Description: "Erwin's previous literary mashup, Jane Slayre , embodies theflawless union of supernatural fiction and the best of classicliterature. She continues in this captivating and fascinating tradition,here taking on Dickens's Great Expectations . There are noglossy Hollywood creatures of the night within these pages but monstersthat seem to have crawled from the darkest corners of Dickens's fertileimagination. The orphaned Pip is an unlikely werewolf, ever pining forthe aloof slayer Estella, and Miss Havisham's hermetic existenceamplifies her tortured suffering as a brokenhearted vampire. The twistsand turns of the plot follow familiar paths into uncharted territory,leaving us reassured and spellbound all at once. Verdict: The original Dickens is eerie and unsettling, and Erwin rises to thechallenge, creating another masterpiece by making the strange evenstranger. Highly recommended; astounding great fun!-- Library Journal

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