The Vampyre of Gotham

by Lev Raphael

Overview

Hot Blooded Tale of Old New York

Grieving the death of his wife, wealthy banker Simon Rosedale turns to sexual abandon in the bordellos of 1907 New York.

But when he's attacked by a vampyre, his grief melts away. Money and social advancement no longer mean anything to him, either. Now all he wants is blood and the power it gives him.

Delving into the dark reaches of the psyche, this highly erotic novella offers a steamy take on Gilded Age New York, adding blood to its cauldron of money, power, and sex.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014729505
Publisher:	Lev Raphael
Publication date:	06/16/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

The acclaimed author of twenty-four books in genres from memoir to mystery to Jane Austen mash-up, Lev Raphael has seen his work translated into a dozen languages. He's done hundreds of readings from his books on three different continents, and is currently planning two more Gilded Age vampyre novellas.

Editorial Reviews

"Rosedale the Vampyre is a clever way of exploring the process of physical transformation... this is an erotic and provocative novella describing the elevation of a downtrodden Jewish 'millionaire' into a self-confident bloodsucker. I was intrigued!"

Thinking About Books - The Opinionator

"Raphael unravels the vampire tale in an extremely original way and paints a startlingly bold, sensual portrayal of a man discovering life through death. As readers, we can appreciate Rosedale's rawness and see a man transformed literally and figuratively. There is a refreshing quality about this rich yet compact tale that leaves you wanting to know more. In an intense journey of self-discovery, Raphael touches on myriad topics including the struggles of class and ideology, sexuality

Indiereader.com - Kerie English

"Thanks to haunting detail and a literate style that evokes the chill of Poe, the reader is easily drawn into turn-of-the-century New York and to the melancholy life of a vampyre with powers that would make even Dracula jealous. The story is equal parts erotic and disturbing, told with incredible detail and character depth, and will surely grip you like the best of dreams and the very worst of nightmares."

Author of Hot Lava - Rob Rosen