PRAISE
FOR HUNTING PRINCE DRACULA
“There are plenty of suspects and red herrings as well
as tense escalations….A scenic, twisty mystery.”
―Kirkus Reviews
“Readers of the previous mystery will be thrilled to
have more of this likable duo. [A] delightful romp into an 1888 Gothic mystery
with a hint of romance.”
―School Library Connection
About the Book
Title: Hunting Prince Dracula
Author: Kerri Maniscalco
Release Date: September 19th
Description:
In this hotly anticipated sequel to
the haunting #1 bestseller Stalking Jack the Ripper, bizarre murders
are discovered in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as
Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer…or has the depraved prince been brought
back to life?
Following
the grief and horror of her discovery of Jack the Ripper’s true identity,
Audrey Rose Wadsworth has no choice but to flee London and its memories.
Together with the arrogant yet charming Thomas Cresswell, she journeys to the
dark heart of Romania, home to one of Europe’s best schools of forensic
medicine…and to another notorious killer, Vlad the Impaler, whose thirst for
blood became legend.
But
her life’s dream is soon tainted by blood-soaked discoveries in the halls of
the school’s forbidding castle, and Audrey Rose is compelled to investigate the
strangely familiar murders. What she finds brings all her terrifying fears to
life once again.
My Thoughts: I knew the sequel to Stalking Jack the Ripper would be exhilarating, engaging and utterly intense and I was not wrong. Maniscalco has mastered the craft of writing historical/Gothic fiction. Her verbiage, clear and concise, with so much detail, fully captivates the reader and lunges them into the story. So, into Romania, I went.
Audrey Rose and Thomas pick up right where they left off, with their witty and entertaining thoughts and remarks while searching for clues to Romania's darkest mystery. This dynamic duo does not fail to impress me and with Maniscalco's intricate dialogues, I'm kept on the edge of my seat, waiting for the next clue to be discovered and the banter that's sure to follow.
Hunting Prince Dracula is full of Romanian history and it is quite clear that Maniscalco has done her homework very extensively. I was very intrigued by how the setting played a part in the atmospheric moods of Thomas and Audrey. There was definitely a deeper, darker, and dare I say, more dangerous feel to this sequel. I must admit, that I quite enjoyed that. This story really took me for a Gothic ride that I was hoping for in every way. I felt that it actually had a quicker pace to it than SJTR, which I really enjoyed as well. I like quick and entertaining reads, that are sure to keep me wanting more when its over. I will surely have to rate this with 5 bats! Hehehe
About the Author:
Kerri
Maniscalco grew up in a semi-haunted
house outside NYC where her fascination with Gothic settings began. In her
spare time she reads everything she can get her hands on, cooks all kinds of
food with her family and friends, and drinks entirely too much tea while
discussing life’s finer points with her cats.
Her first novel in this
series, Stalking Jack the Ripper, debuted at #1 on the New York
Times bestseller list. It incorporates her love of forensic science and
unsolved history.
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Check out the rest of the tour!
Week One
August 21st ~ Paper Cuts: Hunting Prince Dracula Playlist
August 22nd ~ Literary Legionnaire: Review of Hunting Prince Dracula
Week Two
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Ohh, this book sounds so deliciously dark and entertaining! I'm definitely putting this one on hold at the library straightaway, thanks so much for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome! These books are incredible! I hope you love them, as much as I do!
DeleteSounds great, hope to get a chance to read it :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read this book, loved her first :)
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