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Brides of the Impaler
by
Edward Lee
The church sits dark and empty, without a congregation - as far as anyone knows. But who is the macabre nun who looks like she stepped out of someone's darkest nightmare? And what bloodthirsty evil lies buried in the basement of a New York City brownstone, waiting for its chance to be reborn?
When Cristina and her husband moved into the brownstone, they thought ...more
When Cristina and her husband moved into the brownstone, they thought ...more
Mass Market Paperbound, 340 pages
Published
August 26th 2008
by Leisure Books
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Definitely the worst Edward Lee book I've read to date. There's so much useless filler in this story, I felt like I was reading one of Ann Laymon's "resurrections" of Richard's stories. The usual unconvincing character-types, which seem to be prevalent in Lee's books, dominate almost every page. I find it amusing in his other works, but here it's presented ad nauseum, bordering on ridiculous. The story has so much promise, but wastes so much time and text on the two-dimensional lives o...more
I very much enjoyed Edward Lee's Infernal trilogy and most of his other work, but I thought this was a lackluster attempt at a predictable story. While there were a couple moments that shocked me, most of the character's actions were very repetitive and slow. If strange things continue to happen to a character over and over, why do they act so ignorant and not take any initiative until the last few chapters? I'm really tired of reading apathetic characters in horror.
On a small side ...more
On a small side ...more
This special signed edition is limited to 1000 copies and is The eighth selection of Cemetery Dance's Book Club 3.0.
I've read some of Edward Lee's stuff in the past and even though he can be considered sort of hard core, he still plays with pretty cool plots. In this one he goes all-old-school on Vlad the Impaler.
You get a peek at 15th century Romania. Another trip to Romania in 1977 for an earthquake and an unearthing. The rest is set in modern New York, where Paul and Chris...more
I've read some of Edward Lee's stuff in the past and even though he can be considered sort of hard core, he still plays with pretty cool plots. In this one he goes all-old-school on Vlad the Impaler.
You get a peek at 15th century Romania. Another trip to Romania in 1977 for an earthquake and an unearthing. The rest is set in modern New York, where Paul and Chris...more
Ever since I first read him, Lee is a writer whose new work is something I look forward to. So, when Brides was put on the shelf, I grabbed it without hesitation, happy knowing that if I wasn't wowed, at least I'd be entertained.
Irritated was not the feeling I expected. It's been some time since I read this and all I can really remember is whats-her-face and her husband doin' the deed one too many times, a "plot" involving Vlad Tepes that went nowhere and a sudden and ridic...more
Irritated was not the feeling I expected. It's been some time since I read this and all I can really remember is whats-her-face and her husband doin' the deed one too many times, a "plot" involving Vlad Tepes that went nowhere and a sudden and ridic...more
While this was far from the best stuff I've read from Edward Lee, it was still an enjoyable little horror romp. Lee gives us a highly original, different take on the Dracula legend. In interviews, Lee has said that he wrote this novel partly as an homage to the 1970s Euro-Sleaze horror films of Jess Franco, Paul Naschy, etc. It works very well in that regard. I liked the clever nods to different horror film actors and directors, fellow authors and even one of my favorite bands, The Damned, w...more
While reading this horror novel, I kept thinking about those old 70s Italian horror films. They have a lot in common: a unhealthy mixture of eroticism and sleaze, religious symbolism (also mixed with eroticism and sleaze), and silly dialog. I swear that while I read this book, I could see the characters moving their lips like it was badly dubbed. But I must say I enjoyed it very much in the same way I enjoy bad Italian horror flicks.
The only thing I read by Edward Lee before this was t...more
The only thing I read by Edward Lee before this was t...more
Apologies, but it's been a week since I read this, so don't expect the degree of detail you usually get in one of my reviews!
I like Edward Lee. My first book was Slither which I bought at Heathrow Airport during my migration to Australia. That was a fun little romp, followed by The Golem, which was only spoiled by one annoying character.
Now Ed sent me a copy of Brides of the Impaler after he heard I was a fan (we share the same agent in Germany). I'll be honest, if I was to p...more
I like Edward Lee. My first book was Slither which I bought at Heathrow Airport during my migration to Australia. That was a fun little romp, followed by The Golem, which was only spoiled by one annoying character.
Now Ed sent me a copy of Brides of the Impaler after he heard I was a fan (we share the same agent in Germany). I'll be honest, if I was to p...more
Let me begin by saying that I read this book today, while very sick, so that my have tempered my ability to fully enjoy this book. Needless to say, I really didn't enjoy this book... I have actually been struggling to read through it for 3 days, which is a record for me since I usually read about 300 pages a day and this is only a 330 page book. As far as I am concerned, this story commits the ultimate sin that a horror novel can commit, it's BORING.
I would like to do a summary but...more
I would like to do a summary but...more
Shock horror is the genre and Impalement is the most frightening aspect of this book. Yes there are references to Dracula, vamires and hell hounds and this is a highly sexual book. However, the author utilizes something far scarier than fangs, the fear of the homeless. Yes, dirty, diseased, homeless folk- ex-junkies are just as frightening as the poles they impale victims on, in their worship of evil.
