Real Vampires

Rating:
Summary: A worthy read.
Review: Even though this isn't Arthur C. Clarke or Stephen King material, it is still a fun and exciting read, nevertheless. If you are deeply into vampires, you should read this one.

Rating:
Summary: Horrible Horrible book!
Review: I bought this book along with several others because I was researching real vampires. The first and main thing that set me off against this book is the fact that he makes the statement that people who claim to be vampires aren't vampires they are just 'sick'! This put me on edge and it wasn't a very mature statement of him. If he wanted to say such a thing he should have explained why he thought that instead of throwing all the research up into the air and giving a blank opinion. The book seems to be written for school age children and made me think I was 7 again while reading it. It tells of many stories involving vampires and vampire myths but writes them in a way that doesn't flow together. When he starts out telling the stories you almost think he's talking about his own experiences. As a adult reading this you have to say 'hey, wait a minute' and then flip back through the pages trying to find the connection between the lines. I have no idea why a publisher printed this since it is so horribly put together, and why the editor didn't say something about it and fix it. I would NOT recommend this book and it continues to be the worst purchase I have ever made.

Rating:
Summary: Good Solid
Review: This book gives some accounts about real incidents involving vampires. As Hollywood portrays vampires as bloodsucking, crucifix dodging ghouls, this book takes a look at five or so well documented historical events where vampires were involved and dispells the Hollywood myth. It briefly touches on Bram Stoker's Dracula and the 1922 film Nosferatu, but the majority of the book looks at old and modern vampires in the world we live in.

It's a quick read, but definately worth a look if you've always wondered about real life vampires.