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Bloodlist
Part #1 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
The Novel That Launched A Cult Phenomenon!This "entertaining blend of detective story and the supernatural" (Science Fiction Chronicle) was the book that started it all. Now, readers who are latecomers to The Vampire Files can discover the "very entertaining" (Mystery Scene) beginning of the compelling series -- in a beautiful new updated package!

I, Strahd: The Memoirs of a Vampire
Part #7 of "Ravenloft" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
The young and idealistic brother to the war-hardened Strahd von Zarovich loves beautiful Tatyana, but so does Strahd. To win her hand, Strahd will do anything--even enter a pact with death and seal it with his brother's blood. Chapter illus.

The Vampire Files, Volume One
Part #1 of "The Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Bloodlist introduces Jack Fleming, an investigative journalist in Prohibition-era Chicago who gotbitten by a vampire.In Lifeblood and Bloodcircle Jack hunted for the men who killed him, and for his long-lost love, Maureen.Now, the original vampire-noir cult classics by P.N. Elrod are together for the first time in one volume-easier for fans to sink their teeth into.

P N Elrod Omnibus
P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
PREVIEW! Read excerpts from ALL the stories here:vampwriter-dot-com/E-EXCERPTS-dot-htmP.N. Elrod's picked 15 of her favorite short works for this multi-genre collection spanning 15 years of publication.Also included is a never before published VAMPIRE FILES story, featuring her urban fantasy vampire PI, Jack Fleming!Each story has been polished afresh for this anthology, with pages of new material added.Titles:1. A Night at the (Horse) Opera (Vampire Files, Fleming)2. The Breath of Bast (Vampire Files), Ecsott)3. Bossman (Original mystery, no vamps)4. Slaughter (Vampire Files, Fleming & Gordy)5. The Devil's Mark (Original historical vampire)6. You'll Catch Your Death (Vampire Files)7. Izzy's Shoe-In (Historical mystery introducing Izzy DeLeon, fearless girl reporter)8. The Quick Way Down (Vampire Files, Fleming and Gordy)9. The Scottish Ploy (Original romance/mystery)10. Grave-Robbed (Vampire Files, Fleming)11. The Company You Keep (Vampire Files, Gabriel Kroun)12. Death in Dover...

The Vampire Files, Volume Two
Part #4 of "The Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA

I, Strahd: The War Against Azalin
Part #19 of "Ravenloft" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
For more than a century, Strahd von Zarovich has ruled Barovia with an iron hand, feeding on the blood of his vassals and fearing no one. In all the years of his tortured rule, none have dared defy him.

Song in the Dark
Part #11 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
P. N. Elrod's novels of The Vampire Files blend the seductive shadows of classic noir into a sanctuary for a most unusual private investigator-vampire Jack Fleming. In Elrod's newest novel, Jack is under the gun when the New York mafia wants his hide, and the love of his life is wanted for murder.

Lady Crymsyn
Part #9 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Vampire detective Jack Fleming made a good bit of money cleaning up the streets of post-prohibition Chicago--enough to realize his dream of owning a nightclub. During renovations, workmen discover the remains of a woman, clad in a distinctive red dress. Vampire or not, Jack won't rest until he finds out who killed the lady in red--even if it means resurrecting secrets the mob would kill to keep buried.

Dark Road Rising
Part #12 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Vampire P. I. Jack Fleming is playing babysitter to Gabriel “Whitey” Kroun, a dangerously unstable mobster—and newly-created vampire—with deadly secrets to hide. As Jack tries to unravel the mystery surrounding Kroun’s undead state, he gets caught between his charge’s violent outbursts and some syndicate torpedoes looking to rub them both out, leaving him vulnerable to an even deadlier threat— the return of an old enemy desperate to unlock the secrets of Jack’s vampire immortality.

The Adventures of Myhr
P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
His name is Myhr—rhymes with purr!—he's half-man, half-cat, and all-adventure, traveling the multi-verse with Terrin, a twisted wizard who's into techno-raves and obscene T-shirt art. Displaced from Earth by a travel spell gone bad, they're heading home, bouncing from one bizarre planet after another. Their latest hasty escape has landed them on a world with a lethal magic problem. While Myhr sings Beatle tunes for their supper, Terrin tries to get them an astral Plane road map - only there's a catch. All the magic has vanished from Rumpock City, along with nearly all the magicians, the catastrophe linked to an uncanny black fog that rolls through town each night. Trying to pick up clues, Myhr is picked up himself by the gorgeous lady Filima, a devious and not-so-very-bereaved widow in need of a fall-cat. It's up to Myhr to find where the magic went before Terrin's own powers are drained dry, leaving him worse than dead and the rest of the planet going to Hell in an express-mail handbasket.

