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Unholy Night

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From the author of the New York Times bestselling Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, comes UNHOLY NIGHT, the next evolution in dark historical revisionism.

They're an iconic part of history's most celebrated birth. But what do we really know about the Three Kings of the Nativity, besides the fact that they followed a star to Bethlehem bearing strange gifts? The Bible has lit...more

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Published April 10th 2012 by Grand Central Publishing

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Jun 30, 2012 Rebecca ♥ Ash, Jem, Warner ♥ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: fans of violent historical adventures or high fantasy

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I found this book strangely moving. It was my first Seth Grahame-Smith book and I didnt know what to expect. Although there was some humour, I thought it would be more out there, and ridiculing the whole story. But really he just expanded on the story that already exists in the Bible, filling in the blanks with his own ideas. There was very little that was altered from the original story, mostly just the timeline and a few other details (Mary and Joseph met Simeon in Jerusalem not Hebron, Jesus...more

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Apr 16, 2012 Melki rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, fantasy, religion, thriller

If you're gonna go a-messin' with one of the holiest stories ever told, you'd better be respectful, or the wrath of the religious right will rain down upon thee like a plague of locusts.

I'd say the author of this book can relax. Only the most pious could find fault here and that will probably be for giving the virgin Mary a bit of spunk and some opinions of her own.

This tale mostly concerns the life and adventures of Balthazar, a wise guy and thief so skilled that his nickname, The Antioch Ghost...more

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Oct 01, 2012 Cathy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

You'll never be able to look at a Nativity scene the same way again. Mr. Grahame-Smith has done a brilliant job turning the biblical account of the birth of Jesus into an engaging adventure. Let's face it. The Bible story has a lot of holes in it. Who were the Three Wise Men? How did Mary and Joseph, two poor peasants who'd probably never been further than a day's travel from their homes, get all the way to Egypt with Herod's forces hot on their heels? And did Joseph really buy the "This is God'...more

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Feb 26, 2013 Kelly Dowling rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

If Seth Grahame-Smith and I were not both already married with children I would hunt him down and make him fall in love with me. I am that thrilled with every one of his books! By taking the facts of history and unleashing the fantastic within them he reinvigorates topics and themes like no other author to date! It's not just adding zombies to Austen or vampires to Lincoln. Anyone could do that and it would be crap. He uses the improbable to make you think about classic works, history, and in th...more

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Jan 15, 2013 Jarl Anderson rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Another fascinating example of how the Jesus story mutates in pop culture. Like Christopher Moore's 'Lamb,' this book attempts to build-out upon the story/legend of the 3 kings (or 3 Wise Men, or 3 Magi). It should be noted up front that although the title is 'Unholy Night,' and the author has written previous books about vampires & zombies, this is not really a horror book (although it has several moments of supernatural events) but more closely resembles a swashbuckler.

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Jan 06, 2013 Fuzzy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

*Unholy Night* is something of a puzzler. It's by Seth Grahame-Smith, the author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Abraham Lincoln Zombie Killer. The premise is as simple as the ones encompassed in those other two titles: It's the story of Jesus' birth, but instead of the three Magi being wise men or kings, they are three killers and thieves. I feel like there's usually two ways these sorts of rewrites of an existing story go. In one kind of rewrite, especially around the Christmas story, t...more

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Dec 27, 2012 Robin Carter rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-fiction

One of the oldest stories around, and oh so apt for this time of year. Just this week i was reading my granddaughter the story (pop up book) so when this book landed i was intrigued by the synopsis:
"But what do we really know about the Three Kings of the Nativity? The Bible says little about this enigmatic trio. Not even their names are mentioned. The historical record is vague at best. How do know that they were three kings from the East? What if they were petty, murderous thieves - led by a me...more

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Dec 22, 2012 Sheldon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, fiction, historical-fiction

We generally know the story of the three wise men, who came to Jesus in the manger bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Some say they were sages. Some say they were ancient astronomers. But what if the real story was entirely different and not told until now?

Okay, okay, it's not the “real” story, per se, but it's still a story. Unholy Night is written by Seth Grahame-Smith, who wrote the other re-imaginings Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and the recently-turned-into-a-movie Abraham L...more We generally know the story of the three wise men, who came to Jesus in the manger bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Some say they were sages. Some say they were ancient astronomers. But what if the real story was entirely different and not told until now?

Okay, okay, it's not the “real” story, per se, but it's still a story. Unholy Night is written by Seth Grahame-Smith, who wrote the other re-imaginings Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and the recently-turned-into-a-movie Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Having read the others, I can definitely say that Unholy Night is Grahame-Smith's most solid work so far.

