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‘Since reading Lumley’s Necroscope series, I know that vampires really do exist.’ H.R. Giger
‘Like the vampires it so full-bloodedly portrays, Brian Lumley's Necroscope series just gets stronger. His lively mix of action and monstrosity transmutes the base cliché of the vampire and turns it into a wonderfully contemporary bane.’ Fear Magazine
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'Since reading Lumley's Necroscope series, I know that vampires really do exist.' H.R. Giger 'Like the vampires it so full-bloodedly portrays, Brian Lumley's Necroscope series just gets stronger. His lively mix of action and monstrosity transmutes the base cliche of the vampire and turns it into a wonderfully contemporary bane.' Fear Magazine
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My favourite aspect of this sequel is the background to the Wamphiri, (namely Thibor and his captor, Faethor). Although there is a very good real time plot about a new vampire, I preferred the 'history' sections, (which are almost equal in number to the contemporary sections). I have no doubt that the history is more crucial to someone endeavoring to read following books in the series, (like me). This is well worth reading, (i.e. it isn't uneconomical for the rewards, even if you don't have myriad time to spend reading).
Contrary to popular opinion, I believe that this novel is stronger than the prequel, Necroscope, in terms of simplicity and readability, although the first book did start many fascinating concepts. Overall, this is a decent choice for anyone's next book if they have read Necroscope some time in the past. If you have not read Necroscope, I advise that you get that aswell; it really is worth the time consumption and the money, (although time consumption is more crucial to most people when we are talking about a maximum of £14 for two books that will give you hours and hours of entertainment).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not a bad book in its own right, the second in the Necroscope series I find dull, simply because it is far too similar in plot to the first. It reads like a rewrite of the first with less zip.
If you intend to read the entire series (and I'd recommend it) then you'll need to read this to follow the story arc, but don't expect any major pzazz from it.
If you intend to read the entire series (and I'd recommend it) then you'll need to read this to follow the story arc, but don't expect any major pzazz from it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wamphyri! is written in a similar mould to the original Necroscope novel, in that there is extensive character exploration, then the chase, and finally an explosive finale. The sequel is best enjoyed after having read the original Necroscope, which paves the way for events contained in this second chapter. Wamphyri! is a slow burner for the first 200 pages, which follows the historical adventures of the Wamphyri introduced in the first book. After that, the plot shifts up a gear in to more modern times. Plenty of new characters are introduced and Lumley works hard to produce a twisting tale, laden with suspense, intrigue and horror. He is clearly creating a whole mythos to himself within the supernatural genre. The finale is rather too neat, in which all the plotlines are neatly sown up, but is exciting none-the-less. A great entry in to a classic series.
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A real Joy
Couldn't wait to read this second installment and I wasn't disappointed. Having read all of them now I'm glad I bought as a complete set. Lumley keeps you page turning. Recommended
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by angel gabriel
Brilliant second installment of the Necroscope series
After finishing The Necroscope, I was thrilled to know there were four more books following on from the first. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2001
Good deep characters and plot does not quite deliver
After the explosive opening of the Necroscope series, Mr Lumley slows the pace to give us a brief history of the Wamphyri, and in between gives an exciting view of a hunt to a... Read more
Published on 31 July 2001 by barry.julie@btinternet.com
Once again Lumley captures the imagination of the reader
Superb read which certainly had my imagination running riot. I was hooked to the necroscope series after reading the first one and was certainly not disappointed with this book. Read more
Published on 16 April 2001 by graciec@lineone.net
Very good continuation of the story started in NECROSCOPE
Extremely compulsive reading. Very interesting because it goes into the bloody background of the Wamphyri. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2000
The best just got better!
WOW! Just finished the second in Brian Lumley's excellent Necroscope novels. This book is so exciting! Read more
Published on 27 April 2000
Brillance of the Highest Magnitude !
After finishing Brian Lumley's Necroscope, I was gasping to read the second novel. Harry was left drifting the moibus continuim, whilst a new vampire Yulian was growing in... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2000 by Paul Curwen
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