Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
Dracul by J.D. Barker, Dacre Stoker Series: Stoker's Dracula #1
Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, Penguin Audio on October 2, 2018
Genres: Fiction / Horror
Pages: 512
Format: Audiobook, Hardcover
Source: Purchased
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The prequel to Dracula, inspired by notes and texts left behind by the author of the classic novel, Dracul is a supernatural thriller that reveals not only Dracula’s true origins but Bram Stoker’s—and the tale of the enigmatic woman who connects them.
It is 1868, and a twenty-one-year-old Bram Stoker waits in a desolate tower to face an indescribable evil. Armed only with crucifixes, holy water, and a rifle, he prays to survive a single night, the longest of his life. Desperate to record what he has witnessed, Bram scribbles down the events that led him here...
A sickly child, Bram spent his early days bedridden in his parents' Dublin home, tended to by his caretaker, a young woman named Ellen Crone. When a string of strange deaths occur in a nearby town, Bram and his sister Matilda detect a pattern of bizarre behavior by Ellen—a mystery that deepens chillingly until Ellen vanishes suddenly from their lives. Years later, Matilda returns from studying in Paris to tell Bram the news that she has seen Ellen—and that the nightmare they've thought long ended is only beginning.
Why did I add Dracul to my bookshelf?
I was drawn to this book from the moment I saw it. I can’t tell you why since I haven’t even read Dracula. My mind is a weird place sometimes. I actually pre-ordered the audiobook which is something that I rarely do and I have picked up a hardcover copy for my shelves more recently. I did start it once and quickly realized it wasn’t what I was in the mood for. I hope to give it another try sometime soon.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?
That’s interesting and definitely a book that would appeal to fans.
I’ve never read Dracula, either, but this still sounds interesting.
Oooh, this looks good. LOL, I’ve given in to impulse and preordered.
This does sound quite chilling. I read Dracula once but it was years ago…
It sounds interesting but probably not something I’d pick up – and you have both the audio AND a book? Guess you definitely plan on reading it! Happy Reading.
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
I haven’t read the original Dracula but I want to and I’m so curious when I see this was based off the author’s notes. I’m so curious and I hope you read it soon and share your thoughts!