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Scarlet Letters: The Tale of the Vampire Mailman [Kindle Edition]

Allison M. Dickson
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Book Description

“It is perfectly normal to experience depression and ruminate morosely about your fate as an immortal. This is the one part Anne Rice got right. That and the steamy homoeroticism.” --“Vampires in Popular Culture,” Dexter Bloodgood’s Survival Guide for Modern Vampires, 19th Edition

His skin is blistered from the sun, he can't sleep at night, and he wants to suck the blood out of a raw steak, but mailman Louis Cross still can't believe his doctor's diagnosis: he's a vampire.

But it turns out the small town Doc has an agenda. He's an ancient creature of the night, and his people are an endangered species. His plan? To turn Louis along with half the town into vampires using a serum disguised as a flu shot.

Thanks to a handy book, DEXTER BLOODGOOD'S SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR MODERN VAMPIRES, Louis learns that being a vampire comes with all sorts of drawbacks (erectile dysfunction, anyone?), and when the new fledglings start to turn up missing or, in several cases, murdered and dismembered, he suspects the doctor's plans are a lot more sinister. He and his friends embark on an adventure to learn the absurd truths at the heart of vampire lore so they can save their town and give Louis back the only job he ever wanted: carrying the mail.

A satirical urban fantasy, Scarlet Letters: The Tale of the Vampire Mailman sticks its tongue firmly in its cheek and keeps it there.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Version 2.0 of this book was published on 2/20/12, correcting many mistakes found in the original version. If you have the original version and would like the updated one, you may do so by contacting Kindle customer service. I'm sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your support.


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About the Author

Allison M. Dickson is a prolific author of contemporary horror, fantasy, and science fiction stories. Her work has been downloaded by thousands of readers and has appeared in several publications and sites across the web. In addition to writing, she co-hosts a weekly podcast, Creative Commoners, which delves into the challenges of balancing the creative life with the practical one. Allison lives in Dayton, Ohio with her husband, children, and gigantic bob-tailed house cat. You can read more about her life through her blog at http://www.allisonmdickson.com.

Product Details

  • File Size: 418 KB
  • Print Length: 232 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0052UKD00
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Lending: Not Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #628,171 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A book you can sink your teeth into... August 6, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
This is a tale that seems like a straightforward vampire satire at first, but Dickson quickly launches the characters into a madcap adventure until you don't even know where the story is heading, but it doesn't matter... because you're laughing through every chapter. It's action, suspense, and humor wrapped into a delightful package.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A wicked vampire satire August 10, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
A fun twist on the vampire genre, Scarlet Letters is not quite like any other vampire story. The details on vampire physiology are quite amusing especially how vampires . . . Well, I don't want to ruin it. Let's just say it takes some very funny turns. It is a lot of fun.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable light reading February 28, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
A different take on vampire lore. Gotta love the best friend who stands by his newly made vampire friend through thick & thin. The villain is really vile in actions and deeds. Ending is a bit strained, but enjoyed the total storyline.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
What a fun book! This is a light-hearted vampire tale with plenty of humor -- actually had me laughing out loud in several spots. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Colleen Ray
4.0 out of 5 stars Great vacation book
I enjoyed this light book. It was entertaining in a way that I did not have to think about it.
Published 3 months ago by Tina Gill
4.0 out of 5 stars A smart, disgusting, vampire comedy ~
The story deserves 5 stars and I can't wait for the sequel - but this copy needs some minor editing so I'm going with 4. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J G
4.0 out of 5 stars prettty funny
Funny in a grossly humorous way. Lousis the mailman's doctor gives tainted flu shots. It took me a long time to read but made me laugh enough times to keep me going.
Published 6 months ago by Janice399
4.0 out of 5 stars Fang-tastic
Yet another wonderful work by Mrs. Dickson. There are a lot of vampire stories out there to choose from. This on the other hand is very different. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Anna Davis
3.0 out of 5 stars Started off good...
This was a book I picked up for free and may I say, the title doe not disappoint. This book is a quirky, humorous take on the vampires and even a little dark at times, even making... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Beth Muscat
4.0 out of 5 stars Allison Does Vampires
I was already reading another book, so only opened this one to ensure my Kindle version was formated properly. That was over a week ago. Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Cole
3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite as good
I love love love your other work Allison. This one was really in need of editing. A ton of "He Stan said" and "We they have to... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Bethica
5.0 out of 5 stars A vampire story...an intriguing blend of horror and humor
"Scarlet Letters: The Tale of the Vampire Mailman" is a stand alone vampire tale by author Allison M Dickson. Read more
Published 18 months ago by R. Nicholson
5.0 out of 5 stars Vampires and Viagra
Sick of those vampire stories that take themselves sooooo seriously? Here's your antidote. This is such a great summer reading book. Escapism at it's best. Read more
Published 22 months ago by apachesun
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More About the Author

Allison M. Dickson lives in southwest Ohio and has been writing since she could hold pencil to paper. It's only in recent years that she started treating the craft as a career. After earning a few small publishing credits, she started selling her short stories online, where she gained a decent following with such as "Dust" and "Vermin." She soon caught the attention of author and visionary Vincent Hobbes, and her relationship with Hobbes End Publishing solidified with her two contributions to the second volume of The Endlands, and finally with their acceptance of her upcoming debut novel, THE LAST SUPPER, which is being released in Spring or Summer of 2013. Additionally, her horrific thriller, STRINGS, which is an expansion of her hit short story "The Good Girls," is set to be released from Hobbes End in Fall/Winter of 2013.

Her other obsessions include food, movies, cracking bad jokes with her family over dinner, taking pictures of her giant cat, and harboring secret fantasies of being a Bond girl/sword-wielding martial arts master.

You can read more about her life through her blog at http://www.allisonmdickson.com.

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