Following in the success of his other novels such as Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Sense and Sensibility and Sea-Monsters, Seth Grahame-Smith has created another story in his genre mash-ups, this time with a historical character. Abraham Lincoln would not have been the first person I would have thought of when it came to slaying vampires. In fact, he probably would have been the last.

Lincoln’s life has always been fascinating to historians, given his significance to the United States. Here was a man, born poor (and remained poor) with very little formal education becoming a man who would reunite the country. His large stature and ruggedness hid a very conscientious character. It is between the facts that Grahame-Smith lays out our tale.

Without spoiling too much of the beginning our hero is swept up in a chain of events, destined to rid the United States of a deadly menace. He meets up with other hunters as well as other vampires sympathetic to his cause. Other historical figures show up as well. It seems all of the major players during the early days of our country were tied into vampires one way or another. With no surprise the Civil War is held due to the vampire population.

Grahame-Smith does a great job of speaking outside of our hero as well as his thoughts. Initially we are given a quick intro as to how the author obtained these “significant” documents.

I recommend this title to those who are interested in historical information as well as those who enjoy what I like to call a “classic” vampire novel. You won’t see any dainty creatures of the night in this title. I did find the end a bit lagging, during the civil war.