Vampire Basics 101, should be the subtitle of this book. In four quick and to the point sections, author Thomas Kingsley Troupe has covered the basics of vampirehood: they are cold to the touch, have no reflection, have sharp fangs, are afraid of silver, dislike garlic, can change into a bat, and a stake through their heart is lethal. And at least seven different times , he referred to this information as  “stories” .

Illustrator Oksana Kemarskaya’s earth tones and broad brush strokes set just the right mood.