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“Vampyres of Hollywood” goes back to the library today. It seems to be a popular title, so it will not rest for long.
Vampyres and Hollywood are two rich sources of legend. Neither is what they seem to be and the cliches never stop. This book is 325 pages of name dropping, conspicuous consumption, and name brand marketing. The legends of Hollywood live today, and let you know enough to sell the next product. We suspect they are real, but what to make of the vampyres?
VOH has a clever way to tell its tale. The two story tellers are Ovsanna Moore and Peter King. One is a vampyre, one is a policeman. They alternate chapters, each advancing the story a bit. Each has a limited point of view. Do they mess around? Why would you want a spoiler this soon?
One Amazon reviewer said this was poorly written, and the name dropping was tiresome. PG is not an english teacher, and only cares about being entertained. The celebrities are part of the adventure, as is the abundance of high priced toys and fashions. The police parts added to the fun…and law enforcement is up there with vampyres and hollywood as a source of legend. And a profit center for the entertainment industry. It is like the ouroboros, the legendary critter that keeps eating its tail and getting bigger.
Hollywood thrives on creating legends, which are often just a flat picture with a wooden frame. These legends somehow think they are real, and the public agrees. Some of these legends threaten to destroy the machine that created them out of thin air. It should surprise no one that Rudolph Valentino is mixed up in this.
Readers who enjoy a bit of gore will not be disappointed. While the ending is a bit hokey, it does tie a lot of the story together. Suspension of disbelief is another player in this arena.