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Manitou #4
Krew Manitou
W Nowym Jorku szaleje „wampirza epidemia”. Jej ofiary podrzynają gardła innym ludziom, a następnie wypijają ich krew. Liczba morderstw idzie w setki, w mieście wybucha panika. Wirus przenosi się drogą płciową, a zarażeni mają niezaspokojony apetyt na seks. Do walki z wampirami staje jasnowidz Harry Erskine, posiadający zdolność nawiązywania kontaktu ze światem dusz. Pomaga mu duchowy przewodnik, indiański szaman Śpiewająca Skała, który przed laty stoczył pojedynek z najgroźniejszym z demonów, Misquamacusem. Okazuje się, że Misquamacus powrócił w nowej postaci. W XIX wieku pewien biznesmen, z zemsty za zamordowanie rodziny przez Indian, sprowadził z Rumunii do Ameryki wampiry, które przetrwały w stanie uśpienia i odrodziły się 11 września 2001 roku, po ataku na World Trade Center...
352 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Graham Masterton
423 books1,978 followersGraham Masterton was born in Edinburgh in 1946. His grandfather was Thomas Thorne Baker, the eminent scientist who invented DayGlo and was the first man to transmit news photographs by wireless. After training as a newspaper reporter, Graham went on to edit the new British men's magazine Mayfair, where he encouraged William Burroughs to develop a series of scientific and philosophical articles which eventually became Burroughs' novel The Wild Boys.
At the age of 24, Graham was appointed executive editor of both Penthouse and Penthouse Forum magazines. At this time he started to write a bestselling series of sex 'how-to' books including How To Drive Your Man Wild In Bed which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. His latest, Wild Sex For New Lovers is published by Penguin Putnam in January, 2001. He is a regular contributor to Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Woman, Woman's Own and other mass-market self-improvement magazines.
Graham Masterton's debut as a horror author began with The Manitou in 1976, a chilling tale of a Native American medicine man reborn in the present day to exact his revenge on the white man. It became an instant bestseller and was filmed with Tony Curtis, Susan Strasberg, Burgess Meredith, Michael Ansara, Stella Stevens and Ann Sothern.
Altogether Graham has written more than a hundred novels ranging from thrillers (The Sweetman Curve, Ikon) to disaster novels (Plague, Famine) to historical sagas (Rich and Maiden Voyage - both appeared in the New York Times bestseller list). He has published four collections of short stories, Fortnight of Fear, Flights of Fear, Faces of Fear and Feelings of Fear.
He has also written horror novels for children (House of Bones, Hair-Raiser) and has just finished the fifth volume in a very popular series for young adults, Rook, based on the adventures of an idiosyncratic remedial English teacher in a Los Angeles community college who has the facility to see ghosts.
Since then Graham has published more than 35 horror novels, including Charnel House, which was awarded a Special Edgar by Mystery Writers of America; Mirror, which was awarded a Silver Medal by West Coast Review of Books; and Family Portrait, an update of Oscar Wilde's tale, The Picture of Dorian Gray, which was the only non-French winner of the prestigious Prix Julia Verlanger in France.
He and his wife Wiescka live in a Gothic Victorian mansion high above the River Lee in Cork, Ireland.
At the age of 24, Graham was appointed executive editor of both Penthouse and Penthouse Forum magazines. At this time he started to write a bestselling series of sex 'how-to' books including How To Drive Your Man Wild In Bed which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. His latest, Wild Sex For New Lovers is published by Penguin Putnam in January, 2001. He is a regular contributor to Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Woman, Woman's Own and other mass-market self-improvement magazines.
Graham Masterton's debut as a horror author began with The Manitou in 1976, a chilling tale of a Native American medicine man reborn in the present day to exact his revenge on the white man. It became an instant bestseller and was filmed with Tony Curtis, Susan Strasberg, Burgess Meredith, Michael Ansara, Stella Stevens and Ann Sothern.
Altogether Graham has written more than a hundred novels ranging from thrillers (The Sweetman Curve, Ikon) to disaster novels (Plague, Famine) to historical sagas (Rich and Maiden Voyage - both appeared in the New York Times bestseller list). He has published four collections of short stories, Fortnight of Fear, Flights of Fear, Faces of Fear and Feelings of Fear.
He has also written horror novels for children (House of Bones, Hair-Raiser) and has just finished the fifth volume in a very popular series for young adults, Rook, based on the adventures of an idiosyncratic remedial English teacher in a Los Angeles community college who has the facility to see ghosts.
Since then Graham has published more than 35 horror novels, including Charnel House, which was awarded a Special Edgar by Mystery Writers of America; Mirror, which was awarded a Silver Medal by West Coast Review of Books; and Family Portrait, an update of Oscar Wilde's tale, The Picture of Dorian Gray, which was the only non-French winner of the prestigious Prix Julia Verlanger in France.