The story primarily follows Balthazar, a thief who is known more commonly as the Antioch Ghost. After a series of mishaps on his latest caper, he is captured and brought before the diseased and decrepit Herod, who sentences him to death. While awaiting his fate in the dungeon cell, he meets two other thieves, Gaspar and Melchyor, and the three escape disguised in magis' robes. They flee to the nearest location they can find to hide, which happens to be a manger in the nearby town of Bethlehem... You see where this is going?

The story is actually a lot more complicated than this, involving a deep pain in Balthazar's past, the search for a lost pendant, and political dealing between the Romans and the Judeans. And, to be honest, I kind of liked it.

This is a much more solid book than the author's previous work. I was really disappointed with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, but that may have more to do with the fact that I'm not that fond of the source material. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter felt like it was just okay and unevenly paced. It wasn't that good, but it wasn't bad either; it was just okay. With Unholy Night, Seth Grahame-Smith seems to have found his voice. It's actually an exciting adventure story, involving sword and sorcery (as the runners are being pursued by a real magi) with decent pacing, some good mystery, and actually character development. Granted, the character development can be a little ham-fisted at times, but at least they actually develop and the author put some clear thought into it, and you find yourself caring about what happens to the characters as they flee from Herod's soldiers with a newlywed couple and a baby in tow.

The only complaint I can give is really a half-complaint, because it is sort of the underlying point of the novel. Things seem to wrap up a little too neatly, with lots of coincidences. I know that's supposed to be part of the point as it's supposed to show the hand of God at work in the story, but it still felt way too tidy and could probably have used a little more realism. I would have suggested that some details be altered to deviate from the Biblical story a little more, since it's such an ancient text that details could easily have been lost or changed over time. It felt like a missed opportunity. But that's more a matter of taste probably. And, hey, we get an actual answer as to what caused the Great Fire of Rome that Nero ultimately blamed on the Christians. It's actually kind of a clever reveal.

While it's not perfect, it's definitely a fun adventure story that makes a good read for adventure or fantasy fans. It's a classic Bibilical story mixed with a popcorn adventure movie. A bit Indiana Jonesish, if you will.

Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith earns 4 golden pendants out of 5.(less)

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Nov 23, 2012 Joost rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The cover said "Akin to fusing Game of Thrones with the Gospel of St. Luke". That's some serious accusation they're making right here!!
First off, I love Game of Thrones because of all the intrigue and the unpredictable events that occur. Secondly, I'm not that familiar with the Gospel of St Luke, but reckon I have a basic understanding of the bible, which should pull me through reading this book.

So? So so. It's a nice book, it's entertaining, but it's not what I expected. Maybe because I missed...more

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Oct 09, 2012 Joanna Wilson rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: christmas-reference, tv-film-books

The movie Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is based on the book by the same name by author Seth Grahame-Smith. He also wrote the popular book Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. When I heard he wrote another book, Unholy Night, which incorporates the characters from the Nativity story, I knew I had to read it.

Seth Grahame-Smith's latest book Unholy Night was released earlier this spring. The lead character is Balthazar, a thief of reputation throughout Judea during the reign of King Herod. Also know...more The movie Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is based on the book by the same name by author Seth Grahame-Smith. He also wrote the popular book Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. When I heard he wrote another book, Unholy Night, which incorporates the characters from the Nativity story, I knew I had to read it.

Seth Grahame-Smith's latest book Unholy Night was released earlier this spring. The lead character is Balthazar, a thief of reputation throughout Judea during the reign of King Herod. Also known as the Ghost of Antioch, Balthazar eventually unites with two other deadly criminals, Melchyor and Gaspar, to protect a young fugitive family who are also victims of Herod's tyranny and his deadly army. Yes, this is the first Christmas story of the young mother Mary, her husband Joseph, their newborn Jesus on their flight from Bethlehem. As the familiar Bible story goes, the family flees to Egypt away from King Herod's army acting on orders to kill all newborns. The jealous, power-hungry Herod is desperate to avoid the realization of a prophesy of a new king of the Jews. In Grahame-Smith's imaginative book however, you'll find an interesting weaving of accepted truths with poetic license as the three "kings" of orient are recast as a Syrian thief, a Greek swordsman and an Ethiopian fugitive escorting the young family as they all run for their lives. Under disguise, they cross the desert sands to escape from a Roman army sent by Augustus Caesar headed by a young ambitious Pontius Pilate and a sorcerer (or magus--the singular of magi) hunting them down. You'll also find other familiar characters within this story, such as Mary's aunt and uncle, Elizabeth and Zachariah, and their son John (who many will later call John the Baptist). It's fun to see how much of the biblical narrative makes it into this fictional action story.

