The plot involves a beautiful and wealthy vampire named miriam blaylock who takes human lovers and transforms them into vampirehuman hybrids the novel is unusual in that it deals with the practical considerations of vampirism, such as the difficulty in obtaining victims and concealing frequent murders. Strieber also coauthored the coming global superstorm with art bell, which inspired the blockbuster film about sudden climate change. The last vampire, whitley striebers first work of fiction in almost a decade 1993s the forbidden zone was his last nonalienencounter book proves well worth the wait, and makes the reader hunger for more. Strieber not only wrote about terrifying otherworldly creatures. Instead of being defeated by advanced knowledge, like stokers dracula, this. I really enjoyed the whole concept, a different take on a very familiar legend. Read the hunger by whitley strieber for free with a 30 day free trial. May 15, 2017 if you grew up in the 1980s, you were probably traumatized by the work of whitley strieberthe author whose work inspired the ultraviolent werewolf movie wolfen 1981, the prurient vampire movie the hunger 1983, and the supposedly truetolife alien abduction movie communion 1989. A human transfused with vampire blood can become like a vampire but eventually he or she will resist the vampire blood and the result will be both. A sequal to strieber s popular vampire novel the hunger, the last vampire takes up with that novels badone, miriam blaylock, and follows her as she stumbles, almost pitiably. Eternal youth is a curse for miriam blaylock because everyone she loves. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition.
He can floats between fantasy and scifi in a turn of page, although it gets a bit annoying after a time, when the narrative becomes much more scifi than fantasy. The hunger, vampires, whitley strieber whitley strieber was always one of those authors that id heard of from the 1980s, had a handful of his paperbacks sitting on my shelf, but never pulled the trigger on. He is also the author of the vampire novels the hunger, the last. The hunger whitley strieber eternal youth is a wonderful thing for the few who have it, but for miriam blaylock, it is a curse an existence marred by death and sorrow. He is also the author of the vampire novels the hunger, the last vampire, and liliths dream, and is the new host of his own radio program, dreamland, founded. A defining novel in its genre, the hunger offers an original, different angle on the typical vampire story. Whitley strieber is widely known for his bestselling account of his own close encounter, communion. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. She is forever young and beautiful, but that eternal youth also comes at a price. Whitley strieber became a published author in 1978 with the novel the wolfen.
Lot of 3 whitley strieber books paperback, pocket books, 2002. The hunger by whitley strieber, 9781416583745, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Author whitley strieber bio and signed books vj books. The hunger by strieber, whitley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The hunger, vampires, whitley strieber whitley strieber was always one of those authors that id heard of from the 1980s, had a handful of his paperbacks sitting. My most famous works of fiction are the wolfen, the hunger, warday with james kunetka, superstorm with art bell, majestic and the grays. Whitley strieber is best known for his groundbreaking memoir communion, which popularized the alienabduction thesis, as well as his many bestselling novels, including the wolfen and the hunger. Hunger, a comic book miniseries, part of cataclysm. Breaking spines dips into some erotic horror with this tale of vampiresbutnotreally. The plot involves a beautiful and wealthy vampire named miriam blaylock who takes human lovers and transforms them into vampirehuman hybrids. While reading this novel i tried to think of it in a higher level. The hunger hunger, book 1 by whitley strieber book cover, description, publication history. The hunger hunger, book 1 by whitley strieber fantastic fiction. The hunger by whitley strieber overdrive rakuten overdrive.
The last vampire, whitley strieber s first work of fiction in almost a decade 1993s the forbidden zone was his last nonalienencounter book proves well worth the wait, and makes the reader hunger for more. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Whitley strieber, one of my favorite novelists for this reason his very different view on what is now common topics is the best at what he does. The hunger, published in 1981, deserves to go down in literary history as one of the greatest vampire novels of the late20th century, easily surpassing in quality much of striebers more. Already wellknown for his horror fiction wolfen, the hunger, both made into hollywood movies, strieber underwent some extremely unusual personal experiences back in 1985 and wrote a book called communion, after which his name became more or less synonymous with alien abduction.
Eternal youth is a wonderful thing for the few who have it, but for miriam blaylock, it is a curse an existence marre. Hunger uk by whitley strieber mint for sale online ebay. Louis whitley strieber born june, 1945 is an american writer best known for his horror novels, the wolfen, the hunger, and communiona nonfiction account of his own perceived experiences with nonhuman entities. The hunger is the first book in the hunger series by whitley strieber. The plot involves a beautiful and wealthy vampire named miriam blaylock who takes human lovers and. Buy the hunger by whitley strieber from waterstones today. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Whitley strieber is an american author known for his books on extraterrestrial abductions, including communion.
