Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Anno Dracula |
1992 |
Kim Newman |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Bloody Red Baron |
1995 |
Kim Newman |
Buy |
| 3 |
Judgment of Tears / Dracula Cha Cha Cha |
1998 |
Kim Newman |
Buy |
| 4 |
Johnny Alucard |
2013 |
Kim Newman |
Buy |
| 5 |
Anno Dracula 1899 |
2017 |
Kim Newman |
Buy |
| 6 |
One Thousand Monsters |
2017 |
Kim Newman |
Buy |
The Anno Dracula series creates an alternate history where vampires have taken over Victorian England rather than being secret monsters. Dracula has married Queen Victoria and become part of the ruling class. Vampires from literature mix with real historical figures. The books span decades from the 1880s to the 1980s, following vampire Genevieve Dieudonné as she helps solve mysteries and crimes in this changed world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Anno Dracula series?
The series is set in an alternate 1888 where Count Dracula has become Prince Consort after marrying Queen Victoria. Vampires have integrated into society as a ruling class. A vampire detective named Genevieve Dieudonné investigates crimes while characters from vampire literature mix with historical figures like Jack the Ripper.
Do I need to read the books in order?
Yes, the books build on each other. Anno Dracula starts the story, with subsequent books following the same characters through different periods including World War I, 1950s Rome, and 1980s Hollywood.
Is there a specific starting point?
Start with Anno Dracula published in 1992. Reading in publication order is recommended as the later books reference events from earlier ones.