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Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN num: 9781435234499
ISBN number: 1435234499
Page Count: 404
Printing Date: April 11, 2008
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In a sleepy, secluded Alaska town called Barrow, the sun sets and doesn't rise for more than thirty consecutive days and nights from November to December. During this time a few years ago, from the darkness and across the frozen wasteland, an evil that normally preferred to exist in the shadows descended upon Barrow and brought the residents to their knees. Barrow's only hope was Eben and Stella Olemaun, a husband-and-wife law enforcement team who were torn between their own survival and saving the town they loved.
Months later, as Stella Olemaun attempts to warn the world about the looming vampire threat by any means necessary, a rogue government agent may be taking more than an active interest in her story. And meanwhile, further north, a new sheriff and his young son must solve the lingering mystery of Barrow, even as the survivors of the original attack prepare for the sun to set once again -- however this time, they're ready. 30 Days Of Night: Rumors Of The Undead is Steve Niles's innovative and eagerly anticipated expansion of a nightmarish narrative that explores the nature of ancient evil existing -- and thriving -- in an unsuspecting modern world.
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I picked this novel up after watching the movie version of 30 Days of Night (based on the graphic novel). I started this book and thought I might ought to read the graphic novel first. It has major differences from the movie. Major differences. I was glad I read the graphic because this book follows that story line but it isn't a pre-requisite by any means. I liked this book because it is intellegent and well written (except the hooker section). I am thrilled because the authors have continued with a sequel.
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Steve Niles, one of the original graphic novels and authour Jeff Mariotte, author of books in the Buffy The Vampire Slayer series and Charmed, hve teamed to write this original novel based on the insanely popular graphic novel series. The story continues after the Barrow,Alaska incident, where Stella Olemaun publishes the book, 30 Days Of Night, telling of her unbelieveable account of fighting vampires during the 30 day dark period. Now in California, FBI special agent Andy Gray's life is unraveling...in pursuit of Stella Olemaun, who they wrongfully believe to be a killer, Andy's partner,Paul Norris has been turned into a preternatural beast following an attack by a savage creature....now he's pursuing Andy, has slaughtered his famly and now Andy is out for revenge, but is running from not only the creature that was formerly his best friend, but also the organization he works for...thecloser Andy gets to exposing the evil truth, the more murder victims lie in his wake...can Andy prove the existance of these nightmares from a sci-fi story, or will they silence him?? Well, written and a quick and interesting read.
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I was prepared to really enjoy this book, but instead found myself totally underwhelmed. Whereas the movie (and, I figured, the book)focuses on what happens to the town of Barrow, Alaska, this book puts that incident in the background and instead focuses on FBI Special Agent Andy Gray.
Based some time after those events in Barrow, Andy is trying to figure out exactly what happend to his partner, Paul. He spends a lot of time going back and forth with himself (Is Paul a vampire? There's no such thing as vampires. Is Paul a member of the blood-sucking undead? There's no such thing as the blood-sucking undead.) until I was ready to scream.
Although there are slightly enjoyable parts to the book, the majority of those center around Stella Olemaun, a survivor from Barrow who wrote a book about the events that happened there.
I'm going to pass on picking up the other books in the series, unless I can find one that starts out as good as the prologue of this book, which dealt exclusively with Barrow, Alaska, and its residents.
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This book is good; not great, not bad. The graphic descriptions are some of the best in current horror literature. The problem is in practicality and fluidity of the story. There is a saying, "freedom within form." A story should provide a plausible context for the reader to enter, even if fiction. Unfortunately this one doesn't at times, which is enough to keep the reader aware that s/he is reading a fictional story. Fiction doesn't equal unbelievable, which this book is at times. I won't elaborate in detail as I do not want to spoil it for other readers. In summary, I recommend the book for a quick and dirty read. Cheers.
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Rumors of the Undead is the perfect book to read if you loved vampires prior to Anne Rice turning vampire literature into homoerotica with fangs. Much like the comic, the book has lots of blood and violence with a very dark and gritty style of story telling. The lead character, Andy Gray, is a normal Joe living a normal life until it's turned upside down by betrayal and supernatural forces. The characters that need to be fleshed out our fleshed out quite well. Niles also tossed elements of the original 30 Days of Night story in order for those who haven't read the original series to get an idea of what's going on in the world of 30 Days of Night. However, one should really read the very first three segments of 30 Days of Night, not only will it make the book a lot better but it's a great story.
In short, the vampires of 30 Days of Night are cold and animalistic and they're not really into chit chat. So if you're more into vampires in victorian clothes and who go on like an emo kids on speed, Rumors of the Undead may not be your cup of tea. But if you like vampires of legend, you'll love it.
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