He and his wife Wiescka live in a Gothic Victorian mansion high above the River Lee in Cork, Ireland.
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October 25, 2021
«Non è tutto, Frank. Willy ha analizzato anche il sangue che ha vomitato».
«E allora?»
«Non è suo. In effetti, si tratta di due gruppi sanguigni del tutto diversi. Il sangue della ragazza è di gruppo AB, mentre quello vomitato è un misto di gruppo A e di gruppo 0».
«Cosa?»
«Temo che sia proprio così, Frank. Quel sangue non le è arrivato nello stomaco in conseguenza di un'emorragia interna. Lo ha bevuto».
Durante una delle estati più torride che si siano mai viste negli ultimi decenni, la città di New York cade preda di una strana e terribile epidemia: le vittime di una sconosciuta patologia ematica si moltiplicano a vista d’occhio, non riescono più a ingerire alcun cibo solido, divengono ipersensibili alla luce del sole, e provano un impulso irresistibile a bere sangue umano. Mentre il panico si diffonde nella metropoli e orde di pallidi esagitati assetati di sangue si riversano per le strade, il sensitivo Harry Erskine dovrà penetrare nell'oscuro regno a metà strada tra la vita e la morte ed invocare gli spiriti dei Nativi d'America affinché lo aiutino nella lotta per la sopravvivenza della razza umana.
Compresi che se non avessi guardato subito nella camera da letto, non avrei mai saputo chi stesse causando gli incubi di Ted, o perché lo stesse facendo, e che probabilmente il poveretto avrebbe finito per impazzire, per suicidarsi, o per fare entrambe le cose.
Quindi aprii la porta.
Il Sangue di Manitou di Graham Masterton è l’appassionante racconto di una apocalisse vampirica metropolitana nella migliore tradizione dei classici Hanno Sete di Robert R. McCammon ed Io sono leggenda di Richard Matheson, dal quale prende in prestito la variazione sul tema dell’infezione sanguigna, ma che si distingue dai suoi blasonati predecessori mescolando abilmente, e con coraggio le leggende dei Nativi Americani ed il folklore rumeno con la tragedia dell’11 Settembre, in un intreccio originale di miti, orrore, erotismo (vero e proprio pallino dell'autore il quale a soli 24 anni è diventato editore esecutivo della rivista Penthouse, e che ha scritto sotto vari pseudonimi quasi una trentina di manuali sessuali di successo nel corso della sua prolifica e variegata carriera), violenza, sarcasmo e humour nero.
«Quindi le ha tagliato la gola?»
La giovane donna deglutì a fatica e annuì.
«Per questo andrò all'inferno, vero?», domandò.
«All'inferno?», ripeté Frank, e sotto voce aggiunse: «Sarà fortunata se la lasceranno entrare».
Una lettura appassionante e divertente che non ha nulla da invidiare, a mio parere, alla serie televisiva ispirata da The Strain di Guillermo del Toro e Chuck Hogan, purtroppo terribilmente viziata dall’essere il quarto libro di una serie quasi completamente inedita qui da noi in Italia, il Ciclo di Manitou imperniato sul conflitto tra il medium Harry Erskine, alter-ego dello stesso Masterton, e lo spirito dello sciamano indiano Misquamacus.
«Capisco», affermai, rendendomi conto soltanto allora che non avevo ancora ricevuto tutto il messaggio completo: Roccia che Canta mi aveva detto che stavo cercando un vampiro, ma non sapevo ancora di quale vampiro si trattasse.
Jenica e io ci fissammo a vicenda, consapevoli che in realtà non ci stavamo guardando l'un l'altro: stavamo guardando nell'abisso.
Volevo dare quattro stelle, ma i riferimenti ad eventi passati sparsi qua e là per tutto il libro sono risultati essere veramente fastidiosi, non dico come iniziare a vedere un film dal secondo tempo, ma è stato comunque come entrare al cinema a spettacolo iniziato.
Devo ammettere che nel complesso la nostra situazione appariva un po' peggio che disperata. Voglio dire, eravamo davvero un bel mucchio di cialtroni... cosa potevamo mai fare per salvare New York City, noi quattro, seduti in quel soffocante appartamento del centro, con le tende tirate? Il Tremante, l'Assonnato, il Superstizioso e la Sexy.
Tre stelle, ma se avessi letto i volumi precedenti della serie sarebbero state probabilmente quattro.
Suggested background music song: Johnny Cash "The Man Comes Around" (2002)
January 13, 2016
I probably shouldn't have done this, but I read this book out of order. It's apparently the fourth in the series, and I only read the first one before. I hate to read out of order, but as it turns out, it's not a big deal. You can read any book in this series without needing to read the others. I'm glad to see Harry Erskine is back in action and cracking wise as usual. I'm kind of weirded out by one thing, though: a character who died in the first book is suddenly alive again in this one? It drove me crazy. I thought maybe something had happened in one of the other books, but I found an interview with Masterton in which he confessed to screwing that one up. He forgot that he'd killed that character and had to come up with a lame excuse to cover it up. Good to know that I didn't miss something important.
