Restos inmortales

30 Days of Night novels #2

by Steve Niles, Jeff Mariotte, Diana Falcón Zás (Translator)

Timun Mas continúa con la publicación de la serie «30 días de noche», ambientada en el mundo de la premiada serie de novelas gráficas y películas.

Escondido entre las sombras y fortalecido durante la noche, un asesino en serie acecha el barrio residencial de Savannah, Georgia. Un asesino cuya brutal firma está llamando la atención de otros habitantes de la oscuridad.

Genres: Horror, Vampires, Comics, Fantasy, Fiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published July 31, 2007

About the author

STEVE NILES is one of the writers responsible for bringing horror comics back to prominence, and was recently named by Fangoria magazine as one of it's "13 rising talents who promise to keep us terrified for the next 25 years."

Niles is currently working for the four top American comic publishers - Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse. He got his start in the industry when he formed his own publishing company called Arcane Comix, where he published, edited and adapted several comics and anthologies for Eclipse Comics. His adaptations include works by Clive Barker, Richard Matheson and Harlan Ellison.

Steve resides in Los Angeles in his bachelor pad with one cat. While there's no crawlspace, there is a questionable closet in one corner and no one is quite sure what is hidden in there...but we have an idea.

--from the author's website

Reviews

[Quentin Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the first volume in the series, but still a very entertaining read. Eben and Stella play prominent roles in this one which is set both in the Savannah GA area as well as Norway. There's a huge play being made by the vampires with only the few "heroes" of the book in the way to stop it.

This is a sequel to the first volume, however, it's also official canon and set in the comic book universe. I really would rather the books have been separate from the comics just to make it easier to keep things straight, but then again it does make sense to tie them all together since these are all official stories in the same universe.

Overall a good read and if you enjoy the comic series you really should read the books as they fit right in.

[Huertomuro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Segunda parte que es mucho mejor que la primera. Una historia más fluida, mas sangrienta y con más acción.

[Maxx · Rating 4 out of 5]

Corny, but fun and worth the read if you’re a fan of the franchise! Expands the lore in fun ways and brings good closure to certain characters’ stories.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

IMMORTAL REMAINS may not be a first-rate vampire novel, but at least it's a pretty decent second-rate one. Despite being a disposable product--as opposed to a quality work of literature--it's good enough to hold your attention and keep you guessing. It doesn't break any new ground as far as the vampire genre is concerned...but still, a couple scenes make a lasting impression.
This book took me a little while to get into. I haven't read the 30 DAYS OF NIGHT comic books yet, so I'm not as familiar with this universe as I ought to be. It was jarring to begin the book with a "good" vampire character, since I didn't realize any such creatures existed in this particular mythology. (Especially considering how evil Paul Norris was in the previous book, despite his having been a good man before being turned.)
Some parts of the story were a bit hard to swallow. For example, one of the human characters commits suicide in a manner so gruesome and painful that I have a hard time believing ANYONE, let alone that particular character, would have the fortitude to go through with it. Let's just say it makes committing seppuku look like a walk in the park.
The book's biggest "setpiece" is a gigantic underground vampire lair that can accommodate several thousand vampires and seemingly provide them with all the blood they can drink. Although a nifty idea, I'm not sure how feasible such an operation would be in real life. Furthermore, the climactic battle scene waged there is so over-the-top and cartoonish, it reminded me, in a way, of the final action sequence in ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER.
Perhaps the most impressive thing about IMMORTAL REMAINS is the balancing act the writers were forced to perform. The novel heavily references the comics while still remaining accessible to anyone not familiar with the series. It also manages to be a satisfying "Part 2" in a trilogy while simultaneously serving as a stand-alone story. Well, almost: the ending is a bit of a cliff-hanger. And the fact I care enough to continue on to the next book is an indication that the writers have done their job, and done it well.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the chills with this book. I couldn't put it down in anticipation to find out what was gonna happen next. The bloody parts were very vivid. The only thing i wasn't happy with is that i chose this book because of the movie and i didn't realize it follows a story. I picked a book that was in the middle of the story line. I will go back and read the others it just would've been nice to read it in order. Definitly a must read for people who love a good spine chiller!

