Dreadful Company: A Dr Greta Helsing Novel (Dr Greta Helsing)

by Vivian Shaw

'This book is a joy to read, unlocking every bit of delicious promise in the premise' B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on Strange Practice

When Greta Helsing, doctor to the undead, is called to Paris to present at a medical conference, she expects nothing more exciting than professional discourse on zombie reconstructive surgery.

Unfortunately for Greta, Paris happens to be infested with a coven of vampires - and not the civilised kind. If she hopes to survive, Greta must navigate the maze of ancient catacombs beneath the streets, where there is more to find than simply dead men's bones.

Praise for the series:

'I loved every page of it . . . a spectacularly fun book' Powder and Page

'Balances an agile mystery with a pitch-perfect, droll narrative and a cast of loveable misfit characters' Shelf Awareness

'Shaw's elegant writing makes this series a standout in the genre' Booklist

'An absolute delight' Forbidden Planet

'Packed with characters who are a pleasure to spend time with' ScifiNow

• ISBN10: 0356508900
• ISBN13: 9780356508900
• Publish Date: 24 July 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Orbit
• Edition: Digital original
• Format: eBook (EPUB)
• Pages: 90000
• Language: English

Reviews

[pardum]

While I liked the Dreadful Company, the mystery elements from the first book on the series were missed. I appreciated the expansion on the world, and the further inclusion of more classic horror stories.

[Beth C.]

Dr. Greta Helsing is in Paris, presenting at a supernatural medical conference, having recovered from the events in book one. Her plan? To present and head back home to London. Unfortunately, during a night out at the opera with Edward Ruthven, she comes to the attention of an enemy of Ruthven’s—a vampire named Corvin. Greta will need some luck, her wits, and her friends (old AND new) to help her stay alive and fix some problems in the City of Lights.

While the story takes place in Paris, most of it actually occurs under Paris—in...

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