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BOHEMIA, 1741
On the northern banks of the Vltava River, an extraordinary event is taking place. Inside a private chapel, a high-born Hungarian lady is being laid to rest. But not before her heart is removed from her body, and she is buried beneath a layer of heavy stones -- lest she rise again to prey upon her victims.

VENICE, 2010
Holidaying in the world's most beautiful city, Chris Bronson and Angela Lewis discover a desecrated tomb. Inside it is a female skeleton and an arcane diary dating back hundreds of years. Written in Latin, it references a scroll that will provide an answer to an ancient secret. Soon corpses of young women, all killed in the same ritualistic manner, start appearing throughout the city. And when Angela disappears, Bronson knows that he must find her before she too is slaughtered. But Bronson's hunt for Angela leads him back to the Island of the Dead, and into a conspiracy more deadly than he could ever have imagined.

My Thoughts:

This is the first James Becker novel I've read and I must say that I'm not a big fan of vampire stories but I am a big fan of a well written mystery and The Noseratu Scroll more than meets this qualification. The author didn't picture the "blood-suckers" as the warm fuzzy, romantic images that have become so popular lately. Can't see anything that would be "cozy" or "fuzzy" about something that in essence wants to have you for dinner. In this case, the "vampires" were something else entirely...and in their "difference" presents a picture more terrifying than any Dracula story. Overall, I had a great time with this half historical, half spooky tale. I already have the next book. Good job Mr. Becker! ( )

Bit humdrum. ( )

Another good read from this author. I liked this book as the author had a new twist on the old vampire legend. Plus it took place in Venice which is not the usual location for vampire stories. One caution: there are some pretty descriptive details about a "religious" ceremony involving young women and the vampires that could be offensive to some. ( )

Although not a huge fan of the vampire genre I have read a few mystery / missing scrolls/ enigma type fictions this year and the Nosferatu Scroll stands the test as well as any others.

The author did portray the feel of the locations and the terror of the female characters in particular. AN enjoyable few days relaxed reading ( )

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