Anyway, I'm glad this book doesn't lean so heavily on THE EXORCIST as the first one did. The events of this book also lean more toward horror than comedy, unlike the first one, but it's good to see that Harry still finds humor in his situation. The new characters are fun, especially Jenica. There are also some interesting twists which make me eager to read the next in the series. It's hard to come up with new ways to deal with vampires, but I think Masterton handled it pretty cleverly. My only problem with the book is the last chapter. I think it fell apart a bit too much. The last line is pretty corny, too. But that's not much to be concerned with. I will definitely be hunting down the other books in this series. Harry Erskine is an underrated horror investigator. He should be ranked up there with the classics.
Anyway, I'm glad this book doesn't lean so heavily on THE EXORCIST as the first one did. The events of this book also lean more toward horror than comedy, unlike the first one, but it's good to see that Harry still finds humor in his situation. The new characters are fun, especially Jenica. There are also some interesting twists which make me eager to read the next in the series. It's hard to come up with new ways to deal with vampires, but I think Masterton handled it pretty cleverly. My only problem with the book is the last chapter. I think it fell apart a bit too much. The last line is pretty corny, too. But that's not much to be concerned with. I will definitely be hunting down the other books in this series. Harry Erskine is an underrated horror investigator. He should be ranked up there with the classics.
November 22, 2016
Very bloody (Pg. 25), perversely erotic (Pg. 101), and sometimes humorous (Pg. 151), Manitou Blood was a fine instalment in Masterton's Manitou series. Misquamacus, that malevolent Native American Wonder-worker, hatches a complex scheme involving hordes of Romanian vampires to wreak his revenge. And, once again, it is up to purported Psychic and Tarot reader Harry Erskine to be the last hope of the white-man! Although sprinkled with flaws (e.g. the 30 year span between the original book and this instalment was essentially ignored), and not likely to become a classic, it was still an entertaining read. Masterton's Manitou series reminds one of the pulp fiction of yesteryear: you may not want to write an essay about it for Literature 101, but it's fun to read under the covers with a flash light!
February 15, 2008
I really love Graham Masterson--I am so over vampire literature that if he had not written this I would not have touched it--having said that, it is a great take on the on the whole vampiric thing with a neato Native American twist.
I have loved the whole Manitou series, ( I love Native American themed horror in general, when it is researched and done well as Masterson's books usually are). It is also fun to see Harry Erskine back from the other Manitou books--his character is always funny, wry and touching --just a character you love and feel is real in some weird way. The basic gist of the book is that a vampire plague of sorts is overtaking New York and causing folks to kill to drink blood--Harry Erskine, the "fake" medium is the only one at first to realize the plague has spiritual rather than medical cause. Masterson has the gift of putting his characters in seemingly inescapable danger and allowing them to resolve it without ridiculous plot twists that make you want to smack him! Overall, I really enjoyed the book, found it compelling, touching and quite scary in parts.
I have loved the whole Manitou series, ( I love Native American themed horror in general, when it is researched and done well as Masterson's books usually are). It is also fun to see Harry Erskine back from the other Manitou books--his character is always funny, wry and touching --just a character you love and feel is real in some weird way. The basic gist of the book is that a vampire plague of sorts is overtaking New York and causing folks to kill to drink blood--Harry Erskine, the "fake" medium is the only one at first to realize the plague has spiritual rather than medical cause. Masterson has the gift of putting his characters in seemingly inescapable danger and allowing them to resolve it without ridiculous plot twists that make you want to smack him! Overall, I really enjoyed the book, found it compelling, touching and quite scary in parts.
February 14, 2017
It's Masterton. How can you go wrong?? It's about vampires which I am not that big a fan of, but it is a nice twist on the legends. Romanian folklore and American Indian sorcery. You will be guaranteed to get lots of violence, some humor (which I was not a big fan of), it became annoying after awhile. This is from the lead character Harry Erskine. Some sex, and gore, and a fast paced storyline. There were parts that reminded me of THE STRAIN by Del Torro. (the show) I have yet to read that one. All in all a good creepy, but fun read.
August 14, 2023
Borze szumiący i lesie liściasty, byłam przekonana, że odpadnę przed samą końcówką. Może to kwestia tego, że nie znałam poprzednich tomów serii i całość była miejscami nieco niejasna, a może rzeczywiście "nie umiem w..." horrory/książki grozy.
To druga książka Mastertona w tak krótkim czasie i zauważyłam, że autor ma tendencję do pakowania największej akcji na kilka ostatnich stron historii. Co również mnie nie przekonało.
