The Delicate Dependency by Michael Talbot (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Delicate Dependency by Michael Talbot, Jillian Venters Often cited as one of the best and most influential vampire novels ever written, this is a novel of suspenseful originality. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "The tension builds page by page to a stunning climax . . . I doubt that I will ever forget it." - Whitley Strieber, author of The Hunger and The Wolfen "[O]ne of the most impressive explorations of a vampire mind ever written . . . a novel of considerable suspense . . . compelling and deeply original." - Darrell Schweitzer, Encyclopedia of the Vampire They are cool to the touch and alluringly beautiful in their ageless youth. Their laughter seduces, their brilliance beguiles. They guard the secrets of science and history, and the answers to the mysteries of life and death lie within their vastly superior knowledge. In centuries past, they were known as the Illuminati. They are the vampire. Dr. John Gladstone, a scientist in Victorian London, is thrust into their world after his carriage runs over a young man of angelic beauty named Niccolo. When Niccolo kidnaps Gladstones child and vanishes, the doctor must go in pursuit, with the help of his daughter, Ursula, who is enticed by the lure of eternal life, and Lady Hespeth, whose demure exterior hides a dangerous obsession. Why are the vampires taking children, and what is the connection to Gladstones experiments with a deadly virus? And how can he possibly prevail against a race of immortal beings with power and intelligence infinitely beyond his own? Michael Talbots The Delicate Dependency (1982) is often cited as one of the best vampire novels ever written. This highly anticipated new edition, the first since the books original publication, includes a new foreword by Jillian Venters. Long Description "The tension builds page by page to a stunning climax . . . I doubt that I will ever forget it." - Whitley Strieber, author of "The Hunger" and "The Wolfen" "[O]ne of the most impressive explorations of a vampire mind ever written . . . a novel of considerable suspense . . . compelling and deeply original." - Darrell Schweitzer, "Encyclopedia of the Vampire" They are cool to the touch and alluringly beautiful in their ageless youth. Their laughter seduces, their brilliance beguiles. They guard the secrets of science and history, and the answers to the mysteries of life and death lie within their vastly superior knowledge. In centuries past, they were known as the Illuminati. They are the "vampire." Dr. John Gladstone, a scientist in Victorian London, is thrust into their world after his carriage runs over a young man of angelic beauty named Niccolo. When Niccolo kidnaps Gladstones child and vanishes, the doctor must go in pursuit, with the help of his daughter, Ursula, who is enticed by the lure of eternal life, and Lady Hespeth, whose demure exterior hides a dangerous obsession. Why are the vampires taking children, and what is the connection to Gladstones experiments with a deadly virus? And how can he possibly prevail against a race of immortal beings with power and intelligence infinitely beyond his own? Michael Talbots "The Delicate Dependency" (1982) is often cited as one of the best vampire novels ever written. This highly anticipated new edition, the first since the books original publication, includes a new foreword by Jillian Venters. Details ISBN1941147240 Author Jillian Venters Pages 382 Publisher Valancourt Books Language English ISBN-10 1941147240 ISBN-13 9781941147245 Media Book Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-07-01 Imprint Valancourt Books Country of Publication United States DEWEY 813.6 Short Title DELICATE DEPENDENCY REV/E Format Paperback Affiliation Liverpool University University of Liverpool University of Liverpool University of Liverpool University of Liverpool University of Liverpool University of Liverpool University of Liverpool University of Liverpool University of St Andrews, UK Birth 1943 Illustrations Illustrations UK Release Date 2014-07-01 Edition Description Revised ed. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:80390175;

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