The hunger book by whitley strieber official publisher. The hunger, published in 1981, deserves to go down in literary history as one of the greatest vampire novels of the late20th century, easily surpassing in quality much of striebers more contemporary fiction. For some, yet unknown, reason her chosen mates do not live forever as she does. Whitley strieber is the author of the communion series of books and many novels ranging from the wolfen and the hunger to the grays and his exciting new alien hunter series. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Miriam blaylock is the main character in this enchanting debut novel from strieber.
He is also the author of the vampire novels the hunger, the last vampire, and liliths dream, and is the new host of his own radio program, dreamland, founded by art and ramona bell. Lot of 3 whitley strieber books hunger series lilith. Whitley is a texan, and the secret school has been listed by texas monthly among the top 10 books. Near the end of the decade he wrote several iwaskidnapped by ufo books. Read the hunger by whitley strieber available from rakuten kobo. The hunger by whitley strieber eternal youth is a wonderful thing for the few who have it, but for miriam. Hudson sun ma read this one with all the lights on. Oct 19, 2007 the hunger by whitley strieber, 9781416583745, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Below is a list of whitley striebers books in order of when they were originally published.
In the mideighties his novels of nuclear destruction, warday and wolf of shadows, became a new. Eternal youth is a wonderful thing for the few who have it, but for miriam blaylock, it is a curse an existence marred by death and sorrow. Whitley strieber began his writing career with a pair of moderngothic horror novels, the wolfen 1981 and the hunger 1983, for which he earned renown as one of the best of the new wave of horror writers. Communion, the wolfen, the hunger and superstorm have all been made into movies, superstorm as the day after tomorrow. He has maintained a dual career of author of fiction and advocate of paranormal concepts through his bestselling nonfiction books, his unknown country. Most readers know strieber for his bestselling books about his alleged contacts with aliens communion, etc. Vampires and the word is never used are a separate species. Whitley strieber is very able to mix styles, which is a pro for the book. The novel is unusual in that it deals with the practical considerations of vampirism, such as the difficulty in obtaining victims and concealing frequent.
Whitley lives in california with his wife and sometimes collaborator anne. Sarah is a scientist who may be able to help miriam find. A sequal to striebers popular vampire novel the hunger, the last vampire takes up with that novels badone, miriam blaylock, and follows her as she stumbles, almost pitiably. Whitley strieber s newest novel about a young boy who is kidnapped by a deranged misfit is a shocking look into the dark soul of a psychopath 4 out of 5 stars billy an old favorite to audio.
Whitley strieber audio books, best sellers, author bio. He was a fairly big name in the 80snot stephen king, but if you read horror you probably knew of him. Whitley is a texan, and the secret school has been. Buy a cheap copy of the hunger book by whitley strieber. Whitley strieber is the author of the wolfen, the hunger, superstorm, and communion, all made into movies superstorm as the day after tomorrow. Buy the hunger by whitley strieber online at alibris. Apr, 2015 breaking spines dips into some erotic horror with this tale of vampiresbutnotreally. The hunger ebook by whitley strieber 9780743436441. Near the end of the decade he wrote several iwaskidnappedbyufo books. A true story, and has produced a television special based on confirmation for nbc. Indeed, a lot of striebers current obsession with global issues, he cowrote the book that was the basis for the roland emerich summer blockbuster the. Now, haunted by signs of her adoring husbands imminent demise, miriam sets out in serach of a new. The hunger book series by whitley strieber includes books the hunger, the last vampire, and liliths dream. Mar 30, 2012 are we to make of the strange case of whitley strieber.
Whitley striebers writing is darkly hypnotic, but the premise of the novel is stronger than the superficial characters and slow pacing. If you grew up in the 1980s, you were probably traumatized by the work of whitley strieberthe author whose work inspired the ultraviolent werewolf movie wolfen 1981, the prurient vampire movie the hunger 1983, and the supposedly truetolife alien abduction movie communion 1989. Whitley strieber s writing is darkly hypnotic, but the premise of the novel is stronger than the superficial characters and slow pacing. And a lot of things have happened to strieber the writer of horror, strieber the abductee, strieber the global catastrophist and supporter of the crankier side of science since that last outing. The hunger by whitley strieber book read online scribd. His website the worlds most popular site featuring topics at the edge of science and culture is. Prior to becoming known as an abductee with the publication of communion in 1987, whitley strieber wrote two bestselling horror novels. The film has much greater style, but in terms of substance and coherence, the book wins. Whitley strieber booklist whitley strieber message board. Browse whitley striebers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today. Basically, although i dont think the word is actually used, the hunger is your average vampire novel dressed in scientific theory. The ultimates last stand the hunger strieber novel, a 1981 vampire novel by whitley strieber the hunger, a 2018 historical novel by alma katsu about the donner party.
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