Dracula: A Mystery Story
Paperback Published on: 01/08/2013
Price: £7.99
Synopsis
A gripping gothic tale from the majestic Bram Stoker, which led to the birth of a legend and stoked the fertile imagination of film-makers, artists and novelists. When Jonathan Harker visits the remote Transylvanian castle of Count Dracula, little does he know that he will become a captive of the undead! Stalked by inhuman creatures, in a tale dripping with chilling tension that spins us across Europe, Harker and his friends must try to resist falling prey to the ultimate horror, and lead a resistance that converges on a final and devastating battle for survival.
FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and fantasy to science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic. Each book features a brand new biography and glossary of Literary, Gothic and Victorian terms.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
- ISBN: 9780857754653
- Number of pages: 384
- Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 22 mm
- Weight: 260g
Customer Reviews
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Excellent
I simply loved this book, we read it in my rec at sixth form. Most of the people in my group couldn't be bothered reading it, but i stuck with it and I am ... READ MORE
Dracula
The first half was so good. Exciting and scary and fast paced and then the second half was just draggy! Why did it go so boring? I got slightly fed up with... READ MORE
Different Composition
I bought this book for my son. Myself, I was attracted to the illustration on the front cover as I like books I buy to be aesthetically pleasing! He is rea... READ MORE
Stunning edition
I haven't read this yet, but discovered the book in Stratford-Upon-Avon's wonderful Waterstones and couldn't resist buying it. The collection of classics w... READ MORE
Dracula
Lovely book and beautifully bound but it’s not illustrated. A bit disappointed.
Brilliant
One of most renowned horror stories, & the most well known vampire novel & it is Brilliant . I also love the cover design for this book :)
An incredible, timeless read
This book is the paragon of horror: a classic, thought-provoking shocker with an amazing story of good versus evil.
I have never read another supernatural ... READ MORE
The defining moment in horror novels
The story of Dracula is one that has aged extremely well; the setting, characters and writing style all bring the suspense and terror of the page. Having a... READ MORE
Classic book,top notch recording
I had a copy of this radio recording which i taped as the story was originally broadcast back in the early 1990's. And of course over the years it got lost... READ MORE
Classic story still one of the best
The true original, where it all started and a phenomenon that spawned a generation and more of copy cat stories and movies. Yes of course it is off its age... READ MORE
Dracula
This is such a wonderful book - you really can understand why it's a classic. Not only is the plot dark and intrigueing, but so is the story telling: I lov... READ MORE
inexpensive, original, satisfying
i bought this online with my gift card and the buying experience was great. it arrived at my home promptly, and was in perfect condition.
after reading the... READ MORE
Classic story still one of the best
The true original, where it all started and a phenomenon that spawned a generation and more of copy cat stories and movies. Yes of course it is off its age... READ MORE
Dracula
I believe myself to be a cynical type of person. Scoffing at movies and books that are supposed to induce terror...can you see where this is heading? A g... READ MORE
Dracula
This is a book that you got to get into before your really enjoying it. At first I was close to giving up as I didnt understand the story, but now after I ... READ MORE
Dracula
The template for all horror stories. A timeless classic and enduring tale of good verus evil.For anyone wanting to become a horror writer they can do no b... READ MORE
Chilling!
I really would love to give a detailed and acurate analysis of this book but I'm afraid this would take my entire lifetime! Dracula himself is terrifying y... READ MORE
A classic of English-language literature...
'Dracula' is one of the most popular pieces of literature in English, and having returned to it for a second time myself, I think it has aged remarkably we... READ MORE
I enjoyed it very much
When Jonathan Harker travelled to Transylvania to visit Count Dracula he didn’t know that this would enable the vampire to terrorize Britain.
I enjoyed rea... READ MORE
Dracula
Dracula is a book that I will read once a year. Usually around Halloween.
One of the originals, one of the best
The story begins with Jonathan Harker, a young solicitor who visits Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with buying a house in London. It doesn't take too... READ MORE
Tense gothic classic
Like a Portrait of Dorian Gray, Frankenstein and A Woman in White, this is a must read Gothic classic which doesn’t disappoint. Forget Christopher Lee and... READ MORE
Eternal Terror
"Dracula" by Bram Stoker is an absolute classic that has stood the test of time for good reason. This gothic masterpiece is filled with suspense, intrigue,... READ MORE
Absolutely brilliant until the last 100 pages, would still recommend though
Dracula starts as a brilliant novel. It is a real page turner, it is wonderfully horrific and haunting. It is presented through journal entries from a numb... READ MORE
Timeless classic
The original vampire classic, so we'll written in a style that is absolutely timeless, could have been written today, the language, the setting and the way... READ MORE
Not The Original Text
I bought this book recently, mistakenly thinking that it was the original novel by Bram Stoker. The original Stoker novel was published in 1897. However,... READ MORE
Must- read gothic classic.
This book is one of my all time favourites and would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of gothic literature. The book is written through letters and page... READ MORE
Lovely book
Beautiful cover, great book
A very good classic to sink my teeth into
This classic is set out as diary entries before and after the events and it makes me want to go back for more.
An Atmospheric Read That Gripped Me More Than Anticipated
Actual Rating: 3.5
I want you to believe...to believe in things that you cannot.”
Years ago, when in desperate need of a distraction and options were lim... READ MORE
A cracking good read
A story that touches the fears that we all have within us and that we don't understand the essence of them.
Another review
This was a novel I have been wanting to read for a very long time and I am glad that I have finally taken the time to do this. Since this is such a classic... READ MORE
Do you really know the Dracula story?
When a Facebook Group I’m a member of, suggested reading Dracula, coming up to Halloween, I thought I’d give it a go. Never having read it before and not h... READ MORE
Boring
I first read this book when I was still at school, and I absolutely loved it. It was my favourite book for many years after that. However, when I tried t... READ MORE
Good building of tension
I wanted to discover the original story given there’s 30 something film versions. I hadn’t realised that Dracula travelled to England. Quite clever buildin... READ MORE
A must read, although long
The story is a classic, there is no denying that. The first half is very engaging, with a lot of characters being introduced and a lot of action. The secon... READ MORE
Not for reading.
I recommend you don't buy these books if you intend to read them. I have had my copy for 1 month and have barely touched, but as soon as I did the printing... READ MORE
‘’You think you have left me without a place to rest; but I have more. My revenge is just begun! I spread it over centuries, and time is on my side.’’
‘’To us for ever are the gates of Heaven shut; for who shall open them to us again?’’
When I first read Dracula years and years ago, I was angry with th... READ MORE
One of the best (and scariest) book ever written!
WOW! Just WOW! There are no words to describe it. Although, some (only some) frights can be considered bleak nowadays.
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