12 best vampires books for adults

Here are some adult vampire books that fall into the categories of Vampires, Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, and Teen/Young Adult:

1. "Interview with the Vampire" by Anne Rice:

   • This classic novel introduces readers to the charismatic vampire Lestat as he recounts his life story to a journalist. It's the first book in "The Vampire Chronicles" series.

2. "The Historian" by Elizabeth Kostova:

   • This historical fantasy novel follows a young woman who becomes embroiled in the hunt for Dracula after discovering a mysterious book and her father's dark past.

3. "A Discovery of Witches" by Deborah Harkness:

   • While primarily a fantasy novel, this book features vampires as one of the supernatural creatures. It tells the story of a scholar who stumbles upon a magical manuscript and finds herself entangled in the world of witches, vampires, and daemons.

4. "The Passage" by Justin Cronin:

   • This post-apocalyptic vampire novel blends elements of science fiction and fantasy. It follows the spread of a vampiric virus and the survivors' quest to save humanity.

5. "The Strain" by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan:

   • A high-concept vampire series that mixes horror and science fiction. A plane lands in New York with everyone on board mysteriously dead, and it's up to a group of experts to combat the vampiric plague.

6. "Vampire Academy" by Richelle Mead:

   • This young adult fantasy series is set in a school for vampire royalty and their guardians. It follows the story of a Dhampir (half-human, half-vampire) guardian and her struggles in the vampire world.

7. "Sookie Stackhouse Series" by Charlaine Harris:

   • Also known as "The Southern Vampire Mysteries," this series follows Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress, and her interactions with vampires and other supernatural beings in a small Louisiana town.

8. "The Morganville Vampires" by Rachel Caine:

   • A young adult urban fantasy series set in a Texas town ruled by vampires. It follows the adventures of a college student and her friends as they navigate a world filled with vampires and other supernatural entities.

These books offer a diverse range of vampire-themed stories, from classic vampire tales to modern interpretations, spanning various genres and age groups.