There's a lot of action/adventure in the story with plagues of locusts, hungry Egyptian zombies and violence with steel blades. King Herod definitely makes for an evil villain--there is great description of his hideous, cursed appearance and ruthless dictatorship. My only complaint is with the supernatural forces at work here. With previous supernatural foes such as zombies and vampires in Grahame-Smith's works, I was disappointed with the limited use of black magic from the magus whose motivations were mere threats from Herod and not something far more sinister or darker. There is also the implied supernatural Power From Above, as God looks over those involved to protect the newborn Jesus. I get it--it's God's son and the Nativity story. I think it would have been more interesting if there was a more convincing supernatural villain to challenge the power of God by threatening the survival of the Messiah and the future of man's soul. The first thing that comes to mind is a Faustian agreement between Herod and The Devil for the king's continued reign and power. Imagine the potential for conflict and resolution when more is at stake in an epic battle between Good and Evil!

The book's hero and center is Balthazar, the character whose sense of justice and whose emotional ups and downs control the action within the book. I loved his complex motivations and drive for survival in his unjust world.

Unholy Night has already been optioned to become a film, and I'm very curious to see how it translates. The book is written quite visually with many scenes described in such a way to lend themselves easily to filmed scenes. You know I love my Christmas movies so I can't wait to see it on the big screen and eventually on my TV on DVD. But if you're like me and impatient for the movie to come out, read the book Unholy Night. You may find Balthazar's journey across the desert sands the best beach read of the summer. (less)

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Aug 24, 2012 Vheel Laborera rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The moment I started reading the first chapter from my kindle, I know that I wont stop reading this fiction novel by Seth Grahame-Smith until the final chapter. And now, it became one of my favorite.

I'm still elated. I can't describe how I enjoyed this novel (can't wait to buy the physical book). And how I'm still enjoying the prolonged story of Joseph, Mary & the infant Jesus and their journey from Judea towards Egypt told on the account of Balthazar. Yup, it's the re-imagining of "The Grea...more

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Aug 17, 2012 Aaron rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

How would things have been different if the three wise men had been three wise ... guys? Welll ... OK. They are not really wise guys in this retelling of the nativity story. They are actually convicted thieves. Maybe, that is worse.

Balthasar, a Syrian thieve who is so well known that most people refer to him as the Antioch Ghost, takes center stage with this retelling. The story starts as he is working a plan to steal a number of items from the household of a wealthy family in Judea. He is captu...more

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Aug 14, 2012 Karen rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Holy crap this was a great book! Doesn't make me feel blasphemous at all (me being a good Catholic). Balthazar is a dirty hero, but a hero nonetheless. The scenes during the Slaughter of the Innocents broke my heart. We never really hear of the fear and terror that went on in that time. It was just "Herod ordered all infant boys killed". This brings it so much to life. Also, Joseph's struggle over the virgin birth, and the denials of Mary. Of course other men thought Joseph was cuckolded and Mar...more

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Aug 06, 2012 Kevin Fuss rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Unholy Night is the latest work of history-mash up from Seth Grahame-Smith, the New York Times bestselling author who brought us Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter.

This time, the history lesson given to us involves the "greatest story ever told". The birth of the savior Jesus Christ in a manger in Bethlehem beneath a bright star in the sky, and, according to Grahame-Smith, this was just the start of the action.

The story asks the question "Who were the three wise...more Unholy Night is the latest work of history-mash up from Seth Grahame-Smith, the New York Times bestselling author who brought us Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter.

This time, the history lesson given to us involves the "greatest story ever told". The birth of the savior Jesus Christ in a manger in Bethlehem beneath a bright star in the sky, and, according to Grahame-Smith, this was just the start of the action.

The story asks the question "Who were the three wise men?" The Bible speaks very little of these men, who arrived at the manger bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Grahame-Smith asks what would happen if these were not kings, but instead were murderous thieves on the run from the law?

Our main anti-hero of the story is Balthazar, a thief who was known as the "Antioch Ghost" for his feats of felony and murder. We see how Balthazar's skills developed and how he was captured by the Judea King Herod's men. He was thrown into the dungeon, as he was preparing to be executed. This is where he met the other "wise men", Gaspar and Melchyor. A daring escape sent the three of them racing for their lives. They found themselves looking for a place to rest... and wound up running into Joseph, Mary and their newborn infant.

With a prophecy of the coming of the Messiah leading to the fall of the kings, the infant becomes a threat. So Herod sent his forces after the baby.

And suddenly, the wise men, have a baby to protect.

