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The Lesser Dead

By: Christopher Buehlman
Narrated by: Christopher Buehlman
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Christopher Buehlman excels in twisting the familiar into newfound dread in his genre-bending novels. Now the acclaimed author of Those Across the River delivers his most disquieting tale yet.

The secret is, vampires are real and I am one. The secret is, I'm stealing from you what is most truly yours and I'm not sorry.…

New York City in 1978 is a dirty, dangerous place to live - and die. Joey Peacock knows this as well as anybody - he has spent the last 40 years as an adolescent vampire, perfecting the routine he now enjoys: womanizing in punk clubs and discotheques, feeding by night, and sleeping by day with others of his kind in the macabre labyrinth under the city's sidewalks.

The subways are his playground and his highway, shuttling him throughout Manhattan to bleed the unsuspecting in the Sheep Meadow of Central Park or in the backseats of Checker cabs, or even those in their own apartments who are too hypnotized by sitcoms to notice him opening their windows. It's almost too easy.

Until one night he sees them hunting on his beloved subway. The children with the merry eyes. Vampires, like him…or not like him. Whatever they are, whatever their appearance means, the undead in the tunnels of Manhattan are not as safe as they once were.

And neither are the rest of us.

©2014 Christopher Buehlman (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Classics Fantasy Scary Horror Fiction
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"As much F. Scott Fitzgerald as Dean Koontz." ( New York Times best-selling author Patricia Briggs)

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Unique Vampire Perspective • Compelling Plot Twists • Exceptional Narration • Gritty Atmospheric Setting
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What made the experience of listening to The Lesser Dead the most enjoyable?

Hearing the author read it in the voice he's created really added to the story. The descriptions were more believable from the character's perspective.

What does Christopher Buehlman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Reading the book read aloud in the first person narrative made this my favorite of Buehlman's novels. He's hit his stride and it's so enjoyable to hear him finally reading in these character's voices. His work with dialects adds greatly to the audio.

Any additional comments?

Buehlman is writing action that is matched up with his pacing. He's gotten into a rhythm that suits the storytelling, and that gives the audience a chance to arrive with the characters.

Best work yet.

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Wow! All I can say is this book really blew me away with its rich details and spin on the Vampire genera. It doesn't disappoint!

Hold on to your fangs!

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Great narration and surprisingly good story with colorful characters studies. Some of the vampire rules are adjusted to allow the characters to govern and control their thirst. So the morality of good vs evil is on the edges.

Rollicking tale

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I am an avid Anne Rice reader, and I've always believed her adaptation of vampires is the best...I was totally wrong. Don't get me wrong, the romanticism is spot on, but after listening to Christopher Buehlman narrate his book, The Lesser Dead, I am completely and utterly in love. It's impossible to properly describe it, it'll lose too much. Suffice it to say it horrified me, would make me laugh out loud and then be utterly repulsed in the most exciting of ways throughout his entire rendition! Just read this book, you won't regret it!

Best Vampire storyline

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This book was a surprise to me for a free book I downloaded on a whim whilst looking for a good horror story. I was slightly disappointed by the lack of scariness, but it was dripping with spooky atmosphere. The unreliable narrator had an infectious personality that I just loved listening to and the author’s narration was fantastic and very talented regarding accents and emotion. I will be checking out his other books. I will say however that while the ending was satisfying and well done, I wish the story just kept going lol. Overall it was great. If you like creepy, scummy, dark, bloody vampires living in the dank underbelly of 1978 NYC, check this sh** out dog.

Great Read

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the highest compliment I,can give is that this work of art is the most memorable, modern Vampire story, NETFLIX and HBO worthy ❤ 🙌 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Narrative was Excellent

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Started out very, very dark. Probably to set the stage and introduce the characters. I debated whether or not to continue but I am glad that I did. As the characters develop, the story becomes highly interesting. Unexpected twists keep the momentum going. Definitely not a book some would enjoy.

Not For Everyone

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Definitely not the same old, same old vampire tale. Creepy, terrifying, thrilling, and unexpectedly heartbreaking. The 70s NYC setting enhances the story. The protagonist takes us on an in-depth tour of a world that just might exist. Whose to say? have listened repeatedly and love it every time. Great book!

Vampires are real

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Narrator was exquisite and flowed very nicely. the voice drags you into the story and you won't want to stop listening.

Absolutely recommending this book to all of my friends and family.

Currently looking for more by this author.

Head Spinner | Time Escape

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There have been times when I feel like going out for a bite. And although I can opt for the more popular or pricier restaurants, what I really crave is a good greasy burger and fries. Similarly, this book satisfied my craving for something..”low”. And I enjoyed myself.

That hit the spot

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