Lifeblood
Part #2 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Jack Fleming was an investigative journalist in Prohibition-era Chicago until he got shot by an unknown assassin, bitten by his vampire girlfriend, and became one of the undead. Now, this nice-guy nosferatu has a bunch of crazy vampire hunters on his trail armed with crosses, silver bullets, and sharp wooden stakes. He doesn't know how they found out about him or why they are "out for his blood," but it's not a problem for this street-wise gumshoe, until someone starts shooting. Jack himself may be bulletproof, but his friends are not. And Jack is determined to get some answers, even if it kills him-again. It's a case of the living versus the undead. But who's hunting whom?

Fire In The Blood
Part #5 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
When vampire detective Jack Fleming is hired by the wealthy Sebastian Pierce to recover a priceless heirloom bracelet, he eyes his reward in Pierce's daughter, an enticing girl with a hot-headed boyfriend. Diamonds and vampires are a girl's best friend

Cold Streets
Part #10 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Vampire detective Jack Fleming's latest venture-the Lady Crymsyn nightclub-has become the favorite haunt for Chicago's elite. But amongst his patrons lurk a smarmy blackmailer and a dangerous up-and-coming mobster from New York-both unaware how deadly Jack can be when blood is spilled. . .

The Dark Sleep
Part #8 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
A simple case of blackmail turns deadly for vampire investigator Jack Fleming and his human partner. The novel that vampire fans have been thirsting for...the newest addition to P.N. Elrod's popular series The Vampire Files. Called "fast...intriguing," by Science Fiction Review, and "good-natured fun" by Locus, P.N. Elrod's series The Vampire Files has captured the imaginations of vampire fans and mystery readers alike. Jack Fleming, a vampire detective, makes his "living" on the mean streets of post-prohibition Chicago. As he struggles to fight the gangsters at large, he is also trying to sustain an ordinary life. At least, as ordinary as it can get when you're a vampire... Death hasn't ended Jack Fleming's problems. His girlfriend Bobbi has caught the attention of a famous radio star, who promises to open doors for the lovely singer-including the one to his bedroom. His current case-retrieving incriminating letters from the ex-lover of a rich, foolish young socialite, looks simple until bullets start flying. Now Jack's mortal partner is in the hospital. Who's behind the gun? The ex-lover? The radio star's goons? An old enemy? Jack has to find out the truth-before the lives of those he loves are put at risk... "Well done...original. You won't want to miss this series." -Cemetery Dance
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Blood on the Water
Part #6 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
As a journalist in Capone-controlled Chicago, Jack Fleming is used to blood--even though it's from a vampire's perspective. When the new mob boss decides to rid the city of its friendly vampire, Fleming's thirst for the red stuff gets in the way of his safety.

A Chill In The Blood
Part #7 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
A delicious new novel of the The Vampire Files -- in which our undead detective finds himself caught in the middle of a Chicago gangland war!Take a bite out of the newest Vampire Files!A delicious new novel of the The Vampire files--in which our undead detective finds himself caught in the middle of a Chicago gangland war!"Excellent . . . The story shifts easily between comedy and mystery . . . clever and refreshing!"--Booklist"Entertaining . . . Echoes of Hammett and Chandler abound, but the novel succeeds in its own right."--Publishers Weekley"Fun . . . plenty of action [and] quirky characters."--Locus A brilliant blend of mystery, horror, comedy, and historical fiction

Bloodcircle
Part #3 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
"Critics are thirsting for "Vampire Files". . . An entertaining blend of detective story and the supernatural". Science Fiction Chronicle"A blend of the hard-boiled detective novel and the vampire tale. . . good-natured fun!" LocusAs a vampire, I have a number of handy skills - I can hypnotize mortals, walk through walls, and shrug off bullets like insults. The one thing I haven't been able to manage, so far, is to find the woman who made me what I am.Until now. Maybe.her trail has led me to the palatial estate of a wealthy widow - and a two-hundred-year-old gigolo with a taste for young blood. He claims not to know where my long-lost lady is - or who is trying to kill me - but then again, you can never trust a vampire.I should know.

Art In The Blood
Part #4 of "Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
I'm a vampire, not an artist, but I know what I like. And I don't like murder: So when the career of a talented young artist is fatally cut short, I know I won't sleep easy in my coffin until I find the killer: But the world of high art--with its big money, bigger egos, and expensive forgeries--makes even bloodsucking seem simple. And safer. Dead artists can live forever: An undead detective may not be so lucky. . .

