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Night Things: Dracula versus Frankenstein (The Night Things Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Terry M. West (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 54 ratings
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Author's Note 01/23: This is a newly edited and polished version of Night Things: Dracula vs Frankenstein. It also sports a new cover.

"Night Things won’t disappoint. It’s pure fun for those of us whose love of monsters from legend and the screen runs deep."-Jonathan Reitan, Scream the Horror Magazine


In a centuries-spanning tale, iconic literary monsters Dracula and Frankenstein, once close as brothers, now sworn enemies, clash in a final showdown beneath New York City. Set in a world much like ours, with a chilling twist—legendary creatures coexist with humans—the macabre melting pot of New York sees vampires, werewolves, zombies, and ghouls pursuing the American dream. Dracula, hailed as the Night Things' messiah, amasses an unstoppable army to eradicate humanity. Meanwhile, New York crime boss Johnny Stücke, Frankenstein's creation, strives to maintain peace, fearing extinction if Dracula unleashes his forces. Terry M. West, acclaimed horror author, delivers a standalone Night Things novel, revealing a world just slightly darker than our own.
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  1. Book 2 of 7
    The Night Things Series
  2. Print length
    238 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 18, 2016
  5. File size
    1141 KB
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Customers praise the book for its well-structured story and fast pacing. They find it enjoyable to read, with likable characters and an engaging plot. The book is described as a great, fun read for horror fans who appreciate gritty reality in their stories.

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6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it well-structured and engaging, with a brisk pace. The book is described as a novelette length, long enough to immerse themselves in the characters. Readers appreciate the unique take on classic monsters, breathing new life into familiar ones.

"...I enjoy the novelette sized story, it’s long enough to get into the characters, but it’s still lean and doesn’t stray from the core of the tale...." Read more

"I thought this was a very unique take on the old monster classics...." Read more

"...in our time but there are flashbacks throughout the book that help with the storyline. I was totally hooked, who doesn't like Frankenstein?..." Read more

"...This is a classically structured story, and things move along at a brisk pace for a fast and fun read. Highly recommended!" Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's fast pacing. They say it's an excellent story that pits horror's two top monsters against each other.

"Night Things - Dracula vs Frankenstein This is an excellent, fast-paced story that pits horror's two top monsters against each other while..." Read more

"...It was a well written,fast paced story about Dracula and Frankenstein battling it out in a modern day New York underground mafia type setting...." Read more

"...I was totally hooked, who doesn't like Frankenstein? The book is fast paced, the characters are likeable and some aren't, but loaded with every..." Read more

"...This is a classically structured story, and things move along at a brisk pace for a fast and fun read. Highly recommended!" Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the character development. They say the book is fast-paced and the characters are likable. The story is long enough to get into the characters, but still lean.

"...I enjoy the novelette sized story, it’s long enough to get into the characters, but it’s still lean and doesn’t stray from the core of the tale...." Read more

"...The characters felt real. And you could actually feel empathy for the bad guys...." Read more

"...The book is fast paced, the characters are likeable and some aren't, but loaded with every monster you can think of, zombies, wolves mermen...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable for horror fans who appreciate gritty reality in their stories. They describe it as a fast-paced, excellent story.

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"...story, and things move along at a brisk pace for a fast and fun read. Highly recommended!" Read more

"Overall, I enjoyed the read. The biggest difficulty I had was that it felt at times like a sequel, but I couldn't figure out to what...." Read more

