Reviews for “Stoker’s Wilde”

 “Morbid and fascinating” is how a character aptly sums up the events of this entertaining supernatural mash-up.– Publishers Weekly
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The main point of view perspectives were Stoker’s journal and Wilde’s diary. Both were a joy to read albeit completely different presentations with Stoker’s writing being factual and thought-provoking in his commentary whilst Wilde’s recording of events is full of style, wit, charisma, and is extremely quotable. The way Wilde’s sections flow and the lexical choices made me think that certain sections could have been written by the great man himself. - Grimdark Magazine
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 This book is way better than it had to be. The historical details both in the setting and in the way it is written [like it actually came from its time] was excellent.  – Book List
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Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde, two of the most original literary voices ever. Quite a challenge if you're a writer who has decided they are to be the main characters in your story. Not only that, you have decided that they are going to turn demon hunter and track down an evil sect and a nest of vampires, not to mention werewolves and an assortment of other creatures drawn from the depths of hell itself. Stoker's Wilde brings these two literary giants together in a partnership of anything-but kindred spirits. The two men are rivals for the love of the same woman. One of them even marries her. To say they don't like each other is an understatement. But despite their mutual animosity, they must join forces to defeat evil at its very core. 

Melissa Prusi and Steven Hopstaken have taken on a mammoth task here - and guess what? They really pulled it off. Their careful research has ensured authenticity, both of real historical events and of the nature and personae of the characters themselves. the tale is told in a series of letters, diary extracts and reports, and the story maintains tension, mystery, scares and some wonderfully witty turns of phrase which you would expect to issue from Oscar Wilde's mouth at even the most inappropriate occasion. This all makes for a gripping, thoroughly entertaining and original tale.

There is a sequel - Stoker's Wilde West - which is next on my list of purchases. Highly recommended - 5 Stars, Catherine Cavendish
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It’s a romp of an adventure, filled with acerbic give-and-take between the main characters, as well as enough supernatural happenings to satisfy the Gothic horror fan. Wilde’s entries are filled with that recognizable pithy, biting wit used in his actual writings, while Stoker’s entries copy his own literary style. – New York Journal of Books
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 Stunningly creative writing by Hopstaken and Prusi and an absolute delight to read. This will be an absolute favourite of book clubs as so much to enjoy and share. Brilliant. 5* –The Bookwormery
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 Steve Hopstaken and Melissa Prusi seemed to have discovered an old, dust covered antique trunk, filled with documents that they pieced together and presented to the world. A piece of work that is more original and creative than any novel I have read in years. – High Fever Books
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It evokes the adventurous vibe of older, classic tales. … A well-crafted read, as unique as the protagonists themselves. – Kendall Reviews
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STOKER'S WILDE is immensely entertaining and engrossing, whether you are an aficionado of literary fiction and authors, the supernatural and paranormal, or just great characterization and characters that spark flame just from their constant tension and friction, you're going to find something to admire here. – The Haunted Reading Room
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 This is a novel that has a little something for everyone, whether you’re looking for humor, adventure, alternative history, or horror. I didn’t know that I desperately needed a monster hunter buddy comedy slash terrifying cosmic vampire tale starring Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker, but I absolutely, positively did. – We Who Walk Here
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