Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iDrakula | 2010 | Rebecca Cantrell | Buy |
| 2 | iFrankenstein | 2012 | Rebecca Cantrell | Buy |
Rebecca Cantrell’s iMonsters series is one of the more unusual experiments in modern horror fiction. iDrakula (2010) and iFrankenstein (2012) retell classic monster stories using the visual format of smartphone communication. Readers follow the story through text messages, emails, web searches, and app notifications rather than traditional prose.
The format is a gimmick, but it works because Cantrell chose source material that lends itself to fragmented, urgent communication. The epistolary tradition of the original Dracula novel, told through letters and diary entries, translates naturally to digital messaging. The result is a quick, atmospheric read that appeals to both horror fans and readers curious about storytelling in new formats.