Children of the Night
Children of the Night is a 1992 vampire fiction and horror novel by Dan Simmons. The story is set in Romania. Key subjects include vampires.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 33 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 15 editions across 4 languages.
It runs to roughly 453 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Children of the Night
In Romania to help treat rare blood ailments, hematologist Kate Neuman adopts a child whose body is capable of accepting any type of blood, and soon she is tracked by superhuman members of a Romanian underground.
Awards & lists
- 🏆Locus Awards 1993 — Best Horror Novel (winner)
- ✦Bram Stoker Awards 1992 — Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Children of the Night?
Children of the Night was written by Dan Simmons and first published in 1992.
What genre is Children of the Night?
It is usually shelved as Vampire Fiction and Horror.
How long is Children of the Night?
The median edition has 453 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Children of the Night?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, The Vampire Lestat and The Queen of the Damned.
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