The Irish Vampire

 The origins of the vampire can be traced through oral traditions, ancient texts and archaeological discoveries, its nature varying from one culture to the next up until the 20th century. Three 19th century Irish writers—Charles Robert Maturin, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and Bram Stoker—used the obscure vampire of folklore in their fiction and developed a universally recognizable figure, culminating in Stoker’s Dracula and the vampire of today’s popular culture. Maturin, Le Fanu and Stoker did not set out to transform the vampire of regional folk tales into a global phenomenon. Their personal lives, national concerns and extensive reading were reflected in their writing, striking a chord with readers and recasting the vampire as distinctly Irish. This study traces the genealogy of the modern literary vampire from European mythology through the Irish literature of the 1800s.

Vampire myths beyond the popular tales of Count Dracula and Edward Cullen exist, and readers uncover many of them in this book. From a Serbian village to an American town, readers go on a journey to discover the most incredible vampire legends ever told. In the book’s featured tale, readers come face-to-face with the horrifying Irish vampire Abhartach. His story is brought to life in the thrilling style of a graphic novel. With accessible text and exciting artwork, even the most reluctant readers will be drawn to the chilling stories that are waiting for them in this book.

This book discusses the ancient Celtic beliefs about death and how these were assimilated by Christianity: the importance which the ancient Celts and early Christians placed on blood; and how the Christian Church transmuted the vampire from an ancestor's ghost to a malevolent demon. Stories of spooky, mystical, and bloody tales are relayed.

In an old part of Dublin, right down by the sea, There's a moon-shaped park with a creepy old tree. The Dublin Vampire lives there. The Vampire wakes up as the sun's going down. He hops on the ghost bus and rides into town. Have you seen the Dublin Vampire? A funny, warm picture book set throughout Dublin, home to Dracula's creator, Bram Stoker. Featuring well-known sights around Dublin, including The Crescent (Marino), Five Lamps, O'Connell Bridge, Trinity, Grafton St, Natural History Museum, St Stephen's Green, Bewley's, Dublin Castle and Temple Bar.

String garlic by the window and hang a cross around your neck! The most powerful vampire of all time returns in our Stepping Stone Classic adaption of the original tale by Bran Stoker. Follow Johnathan Harker, Mina Harker, and Dr. Abraham van Helsing as they discover the true nature of evil. Their battle to destroy Count Dracula takes them from the crags of his castle to the streets of London... and back again.

Presents a new genealogy and synoptic overview of modern Irish fiction.

Bend the knee. Take the Oath. Live forever. South Boston, 1970. When Leigh Austen’s husband died in the jungles of Vietnam, her world collapsed. But two Halloweens later, she’s ready to begin living her life again — starting by making amends with a longtime friend. Charming Dublin expat Michael Kelly runs the most popular Irish pub in Southie. But no crowd of high-tipping revelers has ever been as welcome a sight as that of Leigh walking through his door. Hiding his heart — and his bloodlust —from her was difficult enough when she was married. Now? It’s impossible. But mysterious deaths have the whole city spooked, and when Leigh is the next to be attacked, Michael’s act of protection reveals his secret: he’s the leader of a clandestine order of vampires, the Morrigan Brotherhood. As Leigh steps into the world of the supernatural, she is forced to confront issues of power and politics that threaten to disrupt more than the vampire order...and has Michael always been this hot? Celtic mythology intertwines with the rich history of Irish immigration in this suspenseful paranormal romance, set against the backdrop of The Troubles. My Hot Best Friend Is An Irish Vampire is a dual POV, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers vampire romance with no cheating and an HEA. Enjoy as a standalone novel, or as the first volume in the Morrigan Brotherhood series.