The Vampire Files, Volume Five
Part #11 of "The Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Includes A Song in the Dark and Dark Road Rising My name is Jack Fleming, nightclub owner, P.I.-and vampire. Usually, that's a combination that keeps me safe. But when a New York lowlife muscled in on Chicago territory, I survived his attempt to kill me by the skin of my fangs.It brought out the vampire in me-and if I don't get my blood hunger back under control and do some detecting, not only might my girlfriend Bobbi take the fall for a murder she didn't commit, but the newly risen vampire I've been charged with babysitting-a nutjob mobster named "Whitey" Kroun-may do more damage than the syndicate torpedoes who are out to get him.Things are getting far too bloody, even for a vampire...

The Vampire Files, Volume Four
Part #9 of "The Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Two complete Jack Fleming, Vampire P.I. novels.In the latest Vampire Files omnibus, Jack Fleming now runs his own nightclub while remaining a reluctant player in the politics of gangland Chicago in the 1930s. And wherever vampires and mobsters mix, there will be blood...

The Vampire Files Anthology
P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Anthology containing:The Vampire Files 1-12, few shorter worksP.N. Elrod Omnibus by P.N. ElrodP N Elrod Interviews PI Jack Fleming by P N Elrod

The Vampire Files, Volume Three
Part #7 of "The Vampire Files" series by P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Two Jack Fleming, Vampire P.I> novels- now in one volume. Chicago is a rough town, even for the undead. But someone has to clean up the dirty burg, and Jack Flemming is just the vampire for the job. The Vampire Files, Volume Three includes two adventures featuring Chicago's very own vampire P.I. as he cleans up the streets, one crook at a time.

Hex Appeal
P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
A spellbinding new paranormal anthology edited by P.N. Elrod featuring never-before-seen stories from New York Times bestselling authors Jim Butcher, Carrie Vaughn, Ilona Andrews, and more!In the magical world that lies hidden beneath our own, witches and conjurers exact sweet revenge on those who dare to cross them. They know just the right spell to punish an ex-boyfriend--and the perfect hex to bring rivals to their knees. But what if you're the unlucky soul who falls victim to a conjurer's curse? And if you had the power to cast a magic spell of your own, would you use it? In this bewitching collection, nine of today's hottest paranormal authors tell otherworldly tales featuring spell-spinners who cast deadly hexes--and stories of their hapless, and not-so-hapless, victims. Chock full of paranormal hijinx, this fantastic collection will hold readers spellbound--and enchant readers everywhere with its irresistible hex appeal!

Strange Brew
P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Today's hottest urban fantasy authors come together in this delicious brew that crackles and boils over with tales of powerful witches and dark magic!In Charlaine Harris' "Bacon," a beautiful vampire joins forces with a witch from an ancient line to find out who killed her beloved husband. In "Seeing Eye" by Patricia Briggs, a blind witch helps sexy werewolf Tom Franklin find his missing brother—and helps him in more ways than either of them ever suspected. And in Jim Butcher's "Last Call," wizard Harry Dresden takes on the darkest of dark powers—the ones who dare to mess with this favorite beer.For anyone who's ever wondered what lies beyond the limits of reality, who's imagined the secret spaces where witches wield fearsome magic, come and drink deep. Let yourself fall under the spell of this bewitching collection of short stories!

A Song In The Dark
P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA

Quincey Morris, Vampire
P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
Rough and ready Texan Quincey Morris thrust his Bowie knife into Dracula's heart, bringing an end to the quintessential battle between the living and the Un-Dead. It also brought an end to Quincey as he bled his life away into the chill earth of Transylvania. Or so he thought. Waking to the night, surrounded by ravenous wolves, he finds himself plunged into his greatest adventure yet: life beyond life--as a vampire. To survive, he must quickly adapt to his dark change. At the hands of his savage mentor it's a hard, painful process, but Quincey is determined to escape the wilderness and return to his grieving friends. However, Professor Van Helsing has convinced them that the only good vampire is a dead one. Seen as an acolyte of their greatest enemy, can Quincey persuade them to accept his change, or will a lifetime of friendship end in bloody betrayal? And for whom?

The Hanged Man
P. N. Elrod
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
On a freezing Christmas Eve in 1879, a forensic psychic reader is summoned from her Baker Street lodgings to the scene of a questionable death. Alexandrina Victoria Pendlebury (named after her godmother, the current Queen of England) is adamant that the death in question is a magically compromised murder and not a suicide, as the police had assumed, after the shocking revelation contained by the body in question, Alex must put her personal loss aside to uncover the deeper issues at stake, before more bodies turn up. Turning to some choice allies—the handsome, prescient Lieutenant Brooks, the brilliant, enigmatic Lord Desmond, and her rapscallion cousin James—Alex will have to marshal all of her magical and mental acumen to save Queen and Country from a shadowy threat. Our singular heroine is caught up in this rousing gaslamp adventure of cloaked assassins, meddlesome family, and dark magic."Murder, mayhem and tea—a well-bred Victorian urban fantasy...