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Edward (Eddie) Lee writes some of the goriest, most shocking horror lit around, particularly in his small press books and stories. His more mainstream novels, published by Leisure Books, are supposed to be the PG 13 version of the daring author's stuff.
But "Brides of the Impaler," a late 2008 Leisure release has plenty of shock value. While the gore and violence is limited -- by Lee's bloody standards -- there's enough of both to jolt most readers. There's also a ton of sex, some of it pretty rough, but it's not just gratuitous grappling. It's key to the plot, which features a modern day attempt to resurrect the most famous vampire of all, Vlad the Impaler, better known as Count Dracula.
The story is set in New York City, where a young woman has recently moved in with her boyfriend in an old church facility he slickered away from the Catholic Church and converted into a ornate home.
Everything looks great for the young couple, that is until a menacing spirit which resides in the house begins to grow stronger.
The story sharply contrasts the lavish lifestyle of New York winners like the protagonists with a band of desperate street women who offer their deadly services and their souls to a dark power.
"Brides of the Impaler" is as effective as it is lurid and if there's a sequel -- the opportunity for one is definitely there -- I'd read it.
Also, I wouldn't be surprised to see this one done on the big screen as well.