(Czytane ze względu na magisterkę)
To druga książka Mastertona w tak krótkim czasie i zauważyłam, że autor ma tendencję do pakowania największej akcji na kilka ostatnich stron historii. Co również mnie nie przekonało.
(Czytane ze względu na magisterkę)
July 12, 2025
W Nowym Jorku zaczynają się dziać bardzo dziwne rzeczy. Do szpitala trafiają ludzie wymiotujący krwią, a badania laboratoryjne wykazują, że nie jest to ich krew. Prawda okazuje się być przerażająca - zarażeni nową chorobą zabijają swoje ofiary, a następnie piją ich krew, jak wampiry. W mieście wybucha panika. Harry Erskine pewnie chciałby nie mieć nic wspólnego z tymi wydarzeniami, jednak (oczywiście) zostaje wplątany w sam środek tego koszmaru. Czy i tym razem uda mu się pokonać siły ciemności?
Dobre, krwiste, momentami obrzydliwe – czyli horror pełną gębą. Podobał mi się pomysł na połączenie starych legend o wampirach z indiańskimi wierzeniami. Fabuła może i przewidywalna, ale ta ilość krwi była w stanie przykryć pewne niedoskonałości, a raczej nie o nieprzewidywalność i innowacje w tego typu literaturze chodzi :)
7/10
Dobre, krwiste, momentami obrzydliwe – czyli horror pełną gębą. Podobał mi się pomysł na połączenie starych legend o wampirach z indiańskimi wierzeniami. Fabuła może i przewidywalna, ale ta ilość krwi była w stanie przykryć pewne niedoskonałości, a raczej nie o nieprzewidywalność i innowacje w tego typu literaturze chodzi :)
7/10
October 27, 2024
The book was a complete blast. The story was fun and fast-paced and the characters were all very likable. The inclusion of Misquamacus wasn't needed but thankfully it also didn't detract from the story either.
March 5, 2016
One point docked for the pretty tacky erotica, but apart from this a perfect horror novel. Bloody funny and extremely bloody, as they say. Detailed review in Bulgarian here:
http://citadelata.com/manitou-blood/
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November 26, 2024
Graham Masterton’s Manitou Blood is a thrilling continuation of his Manitou series, blending supernatural horror with gripping suspense.
Picking up 10 years after Burial left off, this novel delves deeper into the mythology surrounding the ancient spirit of the Manitou, while introducing new layers of Masterton wackiness, this time blending vampires, Native American folklore, and the terrorist attacks of 9/11 into a truly insane mishap that actually works far better than expected considering just how wild the various aspects of horror that Masterton pulls from.
This one is more tame than previous entires, and a far cry from peak Masterton, however, the writing remains sharp and wholly creative, with vivid descriptions that bring the eerie atmosphere to life. Nobody does better at giving novels that sense of creeping dread and wild descriptions than Masterton.
The character development is solid, with bumbling pseudo-psychic Harry Erskine once again pitted against the vengeful spirit of Misquamicus. The pace of the novel is steady, with plenty of twists and turns that keep you turning the pages. Masterton still excels at building tension and creating truly disturbing images, combined with his self-depreciating black comedy and lack of taking things too seriously.
While the plot can sometimes feel a bit predictable for those familiar with Masterton’s style, (there are a few instances that reminded me of Mirror and The Pariah) Manitou Blood still delivers the thrills and chills that fans of supernatural horror crave. The lore is rich, the action intense, and the stakes are high. It’s not quite as fresh or groundbreaking as the original Manitou, but it remains a fun novel and yet another solid entry into the series.
Picking up 10 years after Burial left off, this novel delves deeper into the mythology surrounding the ancient spirit of the Manitou, while introducing new layers of Masterton wackiness, this time blending vampires, Native American folklore, and the terrorist attacks of 9/11 into a truly insane mishap that actually works far better than expected considering just how wild the various aspects of horror that Masterton pulls from.
This one is more tame than previous entires, and a far cry from peak Masterton, however, the writing remains sharp and wholly creative, with vivid descriptions that bring the eerie atmosphere to life. Nobody does better at giving novels that sense of creeping dread and wild descriptions than Masterton.
The character development is solid, with bumbling pseudo-psychic Harry Erskine once again pitted against the vengeful spirit of Misquamicus. The pace of the novel is steady, with plenty of twists and turns that keep you turning the pages. Masterton still excels at building tension and creating truly disturbing images, combined with his self-depreciating black comedy and lack of taking things too seriously.
While the plot can sometimes feel a bit predictable for those familiar with Masterton’s style, (there are a few instances that reminded me of Mirror and The Pariah) Manitou Blood still delivers the thrills and chills that fans of supernatural horror crave. The lore is rich, the action intense, and the stakes are high. It’s not quite as fresh or groundbreaking as the original Manitou, but it remains a fun novel and yet another solid entry into the series.
