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Haunting Fall Virtual Book Tour for THE COURT OF SHADOWS by Victor Dixen: Sept. 19 – Oct. 19, 2023

“Supernatural alternate histories don’t come much more suspenseful or fully realized than this impressive series debut from Dixen…. Dixen excels at concocting unexpected detours and jaw-dropping cliffhangers. Anne Rice fans will be especially enthralled.” –Publishers Weekly

“With all of the intricacies of Castlevania, readers explore an alternate France where vampyres have taken over and are high nobility, while most humans are commoners…Fantasy fans who like their speculative fiction filled with vampyre aristocrats and plenty of twists along the way will enjoy taking a bite out of this series starter.” –Library Journal

“Victor Dixen’s THE COURT OF SHADOWS is an entirely original version of a world ruled by vampires. His protagonist, Jeanne, makes choices that are genuinely unpredictable as she seeks vengeance for the deaths of her family. I could not put this book down.” –Charlaine Harris, author of All the Dead Shall Weep

A fiery heroine seeks vengeance against a royal court of deadly vampires in this epic alternate history set in lavish Versailles.

Two-time winner of the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire, Victor Dixen stands at the forefront historical horror fantasy in France. Now, thanks to an impeccable translation by Françoise Bui, English readers will have the opportunity to experience Dixen’s thrilling writing firsthand. THE COURT OF SHADOWS: Vampyria Saga Book One will be published in hardcover by Amazon Crossing on September 19, 2023.

Victor Dixen, who grew up in Versailles, has long been interested in the Grand Siècle, which shaped France into what it is today: centralization of power, development of architecture and the arts, the rise of gastronomy, and the art of living. It’s a pivotal moment in French history that brims with paradoxes. It’s the time of Descartes, of Pascal, and of the advent of reason, which prefigured the Age of Enlightenment. But paradoxically, it’s also an age of darkness, with an incredible resurgence of superstitions and of the occult. Witchcraft was never more practiced in France than under Louis XIV, while in Spain, the Inquisition reached its sinister apogee, and in America, suspected witches were burned in Salem.

In THE COURT OF SHADOWS, Dixen has composed a baroque and horrifying alternate history of this pivotal period in history. “Essentially, this story is a way for me to tackle an icon that has always fascinated me, the vampire,” says Dixen. “The vampire is, in fact, the supreme literary creation, truly immortal, always reborn from its ashes, from century to century, from book to book.” In writing THE COURT OF SHADOWS, Dixen was inspired by Anne Rice for her intoxicating Gothic ambiance and characters with psychological depth; Alexandre Dumas for his breadth of epic adventure; and Quentin Tarantino for his frenzied pacing, the eruption of “pop” patterns in the narrative, and psychological tension.

We have gathered an impressive group of bloggers who will post reviews, offer giveaways, share excerpts, and more, starting on September 19th, and we hope you will join us!

Tuesday, September 19 – LEXIJAVA

Tuesday, September 19 – MONIKA’S BOOK BLOG

Wednesday, September 20 – ELSIE QUAIL WRITES

Thursday, September 21 – BOOKS, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING

