{"title":"Dacre Stoker","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the chilling and captivating world of Dacre Stoker, a master of horror and supernatural fiction. As the great-grandnephew of the legendary Bram Stoker, Dacre carries on the legacy of the iconic \u003cem\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e, weaving tales that delve into the darkness and mystery of the supernatural realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eDracul\u003c\/em\u003e, a mesmerising prequel to the classic vampire saga, co-written with J.D. Barker. This gripping novel takes readers on a haunting journey, uncovering the origins of the notorious Count Dracula himself. Dacre Stoker's storytelling prowess not only pays homage to his ancestor’s masterpiece but also breathes new life into the horror genre with fresh perspectives and spine-tingling narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a fan of chilling plots and eerie atmospheres, Dacre Stoker's books are a must-have in your collection. Step into his world where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, and prepare for an unforgettable reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dracul-by-j-d-barker-9781784164423","title":"Dracul","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Bram Stoker's great grand-nephew and a bestselling dark thriller writer, and authorised by the Stoker Estate, \u003ci\u003eDracul\u003c\/i\u003e is the prequel to perhaps the most celebrated and terrifying horror story of them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the notes \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e's creator left behind, \u003ci\u003eDracul\u003c\/i\u003e is a riveting, heart-stoppingly scary novel of Gothic suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Scary as hell. Gothic as decay.' – Josh Malerman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDracul\u003c\/i\u003e reveals not only the true origins of Dracula himself, but also of his creator, Bram Stoker, and of the elusive, enigmatic woman who connects them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 1868, and a 21-year-old Bram Stoker has locked himself inside an abbey's tower to face off against a vile and ungodly beast. He is armed with mirrors, crucifixes, holy water, and a gun - and is kept company by a bottle of plum brandy. His fervent prayer is that he will survive this one night - a night that will prove to be the longest of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesperate to leave a record of what he has witnessed, the young man scribbles out the events that brought him to this point and tells an extraordinary tale of childhood illness, a mysterious nanny, and stories once thought to be fables now proved to be true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46500447387884,"sku":"9781784164423","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6259063482823.jpg?v=1748575109"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dacre-stoker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}