'Salem's Lot by Stephen King

This was a really good book. I am a huge fan of vampire literature... and yes, I know, it's overdone, and mostly trashy romance stuff now. (Even though I like some of those trashy vamp novels) But still, it's a solid genre if you find the right books. And this is the right kinda book.

This is the story of Ben Mears, a writer, who goes back to Jerusalem's Lot, Maine to face a fear that has plagued him since he was a kid. The Marsten House. A legend of sleepy 'Salem's Lot, believed to be haunted due to the original owners who met an untimely demise via murder-suicide and the questionable lifestyle they led. Shortly after Ben's arrival, he discovers he isn't the only new face in the Lot, and they too are interested in the Marsten House. Soon creepy things start happening, like the dead dog found on the cemetery's spiked fence and the increase in deaths and disappearances.

If you're looking for sexy vampires who sparkle or who are companionable, then forget this book. These vamps are blood thirsty fiends inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula. While this is not the scariest book, especially not for King, it has lots of great creepy atmosphere and tense action. It's also not nearly as wordy and overly descriptive as King usually is, so if that turns you off from his books typically, don't let it with this one. I highly recommend this book.