This book was fantastic. I was amazed how much I came to enjoy the character of Balthazar. They dive into his childhood, showing how he became a thief and showing why he became the cold-blooded murderer. As the story progressed, and each time it looked like Balthazar was at his end, I had a strong emotional reaction. And when they tell the backstory of Balthazar's little brother, Abdi, I actually felt tears forming. It was incredibly powerful.

Grahame-Smith's pacing was well done. He does a great job of describing the scene. And one of the strengths of the book, (as well as the Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter book) is that he can take this fantastical story and fit it perfectly in with the historical story and make it sound reasonable. It is clear that he researched the time, the history and the Bible because you couldn't write this effectively without that background knowledge.

One of the worst characters (and I say that in the best possible terms) of the book is King Herod. He is one of the most remarkably horrid humans you could imagine. Described in graphic detail, Herod suffered from leprosy and was foul tempered and lecherous. A scene where he killed a young girl he was bedding just because he had received bad news was chilling.

There is a lot of humor weaved into the story as well, much like his previous works. Grahame-Smith has a style of writing with a tongue planted firmly in cheek, and it is very enjoyable. The book reads like a great action adventure story, which it is. The blood and gore that comes from the sword fights and violence of the time is described in great detail, really bringing the pain and the suffering to life. There are some scenes that could be hard to read because of the graphic nature and some people may find it a challenge. These scenes did not bother me. They only brought a further realism to the story.

And, of course, they deal with the topic of religion. Balthazar's doubt of God's existence came from the tragic history of his life and the miraculous events that keep him and the infant safe lead to a renewal of his faith.

I also love the cover. It is simple, attractive, and I just love the feel of the material. I recommend Unholy Night to anyone looking for a new take on one of the oldest stories told.(less)

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Aug 04, 2012 Mary rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Not precisely a mash-up like Pride & Prejudice & Zombies (which I have not read)--more along the lines of Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter in that it takes a historical/mythological event and gives you the back story.

The premise is what do we really know about the Three Wise Men who showed up at that stable on that particular night in Bethlehem? There's no record of their names, where they came from, etc. And, what if they weren't really wise men, but thieves and cutthroats? And, prison e...more

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Jul 21, 2012 Ana rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As a Catholic, I was really wanting to see how Seth Grahame-Smith would incorporate a Biblical event and give it his own twist. The Three Wise Men were really greedy, sword-wielding bandits that just happened to fall into King Herod's bad graces and stumble upon our Lord, Jesus Christ as a baby?!? What the hell? The book was harder to get into simply because it seemed to jump around from character to character, yet as I allowed myself to get pulled into the storyline, I found this to be the best...more

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Jul 20, 2012 Scott rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: comedy, historical-fiction-ancient, ancient-rome-historical-fiction

With the annual re-telling of the Greatest Story Ever Told, the Three Wise Men return to the stage for the briefest glimpse of pomp and glory. Who hasn't wondered at these men who were guided by divine providence to bear witness to the arrival of the Son of God? But apart from the shortest of mentions in the Bible, "We Three Kings," and a cameo in "Ben Hur," we know less than nothing about these guys.

"Unholy Night" sets out to change all that with a gloriously subversive, violent tale. Rather th...more

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Jul 11, 2012 Jeremy Muse rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Good book. The story really follows Balthazar and his relations as one of the three Wise Men and his relationship with Mary and Joseph. What I liked about this story is it gave the characters life and put them in real life situations. One of the big questions that every character had for Joseph was how could he trust Mary after she got pregnant with someone else's baby. As a believer, Christians just take it for granted that Joseph believed and Mary was pregnant with God's son. But in real life,...more

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Jun 27, 2012 Christine rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Stories of the birth in Bethlehem always centre on Jesus, Mary and Joseph, however there were three other fairly significant beings there that night. Always mentioned, and then glossed over, no one really know much about the three wise men who brought gifts on the eve of baby Jesus’ birth. Seth Grahame-Smith means to remedy that with this book by telling us the story behind the wise men … at least his version of their reluctant place in biblical history.