If you're not offended by vampiric nuns or ditzy rich folk. If you're not squemish,...more
If you're not offended by vampiric nuns or ditzy rich folk. If you're not squemish,...more
Lee wallows in depravity, swims in an ocean of abominations. Unfortunately, this book was just a bit... weak. Now, "weak" for Edward Lee would be "Utterly Grotesque" for anyone else, but I was a bit disappointed. While I'm far from a prude, the sexual escapades of the characters were too prominent as opposed to any atmosphere of surreal terror, details of gratuitous atrocities, or images of unbelievable violence. You know... typical Lee stuff.
Shelley Stoker
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Recommends it for:
People who enjoy grim and gritty urban horror
Recommended to Shelley by:
Gregory S.
Extremely gritty and grim... not at all a romanticized depiction of vampires. An entertaining read, but not for the "keeper" shelf... not really even a book I'd recommend, but not anything I'd advise horror fans to stay away from, either. A unique and twisted spin on Vlad the Impaler and his... uh... legacy. As far as sex, violence and gore, this is one of Edward Lee's tamer books, but Christmas tree stands have never been so horrifying!
I had a really hard time sticking with this book and therefore put it down several times in exchange for other books, but in the end really enjoyed this book. I think my struggles with this one had to do with there being so many different characters involved and so there were so many different storylines that were being jumped around from. As the story progressed I got more and more involved so that helped, but I still found myself struggling a little with remembering exactly who was who at time...more
If you love Suspense, lust and violence you will love this book. Edward Lee truly has a trippy imagination. Don't let the cover of the book throw you off, this man is a horror genius! The setting goes between the 15th century and today and if you love stories about Vlad Dracula, you will love this book....
This is the worst of all the Lee novels I have read. But even then it is still a fun read. Christina has just moved into a huge house with her current boyfriend and weird stuff is happening. The novel is full of Lee's normal gore and moments of graphic sex. But it isn't as well written as the other stuff I have read from him. And the ending is kinda a let down. It almost feels like Lee let Brian Keene write the ending. But I found it cheap and more than got my money's worth outta it.
I have a bad habit of letting book covers sway me one way or the other. I almost didnt read this cause I just didnt like the cover. Boy am I glad I did. Grabbed me from page 1 and never let go. I am truly hoping there is a sequel in the works!
Sometimes I like Edward Lee, sometimes not so much. He's way more graphically gory than many horror/paranormal authors I typically read. However, this one had a pretty decent story line, and wove the various facets of the "criminal" investigation and the emerging supernatural elements, which were totally unaware of each other, then came together nicely. The depth of the lesser-known Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) legends was interesting. I did NOT like that the female characters' rampa...more
I thought the book was fairly good, although not the best I've read. I was under the impression that the book was going to be a lot more gory and have a lot more suspense to it than it really did, so I was relatively disappointed to find that it lacked in that area. However, the ending did most definitely offer up quite the twist that did make the book more interesting. I found that the book did jump around from character to character a bit much for my liking and it did seem to start off kind of...more
Awful...no plot, no horror and badly written. Forced myself to finish it in the hope that it would become vaguely interesting but to no avail.
A completely mediocre novel with rather mediocre sex scenes and a predictable plot. The first Edward Lee novel I read (Flesh Gothic) was a edgy but interesting read. Since then, I have become increasingly disillusioned with each work I buy. This is no exception. At this point, both the violence and the sex in these books seem gratiuitious, leaving nothing but a moderate undercurrent of sacrilidge.
Not worth the money even if you're bored: I picked this up at the PX on base, and I am ...more
Not worth the money even if you're bored: I picked this up at the PX on base, and I am ...more
Originality is important with a vampire story, and Lee's done it! Creepy tale.
If I could give this five stars ironically, I would. This is the book that first allowed me to string together the following words: vampire homelss lesbian nymphomaniacs.
Weird as He**. It took me forever to get into it and then all I could think of was this is sooooooo messed up. If you don't like gore don't read this one. It got the rateing because of the plot idea and it wasn't boring.
Not impressed. Didn't even seem like Ed Lee.
very twisted ending
Not my favorite Edward Lee novel, but it's okay for a weekend read. The characters could have had more depth, the ending could have made more sense, and it was a little confusing at times... not knowing which character you're reading about until a couple paragraphs into the chapter. Overall, I did like it, flaws and all. I wanted a fun, quick read and I got it. I like a gory horror story, definitely got that.
boring...not enough impaling, too much character development.
I've only read a few of Lee's works, and Brides of the Impaler is one of the best. The characters are better developed, the plot is strong, and the gore isn't overdone. Aside from a few parts at the end that made me role my eyes, Brides is a really fun and solid read that reminded me of old Dracula films with Christopher Lee.
Edward Lee is one of my favorite authors. His unique take on the vampire legend made for a fun read.
Daniel
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Edward Lee was born (er, jettisoned) into the world on May 25, 1957, and was raised in Bowie, Md. He has sold 15 novels and continues to pursue the ludicrous profession of freelance writing. From 1976-79, he served in the U.S. Army Security Agency and then was transferred to the 1st Armored Division in Erlangen, West Germany, where he was the only M60A1-series tank gunner with a security clearance...more
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