I have always been interested in fantasy, especially created around vampire stories. They represent a true blend of unimaginable powers and human emotions. This makes me more connected to them, and I feel like I am more into the character and its depth. And obviously this would draw you to a different world, far from your own.

The main character Rufus Hobster is a vampire or we can say half-mam, who dwells in the present but has no memory of the past. He has this urge to know how this all started and how he ended up like this. The story will be more or less about his quest to learn about his past. During this quest he meets Frank Lambert and somehow gives him a pivotal role in this.
Once he starts unveiling his past, we dive deep into the era of 1800 situated in London, and mysterious events unfold to keep the readers hooked.
Detailed characterization and transparency in emotions serve as the captive feature of storytelling in an imaginary world. The author offers a lot of scope for imagination while moving on with each plot. He has successfully created a balanced world of normal and paranormal for readers.
I enjoyed this read and look forward to reading more fantasy like this. This brings a good storytelling. ( )

I am incredibly picky with vampire stories. The wave that Anne Rice inspired in the modern vampire is really hit or miss, and some authors just can’t hack it without the same old boring tropes and vampire cliches. Some of them are fun, but most are not. Wilde manages to hit the sweet spot between boring cliché and new twist. The “vampire trying to be human” isn’t a new concept, but how it’s done feels more like a mystery unfolding rather than an edgy “not like the other vampires” type story.

Rufus, our beloved vampire friend, recounts his adventures to find what makes him human, and in his efforts, he stumbles upon what makes humans human, too. This isn’t my first Wilde story, and this one shares the same fantastic attention to character detail. It's a great book, well-written, and worth your weekend to read! ( )

British novelist Eli Wilde is also known by his pseudonym Zangu Poet, and is renowned for his gripping psychological horror tales. His bibliography includes titles like the Strangers in Paradise series, and now he introduces us to a fresh series - Rufus Hobster with My Unbeating Heart.
From the very first lines of this novel, Wilde laid a captivating groundwork with his portrayal of the undead. Such a vivid introduction set the stage for an interesting vampire novel. Wilde's unique storytelling ability creates an atmosphere that engulfs readers, making them part of his eerie yet enthralling world. With his works, I think he is steadily growing to the literary heights occupied by legends like Edgar Allen Poe, Anne Rice, HP Lovecraft, and Stephen King. Eli Wilde is undoubtedly a rising star in the horror genre. An absolute must-read for fans of these type of books. I’ll be looking out for all future releases. ( )

This is not the first time I read a story about Vampires. It's certainly not the first time I have been fascinated with the idea. And this book, if anything, had me completely engrossed once again.

The main protagonist named Rufus Hobster, who is at present a vampire, is somehow unable to recollect anything from his past. But then these flashbacks play a vital role to motivate him to find out more about him. This part at times reminded me of Elijah Michealson from The Originals, when he once wiped his memory, but then that was by choice. Anyhow, there's this other guy called Frank known for his writing skills who writes Rufus' past story. This Frank guy has his share of daily life struggles. As Rufus' story starts to unfold we are travelling back in time to the 1800s in London. The setting is absolutely beautiful. To know further you will have to read this fascinating story.

I did have a good time reading this one so much so that am waiting to read the next part. ( )

fus Hobster, a vampire with an enigmatic desire for a biographer to transcribe his confessions to the Almighty, is discovered by Frank Lambert. He unwillingly decides to write his memoirs despite having no experience with literature and being in a miserable marriage. Readers are taken on a spine-tingling voyage into Rufus's universe in the first-person narrative, where conflicts arise as a result of flashbacks to his human background. My Unbeating Heart, by Eli Wilde, examines the thin line separating the real world from the supernatural and marks his comeback to the literary scene. ( )