‘Gideon’ Editions
First paperback publication in the UK used the same painting as the hardback cover, with different colouring in the titles. The quote by 'Time Out' prompted novelist Christopher Fowler to remark that I must have a very loud pen. Who am I to argue?
Laws updates the vampire story, weaving a compelling tale that is all the more effective for ditching the standard stake-and-garlic trappings. Very well done.
- THE TIMES
Cover for French book club hardback edition, published by France Loisirs. Painting by Yves Thos. I've always liked this cover - which looks as as if actor David Carradine is making love to singer Dusty Springfield!
Winner, Best Novel of the Year!
- THE DRACULA SOCIETY
Second Paperback Publication, Artwork by Jon Blake
Excellent cover in surreal style by P.O. Templier for the large paperback format French edition by Presses de la Cite.
As mentioned, GIDEON won the Count Dracula Award for best novel - and this was presented to me by the actress Caroline Munroe at their annual awards ceremony. I've often bumped into Caroline over the years at various conventions and signings and she is one of the truly nicest persons I've ever met in the profession.
French paperback edition published by J'ai Lu. Cover again rendered by P.O.Templier.
Full cover for American edition, published in paperback by Dorchester/Leisure Books under re-title of FEAR ME. The change of title was at the request of the publisher.
A big, ambitious book, eloquently written, inventively plotted, perfectly paced. Great stuff.
- INTERZONE