It’s always difficult to take a story, par...more

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Jun 19, 2012 William rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Deviously clever, and not at all the sacrilege you might expect, given that this is the same author who so brilliantly twisted literature and history. The book plays around with the Nativity story, particularly the place of the Wise Men. In this tale, the Wise Men aren't kings or philosophers but petty thieves on the run from Herod who come across Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus. The primary character Balthazar, known as the Antioch Ghost, is a formidable protagonist who believes in little bu...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Teri Kelly rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Hot on the decaying heels of Grahame-Smith’s foray into Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, & the thrilling accounts of Abe Lincoln’s Van Helsing exploits, comes another re-write, or is it re-make? I’m confused, somewhere between Python’s The Life of Brian and Moses’ trip through the wilderness looking for tablets something oddly disturbing has happened to the word. Now, it appears, we’re dogging Hollywood’s 21st Century mantra of ‘Everything that’s old is new again kid, and worth a few buc...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Eyehavenofilter rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: laugh-out-loud

Three wise men follow a star. It leads them on an adventure that is still talked about, and debated today. But is it the real story? Here for your consideration is slightly tweaked look at the supposedly three wise men. Is history accurate? We all know eye-witness testimony is highly suspect.
This is an account of Balthazar who is NOT a good guy. He is a thief, he steals from the dead for Pete's sake. We can also safely say he is
NOT searching for redemption, but running for his life, with two o...more

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May 30, 2012 Sheri rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Most people know the story of the "Three Wise Men" a/k/a "The Three Kings" a/k/a the "Magi". It's freighted with so much imagery that we can imagine them richly dressed, approaching the stable in Bethlehem on their camels under the bright star in the east. If you dig a little deeper (or have already done so), you know that the story of Jesus' birth is told in only two of the gospels -- those of Matthew and Luke. (Mark & John commence their narratives with Jesus as an adult.) And the story of...more

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May 24, 2012 Schmacko rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Given that there is very little detail in the Bible about the Wise Men, I suppose this version could happen. In this swashbuckling, gory action tale, the three kings are actually con men, thieves, and murderers. They are much more deeply involved in aiding the Baby Jesus and his family on their escape to Egypt. They also cut a wide, bloody path in this novel that includes dark magic and Roman politics in with the grisly and action-packed fighting.

It’s sort of a blasphemous tale. It also reminded...more

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May 19, 2012 Jenny GB rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As a fan of Set Grahame-Smith's previous books I think I expected this to be equally good and I wasn't disappointed. It was fast-paced and action packed although my one criticism is that the action did contain more gore than I would like, especially when it came to the torture scene. You can tell that this could easily become a screenplay and a movie with lots of action and adventure. I really enjoyed the main narrator, Balthazar. At first I admired his plucky courage and attitude, but as more o...more

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May 16, 2012 Elisha Condie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I know. This book is about the baby Jesus' family and is written by the guy who wrote Pride & Prejudice & Zombies. So if you're religious and worried it will be disrespectful, I get it. But the pleasantly surprising thing is - it isn't disrespectful! It's clever.

The book is about a thief known as the Antioch Ghost who has built up quite a reputation for himself. When he's captured and escapes with the two other thieves in the prison they all run for it, and stop to rest in a stable wh...more

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May 02, 2012 William Thomas rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Seth Grahame-Smith hasn't really done anything new with any of his books. He isn't a pioneer or the creator of a new fad. He was just much more unabashed in the way he went about his writing, in a very blatant and overt manner. He didn't try to hide a single thing the way Christopher Moore did when he wrote 'Fool' or even try to parody other juggernauts in the fashion Terry Pratchett has or the historic tenacity of Caleb Carr. Do not even think that I am setting Smith on the level of any of thes...more

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Apr 25, 2012 Sabra Embury rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sometimes a straight story hits the spot; one that reaches in and grabs your guts to let them remember the meat and gore you're made of. By straight I mean: Balthazar aka "the Antioch Ghost" is stoic and strong; his duty is to protect an innocent/naive family (in this case Mary, Joseph and their newborn Messiah) from being butchered by ruthless Roman soldiers. Along the way there are tests of love and death, talks of faith and epic camel chases.

There's also a healthy spin on biblical tales most...more

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Apr 15, 2012 Lorca Damon rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I never did read the author's previous bestseller, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. It came out around the time of the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies craze and I judged it as just another one of those fun-yet-silly reads (I did read Zombies, it was good, but...).

So when I picked up Unholy Night (having never heard of it thanks to living in rural AL without a bookstore!), it was a very intriguing concept. I had heard of A. Lincoln, so I wondered what kind of twist the author would put to the sto...more

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Mar 21, 2012 BookGuys rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

When I reviewed Seth Grahame-Smith's Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn't just another throwaway mash-up. I remember writing that this would be a great book to help introduce the historical figure of Abraham Lincoln, one of America's most beloved Presidents to a youthful audience. If you stripped away the vampire hunting, you still had a pretty decent tale of the life of Abraham Lincoln, and with some guidance from a teacher (to let the students know...more

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Seth Grahame-Smith (born Seth Jared Greenberg) is an American author, screenwriter and film producer. He is best known for his novels Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter which both hit the New York Times' best seller list. Seth Grahame-Smith lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife, Erin, and his son, Joshua.

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Unholy Night

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