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  • parlor of horror
    5.0 out of 5 stars For Monster Fans, a Battle Royale!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2016
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    Night Things - Dracula vs Frankenstein
    This is an excellent, fast-paced story that pits horror's two top monsters against each other while exposing the seedy, gritty underbelly of the big city. I enjoy the novelette sized story, it’s long enough to get into the characters, but it’s still lean and doesn’t stray from the core of the tale. Great reading for the horror fan that likes some gritty reality in their stories and a modern twist on familiar monsters. While we have the main bout between Dracula and Frankenstein, we also get zombies, werewolves, a mummy, and all forms of night creatures battling both humans and each other in this action packed reimagining of the classic monsters.
    Our beloved monsters are given new life, meaning and motivation by the skilled pen of Mr. West in this story. It's a complex interwoven tale that reveals different story lines from each of the main characters. If you are a monster movie fan, don't miss this...it's a great read! I just wish it would be adapted into a movie too!
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  • Arthur
    4.0 out of 5 stars And you could actually feel empathy for the bad guys. One of my favorite parts was the ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
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    I thought this was a very unique take on the old monster classics. It was a well written,fast paced story about Dracula and Frankenstein battling it out in a modern day New York underground mafia type setting. The characters felt real. And you could actually feel empathy for the bad guys. One of my favorite parts was the actual physical fight between Dracula and Frankenstein. It wasn't all "magic." I did love the ending. I feel that this should be included in everyone's group of monster stories.
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  • ms darko
    5.0 out of 5 stars You have to read this book! Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2016
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    This is my first book by Terry West and it won't be my last. This is tale of two monsters, Frankenstein and Dracula. The book is set in our time but there are flashbacks throughout the book that help with the storyline. I was totally hooked, who doesn't like Frankenstein? The book is fast paced, the characters are likeable and some aren't, but loaded with every monster you can think of, zombies, wolves mermen. I am looking forward to reading the second book in this series.
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  • Stephen L. Brayton
    3.0 out of 5 stars I would have liked to have seen a bit more of the present ...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2016
    Plot

    Imagine a world where vampires roam the streets. Where zombies can be cops. Where Frankenstein's monster is a mobster named Johnny Stucke. Where Dracula is gathering an army to wipe out all humans. That's the premise of Night Things. Where monsters roam and war is about to begin.

    This is definitely NOT a Kim Harrison parallel. This is something a bit different. There's some humor, some graphic gore, a bit of sex, and a weird story all around.

    Characters

    Johnny Stucke: mobster, Frankenstein's monster, smokes cigars

    Gary Hack: drug addict, adult film director, bald, trimmed beard, has a daughter, divorced, overweight

    Glass: black, muscular, works for Stucke

    Zuzanna: Polish, adult film star, succubus

    Dracula: uh, he's Dracula, what else do you need to know?

    Dialogue

    Conversations don't linger on. Scenes are fairly short. Some voices come through.

    Writing

    Profanity.

    The author throws in a lot of 'traditional' monster stuff. Garlic and silver and spells and burning of zombies. It's a short book, fast read. There was room to expand a bit more on the lore and the current situation. Basically, Dracula recruits the monster and there are flashbacks to their falling out. I would have liked to have seen a bit more of the present day life. Maybe throw in some other humans unrelated to the main characters or with tenuous connections. Maybe a side plot. There was a lot to take in and though it was easy to follow, I was enjoying the concept. Maybe if the author continues with a series, he can explore the monster life. But for now, I took a chance and wasn't disappointed.

    My rank:

    Green Belt
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  • horrorwriter61
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021
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    Author Terry West has done it again breathing new life into old monsters. This is a classically structured story, and things move along at a brisk pace for a fast and fun read. Highly recommended!
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  • Mitch
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Undead Battle Royale
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016
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    Terry West's monstrous world grows deeper in the second installment of Night Things. Gary Hack finds himself dragged into a war that has been brewing for decades. On one side is his employer, Johnny Stücke. On the other, a powerful vampire bent on Stücke's destruction. The build up and payoff are flawless, the story being devoid of unnecessary fluff. Top it off with a visit from Dr. Herbert West, the reanimated himself, and this story is just too much fun to put down.
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  • Grace Rogers
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2016
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    Overall, I enjoyed the read. The biggest difficulty I had was that it felt at times like a sequel, but I couldn't figure out to what.

    I was a bit disappointed in the final chapter, and think the book would be stronger without it.
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  • joy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yay!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017
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    Loved it...Great take on some old classics.
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  • Kat
    5.0 out of 5 stars More please
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2016
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    Wow I was given this book as a freebie and I am so pleased with it. I have enjoyed it and read it in one session totally captivating different from most paranormal books on the market
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