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The Ape: Dracula of the Apes Book 2
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🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
📅 2015
📖 232 pages
🌐 English
📔 Paperback
ISBN: 9781511661133
📝 Description: The Ape: Dracula of the Apes Book 2
Dracula of the Apes picks up where Bram Stoker's Dracula left off and Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes began. Genres collide in this thrilling horror/adventure fiction hybrid. A grieving she-ape whose son was murdered by an ambitious alpha male, mistakes Dracula's regenerating body for a newborn of her species, so she names the foundling "Gazda" and takes him to her tribe to raise as her own. With only a "child's mind" and no memory of his true identity, the unusual orphan uses his budding abilities to survive in the jungle and grow from social outcast to trusted member of the tribe. As Gazda matures into a peerless hunter, he wins friends and enemies among the bull apes who compete for dominance; and while his differences raise questions about his origins, the call of the wild overpowers their doubts.
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The book successfully merges two distinct literary traditions, creating a bizarre yet compelling narrative hybrid. By reimagining Dracula through the lens of Tarzan’s world, it generates intrigue through its sheer audacity. The premise of a regenerating being viewed as an ape orphan is conceptually strong, offering a fresh take on vampire mythology. While the execution relies heavily on the novelty of the crossover, the adventure elements provide steady momentum. It suits readers who appreciate experimental horror and enjoy seeing classic figures placed in unexpected contexts. The tone balances gothic dread with primal survival instincts, making it a curious addition to any horror collection.
