The Travelling Vampire Show [Hardcover]

'A wickedly involving story...a horror tale that's not only emotionally true but also scary and, above all, fun' (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY )

'If you are not already well acquainted with Richard Laymon, get to know him now. This is an enticing tale of three youngsters in a small American town' (MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS )

'This gloriously inventive piece is probably Laymon's best book yet: dipping into the poetic vein of Ray Bradbury was clearly a vitalising exercise for him, and this is sheerly enjoyable... The prose here is rich and inventive, the atmosphere and scene-setting handled with real aplomb' (NEWS INTERNATIONAL )

'Set in a sleepy American town in the summer of 1963, this rites of passage novel recreates the long, stifling days - and nights filled with possibilities - that distinguish the teenage years' (BELFAST TELEGRAPH ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

'A wickedly involving story...a horror tale that's not only emotionally true but also scary and, above all, fun' -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'If you are not already well acquainted with Richard Laymon, get to know him now. This is an enticing tale of three youngsters in a small American town' -- MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS 'This gloriously inventive piece is probably Laymon's best book yet: dipping into the poetic vein of Ray Bradbury was clearly a vitalising exercise for him, and this is sheerly enjoyable... The prose here is rich and inventive, the atmosphere and scene-setting handled with real aplomb' -- NEWS INTERNATIONAL 'Set in a sleepy American town in the summer of 1963, this rites of passage novel recreates the long, stifling days - and nights filled with possibilities - that distinguish the teenage years' -- BELFAST TELEGRAPH --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

The rural town of Grandville is to host The Travelling Vampire Show, featuring the only known vampire in captivity. Janks Field, where the show will take place, has been declared off-limits because of its sinister history, but there are three local teenagers who don't want to miss the performance.

Richard Laymon has an MA in English Literature from Loyola University, LA. After a variety of jobs, he now works full-time as a writer and lives with his wife and daughter. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.