American Vampire, Vol. 1
Scott Snyder and Stephen King
2010, 200 pages
Fiction
Violent and fascinating, this series introduces a new breed of monster to the world. The titular American Vampire is the next step in evolution for bloodsuckers – invulnerable to sun, amazingly strong, incredibly resilient. This satisfyingly brutal story follows two of this new race throughout American history, interweaving their exploits with the events of the past.
Pearl Jones just wants to get her big break in silent-era Hollywood, but things don’t go as planned. Life destroyed and nearly ended by the old-blood vampires lurking amongst the tinsel town elite, Pearl is saved by an unlikely ally.
Skinner Sweet terrorizes his way across the Old West, killing and stealing indiscriminately. Accidentally turned by a European vampire during one of his escape attempts, Skinner becomes something more than the sum of his parts – the first American vampire.
If you love old-school vampire violence and complex characters struggling with their humanity, this is a great place to start. Keep an eye out for this and further volumes here at CPL!
Janel Flanagan
Concord Public Library
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