The Book of Common Dread [Import] [Paperback]

Brent Jeffrey Monahan (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: New English Library Ltd (May 18, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340638230
• ISBN-13: 978-0340638231
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

More About the Author

see www.brentmonahan.com

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasing departure from the common mythos, February 8, 2001

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"gordonis" (Buffalo, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Common Dread (Paperback)

I have to disagree with some of the other reviewrs of this book who may have found it less than pleasing. Monahan gives us a fresh view on the common vampiric myth and brings it up to a modern level. I found it to be more light-hearted than the Anne Rice series with less voluminous expounding on virtue, feelings and setting. Monahan has delivered a work that tantilizes with just enough background to make it interesting and believable yet leave the reader wanting more (which can be found in the sequel).

This book is not for those seeking the lengthy ramblings of Anne Rice whom I found boring at many times. It is more action oriented and focuses on mystery.

The plot has to do with demonic forces wishing to destroy a certain set of ancient scrolls which could be their undoing. The vehicle of these forces is a vampire. The main character (Simon) is set to stop the destruction of the scrolls and kill the vampire, until....

You'll just have to read it yourself to find out what goes on!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Book of Common Dread by Brent Monahan, November 15, 2002

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Minh D. (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Common Dread (Paperback)

I absolutely recommend the book THE BOOK OF COMMON DREAD by Brent Monahan. This book was very exciting and it kept me engrossed in the plot up until the very last page. The book was well written and the concepts were amazing. Overall, the book was very enjoyable. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate this book a 9. The author, Brent Monahan, thought of things that most people would never think of. The concept of the book is not new, but he gives the authors of the vampire genre something to strive for. Brent Monahan has "raised the bar" on the vampire novel. The characters were both appealing and intriguing, and the plot really sucks you in. For example, in the prologue alone, a number of people suffer extremely violent deaths. Before the end of the book several more people are violently murdered. For the history buffs out there, there is also a bit of history intertwined into the story line. For example, the main character, Vincent DeVilbiss, was born in 1464 in Europe. If you like mysteries and new twists every couple of chapters you will enjoy reading THE BOOK OF COMMON DREAD by Brent Monahan.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hey, I liked it., August 12, 2000

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Gray (midwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Common Dread (Paperback)

I had not planned to write a review of this book, but I noticed that the posted reviews from other readers were very negative. What can I say? I liked it. I don't mind vampires who can take sunlight. I don't mind sexual content. I don't mind vampires who don't fit the traditional mold. I found this book enjoyable.