Book description
Boasting ten ghost tours, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, swarms with
tourists in the summer. But in winter, the small town hunkers down for
a different attraction - the annual holiday production at Gettysburg
College. This year, Abby Potter chooses for her subject the well-known
local legend of a Civil War steam locomotive inhabited by ghosts. She
embellishes the folktale with a vampire. It's a story line she thinks
she invented.
Production of Vampire Train is underway, but Abby has one big
problem. She can't find a decent thespian for the leading role. Her
boss suggests Malcolm McClellan, Ph. D., a history professor at the
college and a renowned Civil War re-enactor.
Abby bristles at the suggestion. She has avoided the brooding,
mysterious man for years. With his penetrating stare and quick temper,
he exudes danger. But the clock is ticking, and she's desperate.
Malcolm will be her actor.
It turns out to be perfect casting . . . too perfect.
Sensuality Level: Sensual
“Susan Blexrud is a master at mixing humor, history, imagination,
suspense, vampires, and, oh yes, romance. The Gettysburg
Vampire is a fast-paced tale of modern love and Civil War legend
with more twists and turns than a tangled zipline that leaves you
hanging twelve feet above the ground - and then catapults you,
breathless, into the saving arms of a sexy, brooding, and mysterious
vampire. Ladies, you're in for a treat! Gentlemen, take notes.”
--David Pereda, author of However Long the Night
“Susan Blexrud weaves her tale of each generation into seamless
perfection through dazzling clarity and vibrant prose. This girl can
write! My prediction? You'll find yourself rooting for Malcolm and
Abby's untenable 21st-century love affair, even as you cast their
parts in the movie.”
--Jeanne Charters, author of
Shanty Gold
“When Abby casts sexy history professor Malcolm McClellan in the
lead role of her play, The Gettysburg Vampire, little does she
know that she and Malcolm have played into the hands of those intent
on harming them. She also must contend with her feelings for Malcolm
and her discovery of his past - he was a colonel in the Union Army who
still mourns the death of his wife 150 years ago. Author Susan
Blexrud's sly humor shines through as she weaves the story of
Malcolm's past into his current day struggles to hide his vampirism
from the woman he loves and the nasty vampires who seek his powerful
blood for their own purposes. Fans of Charlaine Harris and Jeaniene
Frost will delight in The Gettysburg Vampire. I'm hoping we see
more of Malcolm and Abby in the future!” --Linda Barrett Knopp,
general manager and senior buyer for Malaprop's Bookstore
“Abby Potter is a great heroine cast in a novel filled with
intrigue, delightful and satisfying romance, and wonderful
story-telling.” --Susan Reinhardt, author of Not Tonight Honey,
Wait Til I'm a Size Six
Susan Blexrud hails from Orlando but currently lives in the
mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, where she quilts, watches
birds, leads a monthly romance book club, and conjures her next
romance novel. She loves to hear from readers. Visit her at: www.
susanblexrud. com and www. embracetheshadows. wordpress. com.