January 27, 2016
Manitou Blood is the fourth novel in the 'Manitou' series.
One key to having a book guaranteed for a reader to adore is by including a beloved hero. Harry Erskine is perfect for that role, being quirky, silly, over-the-top, and humorous while never being corny or self-apologetic. He admits he doesn't know what he's doing but life sucks him in time and time again anyway. He's not a manly man afraid of admitting his fear, but he reaches deep inside himself to pull out inner strength when he really has to. Despite the hysterical dialogue and mannerisms of the hero, this book is anything but a comedy.
Dipped into historical lore and legend, the reading is rich, the history and background making it all the more fascinating. This intelligence creates a complicated backbone to the traditional horror novel. Pace is very quick without being overeager to climax too soon. This is certainly not your traditional 'vampire story', and vampires really aren't the main focus at all as you read deeper into the story. It is the almost perfect medium of violence, fear, sex, and comedy. All characters, not just Harry, are convincing and fun to follow. Have no fear, haters of romantic fiction, no sexy Anne Rice type vampires will be found HERE. The ancient, potent primary villain is one pissed off spirit to be reckoned with. He makes sure those who get in his way pay in horrifying ways, and he's no easy foe to overcome.
Suspense is taut at the right scenes, with a generous portion of gore. The 'mystery' is alluringly complex and it's never possible to figure out what's going to happen next, and I guarantee no one will know what's coming at the end. Masterton's fine writing style just keeps improving, his imagination seemingly bottomless. Although a part of a series, this is book that's easy to follow as a standalone, while continuing the Manilou thread in a way that will keep fans of the other books pleased.
One key to having a book guaranteed for a reader to adore is by including a beloved hero. Harry Erskine is perfect for that role, being quirky, silly, over-the-top, and humorous while never being corny or self-apologetic. He admits he doesn't know what he's doing but life sucks him in time and time again anyway. He's not a manly man afraid of admitting his fear, but he reaches deep inside himself to pull out inner strength when he really has to. Despite the hysterical dialogue and mannerisms of the hero, this book is anything but a comedy.
Dipped into historical lore and legend, the reading is rich, the history and background making it all the more fascinating. This intelligence creates a complicated backbone to the traditional horror novel. Pace is very quick without being overeager to climax too soon. This is certainly not your traditional 'vampire story', and vampires really aren't the main focus at all as you read deeper into the story. It is the almost perfect medium of violence, fear, sex, and comedy. All characters, not just Harry, are convincing and fun to follow. Have no fear, haters of romantic fiction, no sexy Anne Rice type vampires will be found HERE. The ancient, potent primary villain is one pissed off spirit to be reckoned with. He makes sure those who get in his way pay in horrifying ways, and he's no easy foe to overcome.
Suspense is taut at the right scenes, with a generous portion of gore. The 'mystery' is alluringly complex and it's never possible to figure out what's going to happen next, and I guarantee no one will know what's coming at the end. Masterton's fine writing style just keeps improving, his imagination seemingly bottomless. Although a part of a series, this is book that's easy to follow as a standalone, while continuing the Manilou thread in a way that will keep fans of the other books pleased.
September 7, 2014
Legends and Creatures:
What I loved about this book was that there was a mix between cultures, more precisely Native American culture and Romanian culture. All the stories and the legends were right, and well Mr. Masterton did his homework. There are some scenes that are frightening, and make your skin prickle from fear. I loved how the Romanian Vampire fits all the standards of Romanian Legends. Also this is so easy for people to know these vampires, since after Stoker's Dracula the Romanian Vampire has kind of become the International Vampire. While the legends from other Balkan countries are too bizarre for people to get used to.(unless you are like me)
Main Character:
Harry Erskine was my favorite character. He was funny, and sarcastic in the same time. He had pretty much the same reaction I would have if I was him.
Extra Element:
Also Dracula was mentioned in the book. I am not talking about the vampire, but the real Count Dracula. It was a bit weird reading a story where Dracula is human, even though I know the real story of the Count. And the most ironic thing is that he is killed by vampires.
What I didn't like:
The POV changes from Harry to doctor Fred, but that wasn't what bothered me. The book starts being written in third person, and then it changes to first. Actually for me, that was just an annoying element, and it didn't really bothered me, because I was so worked up on solving the mystery.
What I loved about this book was that there was a mix between cultures, more precisely Native American culture and Romanian culture. All the stories and the legends were right, and well Mr. Masterton did his homework. There are some scenes that are frightening, and make your skin prickle from fear. I loved how the Romanian Vampire fits all the standards of Romanian Legends. Also this is so easy for people to know these vampires, since after Stoker's Dracula the Romanian Vampire has kind of become the International Vampire. While the legends from other Balkan countries are too bizarre for people to get used to.(unless you are like me)
Main Character:
Harry Erskine was my favorite character. He was funny, and sarcastic in the same time. He had pretty much the same reaction I would have if I was him.
