Vampires. Its also a story of a small town, and small town friendships. Its scary, full of suspence, and a generous dash of horror. 'Salem's Lot (Short for Jerusalem's Lot) is a great setting wonderfully set in the middle of Stephen King's Maine.

The use of clever plot twists (I didn't figure out the book was a vampire story until about 100 pages through), the use of Stoker (There were many Dracula-esque plot items that you don't figure out for a while), the role and power of the Church, and the use of vampire myths and studies.

Father Callahan's fate (Poor guy)...

Read some more Stephen King. His particular writing style is, to me, a lot easier to get into than other authors. I can usually get through any of his books in 2-3 days of frantic reading.

His particular writing style is, to me, a lot easier to get into than other authors. I can usually get through any of his books in 2-3 days of frantic reading.

I like the author's style, I like the plot, and I like the ending.

What's not to recommend? Small children may be scared, and the light of heart. Other than that... Izz very good.

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