Dracula

By: Bram Stoker

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

“I want you to believe...to believe in things that you cannot.”

Dracula is one of the great masterpieces of horror and gothic fiction, exploring themes of superstition, sexuality, and the clash between ancient evil and modernity.

Told through a series of diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings, the novel follows young solicitor, Jonathan Harker, who travels to Transylvania to assist the mysterious Count Dracula with the purchase of a London house. But what begins as a business trip quickly spirals into a terrifying encounter with the supernatural as Harker makes a series of horrific discoveries about his client. Soon afterwards, various bizarre incidents unfold in England: an apparently unmanned ship is wrecked off the coast of Whitby; a young woman discovers strange puncture marks on her neck; and the inmate of a lunatic asylum raves about the Master and his imminent arrival.

With the help of a group of courageous allies, including the eminent Professor Van Helsing, Harker and his fiancée Mina must confront the sinister power of the vampire, leading to a harrowing battle that will determine the fate of humanity.

Dracula is one of the most famous works of English literature, establishing the modern vampire archetype and influencing horror storytelling for over a century. It has been adapted for film and television countless times, and with over 700 appearances over virtually all forms of media, the Guinness Book of World Records has named Count Dracula the most portrayed literary character.

Born in Dublin, Bram Stoker (1847-1912) authored a dozen horror and mystery novels, but his best known work, and the one which cemented his reputation as one of the most influential writers of gothic horror fiction is Dracula (1897). The novel has been one of the best-selling works of vampire fiction since the early 20th century and deeply influenced the representation of vampiric characters in all forms of media. Stoker is regarded by many as the father of vampire fiction.

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An incredible work

it's no wonder this work has persisted as one of the greats since its publishing in 1897. The mystery and adventure is gripping until the end. Keeble's narration is amazing, and his portrayal of the character's personalities and emotions is some of his finest I've come across.

Jonathan Keeble is a class act

Bram Stoker may need no introduction in this incredible tale. Jonathan Keeble never fails to impress and make listening a joy. Thank you both even while separating you by over a century.

Great story and narration

Well plotted, well written, gripping story. The text of the novel is “written” by its characters, in the form of journals, letters, etc., which allows the characters to read what the others have written, which sometimes moves the plot forward. The author rather brilliantly uses the characters’ late Victorian ideas about gender as a plot device. Keeble as always is a great narrator.

Talented Superior Narration

A very talented and superior narrator makes the difference in this audible version of Dracula. Johnathan Kimble single narration offers an accelerating, and thrilling performance for each character in book. Even if you have listened, as I have, to other highly rated audible versions of Bram Stocker’s Dracula, this one is still highly recommended by me.