I really enjoyed this! Like Stoker’s Dracula, this collection of short stories is written in a series of letter, journals, diaries, and personal accounts instead of storybook form. Each short story is woven into history or well-known legends, i.e. right up there with Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. It spans through many centuries as well as locales – from ancient Greece to 19th century United States. As a lover of Anne Rice and all things vampire lore, this one fits the bill. Perfect for the vampire lover.

What a deliciously eerie, blood-soaked treasure trove this is.

Vampire Hunters: An Incomplete Record of Personal Accounts reads like the ultimate forbidden archive, dusty, dog-eared pages pulled from attics, asylum basements, and the cracked leather journals of those who dared face the darkness. The anthology is structured as a collection of “found documents”, letters, interviews, diary entries, even autopsy notes and this approach works brilliantly. It doesn’t just tell you stories; it immerses you in them, as though you’re uncovering the fragments of forgotten truths.

Every entry feels like a whispered secret. The tone varies, from haunting elegies to pulse pounding action, but each account is steeped in a raw, personal urgency. Standouts include Gwendolyn Kiste’s unsettling entry about a hunter plagued by doubt, and A.C. Wise’s beautiful, aching story that blends myth and grief. But what really makes this anthology shine is its commitment to the premise: it never breaks character. The editorial notes and sketches, the sense of a larger world lurking just off the page it all adds to the illusion.

And let’s be honest: who hasn’t fantasized about tracking vampires through time? These aren’t your brooding, velvet wearing immortals. They are monsters. Predators. And the people who fight them? They are broken, brave, sometimes questionable, always fascinating.

I Highly Recommend.

3.5 rounded up.
I really enjoyed this book. The best way to categorize it is as a short story collection and I liked a majority of them which feels rare?
The range of people across time and the world made it fun.

This is a strong collection of vampire stories told through journal entries, letters, and other personal documents. The format gives it a haunting, realistic edge that makes each story feel like a piece of forgotten history.

Most of the entries were engaging and well written, with a few that really stood out. I liked that the vampires were portrayed as eerie and tragic rather than romantic. The tone leans more toward classic horror, which made the collection feel grounded and genuinely creepy.

I’d love to see this in print. It's the kind of book that would be perfect for fall reading.

I received a digital copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

“Vampire Hunters: A Complete Record of Personal Account”


This is one of the best collections of vampire short stories I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Ever since I fell in love with Dracula, I’ve been drawn to the epistolary format—and this book brilliantly embraces that same narrative style. Each entry feels like a lost document, journal, or testimony, which adds depth and authenticity to the overall atmosphere.

The vampires in these stories are exactly what they should be—dark, bloodthirsty, and burdened by a tragic past. I especially appreciate when vampire tales align with the anthropological view of the vampire as a cultural symbol of fear, and this collection captures that idea perfectly. These are not romanticized monsters, but manifestations of collective anxiety, grief, and guilt.

I’m genuinely excited to see this book in physical form—it has the potential to be visually striking, especially given its format. I’ll definitely be getting a copy for my personal library once it’s out.

Highly recommended for fans of classic horror, epistolary storytelling, and anyone who prefers their vampires terrifying...

I received a digital copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A must read for lovers of all things Vampires!

I wasn't sure what to expect upon starting this read and I was pleasantly surprised by the stories included and the manor in which it was put together. You will be reading what are a collection of letters and journal entries from vampires hunters, over the course of history. As an ebook this was an enjoyable and creepy read, if made available as a physical hardcopy It can only be better with so many opportunities to include tangible items. The ebook will have to do for now

The stories will make your skin crawl and make you turn around at the slightest bit of noise. It's not for the faint of heart, and certainly not for the littles in out lives as this can be quite a scary read for some. The authors included in this collection come from all walks of life and are all equally talented in their tales. It was a joy too read through these and I couldn't put it down! This will certainly be a book I return too during the autumn time.

I received this as an advance reader copy from NetGalley and I am leaving my honest review.