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Children of the Night

By: Dan Simmons
Narrated by: George Ralph
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 In a desolate orphanage in what remains of post-Communist Romania, a desperately ill infant is given the wrong blood transfusion - and flourishes when he's supposed to die. The discovery of his unique immune system may hold the key to the long-awaited cure for cancer and AIDS.

For a dedicated American doctor, he promises the medical breakthrough of a lifetime, as well as a very special love she's never been able to find. But he also conceals a shockingly intimate link to a clan of vampires and their legendary leader - the fiend the world calls Vlad Dracula, who, for centuries, has triumphed over countless rival tyrants, including death itself.

©2008 Dan Simmons (P)2008 Brilliance Audio Classics Dark Fantasy Fantasy Supernatural Thriller & Suspense

Critic reviews

"Count Dracula kicks off the coffin lid again in this updated vampire tale....the book offers a mesmerizing tour through the ghostly, gray tatters of Romania." (Publishers Weekly)
"Neatly ties the vampire legend into political history to create a new and clever twist to the idea of the vampire's craving for blood." (Library Journal)
"Toothsomely well written." (Kirkus Reviews)
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Story is good. Not his best book but I enjoyed it. Would love to see the movie if one was made.

Thoroughly enjoyable.

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The recording quality is terrible. And the narration is very one dimension. I didn't get far enough to make any assessment of the story.

Very poor quality recording

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a great vampire horror story, if your a fan of dan simmons then this is a must listen, i want to say its similar to song of kali

classic Vampire horror

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Page turner fast paced action. Believable characters. Not sticking to stereotypes. Juxtaposition between ancient vampire legends and modern day reality.

Originality of plot.

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The audio is terrible and sounds quiet and muffled. Storywise it wasn't for me. I like vampires and while this started strong it ended weak in my opinion... I really disliked the protagonist Kate. O'Rourke was ok but was really just a side character which was a shame considering his back story. Hoped for better but sadly disappointed.

Poor recording.

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