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Actress Barbeau and bestseller Scott (The Alchemyst) give a novel twist to one of the hoariest clichés of vampire lore in this compulsively readable dark fantasy. Secret vampires in the film industry have concocted vampire myths and disseminated them through horror movies to mislead superstitious humans (e.g., real vampires can walk by day). One of the biggest bamboozlers is Ovsanna Moore, a seductive centuries-old vampire currently producing and acting in B-movies with titles like Vatican Vampyres. When humans and vampires in her studio entourage begin dying spectacularly gruesome deaths, Ovsanna knows that someone is specifically targeting her. Since it's just a matter of time before investigating detective Peter King uncovers Ovsanna's vampire pedigree, she must solve the mystery or die and resurface somewhere else. Alternate chapters from Peter and Ovsanna's limited points of view build narrative tension. Briskly paced and full of fang-in-cheek humor, this novel is one of the more entertaining recent works of supernatural noir. (Aug.)
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Actress Barbeau and bestseller Scott (The Alchemyst) give a novel twist to one of the hoariest clichés of vampire lore in this compulsively readable dark fantasy. Secret vampires in the film industry have concocted vampire myths and disseminated them through horror movies to mislead superstitious humans (e.g., real vampires can walk by day). One of the biggest bamboozlers is Ovsanna Moore, a seductive centuries-old vampire currently producing and acting in B-movies with titles like Vatican Vampyres. When humans and vampires in her studio entourage begin dying spectacularly gruesome deaths, Ovsanna knows that someone is specifically targeting her. Since it's just a matter of time before investigating detective Peter King uncovers Ovsanna's vampire pedigree, she must solve the mystery or “die” and resurface somewhere else. Alternate chapters from Peter and Ovsanna's limited points of view build narrative tension. Briskly paced and full of fang-in-cheek humor, this novel is one of the more entertaining recent works of supernatural noir. (Aug.)

Praise for Vampyres of Hollywood

“Sexy, funny and gory--and that's just the first chapter. If I'd known she could write like this, I would've stuck around a little longer."
--John Carpenter, acclaimed Hollywood horror director of Halloween, The Fog, and The Thing

"A must read for horror and dark fantasy fans alike....[Barbeau and Scott] have created a marvelous, unique tale...that puts a very clever and often darkly humorous twist on every vampire cliche that's ever been invented." --BookLoons Reviews

“VAMPYRES OF HOLLYWOOD is exactly the delicious hybrid its name implies…equal parts wit, romance, mystery, and gore.” —Julie Smith, author of P.I. ON A HOT TIN ROOF

"Behind-the-scenes-Hollywood, the A-List, the attitude and the undead, VAMPYRES OF HOLLYWOOD has it all!" —Cara Black, author of MURDER ON THE ILE SAINT-LOUIS

“Clever, fast-paced and incredibly fresh, VAMPYRES OF HOLLYWOOD is the best novel I’ve read in years. I can’t wait for a sequel.” —Lori Handeland, USA Today Bestselling Author, RITA Award Winning Author of ANY GIVEN DOOMSDAY

“VAMPYRES OF HOLLYWOOD [is] funny, gory, and filled with supernatural thrills. Adrienne Barbeau's behind-the-scene insights into the workings and vanity of Hollywood are spot on..” —Loraine Despres, author of THE SCANDALOUS SUMMER OF SISSY LEBLANC

“Devastatingly funny and deliciously snarky, VAMPYRES OF HOLLYWOOD is a whirlwind of action and a take on vampyres you will never forget. With a splash of romance and just the right amount of fang-rattling violence, this unique bit of genius will keep you reading all night.” —Cheyenne McCray, New York Times bestselling author of SHADOW MAGIC

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Product Details

Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books (July 8, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312367228
ISBN-13: 978-0312367220
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying vamp mystery, July 14, 2008

By	Tawny R. Brooks "trb" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a fan of vampire fiction and I got hooked within the first few pages of this book. A highly satisfying mystery, if just a tad bit more gory than I would have liked. I enjoyed the interesting devise of first person narrative from both main characters-identified by a gun for the cop and lush lips with fangs for the vamp. Highly enjoyable! If you like vampire fiction, I'd also recommend Lynsay Sand's Argeneau series.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Pretty bad, January 26, 2009

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Starts well, but then it is poorly written. The constant name dropping of famous characters is annoying, the situations risible, the attempts to describe historical facts really bad (like "something the moors designed in Spain 200 years ago"? hello? they were completely gone in 1492, make it more like 900 years ago), the characters are flat caricatures.... I am giving up on it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Hollywood feel to a Vampire story, August 9, 2008

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Hollywood cop, Peter King is under pressure to solve a bizzare string of murders. Some of Hollywood's greatest talents are being murdered--in exceptionally disgusting manners. King is well-equipped for the job--his mother was a bit player herself and stays current on all the stars. Still, if he doesn't act quickly, he'll be out on the street. One thing he knows is, Scream-Queen Ovsanna Moore seems to be the connecting link to all the victims. What King has to decide is whether she's the killer or the next victim.

Ovsanna Moore has followed in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother starring in countless low-budget Hollywood monster films. Only a few know her secret--that they weren't really her mother and grandmother at all but Ovsanna herself. Over five hundred years old, Ovsanna helped create Hollywood and has made herself Queen of the area. Orson Wells, Douglas Fairbanks, Rudolf Valentino, and several others are among her creations and, despite rumors to the contrary, they're still alive--or at least undead. But they're very worried--a vampyre hunter is on the loose and if Ovsanna doesn't vanish, they've decided they'll force the issue.

Authors Adrienne Barbeau and Michael Scott combine to create a vision of Hollywood that's exact enough in the details to make the suspension of belief required to accept vampyres running the place to see easy. Ovsanna, in particular, comes off sympathetically--with her cynical attitude toward Hollywood, her willingness to fight for what she's made her own, and her ability to control some of Hollywood's scariest ancient stars. Bringing in old-time stars like Orson Wells adds a nice touch.

VAMPYRES OF HOLLYWOOD rides a bit on the recent vampire wave, but it's definitely an enjoyable addition to the genre, with the Hollywood angle adding to the interest.

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