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The Best Zombie and Vampire Books of 2010

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE PASSAGE

by Justin Cronin

The young girl as heroine and role model is a nice touch. Otherwise a pretty ordinary production, with little that hasn’t... Full review >

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THE FALL

by Guillermo del Toro & Chuck Hogan

Relentlessly paves the way for what promises to be an epic third book. Full review >

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PAUL IS UNDEAD

by Alan Goldsher

Slight but fun. A little misguided, though, since everyone knows the Rolling Stones are the walking undead. Full review >

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HANDLING THE UNDEAD

by John Ajvide Lindqvist

A philosophical story about fears to which no beating heart is immune. Full review >

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