Book #53576

The Poe Shadow - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Matthew Pearl

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Random House, 2006.
ISBN: 1400061032

Price: $60.00

A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in an equally unblemished dust-jacket.

The Poe Shadow is a thrilling, dark mystery novel that follows the life of Edgar Allan Poe as he struggles to find his place in the world. When Poe's childhood friend and mentor, John Allan, dies, Poe is left to pick up the pieces of his life. Allan's death throws Poe into a deep depression, and he spends his days writing dark, disturbing poems. One day, Poe meets a girl named Sarah who seems to offer him salvation. However, Sarah is actually a vampire, and she is planning to kill Poe so she can take his life force. Poe must use all of his wits to outsmart Sarah and save himself from her grasp.; 8vo; 370 pages.