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Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore

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"Look at me Dexter, look at my eyes." He did as she asked, and for the first time, he noticed the redness. Her eyes were like two ruby red pools and they were growing deeper with every passing second. She moved closer to him, took his hand in hers for the first time, and he was aware instantly of an energy, a sort of electricity flowing between them.

Brian L. Porter has done it again and I have to admit that he really messed with my mind in his short story Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore. The two main characters, Dexter and Christina are both investigative reporters, attempting to uncover the truth regarding the deaths of five people in Dracula country. All victims have been completely drained of their blood. Vampires? A "Crazy" at large? I think you will be as surprised as I was when you discover the answer to that question.

You know when you've made that order on Amazon and it's nearly $25? You've almost got free shipping, if only... But this time I had two books in mind that each cost less than $4. I should have saved one till next time I suppose, but patience kept me from purchasing them all through last year, so I just ordered both.

Dracula doesn't live here anymore is a fun evening's read. The cover picture makes me think of teenagers, but the story's more grown-up. Freelance reporter Dexter is on his way to Romania, investigating the hyped-up "vampire murders" that have been occurring there. His contact, Christina, introduces him to amazing scenery, fascinating history, and delightful tiny village inns in forgotten villages. She has other delights to offer too as Dexter begins to fall for her.

Can a wounded young man find love again? Is there any hope for transcontinental relationships? And do vampires exist? Dead bodies and live theories abound, and surprises, and a sweetly-born love. All that, in a 31-page novella with an absolutely perfect ending. If only Brian Porter's full-length novels were in paperback...

This is a short novel by a talented author which introduces some intriguing characters that I understand will be brought back in a full length novel in the near future. I highly recommend it to those who love Vampire stories and are interested in finding new characters to love and hate, to root for, and to fear. Can't wait to read more adventures of Alan Dexter and Christina...a match made in....well, you'll see.

A quick read but entertaining and well written. "Dracula Doesn't Live here Anymore" keeps the reader engaged from cover to cover following Alan Dexter and his search for the truth behind the supposed vampire killings in Romania. I enjoyed it very much. Dexter is a character I'd like to see more of.

-L.J. Boldyrev

This is an extremely engaging tale. While it is a short piece, you still get to know the principal characters remarkably well. First, you have the freelance reporter, Dexter, sent on assignment from London to Rumania to investigate and report on five brutal murders. Then, there's his local contact, Christina, a bewitchingly beautiful journalist, whose familiarity with local legends borders on the bizarre.

Dexter knows there is so much more to the story, and Christina, than appears on the surface, but he desparately seeks the comfort and safety of a 'logical' outcome. Who is Christina, and what role does she play in Dexter's life and the horrific murders that have occurred?

You'll have to read it to find out, and I guarantee, when it's finished, you will only want more. This story takes you on a thrill ride in the dark of night; one you won't want to end. Nothing less than five stars will do for this one.