Extra Element:
Also Dracula was mentioned in the book. I am not talking about the vampire, but the real Count Dracula. It was a bit weird reading a story where Dracula is human, even though I know the real story of the Count. And the most ironic thing is that he is killed by vampires.
What I didn't like:
The POV changes from Harry to doctor Fred, but that wasn't what bothered me. The book starts being written in third person, and then it changes to first. Actually for me, that was just an annoying element, and it didn't really bothered me, because I was so worked up on solving the mystery.
November 1, 2020
En la cuarta entrega de la lucha entre el medium cutre Harry Erskine y el malvado brujo nativo americano Misquamacus, Nueva York se ve asediada por una plaga vampírica que pone en jaque a las autoridades. Estos vampiros llamados strigoi hacen el agosto en la ciudad y la convierten en una zona de guerra (Guillermo del Toro leyó esto fijo) y un Harry ya divorciado de Karen se tiene que enfrentar a su líder, Vasile Lup, que está siendo usado por Misquamacus como "traje" espiritual para volver a esta realidad tras su última derrota en los 90. El caso es que entre muchas cosas, Harry se acaba tirando a una medio vampira eslava buenorra en un ritual que también lo convierte en medio vampiro para poder viajar a través de los espejos (esa obsesión mastertoniana). Efectivamente, la cosa ya va aquí sin frenos pero sigue siendo una novela bastante divertida y loca.
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December 20, 2025Nie będę tego oceniać, bo to na pewno nie było dobre, ale szybko się czytało i była to łatwa rozrywka. Dość powiedzieć, że ataki na WTC zostały spowodowane przez indiańskiego czarnoksiężnika, który sprawił, że wampiry z Rumunii ukryte w krypcie kościoła w Nowym Jorku zmartwychwstały żadne krwi... A, i zarazić się można tylko przez seks, więc oczywiście w mgnieniu oka wszyscy są wampirami i miasto wygląda jak po Apokalipsie. Wiadomo, że na pewno przeczytam coś jeszcze tego pana.
January 19, 2016
Most of the time I was reading this book -- perhaps for 3/4 of it -- I thought it was the best of the "Manitou" series, one of the best Graham Masterton novels, and one of the best vampire novels I've ever read.
Then the plot took a turn that I did not like, and it went downhill.
*******SPOILER ALERT****************
The novel became yet another one where, this time unnecessarily, Misquamacus, the spirit of a vengeful Native American medicine man, is the villain. The vampire villains in the book were evil enough that I did not think there was any need for yet another appearance by Misquamacus.
I was also very displeased by Masterton's use of 9/11, the heat of which supposedly brought Misquamacus back. First of all, that's inconsistent with Masterton's short story, "Spirit-Jump", in which Misquamacus reappeared through Harry Erskine's daughter (who, except being mentioned a few times, is absent from "Manitou Blood"). 9/11 is still too fresh for a lot of us to be used for entertainment, especially in a vampire story.
Typical of Masterton, there are inconsistencies in how this book fits into the world of the "Manitou" novels. Amelia is still alive, after dying in the first novel and being alive in the third one, and New York seems to be okay even though much of it had sunk into the ground in "Burial" (including at least one of the WTC towers, which would have made 9/11 impossible unless the tower was rebuilt before 9/11 . . . leading me to my earlier point: Masterton should have left 9/11 out of this!).
Almost a great novel, but missed the mark. Even a Graham Masterton-written sex scene doesn't redeem it. Still I can recommend it because of just how good it is most of the way through.
Then the plot took a turn that I did not like, and it went downhill.
*******SPOILER ALERT****************
The novel became yet another one where, this time unnecessarily, Misquamacus, the spirit of a vengeful Native American medicine man, is the villain. The vampire villains in the book were evil enough that I did not think there was any need for yet another appearance by Misquamacus.
I was also very displeased by Masterton's use of 9/11, the heat of which supposedly brought Misquamacus back. First of all, that's inconsistent with Masterton's short story, "Spirit-Jump", in which Misquamacus reappeared through Harry Erskine's daughter (who, except being mentioned a few times, is absent from "Manitou Blood"). 9/11 is still too fresh for a lot of us to be used for entertainment, especially in a vampire story.
Typical of Masterton, there are inconsistencies in how this book fits into the world of the "Manitou" novels. Amelia is still alive, after dying in the first novel and being alive in the third one, and New York seems to be okay even though much of it had sunk into the ground in "Burial" (including at least one of the WTC towers, which would have made 9/11 impossible unless the tower was rebuilt before 9/11 . . . leading me to my earlier point: Masterton should have left 9/11 out of this!).
Almost a great novel, but missed the mark. Even a Graham Masterton-written sex scene doesn't redeem it. Still I can recommend it because of just how good it is most of the way through.
