An 80s Kind of Vampire 2: Sex, Blood, and Rock 'n' Roll

Name: An 80s Kind of Vampire 2: Sex, Blood, and Rock 'n' Roll
Price: 11.95 USD
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ISBN: 9798370627231

✍️ Leslie Edens

Reader Score

4.4

(1 review)

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A comedic vampire tale set in an eighties club facing supernatural sabotage.

Vincent’s relationship with Psyche ends abruptly due to council orders, triggering a series of bizarre events at his club. He encounters werewolves and incongruous nineties music, prompting an investigation into the culprit. Potential suspects include a persistent vampire slayer, a reformed self-help author, a tape-providing nerd, and a romantically involved werewolf. Vincent responds by organizing a sewer dance-off, starting a synth-pop band, and styling his friends in Miami Vice fashion. The story blends romantic comedy with supernatural mystery, focusing on Vincent’s efforts to restore order while navigating these eccentric characters. Edens uses this premise to explore themes of loyalty, identity, and cultural nostalgia through a humorous lens.

Key Themes

vampire romance eighties nostalgia supernatural mystery

Literary Context

The book is set in an eighties environment, referencing MTV tapes, synth-pop music, and Miami Vice fashion. It draws on vampire lore and werewolf mythology while incorporating humor derived from the clash between eighties aesthetics and nineties cultural elements.

Difficulty

● Easy

Recommended For Fans Of

Charlaine Harris · Jim Butcher · Kelley Armstrong · Anita Blake

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Vampires

🏛 Independently Published 📅 2022 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798370627231

📝 Description: An 80s Kind of Vampire 2: Sex, Blood, and Rock 'n' Roll

Leslie Edens writes a comedic horror narrative centered on Vincent, who finds himself entangled in supernatural chaos after being ordered to break up with the vampire queen Psyche by the vampire council. The story unfolds in an eighties setting where Vincent’s favorite club becomes overrun by werewolves and filled with music that clashes with the era's aesthetic. Vincent must investigate who is manipulating events from afar, considering suspects such as a vampire slayer girl with a crush on him, a smooth self-help author who has returned as a vampire, a nerd providing MTV tapes, and a werewolf dating a vampire. The plot involves Vincent taking drastic measures to protect his establishment, including engaging in a dance-off in a sewer, forming a synth-pop band, and giving friends a Miami Vice makeover. Edens draws on gothic tropes and eighties pop culture to create a lighthearted yet blood-soaked adventure. The book suits readers who enjoy humorous takes on supernatural fiction and nostalgia for the eighties music scene. It may not appeal to those seeking serious, traditional horror or complex literary analysis. The narrative balances romance, mystery, and comedy within its specific cultural framework.

💎 Our verdict on An 80s Kind of Vampire 2: Sex, Blood, and Rock 'n' Roll

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Edens delivers a spirited comedic horror narrative that thrives on its absurdity and cultural specificity. The plot effectively uses the clash between gothic expectations and eighties aesthetics to drive its mystery, making the investigation into supernatural sabotage entertaining rather than tense. Vincent’s drastic measures, from forming a synth-pop band to styling friends in Miami Vice fashion, showcase a playful creativity that defines the tone. While it lacks the depth of traditional literary horror, it succeeds as a fun romp for fans of vampire fiction who appreciate irony and pop culture references. It is best suited for readers looking for an easy, amusing read that prioritizes atmosphere and humor over complex plot mechanics or serious thematic exploration.

✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy humorous takes on supernatural fiction and have a soft spot for eighties music nostalgia will find this narrative engaging. The book offers a lighthearted yet blood-soaked adventure that balances romance, mystery, and comedy within its specific cultural framework. It is ideal for those seeking a fun escape rather than serious horror, allowing fans to laugh along with Vincent’s eccentric efforts to restore order amidst supernatural chaos. The blend of Miami Vice fashion and sewer dance-offs provides a unique, playful experience for those who appreciate genre-bending tales that do not take themselves too seriously.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Edens delivers a spirited comedic horror narrative that thrives on its absurdity and cultural specificity. The plot effectively uses the clash between gothic expectations and eighties aesthetics to drive its mystery, making the investigation into supernatural sabotage entertaining rather than tense. Vincent’s drastic measures, from forming a synth-pop band to styling friends in Miami Vice fashion, showcase a playful creativity that defines the tone. While it lacks the depth of traditional literary horror, it succeeds as a fun romp for fans of vampire fiction who appreciate irony and pop culture references. It is best suited for readers looking for an easy, amusing read that prioritizes atmosphere and humor over complex plot mechanics or serious thematic exploration.