Friday, September 22 – GREEN EYED GIRL 0704

Monday, September 25 – SUZY APPROVED BOOK REVIEWS

Tuesday, September 26 – DIVE INTO A GOOD BOOK

Wednesday, September 27 – TINA MAY READS

Thursday, September 28 – BOOKISH MARIE

Friday, September 29 – READING FOR THE SEASONS

Saturday, September 30 – MISS LARIS

Monday, October 2 – WHAT JESSIE READS

Monday, October 2 – PAPERBACK HART

Tuesday, October 3 – PUNKER’S FICTION READS

Tuesday, October 3 – NK LITERARY NERD

Tuesday, October 3 – NAAYTASH READS

Wednesday, October 4 – SUBAKKA BOOKSTUFF

Thursday, October 5 –  AMY’S BOOKET LIST

Friday, October 6 – NURSE BOOKIE

Monday, October 9  – TALI’S LIBRARY

Monday, October 9 – LIVING MY BEST BOOK LIFE

Monday, October 9 – MY BOOK COVE

Tuesday, October 10 – GONE WITH FLYNN

Tuesday, October 10 – JOYFUL READER

Wednesday, October 11 – CELIA McMAHON READS

Thursday, October 12 – BOOKS AND COFFEE MX

Friday, October 13 – DREAMING IN PAGES

Friday, October 13 – TANVIS READ VENTURES

Monday, October 16 – BOOKISH CORNERR

Monday, October 16 – BOOKPHENOMENA

Tuesday, October 17 – A LITTLE BIBLIO

Tuesday, October 17 – BOUVIE BOOKS

Wednesday, October 18 – THE BOY WHO READS BOOKS

Wednesday, October 18 – BOOKS AND BASILISKS

Thursday, October 19 – STEPH HORROR MAMA 03

Thursday, October 19 – BALANCING BOOKS AND BEAUTIES

Filed Under: Blog Tours, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amazon Crossing, Dark Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, horror, Novels in translation, Vampyria, Vampyria Saga Book One, Victor Dixen

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The Art of Horror delivers an unprecedented collection of horror-related art just in time for Halloween!

Art of Horror Book CoverHorror is all the rage this fall with TV shows like Scream Queens and American Horror Story, and movies like The Visit, Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, and Crimson Peak.  In THE ART OF HORROR: An Illustrated History (Applause Theatre & Cinema Books Hardcover; October 31, 2015; $40), editor Stephen Jones beautifully captures the rich artistic history of this subversive genre.

THE ART OF HORROR is a true celebration with over 500 frightful images, compiled and presented by some of the genre’s most respected names, including a foreword by cult favorite Neil Gaiman. Readers will be ensnared by the shockingly lurid and hauntingly beautiful color photos and illustrations representing every aspect of the horror genre since Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in the 19th century. Editor Stephen Jones and his exceptional team of over 100 contributors have sourced visuals from archives and private collections worldwide, ensuring an unprecedented selection for those discovering the genre and the most committed fans.

Here’s what reviewers have to say about this exceptional book:
“The archetypes of horror are primeval. In The Art of Horror: An Illustrated History (published by Applause Theatre & Cinema Books), editor Stephen Jones draws a line from the cat-headed Egyptian goddess Bast to Val Lewton’s classic B film Cat People (1942). Lavishly illustrated, The Art of Horror is a compendium of images from ancient through postmodern, accompanied by texts that serve as a history of human fear as manifested in literature and the visual arts.” —Shepherd Express

“A must-have for monster movie lovers. It’s a sumptuous visual feast of moody imagery.” —Creative Loafing

“If you’re a fan of things that go bump in the night, the works of H.P. Lovecraft, or anything related to the world of horror for that matter, this is the book for you. Even if you don’t have much knowledge on the subject, this book is certainly something worth checking out. There are images that have been seen many times before, but there are also many that have rarely seen or have never been seen before. It’s a terrific, in-depth look into the world of horror and art.” –The Examiner

“The Art of Horror is a horror fan’s dream….This book is not just loaded with great visuals, but it turned out to be a great read as well with plenty of information about the history and how it reflected society. I can’t recommend this book enough. It was done with research and care and celebrates a genre that we love so much. What more can we ask for?” — Scared Stiff Reviews
“A fine addition to your coffee table or coffin lid, The Art of Horror: An Illustrated History, edited by Stephen Jones, is a horror connoisseur’s choice of movie posters, comic books, paperback and dust jacket art, pulp magazine covers, and ancient and contemporary art that gleefully dwells on the morbid predilections of the frightening genre so many fans clamor for yet know little about.’ —Zombo’s Closet

“In The Art of Horror, multi-award winning horror and dark fantasy writer and editor Stephen Jones brings together thrilling visuals of the horror genre that have bewitched audiences since the 19th century . With a foreword by Neil Gaiman, this is one collection you don’t want to miss.” —Dread Central

“It’s certainly the art that you’ll buy it for, and it’s well worth it. As a long-time fan I’ve seen a LOT of horror, but this book is packed full of images and artists I’ve never heard of.” –Horror Talk

 

Filed Under: Horror, News & Announcements, Uncategorized Tagged With: Applause Books, art of horror, Halloween, horror, horror art, Neil Gaiman, vampires, witches, zombies

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