The Foe of Barnabas Collins

A battle of creatures of the night in 1910. Reluctant vampire Barnabas (who is also a sketch artist here!) must battle an evil "wolf cult" in order to save the mistress of Cranshaw mansion. Who knew the only "sure cure" for lycanthropy is to have the victim kneel in one spot for a hundred years?! Since that is not an option...what is to be done? Highlights include a couple of truly scary wolf attacks and a creepy encounter with a shape-shifting witch. But Barnabas knows a secret about Cranshaw mansion that could turn the tide.

Originally published: 1969

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That was Book 9 and there is still no sign of Maggie Evans, although some fantastic sightings have occurred that imply Josette is with us ( )

That was Book 9 and there is still no sign of Maggie Evans, although some fantastic sightings have occurred that imply Josette is with us ( )

Not a strong series of books, but this was, perhaps, the best of the books so far. The menace seemed real - and although the main protagonist's acceptance of Barnabas as a vampire was contrived, the werewolf menace was fantastically conceived and realized. ( )