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Prepare to be delightfully surprised to discover that the godfather of all vampires and the infamous dark wizard share a deep character bond that goes far beyond the title ‘monster.’ Be intrigued to uncover what a coffin and a horcrux share or to dig further to unearth that the often-overlooked scars which Bram Stoker wrote of in Victorian England are just as significant as those described by J. K. Rowling in the modern era. Indeed, it cannot be a mere coincidence that Dracula was hurt in 1897 and 100 years later, Harry is too. Bookshelves and databases are full of fascinating sources celebrating the supernatural worlds created by beloved authors Bram Stoker and J.K. Rowling. The millions of fans of Dracula and Harry Potter consist of all age groups and varied enthusiasm, ranging from a curious reader or leisure cinema observer to seriously devoted academic scholars. However, followers of each universe have been chiefly segregated – rarely mingling apart from an occasional culture convention, widely dominated by Star Wars, Star Trek, and Marvel heroes’ groupies. This is most unfortunate because Stoker and Rowling readers have a lot in common. This is because Count Dracula and Lord Voldemort have much in common. In fact, these two internationally acclaimed bestselling novels possess a remarkable kinship. A Tale of Two Villains is a love letter to both sets of fans paying homage to two superb authors and their extraordinary respective works. It is the first text to set both masterpieces on pedestals, side by side, analyzing the words on the page and the thoughts behind them - exploring their similar themes, unique parallelism, and mystical symbolism. The author delves profoundly into the interesting characters, their traits, conflicts, and motivations, to show how literary art is born. This book is a must have for any Stoker or Rowling reader, as it is the first of its kind ever published.

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For over a century, the world of literature has sired countless characters who became cornerstones for modern popular culture. None so iconic and memorable as Dracula and Harry Potter. Calvin Cherry, author of Stoker: Evolution of a Vampire, delves into the two treasured storylines and reveals the seemingly endless parade of comparisons in character archetypes, locations, symbolism, and plot. Suspension of disbelief itself is suspended as the telling of these stories are dissected to the point of reality. With remarkable detail provides real life landmarks to solidify the bond between reader, fan, and tourist. --Shon Medley, Literary Editor and 'Con Nooga' FanCon convention coordinator, Chattanooga, TN

“For over a century, the world of literature has sired countless characters who became cornerstones for modern popular culture. None so iconic and memorable as Dracula and Harry Potter. Calvin Cherry, author of Stoker: Evolution of a Vampire, delves into the two treasured storylines and reveals the seemingly endless parade of comparisons in character archetypes, locations, symbolism, and plot. Suspension of disbelief itself is suspended as the telling of these stories are dissected to the point of reality. With remarkable detail provides real life landmarks to solidify the bond between reader, fan, and tourist.” —Shon Medley, Literary Editor and ‘Con Nooga’ FanCon convention coordinator, Chattanooga, TN ""A careful, respectful and comprehensive comparison between two works which seem superficially very different. Cherry’s arguments are convincing. I very much enjoyed this and would recommend it to any fans of the books."" —The Book Review Crew

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Calvin H. Cherry is a published author and fantasy and horror scholar. He maintains an author Facebook page and YouTube channel where he posts weekly blogs (written or video), sharing information about the research effort, writing progression, and publication process that went into his debut novel STOKER: Evolution of a Vampire ©2018, along with lectures about Bram Stoker, Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, and all things vampires. He has spoken at numerous colleges and bookstores around the southeast and has been interviewed by several radio and news stations about his novel and his passion for literature and writing. He has also participated in many podcasts and writing blogs where he was asked questions about his travels to the actual locations used in Bram Stoker and J.K. Rowling’s works. He served a combination of twenty-two years in the US Navy (active and reservist) and has spent thirty years in the insurance industry. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University and has his Project Management Professional and Six Sigma Greenbelt certifications. He is a Georgian native, currently living in Macon—the musically influenced “Heart of Georgia”—with his husband, Kevin, and their feline child Francis.

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