April 22, 2020
The fourth book in the manitou series sees New York attacked again, but this time by a vampire epidemic that quickly sweeps through the city.
Once more Harry Erskine finds himself facing off against an ancient threat, and once more discovers his old enemy is ultimately behind it all.
This was my least favourite of the series so far, and the Miscamaqus angle felt a bit too shoe-horned in for my liking. It’s a bit like The Strain, but hijacked by a Native American Indian medicine man.
Where Burial was a high point for this series, this is a low point and I even found myself skim reading towards the end just to get to the finish line.
Not recommended, a bit of a tiresome read.
Once more Harry Erskine finds himself facing off against an ancient threat, and once more discovers his old enemy is ultimately behind it all.
This was my least favourite of the series so far, and the Miscamaqus angle felt a bit too shoe-horned in for my liking. It’s a bit like The Strain, but hijacked by a Native American Indian medicine man.
Where Burial was a high point for this series, this is a low point and I even found myself skim reading towards the end just to get to the finish line.
Not recommended, a bit of a tiresome read.
March 11, 2017
(4.75) Great read, full of fun. Vampires, Romanian folk lore, Native American magic and legends, all rolled into one fun book of the undead attacking NY. Well written, just descriptive enough. A little easy to guess on some things though (**not really a spoiler alert, but still dont want to ruing anything so just warning ha ***in the end when you find out who the man behind the scenes is, not hard to guess who as it is, basically the only other character mentioned). Did not want to put the book down though! Recommend it for anyone who likes a good horror read!
June 23, 2013
One of the most addictive reads I've had this year. The story flows through the pages without any stops. I managed to read it in 3 days which is a rarity. So it is most certainly highly recommended from me.
January 6, 2021
Always great to get re-acquainted with good old Harry Erskine, fortune teller and unsung hero, and his nemesis Misquamacus. Good read all in all, even if it did get a bit too silly at the end. A must for all Masterton fans though...
February 18, 2021
A thrilling, fascinating end to the Manitou series. This book is better than you can imagine. Once again, sketchy psychic Harry Erskine must save the world, this time from vampires. But I’m glad to be done with the series, for this last novel was just gross, disgusting, puke-making! Ugggghhhhhhh!
August 6, 2012
Not as good as the first 3.
July 23, 2021
I used to read a lot of Graham Masterton - he seems unfairly neglected today, but as a younger man I viewed him as up there with King, Herbert and Barker. Although a few of his works have seemed quite bleak, usually I've found there to be a down-to-earth, likeable quality to his protagonists which add a bit of lightness to the often Lovecraftian gruesomeness within. They also often contain really well told and authentic-seeming references to Native American folklore. 'Manitou Blood' is the fourth book in the 'Manitou' series featuring quippy fortune teller and unlikely hero Harry Erskine as the lead character, and his battles against the powerful spirit, or 'Manitou', of the Native American wonder-worker Misquamacus. The first novel was adapted into a poorly made film starring Tony Curtis and Michael Ansara as Singing Rock. 'Manitou Blood' takes on the subject matter of vampires, and Masterton's 'strigoi' are savage killers who are driven to obsessively drink blood. They can also scale buildings and enter mirrors (this latter does test that suspension of disbelief a bit). For over half of the book, the perspective is split between Harry, and a New York Doctor named Frank who finds himself drawn into this dangerous vampiric world. Harry is the more entertaining character, so it's a slight relief when Frank shifts further into the background. If I have one criticism of the story it's that for quite long sections it's quite static - it oscillates between (interesting) folklore exposition and bloody fight scenes against invading hordes of vampires rather too long. That's because New York itself is sealed off due to the raging vampire infection - no biting in secret here. But like many of Masterton's novels it's a real pageturner at times, with 'scenes' that feel like a Hollywood movie on the page, a nice line in humour that balances the bloodletting and an interesting thematic reference to 9/11 (the novel was written in 2005). Perhaps not the best of the Manitou series, but Masterton, as they say, just knows how to spin a (bloody) good yarn.
April 17, 2024
Another good story in the Manitou series. This time we find Erskine doing battle with what appears to be an outbreak of vampirism within New York. People are bought to hospital having vomited blood, but when tests prove it is not their own blood the doctors are confused. Al the patients have a similar story, reoccurring nightmares of being trapped in a box whilst in a boat a sea, followed by a feeling of burning up and an unquenchable thirst that can only be calmed by blood.
A new client tells Harry of these nightmares, but when Harry calls on Singing Rock to show them the cause they both to afraid. Singing Rock eventually relents and lets Harry know the cause is Strigoi (Romanian for Vampire) and Harry really knows he up against it this time.
Determined to fight back Harry starts to uncover details about the Strigoi and how to tackle them. Then just when he thinks it can't get any worse Misquamacus makes an appearance.
Can Harry once again find the courage and skills to beat him once more and maybe this time keep him down.
