“Good Evening,
Michelle had very kindly asked Xander
Buchan to write this guest post here at Tears of Crimson but he has had a very
busy week with his book launch and has been left quite…drained.
Therefore permit me to introduce myself; I
am your guest Blogger for today. Perhaps there is a slight chance that you have
heard my name before. But I fear it is more than likely drowned out by the
names of a thousand others who stand between me and… you. Who are these others
you ask? They have many names from the mundane to the extravagant: Lestat de
Lioncourt; Blade, Barnabas Collins; Michael; Elizabeth Báthory; Nosferatu;
Spike; Kraven; Edward Cullen *retches* and George Bush.
Sweet children, focus your ears. Amongst
the mob can you hear it? The lone name whispering to you – you alone!? Whilst
the vampire mob clamour for your attention can you hear the sound that acts as
the foundation, the sound of a name that began it all? A name that gives birth
to those that come after, a name that instils terror among each of them and
would see them tear at themselves for fear of meeting me. I am… Dracula.
In 1897, Irish novelist Bram Stoker documented my unsuccessful
attempt to... acquire properties and lands outside my beloved Transylvania.
Stoker’s manuscript was largely forgotten as, one by one, mankind made up its
own vampire stories. Now I’m back, badder than ever… and somewhat bemused to
see what the Vampire has become. I shall come to you, and we shall embrace. The
obstinate sunlight will cast its rays upon my pallid face and you shall look
closely to be sure! You shall see that I do NOT sparkle. The only glimmer you
shall find upon me will be your blood as it spills out from my thirsty, wet
lips.
My new castle is restored to its former
glory and I must have you round as my guest for dinner and drinks. I trust we
shall meet soon; your company will be most precious to me.
Michelle, see that your readers are
provided with directions to my estate. I answer your zeal with my fortune. D”
Amidst the current popularity for pretty vegetarian
vampires, a need has arisen to go back to the basics of horror; Dracula
Rekindled does exactly that. Debut
author Xander Buchan has written in a refreshing and contemporary style that
pays homage to Stoker’s original. This suspenseful follow-up sees the Original
Vampire return to unleash his malevolence upon a fresh population. He’s back
and badder than ever!
Synopsis:
Engaged couple
John and Lucy find their plans delayed by unforeseen events. A Goth student’s
PhD research digs up more than she bargained for, and a renowned Haematologist
discovers his ancestor, Van Helsing, was master of more than just medicine.
Amidst a series
of strange events and horrific discoveries, lands are being bought up in
Scotland; renovation work begins in a quaint coastal village to restore a
medieval castle ruin. Does the prestigious restoration, and its new owner, hold
any connection to the dark events unfolding?
As a dark force
rises, a secret history is uncovered – but could it even be believed? A
desperate hunt for answers leads to the farthest reaches of darkest Europe; has
an ancient foe returned to threaten mankind once more?
Dracula
Rekindled is available worldwide as both Kindle eBook and traditional 6”x 9”
Paperback, exclusively from Amazon.
Full details, and author blog, can be found
at www.dracularekindled.com
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Dearest Xander,
ReplyDeleteAs usual your beautiful words leave me breathless. Thank you for the honor of having you today at Tears of Crimson, I am humbled.
Yours Truly,
Michelle
A pure pleasure my dear - any time!
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