The Vampire Combat Manual: A Guide to Fighting the Bloodthirsty Undead

The Vampire Combat Manual: A Guide to Fighting the Bloodthirsty Undead

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WHEN DARKNESS FALLS… WHEN THE UNDEAD RISE WITH A HUNGER FOR BLOOD… WHEN THE HUNT IS ON—AND YOU ARE THE PREY… WILL YOU BE READY?

In the inevitable event of a vampire attack, the average citizen will be forced to engage in vicious hand-to-hand combat. To avoid serious injury, disfigurement, or death by exsanguination, you need to know the proper combat strategies and techniq...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published October 2nd 2012 by Berkley Trade
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Amanda
The Vampire Combat Manual has everything you could possibly need to defend yourself against a horde of the undead. The research and thought that went into this book is highly impressive.

The book runs with its own vampire mythos and begins by debunking classic myths and misconceptions revolving around vampires. The manual is told from the point of view of a member of a secret organization that destroys vampires. What follows are chapters on vampire anatomy, personal preparation for battle, weapon...more
Gaby
May 03, 2013 Gaby added it
I got this one as a present. Apparently he’s also written one for zombies. What can I say? It’s beautifully marketed and it is exactly what the title says it is. But who really considers vampires a serious threat? Unlike zombies. I guess this is the kind of book you keep around as a joke and show off, and maybe consult from time to time, rather than an enthralling piece you read from cover to cover. I’m not going to bother giving it stars, not because it doesn’t deserve any, but because that wou...more
Brian Sammons
Pretty much more of the same from the first book, now with vampires instead of zombies. Not necessarily a bad thing, but a bit repetitive in my opinion. My full review of this can be found here: http://horrorworld.org/hw/2012/08/the...
Theanonymousafro
A bit long for a joke book but it was an enjoyable read.
Jessica
Whether you are interested in taking the fight to the vampires or simply in safeguarding your friends and family as they go about their daily lives, this book is a MUST READ. The vampire menace is a real and present danger to humanity's survival.
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The Vampire Combat Manual: A Guide to Fighting the Bloodthirsty Undead (ebook)
Roger Ma is a writer and the founder of the Zombie Combat Club, a civilian organization dedicated to providing accurate training and information to fight the living dead without a firearm, and survive. He is also a Team Chief for one of New York City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which assists first responders in the event of a city emergency - including zombie attack. He lives in Br...more
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