Stoker

Evolution of a Vampire

Published by Histria Fiction
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Step into the shadows behind Bram Stoker’s masterpiece in this thrilling Gothic prequel, where séances, dark secrets, and a rising vampire myth collide in Victorian London—perfect for fans of literary horror and historical suspense alike.

Discover the dark inspiration behind Dracula in this thrilling Gothic prequel.
 

Before Dracula became legend, Abraham Stoker lived the nightmare. A Gothic masterpiece where Victorian horror collides with the brutal history of Vlad the Impaler.

Abraham Stoker never imagined his fascination with the macabre would summon true evil to his doorstep. When a mysterious letter commands him to travel from Victorian London to the blood-soaked mountains of Transylvania, Bram finds himself ensnared in a terrifying pact with Count Dracula—the undead Prince who demands his story be told. As Bram witnesses centuries of cruelty, impalement, and dark rituals, the vampire's curse spreads across continents, threatening everyone he loves. His wife Florence falls prey to Dracula's hypnotic seduction, his son Noel becomes a reluctant warrior, and the shadows of the Lyceum Theatre conceal unspeakable horrors. Trapped between his duty as a chronicler and his desperation to save his family, Bram must wield faith, folklore, and the power of his pen against an ancient darkness that refuses to die.

This Dracula prequel is meant to pay homage to a brilliant man, writer, and Romantic masterpiece, mixing fantasy, fact, and Gothic elements to show how literary art is born.

About The Author

Calvin H. Cherry is a published author and fantasy and horror scholar. He maintains an author Facebook page and YouTube channel where he posts weekly blogs (written or video), sharing information about the research effort, writing progression, and publication process that went into his debut novel STOKER: Evolution of a Vampire ©2018, along with lectures about Bram Stoker, Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, and all things vampires. He has spoken at numerous colleges and bookstores around the southeast and has been interviewed by several radio and news stations about his novel and his passion for literature and writing. He has also participated in many podcasts and writing blogs where he was asked questions about his travels to the actual locations used in Bram Stoker and J.K. Rowling's works. He served a combination of twenty-two years in the US Navy (active and reservist) and has spent thirty years in the insurance industry. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University and has his Project Management Professional and Six Sigma Greenbelt certifications. He is a Georgian native, currently living in Macon—the musically influenced "Heart of Georgia"—with his husband, Kevin, and their feline child Francis.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Histria Fiction (November 10, 2026)
  • Length: 700 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781592115969

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