Publisher's Synopsis
How to Kill a Vampire: Van Helsing's Forgotten Playbook is a chilling, cinematic dive into the dark heart of vampire mythology. Blending folklore, history, and pop culture, this meticulously researched and wildly engaging book reveals the truth behind humanity's oldest predator-and how we've fought back across the centuries.
From garlic garlands to psychic warfare, and sacred graves to burning stakes, this comprehensive volume traces the evolution of the vampire from ancient superstition to modern-day satire. You'll journey through medieval cemeteries, witness ritual exorcisms, and revisit iconic moments in horror cinema. Each chapter uncovers real-world fears hiding beneath the fangs: death, disease, power, seduction, and the unrelenting unknown.
Drawing from the rich tradition of Bram Stoker's Dracula, historical folklore, and contemporary classics like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and What We Do in the Shadows, this is not just a book about monsters. It's a book about us-our fears, our rituals, our obsessions-and how we use story to face what terrifies us most.
Perfect for fans of horror, mythology, the paranormal, and the curious reader craving dark knowledge wrapped in gothic charm.
You've seen the bite-now study the blade.