A new client tells Harry of these nightmares, but when Harry calls on Singing Rock to show them the cause they both to afraid. Singing Rock eventually relents and lets Harry know the cause is Strigoi (Romanian for Vampire) and Harry really knows he up against it this time.
Determined to fight back Harry starts to uncover details about the Strigoi and how to tackle them. Then just when he thinks it can't get any worse Misquamacus makes an appearance.
Can Harry once again find the courage and skills to beat him once more and maybe this time keep him down.
March 10, 2025
I've read The manitou series 18 years ago and Burial is my favourite, I hadn't known there was a 4th book in this series till about a week ago, so was quite excited to read.
But to my disappointment, the series didn't really need this 4th book. It would of been great as a stand alone.
Nothing irks me more than an abrupt end! I wanted to know what happens with Harry and the rest of NYC when he finally defeats the bad guy.
What also got me thinking was how much of the stuff that happened in Burial was downplayed in this book. In my opinion what happened in book 3 was catastrophic and world ending, but Meh, a few buildings came down ... (sarcasm)
9/11 was mentioned alot in this book. In real life 9/11 was a very scary and upsetting time but it being over played in a fictional book over the events of book 3 was jarring to say the least.
But to my disappointment, the series didn't really need this 4th book. It would of been great as a stand alone.
Nothing irks me more than an abrupt end! I wanted to know what happens with Harry and the rest of NYC when he finally defeats the bad guy.
What also got me thinking was how much of the stuff that happened in Burial was downplayed in this book. In my opinion what happened in book 3 was catastrophic and world ending, but Meh, a few buildings came down ... (sarcasm)
9/11 was mentioned alot in this book. In real life 9/11 was a very scary and upsetting time but it being over played in a fictional book over the events of book 3 was jarring to say the least.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 7, 2024
W tej serii można spodziewać się niespodziewanego. Tym razem autor wprowadził sporo wierzeń słowiańskich, a dokładniej rumuńskich. Było mocno krwawo oraz w klimacie sensacji, przedstawiając początki i rozwinięcie "pandemii". Jako że ja nie czytałam opisu przed sięgnięciem po to, to nawet myślałam, że nasz wielki zły "M" się nie pojawi.
Jedynie miałam wrażenie, że życie Harry’ego sypie się za każdym razem, jak go nie śledzimy. Jestem ciekawa więc, co z nim będzie teraz, bo o kurde to zakończenie.
Jedynie miałam wrażenie, że życie Harry’ego sypie się za każdym razem, jak go nie śledzimy. Jestem ciekawa więc, co z nim będzie teraz, bo o kurde to zakończenie.
December 23, 2018
Czwarty tom cyklu to książka bardzo nierówna. Są w nim elementy bardzo dobre, ale też potknięcia, na które pisarz tej klasy nie powinien sobie pozwalać. Z pewnością też pomysł na fabułę sprawdziłby się lepiej, gdyby autor wykorzystał go do napisania niezależnej powieści, a nie na siłę kontynuować cykl o indiańskim szamanie.
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September 29, 2020
I gave this four stars, although I wanted to go three. However, the reason I wanted to go lower was that this book just seemed so familiar to The Stating series. The point, though, is that I had to go with four because this was released BEFORE The Strain and was truly first. I loved the story, but it just seemed so familiar due to the aforementioned other work. I really can't believe that there was never a lawsuit...
June 4, 2023
Another page turner and edge of your seat read as once again Harry, Amelia, the spirit of Singing Rock plus new friends Gil and Jenica are up against Misquamacus who has possessed the spirit of Vasile Tup the Vampire Gatherer. The battle is now against hundreds of Strigoi (the pale ones) and Misquamacus while thousands are dying and spreading the vampire virus. I highly recommend this book and series.
August 1, 2025
Nie lubiłam Harrego, ale w tej książce jest jeszcze gorszy. Poza tym frustrujący brak wiedzy autora na tematy, na które pisze. Błędy medyczne znajdywałam praktycznie co stronę, ale takie, że aż oczy bolały i zastanawia mnie ciągle czemu autor wybrał taki temat na powieść. Ponadto poziom absurdu fabuły....No brak mi słów... Mam wysoką tolerancję na takie rzeczy, ale tutaj to nawet ja wymiękłam. Dałam, aż dwie gwiazdki ze względu na moją miłość do Draculi.
November 4, 2019
Harry Erskine, tarot reader and spirit talker, is confronted by a vampire apocalypse that begins in New York. As New York falls to the growing vampire epidemic Harry has to discover how to defeat them and gather his allies to defeat the main vampire.
A good read. My first by Masterton and I found this to be a unique take on the vampire story. Quite entertaining. Worth your time.
A good read. My first by Masterton and I found this to be a unique take on the vampire story. Quite entertaining. Worth your time.
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