The first half of this book was very interesting, but I lost interest the more into the book I got. Can’t really put my finger on what. Maybe the use of real, historical people in a fictional setting just didn’t work for me.

Looking past that however it has the foundation of a nice little, gothic story.

Not to my tastes unfortunately, I am not sure if it was the story or the way it was told but I was unable to engage with the characters and kept drifting off, DNF sadly

This is the first I've read by this author.

While I did enjoy this book I also found it long winded and found myself drifting away from the story.

I'm not sure that I would read another by this author.

Thank you to netgalley for the chance to read and review this book

"Mr. Stoker and the Vampires of the Lyceum," by Dr. Matthew Gibson and published by Book Guild Publishing (who graciously provided me with an ARC for review), is a marvelous trip back in time to the London of the late Victorian period populated with real and imaginary characters drawn from the period. The book revolves around Bram Stoker (in real life, the author of "Dracula" and an acknowledged master of the Gothic genre). This works largely because Dr. Gibson is an acknowledged authority on this genre, and is able to demonstrate the depth of his knowledge through his own mastery of the literary conventions associated with Gothic literature. In short, the tale is not so much about the adventures or misadventures of its putative protagonist, Bram Stoker, as it is about the structural features of the Gothic genre. Now this genre is built on overwrought atmospherics and the clash of possible supernatural forces with the more banal evil of mankind. The London in which much of the novel is set, with some European digressions, is familiar to most modern readers through books and literature like "The Picture of Dorian Gray," or Stoker's own "Dracula." As if the literature itself isn't enough, the Gothic genre lends itself to film and the stage because of its basis in atmospheric detail and melodrama rooted therein. Think of London horse drawn cabs, Cockney accents and all embracing fog as well as elaborate period detail, and you will get the idea. I find the film versions of these works far more effective than their literary premises precisely because of their dependence on the visual setting rather than character or plot development. Nonetheless, Professor Gibson's work is an entertaining read that only improves as it goes along once you accept it on its own terms. Between Jack the Ripper and Dracula, not to speak of a variety of literary characters drawn from the the nineteenth century, this book is a treat.

Have not read this authors work before apparentley its his first novel,
combining a tale of characters from victorian times jack the ripper and dracula
is genius. a fast paced thrilling book that keeps the reader enthalled he is a great author and i hope he writes
more books very soon .its five stars from i.
i love the gothic and this is top class.
thank you netgallery for allowing me to read this copy.
review sent to goodreads

Overall, I really enjoyed Mr Stoker and the Vampires of the Lyceum. It's a well-written and entertaining novel that I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys historical fiction, mystery, or horror..

Amidst the Jack the Ripper killings, Bram Stoker must investigate attacks happening in the theater he manages that seem to be related to vampires.

I thought this was going to be a lot more fast-paced than it was. Big fans of Dracula and Bram Stoker in general will probably enjoy this more. I think the idea is really interesting though!

For me, this was just great fun.
It's starts with a lot of name dropping, and then moves on to clue dropping.
I wanted to award myself a point every time I spotted something that referenced Dracula.
With all that and added Jack the Ripper, it ticked a lot of boxes for me on what I find to be a very good read

I really enjoyed "Mr Stoker and the Vampires of the Lyceum" by Matthew Gibson. I'm not sure it was supposed to be a comedy but by the end I was laughing so much (not in a bad way either). It reminded me of the mash-up books (Pride & Prejudice & Zombies or Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) which are particularly skilled in taking a popular novel or historical character and inserting a supernatural narrative in the gaps, and this reflected this too: The story of Bram Stoker and his time at the Lyceum Theatre against a back story of a mysterious vampire killer and Jack the Ripper. Full of atmosphere. Excellent stuff!