After the twilight hype and the emergence of other vampire books such as the southern vampire mysteries and vampire diaries I must say that another vampire novel is hardly a surprise these days but "Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter" is definitely a good read. It tells the story of Abraham Lincolns life from boyhood to his becoming the sixteenth president of America up to his assasination and of course his life as a vampire hunter. There is some debate about wether this novel is indeed based on Lincolns rumored hidden journals or if this novel is based on fact or fiction, the author(Seth Grahame-Smith) does not put any indication that it is fiction though which has baffled many. One thing is clear enough, this book has drawn the attention of fans and critics alike.
At the beginning the book states 3 facts.
1. For over 250 years, between 1607 and 1865, vampires thrived in the shadows of America. Few humans believed in them.
2. Abraham Lincoln was one of the gifted vampire hunters of his day, and kept a secret journal about his lifelong war against them.
3. Rumors of the journal’s existence have long been a favorite topic among historians and Lincoln biographers. Most dismiss it as myth.
Much like the other controversial novel by Dan Brown the "Da Vinci Code."
All in all, if you're just looking for a unique vampire novel or just a good read, then this is your book.
Author: Seth Grahame-Smith
Genre(s) Comic novel, Historical FictionPublisher Grand Central Publishing, New York
Publication date March 2, 2010
Pages 336 pp
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