[Tek · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a bad read. It met most of my expectations. The only downfall I have is that the ending felt too abrupt and didn't tie in all the loose ends as well as I wouldve wanted. But the novel is very visual. A very easy and quick read and has some characters that stick with you after you finish it.

[Guar Sriboonruang]

27 jan 2012

Finished introduction .. Starting the story.. Page 5 ...

I think the the story kinda awaward, because the author talked about the flashback. I think i have to read more so i can understand it better.

[Piojo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Segundo libro de la saga, con una historia bastante independiente de la que se nos contaba en el primer libro, y en la cual algunos de los personajes repiten protagonismo. Bien contado, quizá menos cinematográfico que el anterior, pero interesante igualmente. A ratos, tiene partes que recuerdan a la saga de Anne Rice, aunque son similitudes puntuales, ya que, aunque coincida el nombre, los vampiros de cada saga parecen dos tipos de seres mitológicos diferentes,.

No concluye la historia y es una pena, cada vez me cansan más los libro que no son autoconclusivos, así que tendré que continuar con el siguiente libro de la trilogía.

[elliot smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished it during a couple of flights. I was only slightly familiar with the lore having seen the movie many years ago as well as reading the first of the comic book series roughly 2 years ago. I'm happy to say that you only need to remember the broad strokes of the Barrow Alaska...i.e the whole 30 Days of Night thing. What i didn't readily remember the novel it did a good job of filling me in.

If you do not know a single detail of the Lore the book will be entertaining enough as a stand alone but I couldn't see really enjoying it as a stand alone vampire novel.

[Johann Stark · Rating 4 out of 5]

You might like this book if you like amateur vampire detectives and feeling extremely gross.

[Titus Hjelm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as the first one. Good guy vampires just aren't that interesting. 'Rumors of the Undead' was much more sinister in that sense. Actually, I think the movie adaptation is the best, the vampires are just so completely alien and evil. The vampire language in the film is a great idea, highlighting their otherness. This book was also a bit strangely composed. the first part tarried in not so significant things but the ending was totally abrupt. There's very likely a third one in the making...

[Deviancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this second 30 Days of Night novel, certain core characters are brought back in order track down a vampiric serial killer. The vamps this time have a mission to take over the entire world town by town, and it's up to an unlikely duo to save the world.

The story has some cliche bits to it, but the characters are easy to enjoy and there are twists and turns to keep things lively. Hopefully the third book coming out soon will be just as enjoyable, but I'm not going to get my hopes up.

[Demetri Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

I put this in my queue at NYPL but I originally thought it was a graphic novel. My mistake, but it's still an easy read thus far.

I completed the book in less than a month and it was an ok read for horror I suppose. This book was obviously meant to be part of a series -- unfortunately this book is somewhere in the middle of that series. Now do I want to read the rest since the ending was a bit of a cliff-hanger? Unsure at this point since I still have other books on the shelf beckoning.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely everything a good vampire book should be. This is a sequel to 30 Days of Night (the same as the movie-only the book is more intense). A regular novel instead of a graphic novel, it's as intense as the first book and just as scary. The vamps are wicked, bad and the stuff nightmares are made of.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was better than the first one. I liked the story better and I liked that they brought back some of the characters that are central to the whole story. Hopefully the other books are like this one.

[Connor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Currently reading, not too bad could be a bit better tho. Its missing something just cant figure out what

[Jade McCulloch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Read it in about three days. The only thing I didn't like was that Dane died, but who knows? Maybe he'll come back.

[Brandy Padgett-brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this one, made it easier to finish it quick - which was a neccesity since the cover freaked everyone out..

[L. J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

TBA

[Adam Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was an amazing book it left me wanting more