"Dr. Edward Weyland, distinguished anthropologist, is actually an ancient vampire, sole survivor of his species (NOT supernatural/undead). A nearly fatal attack by a woman who has guessed his secret starts him on an odyssey of discovery, wherein he comes to realize (to his extreme dismay!) that human beings are more than "livestock." The ultimate "vampire as alien" novel."
Margaret L. Carter, Resident Suzy McKee Charnas Scholar
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Plot
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- science fiction story
Mental/magical powers focus
Yes
Kind of alteration:
- exotic/alien torture for major character
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- scholar
Age:
- long lived adults
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- bulging muscles
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- thief/con artist
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
- deluded
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Earth setting:
- 20th century
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
scientific jargon? (SF only)
- a fair amount of scientific explanation
Sex in book?
Yes
How much dialogue?
- significantly more dialog than descript
