracula and vampire lore, the novel employs nineteenth-century language with subtle seduction and an ominous feel. Written as if storytelling, this book is for those who enjoy more description and emotion than action and dialogue. Readers might not know if the characters are truthful and will still wonder why some vampires are different from others, a fact that even Dracula cannot explain. Because the novel does not come back to Dracula in the end, it is likely that there will be further sequels as long as the undead keep living and people still want to kill them. This novel is not for the average teen reader but is necessary where there is an interest in vampire fiction. Plenty of blood sucking will entice fans of gore. English teachers might find this novel a useful way to interest students in Dracula, and librarians can recommend it to those who enjoyed the classic story or vampire fiction. Elrod is known for her vampire novels, and those who enjoy this genre may soon become her fans after reading Quincey Morris. VOYA CODES:4Q 2P S A/YA (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses;For the YA with a special interest in the subject;Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12;Adult and Young Adult). 2001, Baen, 336p, $6.99 pb. Ages 15 to Adult.Reviewer:Jennifer Bromann—VOYA, December 2001 (Vol. 24, No. 5)


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